If you are interested in art, history, or just want to see something
majestic and amazing, you should visit museums in France. There is a
great number of museums located in Paris,
so you even don't need to travel around the country to become
acquainted with its historical landmarks.
First of all you should visit well known Musee du Louvre and Notre Dame
Cathedral (Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris).
Louvre is a large museum complex, that contains the full
spectrum
of art through the ages. By visiting this one of the
most
famous museums in the world you will have a great opportunity to see
the masterpiece of Leonardo da Vinci ' Mona Lisa'. Notre Dame
Cathedral (Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris) is one of France's
religious site was built in 12th century on the Ile de la Cite. It was
created like a symbol of Gothic style in architecture of France.
The other point of interest the Musee Jacquemart-Andre in Paris, where
different collectors of previous times gathered their masterpieces.
Architectural buildings and historic sights of a Renaissance period are
represented by the Chateau Royal de Blois and the Chateau de Valencay,
with its original furnishings. Those who prefer something new and
bright colour scheme in art, may go to Musee d'Orsay, where
the
works of impressionists and representatives of other styles in
1848-1914 are displayed. The other world-known landmark of Paris is Arc
de Triomphe, that was constructed as a symbol of victory at the
Napoleon's times.
Among the gardens and parks Luxembourg Gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg)
is the most amazing and beautiful. There are also a lot of
students in this garden, who do their lessons or just relax
after the classes. So you'll find yourself in the real,
refreshing world of the youth of France.
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