Spotlight on Paris

Being one of the world’s largest museums and home to the most impressive collection of art in history, the Louvre is one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions. It sits along the banks of the Seine River in Paris and served as a fortress in 1190 and as a royal palace in the 16th century. It has grown over the years and today is a massive structure that brings delight to millions of visitors a year who enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime glance at some of the world’s most famous and treasured works.

Feel like royalty during a tour of Versailles' sprawling green gardens and palace halls with a local guide. This legendary palace is truly a work of art – from the prominent Hall of Mirrors to the opulent bedchamber of the queen, take in the palace’s most famous sights.

Visit the hip, bohemian neighborhood of Montmartre, where artistic roots blend with quirky modernity. During the Belle Époque period, Montmartre was a neighborhood filled with classical painters and cultural provocateurs, and you can still see the echoes of their influence in the neighborhood today.

The name Champs-Élysées means “Elysian Fields,” which in Greek mythology was the final resting place for the souls of the heroic and virtuous. This heaven on earth is one of the most beautiful and luxurious places in the world, spanning 1.25 miles full of rich history and all the romance Paris has to offer. Enjoy being in the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in the world as you stroll down the street’s famous sidewalks lined with cafes, shops and theaters.

Standing at 164' tall and at the intersection of the Champs Elysee is the Arc de Triomphe. Built for the successful return of Napoleon, yet finished after his defeat, the monument stands at the star-shaped cross point in the heart of Paris along what is referred to as the Meridian Line cutting through the city. Today it is the featured icon and terminus point for Le Tour de France and the Bastille Day celebrations for France's independence.

Built in 1889 as part of the World's Fair by the architecture team of Gustave Eiffel, the Eiffel Tower is the symbol of Paris today. Located on the first level is 58 Tour Eiffel, a gourmet restaurant with stunning panoramic views of Paris. Since food is another big part of Parisian culture, the meal is several courses, beautifully displayed and accompanied with wine, coffee and tea.