Paris, city of love, city of lights...

It is not without reasons that Paris is for years the most visited city in the world, due to its magical and romantic atmosphere and its incomparable heritage richness. Do you want to have a piece of this dream? Just book one of the glamorous hotels in Paris and spend the best holidays ever with or without the love of your life! There is so many things to do in Paris that it is difficult to decide where to begin. That is why this top 15 of the best things to see in Paris is here to help you planning your journey and making the most of your Paris trip!

1.The Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars Symbol of Paris if there is only one, the Eiffel Tower should certainly be your first step in your Parisian dream. Designed and built for the Universal Exhibition in 1889, it was threatened of razing, with a petition for its destruction signed among others by Charles Garnier or Guy de Maupassant. It seems hard to imagine Paris nowadays without this sparkling figure at night, enchanting your eyes and illuminating your heart...

2.The Invalides, the Grand Palais and Petit Palais If you follow the Military School, you will soon see the golden dome of the Invalides, former hospital for Napoleon army, which witnesses the splendour and megalomania of Napoleon period. You can have a look inside the Museum of War, and continue your road by crossing the magnificent Pont Alexandre III, and meet the Grand and Petit Palais, both of them being architectural jewels, perfectly combining stone, glass and structural steel.

3.The Champs-Elysées and Arc de Triomphe Then you should definitely take the Champs-Elysées, the most celebrated avenue in the world, and reach the Arc de Triomphe. Do not hesitate to climb on its roof, and enjoy the view, with the longest perspective you have ever seen, from the Place de la Concorde to the Défense.

4.Notre-Dame Cathedral If you are tired of discovering the city on foot, just take the Metropolitan and maybe you will have the chance to admire the Art Nouveau Style of Guimard's work at the entrance. The île de la Cité will certainly be one of your next destination, as Notre-Dame Cathedral is worth to see! Admire the vivid colours of the rose window, let the peaceful atmosphere overwhelm you while smelling the heady perfume of incense.

5.The Latin Quarter and the Pantheon Then, you can have a look on the charming bouquinistes (second-hand booksellers) along the Seine, while strolling around the Latin Quarter, and maybe make a stop in a restaurant! Visit the Pantheon, not only for its beautiful architecture, but also to get to know the great men of the French nation, such as Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Huge, Louis Pasteur, Emile Zola, Jean Jaurès, Jean Monnet, Pierre and Marie Curie.

6.The Luxembourg gardens and Saint-Germain Quarter You could take a rest in the Luxembourg gardens afterwards to see the beauty of the Académie française, saunter in Saint-Germain-des-Prés and enjoy the unique atmosphere of a Parisian jazz club.

7.The Louvres, the Royal Palace and the Orsay Museum You cannot miss the Louvres, which host one of the greatest art collection in the world, with some masterpieces like the Joconde, the Nike of Samothrace, the Venus of Milo, Michel-Angelo's Rebellious Slaves, Liberty leading the People by Delacroix, and so on. The Royal Palace itself is worth to see, with the surprisingly successful marriage with the famous Glass Pyramid made by The Da Vinci Code. After a quick walk in the Tuileries gardens, cross the bridge and take another spoon of art and culture by visiting the Orsay Museum and discovering the works of masters like Monet, Ingres, Van Gogh, Renoir,Degas, Cézanne or Gauguin.

8.Opéra Garnier, Place Vendôme and the Sainte-Madeleine Church If you prefer ballet and opera, go to the Opéra Garnier, or just to have a look to this breath-taking building. Then, you can stop by the luxury shops of Place Vendôme, and just envy the jewels in the windows, or look at the neo-classical style of the Sainte-Madeleine Church, which resembles a Greek Temple.

9.Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur Try the favourite quarter of artists and enjoy the bohemian spirit of Montmartre! This little village clinging on the hill offers tons of narrow, charming streets and an astonishing view upon Paris. Do not miss the monumental white-marbled basilica of the Sacré-Coeur, with its giant dome that inspired notable talents as Matisse, Picasso, Dali or Van Gogh.

10. Pigalle, or the Père Lachaise Cemetery Leading down the stairs, you will find Pigalle, the Parisian den of vice homing the Moulin Rouge and the Crazy Horse. If you prefer to pay a tribute to some engraved tombs of Balzac, Apollinaire, Molière, Oscar Wilde, Callas, Jim Morrisson, Edith Piaf, etc, Just go to the famous Père Lachaise Cemetery.

11.The Conciergerie and the Sainte Chapelle Came back to the Seine banks to visit the Conciergerie, which was the former royal palace and the prison. Just continue your trip by admiring the most amazing stained glass windows you have ever seen in the Sainte-Chapelle.

12.The Marais Quarter, the Place des Vosges and the Pompidou Centre Have a walk around this ravishing quarter, full beautiful particular hotels, attractive cafés, some notable museums such as the Picasso museum, and of course the Place des Vosges, with its delighting fronts and arcades. Another great attraction is the Georges Pompidou Centre, welcoming an impressive collection of modern art, and exclusive exhibitions. It is is still controversial due to its unique architecture.

13.The Jardin des Plantes and the Natural History Museum Have a walk through the Jardin des Plantes, a quiet place for lovers, and discover the tropical greenhouses or the impressive galleries of the Natural History Museum, lined by dinosaurs, whales and fossils.

14.Paris Catacombs To have an completely different look at Paris, visit the entrails and meet the dark side of the city while finding the amounts of skulls it contains! I bet you will have a kind of a thrill...

15.A bateau-mouche cruise on the Seine river Undoubtedly it is the most romantic thing you can do in Paris! Choose to do it by night, and experiment the incomparable feeling of having a dinner on a boat, and at the same time seeing Notre-Dame, the Conciergerie, the Louvres, Orsay, the Invalides and the Eiffel Tower.

As you could have understood, Paris France is a dream you should go live at least once in a lifetime, so book your Paris hotel now, and wait until Mr Sandman come to close your eyes!