travel trends come and go but this
city's appeal is
timeless welcome to mojo travels and
today we're counting down our picks for
the top 10 reasons you need to visit
paris in 2021
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for this list we're looking at some of
the most compelling arguments as to why
you should consider paris for your 2021
travel plans number 10 the landmarks
we begin our list with the iconic
tourist attractions of paris
and they're lower in our ranking not
because they underwhelm or disappoint
but rather because they're already so
well documented
the eiffel tower is among the most
instantly recognizable structures in the
world
add to that the louvre museum triomphe
and the basilic du sacre coeur
among numerous other notable landmarks
and you soon find yourself with a rather
full
itinerary sadly the restoration of notre
dame cathedral will not be complete in
2021
meaning that walking its hallowed
interior won't be possible
that being said it can still be
appreciated from afar which for those
with an aversion to crowds and tourist
magnets in general
is a totally fine way to see all the
aforementioned sites
these landmarks define the paris skyline
you don't need to queue up to enjoy them
number 9 the shopping not every traveler
enjoys shopping
but in paris even the most thrifty or
frugal among us may find themselves
tempted
paris being one of the most popular
tourist cities in the world
those who are just looking to get an
eiffel tower magnet for their fridge
will have no problem doing so
but the city is known first and foremost
for its fashion
and those who plan to max out their
credit cards will want to have a
well-thought-out plan of attack
for high-end fashion and brands bulva
sanjorma
and rue de rivoli are just a few of the
must-visit streets
looking for a classic parisian hat
sunglasses or dress to help you blend in
lumere's numerous vintage boutiques will
have you covered
whether you're looking for cosmetics
antiques books or cookware
the shops of paris offer some of the
world's finest
number eight cafe culture and people
watching
as the late great anthony bourdain once
said quote the absolute worst thing to
do when you come to paris is plan too
much
paris is a world-class city with an
often overwhelming number of things to
see and do
but to really appreciate it you need to
just stop and let it pass you by
there's perhaps no city on earth more
famous for its cafe culture than paris
countless artists writers and creatives
have found inspiration
sipping on coffee and nibbling a pastry
at one of its now famous institutions
the iconic cafe de flore le dumago la
closer
de lila cafe de la hotel these are just
a few of the city's landmark cafes
but what really makes parisian cafe
culture so special is that it's all
encompassing
if you balk at the prices and crowds of
the aforementioned establishments
finding a cafe to call your own
is as simple as turning the next street
corner and as you sit there you'll
really come to understand the rhythm of
the city from the perspective of a local
number seven parks and gardens paris is
without a doubt among the single most
beautiful cities in the world
and to date it would seem that no amount
of tourists can take away
from that architecture is obviously the
dominant factor in making it such a
visually arresting metropolis but we'll
get to that later
too often taken for granted is the role
played by the city's ample and extremely
well-manicured green spaces
there's just something about a beautiful
garden and lines of trees to really make
the surrounding ornate buildings sing
paris is a massive city made up of
impressively large buildings but because
there are so many parks and gardens
it never feels oppressive the major
green spaces like the luxembourg gardens
wado vassen and the twilight gardens are
attractions in their own right
but even the small relatively unknown
parks that dot the city tend to be
consistently stunning
number six the wine and beer
what can we say about the wine in paris
that hasn't already been said
perhaps quite simply that it lives up to
the hype
much like you should spend a few hours
sipping coffee on a terrace during the
daytime
you should similarly settle in at a wine
bar as the sun begins to set
paris is an enophiles paradise a place
where you can taste the country's very
best offerings
for natural wine lovers la bivet and
are great options though you are spoiled
for choice
too often overshadowed by the country's
world famous wines however
is the parisian beer scene though 90 of
the beer sold and consumed in france is
mass-produced pilsner lager in recent
years paris has enjoyed something of a
craft beer revolution
belgium and crossroads are just a few of
the establishments redefining the paris
beer scene
number 5 epic day trips considering
everything the paris proper has to offer
it might seem crazy to even entertain
the idea of leaving the city limits
especially if you're short on time but
the attractions in the area surrounding
paris are admittedly
hard to deny and who knows when you'll
next be in this part of the world
undeniably one of the most popular day
trips from paris the palace of
versailles is every bit as opulent and
grand as the photos suggest
that being said it can get painfully
overcrowded during peak season
if you're traveling with children or
just young at heart a trip to disneyland
paris makes for a fun change of pace
is it culturally enriching no but space
mountain is a freaking blast
arguably the single best day trip
however is most michel
located a little over two hours away by
train this hilltop abbey surrounded by
sand and sea is like something
out of a fantasy novel number four the
art
paris is known the world over as a city
of art and artists
it lives up to that reputation the line
at the louvre
is painful but there are few museums
whose collections can compete in terms
of quality
volume variety or name recognition the
over thirty thousand works of art on
display at the louvre include the mona
lisa
the venus de milo the regent diamond
liberty leading the people and the
lamasu
but art in paris by no means begins and
ends with the louvre
the musee d'orsay is home to the french
masters like de ga and monet
santre pompidou hosts a wide variety of
exhibitions
and the musee nacional picasso as the
name suggests
boasts thousands of works from pablo
picasso if you're interested in more
international and indigenous art musee
du que brand li
is a must visit number three the
architecture
as we were saying earlier paris is
absolutely stunning
there's really no other city quite like
it there are a number of standout
architectural attractions throughout the
city
these include turmoil partners pays
louvre pyramid foundation louis vuitton
perry
santro pompidou gallery lafayette osman
and more
but what really makes paris such a
remarkable city in terms of architecture
is that not only does it showcase styles
ranging from the middle ages to
post-modern but you're hard-pressed to
find a building that isn't beautiful
at least in the city center much of this
can be credited to two things
a moratorium on skyscrapers and the
facelift that the city received in the
mid-19th century
led by berron osman under napoleon iii
osman gave us the city's now iconic
grand boulevard and the limestone
buildings that line them
number two the food eating in paris
might just ruin food back home for you
gummies regis ellsworth and lizardlow
are just a few of the city's culinary
gems that won't break the bank
but a word to the wise classic parisian
dishes properly prepared
don't come cheap the city lives up to
its reputation as a culinary capital but
locals are willing to allocate a decent
portion of their paychecks to food and
wine
thankfully there are a number of
establishments like bouillon charziere
and bouyon pigalle that offer
inexpensive versions of the classics
like stick frit
patello crot escargot and duck confit
if you want the full parisian culinary
experience budget accordingly
it's worth it as expensive as composed
plates can get however
small exquisite bites like macaron
pastries tarts and crepe
can be found all across the city and
parisian food culture extends beyond
french food
a cosmopolitan city paris does a number
of international cuisines extremely well
and sometimes relatively inexpensively
ramen falafel szechuan you'll taste some
of the best you've ever had
right here number one hidden gems
paris is a city boasting numerous
attractions that receives tens of
millions of travelers each year
with such a heavily developed tourism
industry you can easily have your entire
trip become one big tourist trap
and if you're content to stick to a
destination's greatest hits and
primarily visit tourist-oriented
establishments
that's totally fine you'll still have a
great time
but if you're the sort of traveler who
wants to experience local life and
engage with the city's present day
culture and not just its history
there is a whole other side of paris
that far too few travelers ever see
stroll through the akkad covered alleys
lined with shops
step into little boutiques cafes and
shops that won't appear on any best of
list
see a movie at cinema league go into a
framagri and a bakery
get some cheese butter bread and settle
down in the closest park
paris is at its best when you throw out
your travel guide
in this city of villages each
neighborhood has its own flavor
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