The most overrated tourist attractions in Paris, France – Part 5

In Paris there alot an unbelievable amount of tourist attractions. From the Arc De Triumph to the magnificent Eiffel Tower. As I think about Paris I also begin to think that none of the tourist attractions there are overrated as they are all beautiful, historical structures. The main tourist attractions are; The Eiffel Tower, Arc De Triumph, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Louvre Museum.

The Eiffel Tower, what an absolutely superb structure. It was built, in 1889 for the purpose of a celebration of the French Revolution. The man behind the Eiffel tower is Gustave Eiffel, who also made some bridges and the iron work of the statue of liberty, a few decent things to put on your CV! Standing at an amazing 300 meters, it was the tallest structure in the world until the Chrysler Building was erected in 1930. Even if your visit Paris and don’t go to the Eiffel Tower, the chances are you will still see it, as most of Paris can as it towers of the whole city.

The Arc De Triumph was built in 1836 to commemorate the victories of Napoleon, and is engraved with all the names of generals who commanded troops during the era of Napoleon. At night the Arc De Triumph is an amazing sight, when all of the lights are lit. The arch also has an observatory, where it has an amazing view across to La Defense, where most of Paris’ tall buildings stand.

The Notre-Dame Cathedral is probably the most famous cathedral in the world, although it is not the biggest. Built in 1345, although the building work started in 1163, it was one of the first gothic cathedrals ever built. During the revolution alot of the cathedral’s sculpture work had been destroyed and it was in the 19th century when it was restored. It was restored again between 1991 and 2001.

There are many many more tourist attractions across Paris. Although I do not believe any of the tourist attractions in Paris to be overrated if I had to choose one of them to be the most overrated I would have to choose the Arc De Triumph, as, after all it is just a big structural arch.