After guests have gathered at the specified departure location in Paris, we will embark on this nighttime tour of the city of lights from the comfort of an air-conditioned coach bus. We will get to see some of the most iconic attractions in the city, including Place Vendome, the Pantheon, Musee d'Orsay, Place de la Concorde, Jardin du Luxembourg, the Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe, and Les Invalides. After this portion, we will board Eiffel tower 2nd floor. Afterwards, the tour will come to an end. Please see "Departure and Return" for more detailed information regarding pickup and drop-off times and locations.
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Paris, France
Paris has been a thriving city for more than two thousand years. It is known all over the world as a city of art and romance, from its high-end cafes to the famous visage of the Eiffel Tower.
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Eiffel Tower
One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Eiffel Tower has been a symbol of Paris, France, and Europe since 1889. It was erected as the entryway to the 1889 World's Fair, and has been wowing visitors ever since.
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Arc de Triomphe
This breathtaking neoclassical arch is one of Paris' most famous monuments. It commemorates those who fought and died in the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars. It also sits atop the Tomb of the Unknown Solider for World War I.
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Champs Elysees
Champs Elysees is the name of both an upscale street and shopping district in Paris. It is on the cafes, boutiques, movie theaters, and more. One of the most famous streets of the world, is also known for its many monuments.
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Jardin du Luxembourg
The Jardin du Luxembourg is also a botanical garden and statuary, containing hundreds of statues, including the original model of the Statue of Liberty. The park builds up to beautiful Luxembourg Palace, the headquarters of the French senate.
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Les Invalides
Known officially as L'Hotel national des Invalides, this complex is dedicated to the military history of France. It features museums and monuments as well as a veteran's hospital and retirement home. It is also a military cemetery.
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Musee d'Orsay
Sitting on the left bank of the Seine, this museum opened in 1986. Its collection centers on impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces by the likes of Monet, Manet, Renoir, Cezanne, Gauguin, and Van Gogh.
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Place Vendome
Place Vendome is an open square in Paris. The column at the center was erected by Napoleon after his victory at Austerlitz. It is a sight to behold at night, when it is illuminated by old-fashioned Parisian streetlights.
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Place de la Concorde
The largest square in Paris is the Place de la Concorde. On it sit many major Parisian tourist spots, such as Champs-Elysees, the Luxor Obelisk, the Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume and the Musee de l'Orangerie.
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Place du Pantheon
The Pantheon, in Paris' Latin Quarter, modeled after its Roman counterpart of the same name, was originally constructed as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve, but has since been repurposed as a mausoleum for famous Frenchmen, including author Alexandre Dumas.