Tours in Paris

Paris, the most splendid city in the world Photos under the text. Size of this page is quite large because of photos. If you have never been to Paris, this page may give you the first impression of this metropole. Paris is viewed by many as the most splendid and attractive city in Europe, if not the world.  No matter if you come for business or pleasure, your visit to Paris will leave you with deep impressions, from the fashions of the Champs-Elysees to the arts of the Louvre; from the rich history of the Notre Dame cathedral to the modern design of the Centre  Georges-Pompidou; from the exciting thrill of Disneyland Paris to the relaxed air of a small cafe -- Paris truly has something to offer everyone. We often hear our guests remark on the beauty, excitement, and romance of Paris. Guests of the GIS hotel Paris quickly see how hospitable and amicable Parisians can be. We look forward to showing you the same. Paris, a Photographer's Dream During film days, film sold in Paris is probably more expensive than                anywhere else in the world, you will want to bring a good supply.  Few tourists actually arrive with enough film to capture the many exquisite scenes they find in Paris. All the photos appearing here were taken by the author, who is more of an enthusiast than expert photographer.  Below each picture you will find a short description of the scene and nearest Metro station.  We hope the information on this page will help you when visiting Paris.   Museum Photography (While you are allowed to take photos in museums, you may not use a flash or tripod, or even monopod. --- this sentence was written years ago, now, in some meseums, it is not allowed to take photos any more. There are some exception, for example, no problem for photo of scultures.) Failure to  follow these rules is sure to get the quick attention of museum guards.  Few people realize that a single camera flash can age a museum piece the same as three days of normal lighting.  If your picture includes both people and background, you will likely find that the best balance can be achieved without a flash, anyway, as shown in some of the pictures below. You will, however, want to use a high-speed like ISO800, or even higher. We are going to upload some more pages to completement this page, they will be soon online: Paris one day visit Paris three days vsits paris one week visits Now, photos is ready.
				Champs Elysees in Christmas Eve.

	The Seine River in the evening. The high light building is La Conciergerie, built in the 14th century.  This photo was shot from Pont d`Arcole,? near by is the Hotel de Ville (City Hall) and Notre Dame (both not in the photo).  Metro: No. 1, 11, Hotel de Ville.

The Arc de Triomphe, found at the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle Etoile.  It is aligned with the Place de la Concorde in one direction and La Defense in the other. RER A, Metro No. 1, 2, 6,  Charles de Gaulle Etoile.

Place de la Concorde, Built in honour of Luis XV, but had the ironic fate of being chosen as the site of the guillotine which was to behead Louis XVI on 21 January 1793. In 1795, the square was renamed as Place de la Concorde.                         Metro: 3, 8, 12 Concorde

The Eiffel Tower, built in 1889, standing 320.75 meters tall.  Photos taken here in the morning tend to turn out the best. At the opposite in the afternoon.Access to 3rd level from 9am to 12midnight between 1 July to 30 September, 9:30am to 11pm the rest of the year. Lift to 2nd level: 42F, 3rd level: 59F. Metro No.6, Bir-Hakeim or Trocadero.  RER C, Champ de Mars

Notre Dame, Paris' best-known cathedral. Metro No.4 or RER C: Saint Michel

Sacre-Caeur, one of the symbols of Paris, Metro No 2, Anvers

	Louvre. There should be a long story to be told of Louvre: the Palace, the Grand Design, the Pyramid and the Museum. In short, it is the must to visit to Paris. Metro No 1, Musee du Louvre. Open from 9am to 6pm, closed Tuesday, 42F.

This photo was shot in Louvre without flash, leaning at the hand banisters while shooting .

Photo in Louvre without flash .

Opera house, it was started in 1862 and opened in 1875 to entertain the high society of Second Empire.                   RER A: Auber                    Metro 3,7,8: Opera

Moulin Rouge (red windmill),  along is the red light street. Shows in Moulin Rouge from 8:00pm to 10:00pm and 10:00pm to midnight, 550F including 1/2 bottle of Champagne. Metro No.2, Pegalle.

Tomb of Napoleon I.  Behind it  is millitery Museum, ticket 38f for both. Metro No.8, 12,  RER C, Invalides.

Second hand book market near Notre Dame, along  the Siene .You can find old stamps, souvenirs there.

It's not a chemical plant, it's the Centre National d'Art et de Culture Georges- Pompidou. It was considered too shocking for the heart of Paris and was severely criticised when it was built. Devoted to contemporary art, it has been a huge success since it opened in 1977.   Open from 12:00 noon to 10:00pm, closed Tuesday.                        Metro No.1, 11, Hotel de Ville.

	La Defense, the most modern area in Paris. At the center is the Grand Arc, just align with Arc de Triomphe, Louvre.  RER A, Metro No.1, La Defense.

	Chateau de Versailles was the residence of the court and seat of government on 6 May 1682 and remained so until the Revolution. ¡RER C: Chateau de Versailles.

	Front Gate of Disneyland Paris. RER A is the best way to get to Disney. It takes 25 minutes from GIS hotel Paris to Disneyland.

	Fountainbleu, located about 64km from central Paris.  Take a train from the Gare de Lyon (Paris). Open from 9:30am to noon and 2:30 to 5:00pm, closed Tuesday.