Paris

The city of lights, the city of love, a city of fashion—Paris draws millions of visitors every year with its unforgettable ambience. Of course, the divine cuisine and vast art collections deserve some of the credit as well. The gentle River Seine rambles through the city, flanked by stately museums, centuries-old churches, and blocks of Rococo- and Neo-classic-design architecture, further enhanced by charming trees and glowing streetlamps. Peppering the Seine's cobbled walks and graceful bridges are impossibly chic Parisians, probably on their way to the market, café or cinema.

Containing world-class museums, fashion, cuisine and an atmosphere all its own, Paris is also a city of "many splendors," as Ernest Hemingway recalled in his memoirs, A Moveable Feast. Visit the Centre Pompidou, enjoy gourmet pastries, shop couture on the Champs Élysées or boutiques in Les Halles, take in the view atop the Eiffel Tower, or even daytrip to Versailles Palace. But don't miss out on the simple pleasure of meandering the marvelous arrondissements (districts).

Arc de Triomphe : You can climb to the top of this famous arch, located in the 8ème arrondissement (district), for a spectacular panorama of the city.

The River Seine : Tour boats known as Bateaux-Mouches are a great way to see some of Paris' most famous attractions.

Pont Alexandre III

Thinking Hard :Notre-Dame gargoyles are nearly as renowned as the church they guard over. For a small fee you can climb to the top of the church to see one up close -- along with much of Montmarte.

The Louvre Palace and Pyramid

The Infamous Eiffel

Versailles Gardens

Institut de France

Champs-Élysées