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So many options and so many things to see - where should you start.

For the sightseer be sure not to miss the most famous landmarks in the Europe - the Tour Eiffel, Notre Dame - a Gothic Masterpiece best approached by river boat along the Seine and then spend some time exploring the streets around and about - find those special and talented artists and buy that exclusive one off!

Pompidou Centre is similar to London's Covent Garden - filled with street entertainment, trendy cafe bars, arty crafty fayre and a buzzy cosmopolitan feel.

Be sure to pay homage to Montmartre and its beautiful church - Sacre Coeur - once inside you can only marvel at the mosaic that depicts Christ with outstretched arms - its the larges mosaic in the world and a truly awesome sight.

Napolean commissioned Chalgrin to build an arch to glory the French Army back in 1806 which was eventually completed in 1836 - standing 50 metres high and 45 metres wide with four magnificent high reliefs crowned by Rude's masterpiece - "The Departure of the Volunteers in 1792" - The Arc de Triomphe - don't miss this tremendous piece of architecture.

Culture and entertainment are all a big part of Paris - with hundreds of museums and art galleries but the famous of all being Le Louvre - home to the mysterious Mona Lisa and many priceless treasures - don't miss this visit - truly magical.