Be amazed at all that Paris has to offer as you explore the city on this Paris evening tour aboard a panoramic air conditioned motor coach bus. Illuminated at night in a way incomparable to any other city in the world, the sights of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre, among others, will delight your entire family. Commentary relating to you the history and significance of each of the sites will enhance your understanding and awe of the French capital.
Meander through the city on this evening Paris tour and see the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. Built as the entrance to the 1889 World's Fair, the iron latticed Eiffel Tower is named for the visionary engineer Gustave Eiffel. Standing 1,063 feet tall, it remains an iconic Paris landmark and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Notre Dame Cathedral is known for its magnificent 13th century gothic architecture. Admire the beautiful flying buttresses, gothic gargoyles, and stunning stained glass windows of this medieval relic and modern focal point of French Catholicism.
Encounter other famous sites of Paris, including the Louvre Museum and the Arc de Triomphe. The Louvre's current structure dates back to the 15th century and has served as both a fortress and royal palace. At night you will see how its modern entrance, its gorgeously designed glass pyramid, lights up. The great history of Paris is also seen in the marvelous Arc de Triomphe. Get an amazing view of this monument to one of history's most famous leaders, Napoleon Bonaparte, who first commissioned the construction of the arch to commemorate his military victories. Sitting at the end of the famous Chaps-Elysees Avenue, the Arc is adorned with engraved images of triumphant battles and the names of valiant French generals.
While on your evening tour you will also admire and discover many more of Paris's most famous and alluring sights, including Vendome Square, Opera Square, Comedie Française, Institut de France, Pont Neuf, Hotel des Monnaies, Saint Germain des Pres, Chatelet, Conciergerie, Hotel de Ville, Rivoli Street, Concorde Square, Petit and Grand Palais, Trocadero Square, Invalides, Madeleine Church, and Pigalle. It will be a night you'll never forget.
