Take a tour of Paris, France (Bastille Day Ideas) - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats. Hey, this is your travel host, Naomi. I'd like to give you a tour of the top 10 attractions of Paris. Number ten, Hotel de Ville. This grand neo-Renaissance style landmark built centuries ago is home of the city administration. Number nine, Place de la Concorde. The largest square in Paris, it has a 3000 year old Egyptian obelisk and is particularly beautiful at night. Number eight, the Pompidou Center. A colorfully creative modern building housing a vast collection of modern art. Number seven, Arc de Triomphe. Built in the early 1800s by Napoleon, the Arc is a symbol of national pride. At the top, you'll find fantastic views of Paris. Number six is the Seine Boat Cruise. It's affordable, convenient, and in a short period of time you can see many major landmarks of the city. Number five, Versailles Palace. A royal château just outside of Paris has grand architecture, 700 rooms and beautiful gardens. Number four, Notre Dame. One of the most recognized symbols in the world and over 750 years old, Notre Dame has incredibly detailed Gothic architecture. Number three, Sacré-Coeur. This Byzantine style stunning light church, despised by intellectuals when it was built, is a must see for Paris visitors. Number two, the Louvre Museum. Perhaps the world's most famous museum, it hosts thousands of pieces of great art, including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lise. And number one is the Eiffel Tower. Amongst the most recognizable and visited monuments in the world, everyone must experience the Eiffel Tower in their lifetime. Keep watching our travel series. Ciao.

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