From the article: Top Paris Tourist Attractions
Last year a British poll found that many people come away disappointed with Parisian iconic attractions like the Eiffel Tower. Do you have any experiences with what you believe to be overrated tourist sights in Paris? What about underrated sights and places? Share your experiences of those gems you stumbled on in Paris but couldn't find in your guidebook after the fact. Share your Experiences
Only one downside to Paris....
- Paris is amazing! Everyday is a great day! Only downside was the criminal gangs harassing people at Sacre Coeur. Why aren't there cops protecting this beautiful area from them??
- —Guest Phill
The Eiffel Tower is worth it!
- I love Paris! It's amazing. I went with my boyfriend and we visited the Eiffel Tower. I love it very much.
- —Guest Guest Mason
Lots of other things to see
- If it is your first time in Paris of course you should go visit the Eiffel tower. If you have more than one day there are a lot of other things to see! You can easily spend a day in the Marais area - Picasso Museum, Falafel street (Rue des Rosiers), nice cafés and small designer shops... I can also recommend Montmartre, Bastille and Centre Pompidou. If you have extra days go outside to see Versailles or Monet's gardens! So many things to see! --Mark www.hotelgaven.dk
- —Guest Mark
Ginger
- DO NOT JUMP ON TO PARIS OPEN TOURS! It was horrid; people stacked next to one another, no seats, cannot listen to audio. Driver kept letting passengers on with no seats. We had to stand, no audio. They would not refund. Try another & read brochure first!
- —Guest Ginger
How can you not go to the Eiffel Tower?!
- I would definitely say GO to the Eiffel Tower and take photos on the Parc du Champs Mars, just forgo going to the top, which to me is a bit of a waste. I think what most people forget is once they're at the top of the tower, the view of Paris is missing something..What is it? The Eiffel Tower because they're in it! Go to Tour Montparnasse, Sacre Coeur or even the top of the Pompidou for a great complete view of Paris.
- —ellacoquine
Eiffel Tower
- The Eiffel Tower was amazing. I am afraid of heights and went to the very top, so awesome. I went two years ago and I am going again tomorrow. I will definitely go to the top of the Eiffel Tower....there is nothing like it in the world. An amazing memory for the rest of my life!
- —Guest Josie
Skip the Eiffel Tower?!
- Are they kidding? Who cares about long lines and possible pick pockets! The Eiffel Tower IS Paris. How anyone could visit Paris without seeing this iconic and beautiful monument is beyond me. Would you visit New York without seeing the Statue of Liberty? No way!
- —Guest Candace
Hard to over rate Paris
- Crowds are always a problem, but aside from that nuisance, the Eiffel Tower and all of Paris become a fantastic adventure in history and culture. Yes you might get ripped off by a street beggar--I did--but coming out of the joy of the Louvre it didn't seem to matter too much. We started with the bus tours and took all of them, then bought a map of Paris and spent time each day exploring a new specific treasure the city had to offer. It was expensive, exhaustive and fantastically exhilarating. See all you can; it's all worth it. This is our 2nd trip; next time we'll come to live I think.
- —Guest Maggie clare
Eiffel Tower- Just say no
- Be ready to run a gauntlet of aggressive street vendors to get to this attraction. Wait in long ques, shoulder to shoulder. Don't be surprised if you encounter a pickpocket. Get to the top, and don't be too surprised that the view from the first level was actually more beautiful. I will not visit again.
- —Guest Jon
Eiffel Tower- Just say no
- Be ready to run a gauntlet of aggressive street vendors to get to this attraction. Wait in long ques, shoulder to shoulder. Don't be surprised if you encounter a pickpocket. Get to the top, and don't be too surprised that the view from the first level was actually more beautiful. I will not visit again.
- —Guest Jon
The Eiffel Tower is underrated
- The Eiffel Tower was amazing! such an incredible memory etched in my mind forever!
- —Guest melissa
