5 Instagrammable places in Paris

Everyone wants a taste of the city. Paris, the ultra-cosmopolitan French capital city, is the mecca of art, culture, fashion, gastronomy, history and architecture. It is aptly called the City of Light, Love and the capital of fashion.

The city of love has its own je ne sais quoi whether you've been there once, one hundred times or as yet have only seen it in the movies.

Don’t get me started on the language or the cuisine or we will never put an end to this discussion. Having never been to Paris does not mean its beauty cannot be truly appreciated. If you have ever been to Paris and didn’t take a picture, then you never really went there as the beauty of the city would force you to take a snap or two for the gram. Besides the Eiffel tower, there are other beautiful places in Paris that are worth capturing.

Here are 5 Instagrammable places in the city of love

1. Chateau de Versailles

This is technically outside of Paris however, a visit to Versailles is a must for any first-timer! The gardens of Versailles are the most intsagrammable you will find, with perfectly positioned symmetry and equally perfect hedge trimmings.

2. Le Musée du Louvre

This is the world’s largest museum is also its most visited museum. First constructed as a fortress in the middle ages, the Louvre had to be rebuilt in the mid-16th century and was converted into a royal palace.

In 1793 in the midst of the Revolution the Louvre became a museum. You can’t be a fan of Dan Brown and not pay a visit to the Louvre.

3. Catacombes de Paris

It may be called the city of light but Paris also has a dark side to it and the catacombs proves this. Despite being one of Paris’ most abominable and ghastly sights, the Catacombs have proved to be a big hit with the tourists!

The catacomb is found 130 steps (20m below street level and has 1.7km of underground tunnels, lined with the skeletons of once alive Parisians stacked in the walls.

4. Hotel des Invalides

This is a Baroque complex made up of the largest single collection of monuments in Paris with no less than 4 museums, including Musée de l'Armée and 2 churches.

5. La Seine

This is the beating heart of the city of love. The River Seine originates in Saint-Seine which is near Dijon. Flowing 776 km long through Paris until finally it reaches Le Havre and the English Channel.

The Seine has played a central role in Parisian life since the founding of the city so it comes as no surprise that the river is shrouded in folk-lore and mystery.

Legend has it that after Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431, her ashes were thrown into the Seine. From the river, you will get breath-taking views of the Tour Eiffel, Notre Dame and the Louvre

Article by Titi Dokubo