As Audrey Hepburn 's character says in the 1954 film "Sabrina," "Paris is always a good idea." And Summer is the perfect time to get a change of scenery and explore a new destination. Paris is one of the world 's most beautiful cities, and has something to offer every traveler, no matter what you 're into. If you need some convincing to add Paris to your summer travel plans, here are four reasons to follow Hepburn 's advice.
Cultural Paradise
Paris is a highly walkable city with great public transportation, so it 's easy to feel like a local. It also means you 'll be immersed in the culture of the city throughout your visit. Choose a hotel in the fifth arrondissement, and walk to the Jardin des Plantes, the oldest park in Paris and home to the
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See UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Marie Antoinette 's prison cell at La Conciergerie, or the opulent Palace of Versailles, where Louie XIV ruled. Head underground to explore the catacombs, lined with the bones of the city 's history. Pay your respects to the fallen at the Place de la Concorde, built in 1763 by Louis XV, former home to the guillotine, and now a makeshift memorial to honor those who died at the Bataclan Theater in November of last year.
Art in Abundance
Paris is home to some of the world 's most famous works of art, housed in equally famous museums. Of course there 's the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo at the Louvre. But you 'll find smaller crowds and equally stunning pieces at the Musée Rodin, Musée d 'Orsay, and the Centre Pompidou, Europe 's largest modern art museum. If your trip falls on the first Sunday of the month, you can save some money, as many of the city 's museums open their doors free of charge.
If you 've never been to Paris, you are missing out on one of the greatest and most beautiful cities in the world. If you have been before, it 's time you returned, because there are more things to do and see here than anyone could experience in one visit. Either way, after a summer trip to the City of Light, you 'll understand that what Audrey Hepburn said in 1954