The most visited museum in the world with15,000 visitors per day, it's easy to see why the Louvre tops many lists. It opened in 1793, with 537 paintings and 184 art objects. Today, it is home to more than 40,000 pieces of art. The most famous is Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
Sometimes called the heart and soul of the city, Paris' Seine is a sight to behold. Strolling alongside this elegant river and walking across one of the 35 exquisite bridges--pieces of history, every one--is not to be missed.
This is the quintessential Parisian experience: A pain au chocolat, a steaming cup of cafe au lait and the time to enjoy it. Watch the city go by, read a book, write in your journal or sketch, all the while thinking of the poets, philosophers and artists who have sat in that spot before you.
