You'll undoubtedly come across the River Seine at some point during your Paris trip. The river is almost 800 km long and owes its name to Emperor Julius Caesar. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Seine, pausing from time to time to browse through the various book stalls that are dotted about here throughout the day. You'll find them, for example, on the left bank between Quai Malaquais and Quai de la Tournelle. Various handsome bridges span the river. One such bridge is Le Pont Neuf (the new bridge). Originally the first bridge in Paris, it's now the oldest. [Read more]

This spectacular factory style steel and glass construction is named after one of France's presidents, Georges Pompidou. What sets the building apart are the coloured external pipes on the rear facade. The light blue pipes are for water, the yellow pipes for air, and the red pipes for sewerage. The museum houses a library and offers magnificent panoramic views of the city from its roof. What happens on the square in front of the complex is often more entertaining than what goes on inside. Don't forget to visit the attractive top floor terrace. [Read more]

This museum is known primarily for the series of waterlilies painted by the French impressionist Claude Monet. Monet is one of the foremost French impressionists of the nineteenth century. He painted the waterlilies in the garden of his house at Giverny, which lies a few kilometres outside Paris. Light, the way the light dapples and colour play an major role in this work. As well as works by Monet, you'll also find works by artists like Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne and Pablo Picasso. Various sculptures by Rodin are also exhibited. [Read more]