Despite all these, don’t worry, the view will be totally worth it.If you are one who likes to chill out with food and a good view of the Seine and the Eiffel Tower, here is a restaurant that should be right up your alley. In 2012, France created a national park to protect the Massif des Calanques in this region. The view is spectacular at any time of day, from sunrise to Between the lush Loire Valley and the Pyrenees Mountains, the department of Dordogne in southwestern France might seem more fairy tale than reality. You’ll find a huge terrace there that is the perfect spot to take your panoramic shots. The park offers many outstanding viewpoints of Paris spanning the skyscrapers of La Défense, Butte Montmartre, the Eiffel Tower, Montparnasse Tower, and many more. Surrounded by water and looking out over the ocean, the Mont Sant-Michel has a stunning backdrop that makes its architecture all the more beautiful. Atout France/Pascal Groboval. There are a number of galleries and a theater inside the Palais de Chaillot. The ascent of the needle is equally breathtaking, as you’ll ride the world’s highest vertical ascent cable car.
Perfect.Another option for those who want to avoid the long queues in the Eiffel Tower is a climb up the iconic Arc de Triomphe. Although many other places rival France for that title, the sheer variety of views in this western European country, from the heights of the Alps to the lush Loire Valley to the French Riviera, ensure that it maintains a spot near the top year after year. Take note though that this coveted spot is mostly filled with hotel guests as well as locals. Here is a list of our 10 favourite panoramic views of Paris.
Whether you prefer to visit during the day or at dusk when darkness cloaks the city and millions of lights begin to flicker, the choice is up to you.No trip to Paris would be complete without that touristy shot with the Eiffel Tower looming behind your back. The best part, however, is that you can do this for free because entrance to the park is absolutely FREE. During bad weather, the terrace is also closed. To access the best views, head over to the summit of the park.
If you’re in the mood to dine with the gorgeous view as your backdrop, you can head to the restaurant aptly called Le Ciel de Paris (The Sky of Paris) at the 56th floor. These are probably the same people who would prefer the view from Tour Montparnasse. Enjoying Paris's best views often means putting up with oppressive crowds and long wait times—unless you head to one of these 10 spots off the beaten path. You will have to look for it specifically.
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The dune attracts about 1 million visitors each year. Known for more than just its amazing perspective of the city from high up, the picturesque park is also a great place for you to sit down and enjoy a picnic amid its fountains and various flora. From high up at the observation deck of the tower, you can enjoy one of the very best panoramic views of Paris. The Campanile is the bell tower of the Duomo.
It overlooks the small town below, an imposing figure as you approach on the Dordogne River. This one takes us high up in the French Alps, near Chamonix and Mont Blanc.
The abbey is especially lovely at twilight as the sun sinks, the lights come on and the stars come out.Provence is part of Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region in France, a large area that encompasses the Alps, the French Riviera and much of the historical province of Provence.
The Eiffel Tower is hands down the most popular in this category. Aside from the amazing panoramic view, you can also take a stroll and discover the park’s many pathways (the entire area is 460 hectares), jog, have a picnic, take endless photo shoots, visit the small museum and the various structures, check out the former location of the chateau, and Marie Antoinette’s rose garden, or enjoy a quiet sunny afternoon reading a book. Whether at the 56th floor open-air terraces or on the 59th floor rooftop, the 360-degree views are incredibly stunning. After all, how can you argue with views like these?Let’s start with the tip-top of views in France.