Where To Go In Paris

Paris is a city steeped in history and there is something for everyone to see, old or young. Here are merely a few of the finest options for the aged when visiting the French capital.

1. Tour the city through a Paris Bus Tour - Hop-on hop-off tours are a wonderful way to see Paris, particularly for the elderly as it permits them to set their own pace. These tours are available as night or day tours and are offered by a couple of bus operators, with costs varying according to the tour company. Elderly visitors can also be entitled to special senior citizen rebates and will have the option of buying single day or two-day tickets or weekly passes, which will permit them to be on the tour for the length of the ticket. For instance, buying a regular ticket for the L'Open Tour Paris Bus Tour, which runs on 3 to 4 different routes and has 40 to fifty stops, will permit a person to see 4 or 5 places a day without exerting too much energy. A Paris apartment is a great idea for your accommodation as you can request lifts and disabled access.

2. Visit the Louvre - This museum is a place where the old can view paintings, sculptures and other artwork by famous painters and sculptors like Rembrandt, Vermeer, Caravaggio and other artistic experts. The museum is open from 9 am every day with the exception of Tuesday, and is bound to be easily accessed to the elderly notwithstanding its huge size, as it offers visitors a variety of facilities like floor plans, cafes and bookstores permitting someone to plan their day well and take breaks in the caf.

3. Have a Picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens - The Luxembourg Garden is one of the most beautiful and popular parks in Paris and will give the older visitors a chance to sit down and take in the breathtaking beauty if the area. The park regularly features musical performances and visitors will be well placed to sit down in one of the park seats or at the cafe and experience the music free of cost. The park has many statues, fountains and manicured lawns and monuments and is an excellent spot to have a picnic.

4. Make a visit to The Arc de Triomphe and the champions Elysees - a visit to this attraction is a necessary visit for everybody visiting Paris. The famous Arch stands as a testimony to Napoleon's army power and you can enjoy the walk down the famous Champs-Elysees till you reach the arch. The best time to go to the Arch is in the evening, after 6.30 pm when the entire place is lit up. It is open from ten am onwards and the entry rate is around 9 euros.

5. Enjoy a Cruise with the Paris boat Tours - Taking an easy going cruise of Paris by boat is an experience which will show you the city's best attractions along the Seine stream or through the canals. You can take a recounted tour and see historic monuments, bridges and buildings with the option of a day or evening tour. The majority of the boat tours are convenient for the elderly and the handicapped. To avoid too much walking, Paris apartment rentals are perfect fot your stay as they are close to all main attractions.
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