Paris, the city of love, the romance capital some would say. And while there is the Eiffel tower, the Arc De Triomphe and the Louvre, the sights of Paris don’t end there.
Did you know Paris is home to Jim Morrison’s grave, Oscar Wilde’s grave and Le Musèe des Arts Forains.
Jim Morrison’s Grave
Morrison is best known for being the lead singer of The Doors so naturally his grave is a popular tourist attraction. Located at Père Lachaise Cemetery, the site is visited daily with fans leaving tributes and memorabilia.
Blogger, David said: “I went on the tenth anniversary of his death and the moment sealed my lifetime interest in the Doors and especially Jim Morrison.”
This iconic site is off the beaten track but something worth seeing. For those who are Doors fans this would be a real treat and for those who aren’t, seeing the importance of Morrison may inspire you to listen to the Doors.
Oscar Wilde’s Grave
Once again residing in the Père Lachaise Cemetery, you could visit both Morrison’s grave and one of the greatest writers grave in one day. His presence in the literacy world is one that has lingered since 1900.
He was a quote master who inspired hundreds of people. Some quotes you will know but won’t know they came from Wilde. ‘Be yourself, everyone else is already taken’ or ‘we are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.’
Morrison’s grave may be iconic but Wilde’s grave is legendary. This is certainly a site you need to visit it, without a doubt. Pack a bag and leave right now.
Le Musèe des Arts Forains
This is one of the more obscure attractions in Paris, located at 53 Avenue Des Terroirs in Paris is effectively a working fairground museum.
The rooms are filled with giant, breathtaking rides that still operate. Yes that’s what every museum should be like.
On trip-advisor it was described as: “Impressive, funny, old-fashioned, and very poetic.”
It’s a unique and intriguing attraction that people of all ages would enjoy, it’s one of those attractions that your friends will be jealous of your experience.
Calling all foodies
Beside the sites there is one more important aspect of travelling and that’s food. Going away and trying different cuisines is what makes the experience and that includes whether you love or hate it.
Baguettes… maybe a stereotype nevertheless they make a great sarnie. It’s a fulfilling sandwich and an effective lightsaber, calling all you immature students out there.
Croissants, the buttery and flaky pastry that makes you drool. You can even get them with chocolate or you could go with the butter and jam combo. You’ve got yourself a mid- morning snack, a breakfast or an appetiser- whatever you want to call it. There is no need to justify the craving for a croissant.
For the more mature palettes out there, there are olives, snails and frog legs. Yes olives come in that category, slimy, green and off putting. Yes, yes that is an olive.
However to those who try them, fair play. You are a food connoisseur. Let us know your perspective. Am I being too judgmental? Is green food worth it?
Katie in Wonderland 