Today I visited the Palais Garnier, the famous Paris Opera House.
![Palais Garnier, the famous Paris Opera House](https://info.limcollege.edu/hs-fs/hub/74633/file-1072900934-jpg/images/paris_070814.jpg)
The Palais Garnier is breathtaking and is considered one of the world's most beautiful theaters.
![Palais Garnier, the famous Paris Opera House](https://info.limcollege.edu/hs-fs/hub/74633/file-1079012947-jpg/images/paris_070814_2.jpg)
After that, I headed to the Arc de Triomphe while walking up the famous Champs-Élyées.
![Arc de Triomphe](https://info.limcollege.edu/hs-fs/hub/74633/file-1079012952-jpg/images/paris_070814_3.jpg)
After climbing 284 steps (!) I saw beautiful views of Paris, along with a direct view of the Champs-Élysées leading to the Louvre Museum. These two historic sites showcase the true architectural beauty of Paris.
![view of Paris](https://info.limcollege.edu/hs-fs/hub/74633/file-1076271876-jpg/images/paris_070814_4.jpg)