6^th World Congress on
Nursing and Healthcare

Paris is the second-largest city in Western Europe, and it is probably the city with the most things to see. The centre of Paris is divided in 20 arrondissements in a sort of spiral with the first arrondissement in the middle and the higher numbers on the outer circle. Most of the arrondissements have their own characteristics. The majority of the world-known attractions (Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, Louvre etc.) are found in the first 8 arrondissements. If your visit is short concentrate on the main highlights, but be sure you spend at least a day strolling off the beaten path. This is the only way to discover the real Paris - a lively, cosmopolitan but undeniably French city.Probably the best-known landmark in Europe, the Eiffel Tower is as much a symbol of Paris as the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of New York. When completed, the 300m tower was the tallest building in the world. Built for the Exposition Universelle in 1889, the construction was only meant to last for the duration of the fair. The Pompidou Centre is one of the 20th century's most radical buildings, designed by architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers.The Musée Picasso is housed in the magnificent 17th century Hôtel Salé. It is the largest collection of Picassos anywhere, representing almost all the major periods of the artist's life from 1905 onwards. The Louvre is one of the largest museums in the world. Situated in the heart of Paris, along the right bank of the Seine, this palace is a must-see sight, both from an architectural point of view and from an arts perspective.The Avenue des Champs-Elysées is probably the most famous avenue in the world. This impressive promenade stretches from the Place de la Concorde to the Place Charles de Gaulle, the site of the Arc de Triomphe.The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to commemorate his victories, but he was ousted before the arch was completed.The most exquisite of Paris' Gothic gems, Sainte Chapelle is tucked away within the walls of the Palais de Justice.Paris is the fashion capital of the world. No trip to the city is complete without going window-shopping at the great couturiers (found along the Avenue Montaigne, Faubourg Saint-Honoré, the Place de la Madeleine, the Saint-Sulpice quarter or Sèvres-Babylone).