25. Place des Vosges[SEE MAP]
The Place des Vosges, formerly called Place Royale, was the prototype for all residential squares in Europe. All houses were built using the same design: red brick with steep pitched blue slate roofs. Not only is it shaped like a true square, but it is also the first city square that was planned by a monarch (Henry IV in the early 17th century). Third, it turned the Marais into a fashionable spot for French nobility in the decades before the French Revolution.24. Moulin Rouge[SEE MAP]
23. Conciergerie[SEE MAP]
22. Pantheon[SEE MAP]
The Pantheon is where famous French citizens are buried. Modeled after the Pantheon in Rome, it was originally a church dedicated to St. Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, and her relics.The church was rebuilt in the neoclassical style by King Louis XV to thank God for his recovery from a serious illness. It was changed to a mausoleum during the French Revolution to honor revolutionary martyrs. Famous people buried here include Voltaire, Victor Hugo, and Marie Curie.
21. Pere Lachaise Cemetery[SEE MAP]
The world’s most visited cemetery, Pere Lachaise became a municipal cemetery in 1804 under Napoleon. It is the final resting place for many famous people, including the Doors’ Jim Morrison, author Oscar Wilde, and chanteuse Edith Piaf. The cemetery contains many sculptures, as each family of the deceased tried to outdo the monuments placed by the other wealthy families. The result is many spectacular works of art that are equally as interesting as the various gravesites of famous individuals.20. Disneyland Paris[SEE MAP]
19. Musee de l’Orangerie[SEE MAP]
Travelers who appreciate impressionist and post-impressionist art need to check out the Musee de l’Orangerie. The museum, located in a corner of the Tuilries Garden, is home to eight Water Lilies murals by Claude Monet; these murals are considered the museum’s centerpiece.
18. Palais Garnier[SEE MAP]
Architect Charles Garnier spared no ornate detail when he designed the Palais Garnier in the 19th century. Perhaps this is why the building was the most expensive of its era. Seating nearly 2,000 people, the Palais Garnier is home to the National Opera of Paris. It is the star of the novel and subsequent film, Phantom of the Opera. The Palais Garnier is still in use today though mainly for ballet and also is home to the opera library museum.17. Les Invalides[SEE MAP]
16. Seine Cruise[SEE MAP]
The River Seine runs nearly 800 km (500 miles) through France on its way to the English Channel. Cruising the river as it winds through Paris is one of the most romantic things visitors can do.
15. Musee Rodin[SEE MAP]
Travelers who’ve seen copies of the famous sculpture The Thinker can visit the real thing when they’re in Paris. The statue was sculpted by Auguste Rodin, a famous early 20th-century French artist. The Thinker as well as 6,600 other sculptures can be found at the Musee Rodin, established in 1919 in his former studio, the Hotel Biron in central Paris. Many of his famous sculptures can be found in the gardens that surround the museum.14. Les Catacombes[SEE MAP]
13. Champs-Elysees[SEE MAP]
The tree-lined Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris’s most famous street and has even been described as the most beautiful avenue in the world. Just over a mile long, the boulevard connects the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. Life in Paris centers around the Champs-Elysees.
12. Pont Alexandre III[SEE MAP]
In a city where romance reigns, what could be more romantic than the Pont Alexandre III, is a bridge that is deemed to be the most extravagant and ornate in Paris. Named for the Russian tsar, this steel single arch bridge spans the Seine, connecting the districts of Champs-Elysees, Les Invalides, and the Eiffel Tower. Seeing the bridge is almost like going to an art gallery, since numerous French sculptors made the statues, including winged horses, nymphs and cherubs that adorn the top.11. Palace of Versailles[SEE MAP]
10. Place de la Concorde[SEE MAP]
At the east end of the Champs-Elysées is Place de la Concorde, the largest square in Paris with fantastic vistas in every direction. It was in this square that the French King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and many others were guillotined during the French revolution.
9. Sainte-Chapelle[SEE MAP]
Begun sometime after 1239, the Sainte-Chapelle is considered among the highest achievements of Gothic architecture. Its construction was commissioned by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion Relics, including Christ’s Crown of Thorns, one of the most important relics in medieval Christendom. Although damaged during the French revolution, and restored in the 19th century, it remains one of the most extensive in-situ collections of 13th-century stained glass anywhere in the world.8. Centre Pompidou[SEE MAP]
7. Musee d’Orsay[SEE MAP]
A must-do for art lovers, the Musee d’Orsay is known for housing the world’s premier collection of impressionist paintings. Located in a former railway station, this grand museum showcases thousands of artworks and objects that cover the period between the mid-1800s and the early 1900s. Visitors can walk through several rooms to view amazing artworks by many famous artists such as Monet, Van Gogh, Cezane, Degas, Pissarro, Renoir and Jean-Francois Millet.6. Jardin du Luxembourg[SEE MAP]
Known in English as the Luxembourg Gardens, this public park is the second largest in Paris. Visitors here can picnic or stroll leisurely among beautiful lawns, formal gardens, and fruit orchards that feature many artistic statues and fountains. For fun and sport, there are jogging paths, tennis courts, and fitness equipment. Children can play in the huge playground, ride ponies, watch a puppet show, and sail model boats in a pond.5. Sacre-Coeur[SEE MAP]
4. Notre Dame de Paris[SEE MAP]
No trip to Paris could be complete without a visit to the world-famous Notre Dame cathedral. Standing more than 400 feet (120 meters) high with two lofty towers and a spire, this marvelous church is considered a supreme example of French Gothic architecture. A tour of this 13th-century masterpiece allows visitors to admire the awe-inspiring rose windows, Gothic carvings, beautiful sculptures, and a collection of relics.3. Arc de Triomphe[SEE MAP]
One of the most popular tourist attractions in Paris, the Arc de Triomphe was constructed in 1806 to memorialize the triumphal battles of Napoleon Bonaparte.Standing 164 feet high and 148 feet (50 by 45 meters) wide, the arch features intricate reliefs depicting victorious battles and engraved names of many who died fighting for the emperor. Beneath the arch is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the first world war.
2. Louvre[SEE MAP]
Topping the list of the world’s most visited museums, the Louvre Museum is located in the Louvre Palace with its signature glass pyramid marking its entrance. Housing a collection of more than 1 million objects, the Louvre boasts some of the world’s most famous art works such as Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” Michelangelo’s “Dying Slave” and the Greek statue, “Venus of Milo.” Other popular exhibits include the extravagant apartments of Napoleon III, the ancient Code of Hammurabi, Egyptian antiquities and paintings by masters like Rembrandt and Rubens.1. Eiffel Tower[SEE MAP]
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- 25. Place des Vosges[SEE MAP]
- 24. Moulin Rouge[SEE MAP]
- 23. Conciergerie[SEE MAP]
- 22. Pantheon[SEE MAP]
- 21. Pere Lachaise Cemetery[SEE MAP]
- 20. Disneyland Paris[SEE MAP]
- 19. Musee de l’Orangerie[SEE MAP]
- 18. Palais Garnier[SEE MAP]
- 17. Les Invalides[SEE MAP]
- 16. Seine Cruise[SEE MAP]
- 15. Musee Rodin[SEE MAP]
- 14. Les Catacombes[SEE MAP]
- 13. Champs-Elysees[SEE MAP]
- 12. Pont Alexandre III[SEE MAP]
- 11. Palace of Versailles[SEE MAP]
- 10. Place de la Concorde[SEE MAP]
- 9. Sainte-Chapelle[SEE MAP]
- 8. Centre Pompidou[SEE MAP]
- 7. Musee d’Orsay[SEE MAP]
- 6. Jardin du Luxembourg[SEE MAP]
- 5. Sacre-Coeur[SEE MAP]
- 4. Notre Dame de Paris[SEE MAP]
- 3. Arc de Triomphe[SEE MAP]
- 2. Louvre[SEE MAP]
- 1. Eiffel Tower[SEE MAP]
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