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Category: Art Museums - Paris Attractions & Activities
Address: 34-36, quai du Louvre, Palais du Louvre, Paris 75001
The world's largest, richest collection of art and antiques occupies the Louvre, the world's largest museum and a one-time royal palace. In 1516, young Leonardo da Vinci came to Paris as painter of the Royal Court, bringing with him the "Mona Lisa." This action began the Royal Palace's transformation into a museum....
Category: Historic Sites - Paris Attractions & Activities
Address: pl d'Armes, Paris 78000
This wonderfully extravagant palace, where royals frittered away much of the treasury, is a necessary stop for visitors. Top designers of the day created an ornate complex of gardens, lakes, stables and guest houses to complement the luxuriously furnished palace, where Louis XIV, XV and XVI lived before the kingdom...
Category: Art Museums - Paris Attractions & Activities
Address: pl Georges Pompidou, Paris 75191
This modern building – with its color-coded mechanical systems highly visible on the exterior – has architects debating its merits and tourists enamored of its style and contents. Displays highlight the development of Parisian art from the 18th century to the present and include works by Matisse, Chagall, and Picasso....
Category: Attractions - Paris Attractions & Activities
Address: Champ de Mars, Paris 75007
One of the world's most popular and well-known sites, this tower is not only a must-see for visitors but Paris's signature landmark. Although the structure was poorly received when it premiered, it's now a symbol of great civic and national pride. In fact, visitors must often wait in line before taking the elevator to...
Category: Art Museums - Paris Attractions & Activities
Address: 1, rue de Bellechasse, Paris 75007
Originally a mammoth iron-and-glass railway station, this museum premiered as an arts complex in 1900. Many visitors consider it to be the most viewer-friendly museum in the world. The museum's holdings date from 1848 through World War I, and three floors of the cavernous, modern landmark showcase applied arts from...
Category: Religious Sites - Paris Attractions & Activities
Address: 35, rue du Chevalier de la Barre, Paris 75018
Built in 1873 as a symbol of Christian righteousness, this historic basilica sits on a hill at Montmartre, dominating the Parisian skyline. Its design was decided by competition, and the triple-domed Byzantine sanctuary was constructed in devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The basilica houses religious texts and...
Category: Gardens - Paris Attractions & Activities
Address: bd Saint-Michel, Paris 75005
One of Paris's most famous parks, Luxembourg was originally established in the 1600s. Not until the 19th century, however, were its grounds opened to the public. The park is known for its two elaborate fountains and for its manicured design. While many folks come simply to enjoy its beauty, the park also invites folks...
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Category: Religious Sites - Paris Attractions & Activities
Address: 6, pl du Parvis de Notre-Dame, Paris 75004
One of the most recognizable historic and religious sites in the world, Notre-Dame de Paris is a Gothic landmark and the city's spiritual home. Built between the 12th and 14th centuries, it's a vision of stone, stained glass and history. English language tours are offered Wednesday and Thursday at 2pm, Saturday at...
Category: Gardens - Paris Attractions & Activities
Address: Porte Dauphine or Porte Maillot, Paris 75016
The Bois de Boulogne offers more than 2100 acres of beautiful terrain, including woods, lakes, waterfalls and gardens. Originally fenced in as royal hunting grounds, the park was opened to the public in the early 19th century by Napoleon III, who had the wall built by Henri II torn down. This act marked the park's...
Category: Gardens - Paris Attractions & Activities
Address: Esplanade du Château, Paris 75012
The Bois de Vincennes, Paris's largest park, was originally fenced off as royal hunting grounds. Today, scattered among its trees and lawns are peaceful lakes, bird reserves, a farm and even a castle completed in 1370 under the reign of Charles V. In past years, the castle has served as city fortress, barracks and...
