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Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum, the world's largest art museum, spans over 782,000 square feet and houses around 38,000 artworks, including the Mona Lisa. Once a royal palace, it features eight galleries and attracts 10 million visitors annually. Entry is about 20 Euros, with free access for students.
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower, designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Exposition Universelle, stands as a 1,083-foot symbol of Paris. Originally set for dismantling after 20 years, its antenna saved it. Once the tallest structure globally, it offers Europe's highest observation deck. Visit Trocadéro for stunning views.
Sacré-Cœur
The Sacré-Cœur Basilica, a Roman-Byzantine marvel atop Montmartre, Paris's highest point, offers free entry. Built over 40 years, it survived WWII bombings unscathed. Its 19-ton bell is among the world's heaviest. Known for its self-cleaning white stones, it was inspired by the Franco-Prussian War.
Musée d'Orsay
The Musée d’Orsay, Paris's second-largest museum, is housed in the former Gare d’Orsay train station. It features 19th- and 20th-century European art, including Impressionist masterpieces by Renoir, Manet, Van Gogh, and Monet. Opened in 1986, it attracts millions with its rich art collection and historic architecture.
Trocadéro Gardens
The Trocadéro Gardens, created for the 1937 World’s Fair in Paris, offer a stunning green space with sculptures, a carousel, and the Warsaw Fountain with 12 water jets. Located opposite the Eiffel Tower, this area is a vibrant hub for visitors, featuring museums and lively street vendors.
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Tuileries Garden
The Tuileries Garden, Paris's oldest and largest park, was founded by Catherine de Medici in 1564. Once the site of tile kilns, it became a public garden after the Tuileries Palace burned in 1871. Redesigned by Le Nôtre, it spans 23 hectares and is a UNESCO World Heritage site, attracting millions annually.
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame de Paris, a Gothic masterpiece on the Île de la Cité, has been a symbol of faith and history since 1163. Despite a devastating fire in 2019, its reconstruction is underway. Home to sacred relics like the Crown of Thorns, it attracts millions annually with its iconic architecture and rich heritage.
Palais Garnier
The Palais Garnier, completed in 1875, is a 19th-century architectural masterpiece by Charles Garnier. Known for its opulent design, it features statues of arts and composers. It inspired "The Phantom of the Opera" and was part of Napoleon III's Paris renewal. The grand Italian-style theatre seats 2,156.
Sainte-Chapelle
Sainte-Chapelle, built by King Louis IX between 1242-1248, is a Gothic masterpiece in Paris. Known for its stunning 15 stained glass windows depicting biblical stories, it was originally a reliquary for the crown of thorns. Despite damage during the French Revolution, many original windows remain.
Panthéon
The Pantheon in Paris, originally a church commissioned by King Louis XV, became a secular mausoleum after the French Revolution. This Neoclassical monument, with its iconic dome inspired by St. Paul’s Cathedral, honors notable French figures. It offers panoramic views and is a historical landmark.
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Pont Alexandre III
Pont Alexandre III, a stunning Art Nouveau bridge in Paris, was inaugurated in 1900 during the Exposition Universelle. Named after Tsar Alexandre III, it symbolizes the Franco-Russian Alliance. Spanning 160 meters, it connects key landmarks and is adorned with 1.8 kg of gold, epitomizing the Belle Époque era.
Jardin des Plantes
The Jardin des Plantes in Paris, founded in 1635, is a free botanical garden featuring diverse plant species, a zoo, and museums like the Grand Galerie de l'Évolution. Located in the 5th arrondissement, it operates from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., except from December to March.
Place de la Concorde
Place de la Concorde, Paris's largest square, is steeped in history. Known for its role in the French Revolution, it features the Luxor Obelisk, fountains, and statues of French cities. Once a site of executions, it now connects to the Seine via Pont de la Concorde, blending history with architectural beauty.
Les Invalides
L'Hôtel National des Invalides in Paris, originally a 17th-century military hospital, now houses the Musée de l'Armée, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs, and the Musée d'Histoire Contemporaine. It features two churches and is the final resting place of Napoleon I, making it a key site for French history.
Place des Vosges
Place des Vosges, the oldest planned square in Paris, is a perfect 140x140m square in the Marais district. Built by Henri IV in 1612, it features uniform red brick architecture. Once a hub for wealthy Parisians, it was home to figures like Victor Hugo. Originally named Place Royale, it was renamed after the Revolution.
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
Parc des Buttes Chaumont, opened in 1867 in Paris's 19th arrondissement, was transformed from a former gypsum quarry and dumping ground into a lush park with tall trees, a lake, waterfalls, and an iron railway bridge, offering a rugged charm and rich history dating back to Napoleon III's era.
Vincennes Woods
The Bois de Vincennes, a vast 995-hectare park in Paris's 12th arrondissement, offers biking and hiking trails, lakes, a botanical garden, and a zoo. Once a royal hunting ground, it became a public park in the 18th century and is larger than New York's Central Park and London's Richmond Park.
The Centre Pompidou
The Centre Pompidou, designed by Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers, and Gianfranco Franchini, is a modern architectural icon in Paris's Marais district. Commissioned by President Georges Pompidou, it houses the National Museum of Modern Art, the world's second-largest modern art collection, and features a strikingly unconventional design.
The Army Museum
The Musée de l’Armée, founded in 1905, is located in Paris's Les Invalides. It houses nearly 500,000 military artifacts from the Bronze Age to the 21st century, including armor, weapons, and uniforms. Visitors can explore exhibits on French military history and see Napoleon's tomb.
Petit Palais
The Petit Palais, designed by Charles Girault for the 1900 Exposition Universelle, is a Beaux-Arts architectural gem. It features traditional columns, a grand porch, stained glass, and a dome. Now the Palais des Beaux-Arts, it houses diverse fine arts from the Renaissance to the 20th century.
Domaine National du Palais-Royal
The Palais-Royal, built in the 17th century for Cardinal Richelieu, showcases late 18th-century architecture. It features Daniel Buren's striped columns and Pol Bury's fountains. The garden, a Remarkable Garden since 1920, offers a serene escape with its circular basin and flowerbeds.
Parc Montsouris
Parc Montsouris, located in the 14th arrondissement near the trendy Butte aux Cailles, spans 15 hectares. Modeled after English landscape gardens, it features a lake, pony rides, and picnic-friendly lawns. Once a granite quarry, it was transformed in 1869 under Napoleon III, now a favorite among local students.
Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac
Opened in 2006 near the Eiffel Tower, this Paris museum, designed by Jean Nouvel, showcases non-European arts from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. With 450,000 objects, it promotes inter-cultural dialogue. Its striking feature is a 200m living wall with over 15,000 plants.
Rodin Museum
The Musée Rodin, located in the 18th-century Hôtel Biron in Paris, showcases Rodin's influential works like The Thinker. Once Rodin's home and studio, he bequeathed it to France to become a museum. The collection is displayed both indoors and in a sculpture garden, offering a glimpse into his artistic legacy.
Musée de l'Orangerie
Nestled in the Tuileries Gardens, Musée de l'Orangerie, once a royal greenhouse, now houses 20th-century European art, including Monet's water lilies. Built in 1852 by Napoleon III, it became state property in 1871. Accessible via Place de la Concorde, it's closed Tuesdays. Large backpacks are prohibited.
Parc Monceau
Parc Monceau, a 20-acre public park, blends English garden charm with French elegance. Opened in 1860, it features eclectic follies like an Egyptian pyramid and classical colonnade. A favorite of artists like Monet, it offers tarmac trails, statues, and a Guimard Art Nouveau entrance.
Louis Vuitton Foundation
The Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, designed by Frank Gehry, features a unique glass and wood structure resembling sailboat sails. Opened in 2017, it houses 11 galleries, a 350-seat auditorium, and roof terraces. Managed by Louis Vuitton, it will be city-owned in 2069.
Grévin Museum
Discover the Grevin Museum in Paris, a captivating wax museum since 1882. Located in the Grands Boulevards district, it features 200 lifelike figures, including singers, actors, politicians, and historical icons. A family-friendly attraction, it has showcased over 2,000 famous personalities throughout its history.
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