In 1670, King Louis XIV decided to build the "Hôtel Royal des Invalides" for wounded homeless soldiers of its different wars. It was built between 1671 and 1676 by Libéral Bruant, and then by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and Robert de Cotte.One of the most prestigious monument in Paris....
Palais Garnier - Opéra national de Paris is a Masterpiece of theatre architecture of the 19th century, the "Palais Garnier", built by Charles Garnier and inaugurated in 1875 is the thirteen opera house to be found in Paris since the creation of this institution by King Louis XIV in 1669....
Together with its gardens, the Château de Versailles is one of the most famous monuments of world heritage....
Built in the early 14th century, this Gothic architecture, complete with men-at-arms room, guardroom and kitchen, The Conciergerie is located on Ile de la Cité and was built by Phillipe the Fair (1284 - 1314)...
Sainte Chapelle in Paris. Sainte-Chapelle is a gem of French gothic architecture....
Garden full of charm in Paris...
The Pont Neuf is the oldest bridge in Paris which crosses the Seine
Many famous people are buried in the cemetery of Montparnasse
The Grand Palais, is a large historic site, exhibition hall and museum complex located at the Champs-Élysées of Paris, France.
Masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris,imaginated by Bishop Maurice de Sully was built between the 12th and the 14th centuries (1163-1345)..
Raised over command of Napoleon Ier, the Arch of Triumph dominates the Avenue of the Champs-Elysées. Its construction began in 1806 and ended in 1836, 15 years after the Napoleon's death...
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous monuments in the world (324 metres, 10,100 tonnes)....
The Avenue des Champs-Elysées is the most famous avenue in the world, 2 km long and 70 meters wide. It's a marvellous place for walking (day and night)...
The Concorde Square is the most beautiful place of Paris . With a surface of 84.000 square meters , the place offers a superb sight of the avenue of the Champs-Elysées in all its length and the Arch of Triumph, on a side, the Louvre and Gardens of Tuileries , on the other side....
The Sacred Heart - Montmartre hill
Amazingly, there are twenty six other cities and towns that share the name of Paris. There are 23 cities or towns in the United States alone, 2 in Canada, and 1 in Kiribati all named Paris. See the other Paris cities and towns.