Monuments in Paris
This is a listing of the most known monuments in Paris
Remember that:
Monuments with restricted opening are usually open from 10am to 6pm
Monuments with restricted opening in Paris usually closed on Monday or Tuesday
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Arc de Triomphe
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...
Champs-Elysées
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)...
Château de Versailles
Together with its gardens, the Château de Versailles is one of the most famous monuments of world heritage....
Conciergerie
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)...
Disneyland Paris
Discover Disneyland Paris Resort, a Magical Kingdom oly 35 minutes away...
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous monuments in the world (324 metres, 10,100 tonnes)....
Grand Palais
The Grand Palais, is a large historic site, exhibition hall and museum complex located at the Champs-Élysées of Paris, France.
The Invalides
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....
Jardin du Luxembourg
Garden full of charm in Paris...
Jardins des Tuileries
The Jardins des Tuileries is a museum of outdoor sculptures in Paris.
Les Halles
Les Halles has become the heart of Paris, with an underground city at different levels.
Montparnasse Cemetery
Many famous people are buried in the cemetery of Montparnasse
Notre-Dame Cathedral
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)..
Palais Garnier
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....
Concorde Square
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....
Place des Vosges
Place des Vosges is the oldest square in Paris
Place du Tertre
The Place du Tertre is located in district 18 of Paris, France, in the Montmartre district and a few meters from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Place Vendome
Place Vendôme is without doubt one of the most beautiful architectural ensembles in Paris