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Landmarks In Paris Capital City of France
Paris is famous for its landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, but there are also many other
landmarks that are world renowned like the Champs-Elysees for its shopping, fashion and
culture, along with its history, you will never be without somewhere to go or something to
do in Paris.
Paris Landmarks
Eiffel Tower in Paris France
Today, the Eiffel Tower has become a global icon of France, which is an iron tower built
on the Champ de Mars.
Arc de Triomphe in Paris France
The Arc de Triomphe is a famous monument in Paris that honours those who fought for
France.
Notre Dame de Paris France
Notre Dame de Paris, is often known simply as Notre Dame and is a Gothic cathedral .
The Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris
The Champs-Élysees is the most prestigious and broadest avenue in Paris.
Moulin Rouge in Paris France
Moulin Rouge is French for Red Mill or windmill and is a traditional cabaret, built in
1889 by Joseph Oller
Disneyland Paris Resort France
We are sure that you have heard of Disneyland Paris and if you want to take your children
to a place they will never forget, this place is a must.
Parc Asterix Amusement Park
Parc Astérix is a theme amusement park in France, based on the stories of Asterix by
Albert Uderzo and René Goscinny and was opened in 1989.
Catacombs of Paris France
The Catacombs of Paris is a famous burial place in Paris.
The River Seine in France
The Seine is a major river of North Western France and one of its well-known commercial
waterways.
The Pompidou Centre known as Beaubourg
The Center Nationale d'Art et de Culture Georges Pompidou is a giant, futuristic arts
centre located in the Beaubourg district of Paris.
Le Parc Natural Regional du Vexin Francais
North of Paris, the French Vexin is a huge rural land area with a stunning range of
natural and cultural heritages.
L'Argonaute (Submarine) Flagship For French
Navy
The Argonaute is a submarine of Aréthuse class and was launched on 23rd October 1958.
The Grande Arche in Paris France
Grande Arche de la Fraternite, is a monument in the business district of La Defense to the
West of Paris.
The Louvre in Paris France
Known to many as just The Louvre, the full name is Musee du Louvre and can be found in
Paris, France.
The Pantheon in Paris France
The Pantheon comes from the Greek word Pantheon, meaning "All the Gods" and is a
building in the Latin Quarter in Paris, France.
The Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris France
The Sacre Coeur Basilica, is also known as the Sacre Cur and under the name of the
Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Place de la Bastille in Paris France
The Place de la Bastille is a square in Paris, where the Bastille prison stood until the
'Storming of the Bastille'
Royal Chateau de Fontainebleau
The Royal Chateau de Fontainebleau is a large castle where the Renaissance was introduced
to France from 1528.
Chateau de Versailles in France
The Chateau de Versailles is one of the largest castles in the world and is one of the
most visited sites in France.
Stables at Chateau de Versailles Grande
Écurie du Château de Versailles
Work was completed by 1683, and these two buildings are outstanding because of their
dimensions and the incredible architecture.
Chateau Vaux le Vicomte in France
Chateau Vaux le Vicomte is the largest privately owned chateau in France and is classed as
an historical monument.
Chateau de Chantilly Castle Near Paris
The Chateau de Chantilly is a beautiful castle situated at the heart of a vast domain,
which covers an area of approximately 7,800 hectares.
Chateau de Chantilly Castle Parks and Gardens
The Chantilly estate offers visitors the chance to stroll through the large grounds that
cover an area of around 115 hectares.
Chateau Chantilly and the Petits Appartements
The Petits Appartements of the Chateau de Chantilly are open to the public to visit when
exploring the rest of the glorious French castle.
Chateau de Saint-Germain Castle Near Paris
Originally on the site of the present Chateau de Saint-Germain there was an old fort that
dated from around the year 1238 and King Charles V
The Stade de France
The history of the Stade de France began when FIFA made a decision to select France to
organise the FIFA World Cup.
Musee d'Orsay in Paris France
Musee d'Orsay picks up where the Louvre leaves off, featuring French art from the mid
1800s to the 1st World War.
Basilique de Saint Denis
Basilica of Saint Denis, also known as Basilique de Saint Denis the favourite burial spot
for French Kings
Construction of the Chateau de Vincennes
The Chateau de Vincennes dates back to the 12th century, which was before the Louvre was
built and is one of the few castles that has found itself at the centre of French History
right through from the Middle Ages.
Hôtel de Ville In Paris France
The Hôtel de Ville in Paris is the building that houses the Administration for the City
of Paris and we would know it as the City Hall.
Hôtel National des Invalides and Napoleons
Tomb
Hôtel national des Invalides is also very well known as just Les Invalides and houses
Napoleons Tomb situated in the 7th Arrondissement of Paris.
Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace Museum In
Paris
The Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace or the Air and Space Museum was established in 1919 and
is the world's oldest aeronautical museum.
Loisirs de Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Outdoor
Leisure Centre
Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is an outdoor leisure centre that occupies 600 hectares and has
a wide range of activities for everyone to enjoy.
Parc Zoologique de Thoiry (Le) Near Paris
The Parc Zoologique de Thoiry has become a very popular safari park and one of Europe's
best-known with some fantastic features.
La Cité des
Sciences et de l'Industrie Museum
The La Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is one of the world's largest and most visited
science and technology museums.
L'Argonaute (Submarine) Flagship For French
Navy
The Argonaute is a submarine of Aréthuse class and was launched on 23rd October 1958.
Cimetière du Père Lachaise Cemetery In Paris
The Cimetière du Père Lachaise or Père Lachaise Cemetry is the largest cemetery in the
city of Paris.
Paris Plage Beaches in the city of Paris!
The Paris Plage is basically a giant beach area that is created every summer along the
banks of the River Seine with many different activities.
History of the Paradis Latin Theatre In Paris
It was back in 1802 that Napoleon Bonaparte decided to have a theatre built on the Rue des
Fossés Saint-Victor, and once built was inaugurated in 1803 under the name of the Theatre
Latin.
Chateau de Compiegne Near Paris
The Chateau de Compiegne that we can see today is a French castle that was designed by the
architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel as a royal residence.
Chateau de Sceaux Near Paris
The Chateau de Sceaux and beautiful park being well over 180 hectares, is a tranquil
place, with fountains dotted throughout.
Tour d'Argent and its Wine Cellars
Incredibly the Tour d'Argent holds around 400,000 bottles within its cellars, with some
very rare collectors items for connoisseurs and examples of fine vintages that would cost
absolutely thousands a bottle.
Le Ciel de Paris Restaurant
Le Ciel de Paris has panoramic views from the restaurant, which is 200 metres high and is
actually the highest restaurant in the whole of Europe.
The Ice Kube, Kube Rooms, Bars and Restaurant
The Ice Kube is a very unusual bar, which is actually made out of ice and is the very
first ice bar and restaurant in Paris.
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