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Tourist Attractions in France and Paris
With such a vast country, France has so many different tourist attractions and places to
visit, you and your family will never be lost to find something to do or see, no matter
what part of France you are in.
Attractions In France
Arc de Triomphe in Paris France
The Arc de Triomphe is a famous monument in Paris that honours those who fought for
France.
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.
Notre Dame de Paris France
Notre Dame de Paris, is often known simply as Notre Dame and is a Gothic cathedral .
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.
The Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris
The Champs-Élysees is the most prestigious and broadest avenue in Paris.
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.
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'
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
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.
Altitude 95 Restaurant at the Eiffel Tower
Paris
Do you fancy eating at the Altitude 95 restaurant situated on the first floor of the most
famous and most visit monument in Paris, the Eiffel Tower.
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.
Académie du Spectacle Equestre at the
Chateau de Versailles
The Académie du Spectacle Equestre is an equestrian academy that focuses on teaching the
equestrian arts and have shows for the public.
Musée des Carrosses The Grand Carriage
Museum at Versailles
The museum was created by King Louis-Philippe and its collection of carriages and coaches,
with some absolutely incredible and ornate pieces.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
St Denis Commune
St Denis has always been associated with Royal burials and virtually all of the French
Kings were entombed here and the queens were crowned.
Basilique de Saint Denis
Basilica of Saint Denis, also known as Basilique de Saint Denis the favourite burial spot
for French Kings
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.
The River Seine in France
The Seine is a major river of North Western France and one of its well-known commercial
waterways.
Cruising Along The River Seine in France
Several companies offer tours on the River Seine if it be during the day and some also
offer tours in the evening as well.
Royal Chateau de Fontainebleau
The Royal Chateau de Fontainebleau is a large castle where the Renaissance was introduced
to France from 1528.
Fontainebleau Commune in France
Fontainebleau commune in the metropolitan area of Paris, is located 55km to the South
Southeast from the centre 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.
Provins in France Paris
Provins is a town in the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region and is
East Southeast of Paris.
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.
L'Argonaute (Submarine) Flagship For French
Navy
The Argonaute is a submarine of Aréthuse class and was launched on 23rd October 1958.
Aquaboulevard Water Park In Paris France
Aquaboulevard is a large aquatic indoor recreational water park that is in Paris and there
a very few cities that can boast this.
France Miniature Map In Paris
France Miniature is a theme park that is designed as a miniature map of France with all
the famous monuments in some other parts of France.
Mer de Sable (La) Near Paris
The Mer de Sable is a theme park that is based upon the Wild West and is set in a sandy
clearing right in the middle of the Ermenonville forest.
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.
Parc Zoologique de Vincennes Near Paris
De Vincennes is a traditional zoo and includes animals such as flamingos and giraffe, but
the elephants and seals remain the most popular.
Sea Life Val d'Europe near Paris
With the Sea Life Val d'Europe, you will be taken on a magical and unforgettable journey
into the world of underwater creatures and marine life.
Cirque d'Hiver Bouglione Circus In Paris
France
The flying trapeze, clowns, jugglers, animals incredible acrobatic acts, fun and laughter
are what we all think of, when we think of a circus.
Casino Barrière d'Enghien-les-Bains In Paris
Would you like to try your luck, well now you can with games tables from Roulette to Black
Jack and Poker and slot machines at this Casino in Paris.
Paris Davy Crocketts Aventure
This is an adventure theme park concept that consists of different sequences of fun and
varied activities within the trees.
les Étangs de Cergy-Neuville Activity
Centre Paris
This is a very large outdoor activity centre with something to keep everyone amused from
the youngest to the oldest in your family, right through from activities such as swimming
and kayaking to mini-golf, tennis etc.
Paris Ouest Aventure St Quentin
This is a treetop adventure park that is suitable for both children and adults, providing
that they are over 1.1 metres in height.
Paris Sud Aventure Ste Assisi
This is a treetop adventure park or forest activity park that is suitable for both adults
and children from around the ages of four or five.
Playmobil Fun Park Near Paris France
The Playmobil Fun Park is an ideal place to take your young children, especially if it is
a miserable rainy day, they will love playing with the toys.
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.
Castle Chantilly and the Conde Museum
The Conde Museum is housed within the Chateau de Chantilly and is home to one of the
finest museums of historical paintings in France today.
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
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 Compiegne Le Musee du Second Empire
The origins of the residence of Compiègne is intertwined with that of the French monarchy
and goes back to the Merovingian dynasty.
Chateau Compiegne Le Musée National de la
voiture et du tourisme
Within the Chateau de Compiegne you will find a museum called Le Musée National de la
Voiture et du Tourisme, or in English known as The National Museum of the Car and Tourism.
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.
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.
Bar Hemingway at the Paris Ritz
The Bar Hemingway is the sort of hotel bar we all wish to relax in with a drink, but for
many this can be a rare encounter.
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.
Lapin Agile - Cabaret In Paris
This place became famous through the painting by Pablo Picasso that sold for many millions
and is a very informal cabaret venue.
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