Arc de Triomphe
A huge triomphal arch at the top of the Avenue des Champs Elysées, the monument was built by the Emperor Napoleon to celebrate the achievements...
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Basilique Saint Denis
Located just North of the Paris city limits, this medieval church was the first built using the Gothic style of architecture. Inside you will find...
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Château de Vincennes
A true medieval fortress located on the Eastern edge of Paris alongside the Park de Vincennes, the château de Vincennes was the home of French...
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Conciergerie
Along with the Sainte Chapelle chapel, the Conciergerie is one of the few remaining of the ancient Palais de la Cité, the most extravagant royal...
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Louvre
Even if they visit just to take a look at Vinci’s painting of the Mona Lisa, the Louvre is on everybody’s must-see list. Built in...
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Notre Dame Cathedral
One of the most famous cathedrals in the world, the Notre Dame needs little introduction. Located on the ile de la cité in the middle...
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Pantheon
Built by order of the King Louis XV, the neo-classical Pantheon was originally planned as a church, but upon its completion the Revolution broke out...
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Picasso Museum
A 17th century mansion dedicated to the works of the famous painter, Pablo Picasso. This French national collection is composed of works given to the...
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Sainte-Chapelle
Built by King Louis IX to house his newly purchased holy relics (e.g. the Crown of Thorns), the Sainte-Chapelle was completed in 1248. The small...
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