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Eiffel Tower
5m · Admission ticket not included
A global symbol of Paris, built in 1889 for the World’s Fair. Standing 330 meters tall, it offers panoramic views of the city from its various levels.
Fun fact: Originally, many Parisians disliked it, calling it "ugly and industrial."
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Arc de Triomphe
5m · Admission ticket not included
Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate French military victories, it stands at the end of the Champs-Élysées.
Fun fact: Beneath it lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I, with an eternal flame.
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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
5m · Admission ticket not included
A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, begun in the 12th century and completed in the 14th century. It is famous for its stained-glass windows, gargoyles, and iconic bells.
Fun fact: It was severely damaged by a fire in 2019 and is currently being restored.
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Louvre Museum
5m · Admission ticket not included
A former royal palace turned museum in 1793. It houses thousands of artworks, including the famous Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.
Fun fact: The glass pyramid entrance was designed by architect I. M. Pei in 1989.
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Palais Garnier
5m · Admission ticket not included
A lavish opera house inaugurated in 1875, known for its grand staircase, opulent decor, and ceiling painted by Marc Chagall.
Fun fact: The novel The Phantom of the Opera is set here.
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Place de la Concorde
Pass by
The largest square in Paris, featuring the Luxor obelisk and monumental fountains.
Fun fact: During the French Revolution, it was called “Place de la Révolution” and was the site of major executions, including Louis XVI.
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Pont Alexandre III
Pass by
An iconic bridge over the Seine, inaugurated in 1900 for the World’s Fair. It is richly decorated with statues, lamps, and sculptures.
Fun fact: It links the Champs-Élysées with Les Invalides and is considered the most ornate bridge in Paris.
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Invalides
5m
A historic complex containing military museums and the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. Built in the 17th century to shelter wounded soldiers.
Fun fact: Its golden dome is one of Paris’s most recognizable landmarks.
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Basilique Du Sacre-Coeur De Montmartre
5m
Located at the top of Montmartre hill, this basilica was built between 1875 and 1914. Its Roman-Byzantine style and bright white dome are instantly recognizable.
Fun fact: The terrace in front offers one of the best panoramic views of Paris.
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Place Vendome
5m
A historic square known for its grand classical buildings and luxury jewelry boutiques. The Vendôme Column in the center commemorates Napoleon’s victory at Austerlitz.
Fun fact: Its architecture inspired many European squares.
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Pantheon
5m · Admission ticket not included
A neoclassical monument in the Latin Quarter, built in the late 18th century. It serves as a mausoleum for great French figures such as Voltaire, Victor Hugo, and Marie Curie.
Fun fact: It contains Foucault’s pendulum, demonstrating the Earth’s rotation.
