Paris Attractions
Arc
de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon as a
tribute to his own military achievements, but it was not
completed until 1836. The Arc was later modified to honor the
armies of the Revolution. Before taking the elevator to the
top of the Arc to experience the amazing city view, stand by
the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, added at the Arch's base in
1920. An eternal flame burns here to commemorate fallen
soldiers.
Address: Rond Point Place Phone: +33 1 55 37 73 77
Avenue
des Champs-Elysees
The most famous street in Paris was built in the 17th century,
but did not attract fashionable society until after the French
Revolution. The avenue extends from the Arc de Triomphe at one
end to the Place de la Concorde at the other. During the day,
you'll find fast-food joints and chain stores along with fine
dining establishments and expensive boutiques. At night, clubs
and cabarets pulse with life as crowds walk both sides of the
street. Address: 127 Champs Elysées Phone: +33 1.49.52.53.54
Musée
de Louvre
First opened during the revolution in 1793. With over 300,000
artworks, antiquities, sarcophagi and statues including the
incredible Venus de Milo, the Louvre is a truly unmissable
experience.
Address: 99 Rue de Rivoli, Paris 75001 Phone: +33 1 40 20 5151
Champs-Elysées
& Arc de Triomphe
Voie Triomphale is an excellent place to begin a walking tour
of central Paris. Napoleon's tribute to the French army, the
Arc de Triomphe offers splendid views at the centre of the
world's first traffic roundabout with the Voie Triomphale and
Champs -Elysees descending elegantly to the Louvre and Place
de la Concorde respectively. Arc de Triomphe
Address: Champs Elysées, Paris 75008 Tel: +33 1 44 13 1717
Eiffel
Tower
The most spectacular views of Paris are witnessed from all
floors of the Eiffel Tower. It is possible to walk most of the
way up and around this fascinating metal structure. A lift
completes the journey to the top.
Address: Champs de Mars, Paris 75007 Phone: +33 1 44 11 2345
Notre-Dame
Cathedral
Begun in 1163 but not completed until 1361, it fell into ruin
after the revolution but was brought back to life after the
success of Victor Hugo's 1831 novel. The addition of the
gargoyles, spire and self-sculpture by architect Eugene
Voillet-le Duc remain areas of contention.
Address: Place du Parvis Notre Dame, Paris 75004 Phone: +33 1
42 34 5610 Fax: +33 1 43 29 5040
Place
de la Concorde
Very busy landmark square at the end of the Champs Elysees. A
true Parisian experience.
Address: Place de la Concorde, Paris 75008 Phone: +33 1 47 03
1250
Sainte-Chapelle
One of the most important examples of thirteenth century
French architecture, built to house the precious possessions
of Louis the IX.
Address: 4 Boulevard du Palais, Paris 75001 Phone: +33 1 43 54
3009
Les
Invalides
Commissioned by Louis XIV as a home for injured soldiers, one
of its two churches hold the remains of Napoleon. The site
also contains the Musee de l'Armee.
Address: Esplanade des Invalides, Paris 75007 Phone: +33 1 44
42 3767
Sacré-Coeur
The classic lines of the beautiful 19th century church are as
much a part of the stunning Paris skyline as the Eiffel Tower.
Address: 35 Rue Chevalier de la Barre, Paris 75018 Phone: +33
1 42 51 1702
Musée
National du Moyen-Age (Musée de Cluny)
A superb collection of Mediaeval art including the tapestry
'La Dame a la Licorne'.
Address: 6 Place Paul-Painlevé, Paris 75006 Phone: +33 1 43
25 6200
Bibliothèque
Nationale
One of the world's greatest libraries.
Address: 58 Rue de Richelieu, Paris 75706 Phone: +33 1 47 03
8126
Musée
Marmottan
Monet's son gave the museum a gift of his paintings including
the canvas entitled 'Impression', which gave the impressionist
movement its name. Contains other works by Monet.
Address: 2 Rue Louis-Bailly, Paris 75016 Phone: +33 1 45 53
3170
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