Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Paris
Discover the top-rated monuments of Paris and the tourist attractions that are not to be missed on a trip to the French capital.
Top-Rated Tourist Attractions
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower was designed for the Exposition Universelle, a world fair held in Paris in 1889. It is currently the most famous symbol of Paris.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Built between 1163 and 1245, Notre Dame de Paris is one of the oldest gothic cathedrals in the world. Find out more about this magnificent cathedral.
Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the main symbols of Paris. The construction of the monument began in 1806 commissioned by Napoleon.
The Pantheon
The Panthéon was the first major monument in Paris. Built between 1764 and 1790, it’s necropolis was used to bury famous French citizens.
Les Invalides
The magnificent Hôtel national des Invalides was designed during the seventeenth century as a home and hospital for retired French soldiers.
Palais Garnier
The Palais Garnier and the Opéra Bastille make up the Paris Opera. The magnificent Neo-Baroque building was built by Napoleón III.
Basilique du Sacré-Coeur
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, known in French as the Basilique du Sacré-Coeur is one of the most important religious buildings in Paris.
Sainte Chapelle
The Sainte-Chapelle (Holy Chapel) is a gothic style church built between 1242 and 1248 to house the relics of the Passion of Christ.
Palace of Versailles
Declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO over 30 years ago, the Palace of Versailles is one of the most famous palaces worldwide.
The Most Beautiful Bridges of Paris
There are over thirty bridges, footbridges and different types of walkways along the River Seine. Find out which ones are worth visiting.
Tour Montparnasse
Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower) has one of the best observation decks of Paris. Find out about one of the tallest skyscrapers in Paris.
Catacombs of Paris
The Catacombs of Paris are a network of tunnels that stretch for over 300km which were used as an ossuary for millions of people from various periods.
Basilique de Saint-Denis
The Basilica of St Denis is the burial site of the French Royal Family and the first Gothic church of Paris. Find in-depth information about the temple.
La Madeleine
L’église de la Madeleine (Madeleine Church) is one of the city’s most curious temples due to its classic Greek design. Find in-depth information about it.
Palais-Royal
The Palais Royal (Royal Palace) is located to the north of the Louvre. Curiously, the palace was built as a residence for Cardinal Richelieu.
Church of Saint-Sulpice
The Church of Saint Sulpice is one of tallest churches in Paris and is one of the most popular thanks to its role in the novel The Da Vinci Code.
Chapelle expiatoire
The Chapelle expiatoire is a commemorative monument constructed on the grounds where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were buried.
Château de Vincennes
Built at the end of the twelfth century, the Château de Vincennes is the only Royal residence built during the Middle Ages that is still intact.
Conciergerie
Built as a Royal Family residence and seat of the French Parliament, the building was turned into one of the worst prisons of the period