25+ Places to Visit in Paris
France is the second-largest country in Europe after Ukraine. This country offers a lot of natural scenery and incredible historical tourism. Based on available data, this hexagonal shaped country has become the country most visited by tourists since the mid-20th century.
When visiting a country far or first, it is important to determine in advance where you will go. Here we have summarized some of the most popular and wonderful places to visit in Paris!
1. Eiffel Tower
One of the global icons for France and a well-known structure in the world. Many people from all over the world have visited it since its construction was over. The monument which is a symbol of the city of Paris looks magnificent even from a considerable distance and is very easily recognizable.
Address: Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France
2. Louvre Museum
The largest art museum and historical monument in the world which is also the most visited. A city center landmark, located on the Right Bank of the Seine River in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. There are around 38,000 objects from prehistory to the 21st century on display in an area of 72,735 square meters.
Address: Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
3. Arc de Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, which also means Triumphal Arch of the Star. One of the most famous monuments in Paris, France, stands at the western end of the Champs-Élysées in the center of Place Charles de Gaulle. At first, this monument was built by order of Napoleon Bonaparte to honor the services of the French army.
Address: Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France
4. Champ de Mars
Large green open space in the seventh arrondissement of Paris, France. Providing extensive green fields and perfect places with incredible views of the Eiffel Tower. A great place to picnic, play music, and watch the lights of the Eiffel Tower blink at night.
Address: 2 Allée Adrienne Lecouvreur, 75007 Paris, France
5. Trocadéro Gardens
The view of the Eiffel Tower that dominates the capital, the famous Warsaw fountain, with 20 water cannons, offers an extraordinary display of water, especially on summer evenings. Statues of gold-plated bronze animals, and two stone statues, 'L'Homme' by Pierre Traverse and 'La Femme' by Daniel Bacqué.
Address: Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris, France
6. Sacré-Cœur
Roman Catholic Church and small basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France. Known as a political and cultural monument to Paris. Sacred Heart Basilica is famous for its artistic history. Standing majestically on the highest point of the city of Paris, which is the peak of Montmartre.
Address: 35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France
7. Luxembourg Gardens
Built-in 1612 by Marie de 'Medici, widow of King Henry IV of France, for the new residence he built, the Palace of Luxembourg. It covers 23 hectares and is famous for its lawn, tree promenade, flower beds, model sailboats in its round basin, and the beautiful Medici Fountain.
Address: 75006 Paris, France
8. Tuileries Garden
Created by Catherine de 'Medici as a garden of the Tuileries Palace in 1564. It is divided into 4 parts, namely Jardin du Carrousel, Terasse, Moat of Charles V, and Grand Carre of the Tuileries. Around the park are many sculptures. A place where Parisians celebrate, meet, walk, and relax.
Address: Place de la Concorde, 75001 Paris, France
9. Musée d'Orsay
Built-in 1900 by Victor Laloux, it was built as a terminal station on the Paris-Orléans route and was called Gare d'Orsay. It is now a museum and houses many French artworks from 1848 to 1914. Inside is a collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture, and much more.
Address: 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
10. The Center Pompidou
An architectural wonder of the 20th century, which was immediately recognized by its outer escalators and enormous colored pipes. It is home to the National Museum of Modern Art and is internationally renowned for its 20th and 21st-century art collections. The famous international exhibition is held every year on the top floor, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful views of Paris and its roofs.
Address: Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris, France
11. Place de la Concorde
The largest square in the French capital located in the eighth arrondissement of the city, at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées. The site of many prominent public executions, including the execution of King Louis XVI, during the French Revolution. Famous for the Luxor Obelisk (3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk), prestigious hotels in the vicinity, and two monumental fountains (Fontaine des Mers and Fontaine des Fleuves).
Address: 75008 Paris, France
12. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Consecrated to the Virgin Mary and considered one of the best examples of French Gothic architecture. There are rib cabinets and flying supports, large and colorful rose windows, and the naturalism and abundance of carved decorations distinguish it from the previous Roman style.
Address: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France
13. La Villette
The third-largest park in Paris, 55.5 hectares (137 are) in the area, is located on the northeast edge of the city. It has become a popular attraction for Parisians and international tourists. It has a museum, concert hall, live stage, and theater, as well as a playground for children, and thirty-five architectural excitement.
Address: 211 Avenue Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris, France
14. Panthéon
The architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot met Louis XV's desire to glorify the monarchy in the form of a church dedicated to Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris. When the regime changed, it changed roles as religious and patriotic monuments. It has become the final resting place for great writers, scientists, generals, church members, and politicians who have made French history.
Address: Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France
15. Jardin des Plantes
Jardin Royal des Plantes médicinales, the main botanical garden in France. All parks and buildings containing, archives, libraries, greenhouses, zoos, works of art, and specimen collections are classified as national historical landmarks in France.
Address: 57 Rue Cuvier, 75005 Paris, France
16. Wood of Vincennes
The largest public park in the city was created between 1855 and 1866 by Emperor Napoleon III. Next to the Château de Vincennes, the former residence of the King of France. Contains a British landscape park with four lakes, a zoo, an arboretum, a botanical garden, a racetrack, velodrome for bicycle races, and a campus of France's national sports and physical education institutions.
Address: Route de la Pyramide, 75012 Paris, France
17. Sainte-Chapelle
Gothic-style royal chapel, in the medieval Palais de la Cité, the residence of the kings of France until the 14th century, at Île de la Cité on the Seine River in Paris, France. One of the highest achievements of the period of Rayonnant Gothic architecture. Commissioned by King Louis IX of France to collect his Passion relics collection, including the Crown of Thorns.
Address: 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris, France
18. Palais Garnier
The 19th-century architectural masterpiece, the Palais Garnier Opera House, was built by Charles Garnier and opened in 1875. The 13th opera house in Paris since the introduction of the French opera by Louis XIV in 1669. Historic monuments opened to visitors during the daytime performances opera and dance.
Address: Place de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris, France
19. Montparnasse Tower
The 210 meters (689 ft) office skyscraper is the 19th tallest building in the European Union. Designed by architects Eugène Beaudouin, Urbain Cassan, and Louis Hoym de Marien and built by Campenon Bernard. Floor 56 or which is 200 meters from the ground, has a restaurant called le Ciel de Paris. There is also a terrace on the top floor, open to the public to view the city.
Address: 33 Avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris, France
20. Les Invalides
The museum building as well as the monument, there is everything related to the history of the French military, as well as hospitals and retirement homes for war veterans, the original purpose of the building. Home to the Musée de l'Armée, the military museum of the French Army, the Musée des Plans-Reliefs, the Musée d'Histoire Contemporaine, and the Dôme des Invalides and the tombs of several French war heroes, especially Napoleon.
Address: 129 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France
21. Grand Palais
Historic sites, exhibition halls, and museum complex located on the Champs-Élysées. Built-in the architectural style of Beaux-Arts as taught by the École des Beaux-Arts of Paris. Reflects the movement's taste for decoration through the stone facade.
Address: 3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris, France
22. Pont Alexandre III
Arch deck of the bridge that stretches the river Seine in Paris. Connecting the Champs-Élysées area to those in the Invalides and the Eiffel Tower. Considered the most luxurious bridge in the city and classified as a French historical monument since 1975.
Address: Pont Alexandre III, 75008 Paris, France
23. Bois de Boulogne
Large public parks are located along the western edge of Paris's 16th arrondissement, near the outskirts of Boulogne-Billancourt and Neuilly-sur-Seine. It has many interesting things to see such as two botanical gardens, the Château de Bagatelle, a zoo, and an amusement park, Domaine de Longchamp, the greenhouse complex, and many more.
Address: 75016 Paris, France
24. Place des Vosges
One of the oldest squares in Paris, and also one of the most beautiful. One of the most charming historical neighborhoods in the capital, with its rich cultural heritage and special atmosphere. There are many luxury homes in the 17th and 18th centuries that have been converted into internationally famous museums.
Address: Place des Vosges, 75004 Paris, France
25. Grévin Museum
The wax museum in Paris located on Grand Boulevard. Contains around 450 characters arranged in scenes from French history and modern life. It presents a panoramic view of French history from Charlemagne to Napoleon III and bloody scenes of the French Revolution.
Address: 10 Boulevard Montmartre, 75009 Paris, France
26. Pont Neuf
The oldest bridge on the river Seine that stands to the west (downstream) point Île de la Cité. Consisting of two spans, the bridge connects the Musée du Louvre, Rue de Rivoli and the Tour Saint-Jacques with Rue Dauphine, Monnaie de Paris and Saint-Germain-des-Pres.
Address: 75001 Paris, France
Well, that's a list of some famous places in Paris and often become the main tourist attraction for visitors. If you go to France, where do you think you want to visit?
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