The Eiffel Tower at night

The Eiffel Tower (French: La Tour Eiffel) was a "temporary" construction by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exposition but the tower was never dismantled and is now an enduring symbol of Paris.

Basilica of the Sacré Cœur

The Sacré-Cœur Basilica (French: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur) is a Roman Catholic basilica and popular landmark in Paris, France. The basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city.

Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame de is a Gothic cathedral and is still used as a Roman Catholic cathedral and is the seat of the Archbishop of Paris. Notre Dame is widely considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. Construction began in 1163, during the reign of Louis VII, and was not completed before 1345! More information here.

Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe is a monument in Paris that stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle. The monument stands over 51 meters in height and is 45 meters wide. It is the second largest triumphal arch in existence.

The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is one of the tallest structures in Paris and possibly one of the most recognized monuments in the world. Named after its designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel, it is the most visited monument in the world; 6,428,441 people visited the tower in 2005 and more than 200,000,000 since its construction. Including the 24 m antenna, the structure is 324 m high. More information here.

View from the top of the Eiffel tower

North West from the tower, across the River Seine, showing the Trocadéro gardens and the Palais de Chaillot.

View from the top of the Eiffel tower

Looking south East down the Champ de Mars, Tour Montparnasse in the distance and Les Invalides far left.

Notre Dame de Paris

View of Notre Dame from the south.

Notre Dame de Paris

View of Notre Dame from the south.

Notre Dame de Paris

The interior of Notre Dame cathedral

Opéra Garnier

The Palais Garnier, also known as the Opéra Garnier, is a 2,200 seat opera house. A grand landmark designed by Charles Garnier in the Neo-Baroque style, it is regarded as one of the architectural masterpieces of its time. More information here.

Basilica of the Sacré Cœur

The original idea of constructing a church dedicated to the Sacred Heart developed in France after the Franco-Prussian War (1870) and was completed in 1914. More information here.

Sacré Cœur by night

Sacré Cœur by night

Sacré Cœur

View from Sacré Cœur

View from the stairs.

View from Sacré Cœur

Great night view from the stairs.

View from Sacré Cœur

Great night view from the stairs toward the Eiffel Tower.

View from Sacré Cœur

View from the top of Sacré Cœur

Arc de Triomphe by night

Laying the foundations alone took two years, and in 1810 when Napoleon entered Paris from the west with his bride Archduchess Marie-Louise of Austria, he had a wooden mock-up of the completed arch constructed. During the Restoration construction was halted, and would not be completed until the reign of King Louis-Philippe, in 1833-36. More information here.

View from Arc de Triomphe

Champs Elysées seen from Arc de Triomphe

View from Arc de Triomphe

Paris seen from the Arc de Triomphe with the Eiffel Tower to the right.

Panthéon, Paris

The Panthéon (meaning "Temple of all the Gods") was originally built as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve, but after many changes now combines liturgical functions with its role as a famous burial place. It is an early example of Neoclassicism, with a façade modelled on the Pantheon in Rome.

Interior Dome of the Panthéon

The foundations were laid in 1758, but due to financial difficulties, it was completed after in 1789. The inscription above the entrance reads AUX GRANDS HOMMES LA PATRIE RECONNAISSANTE ("To great men the grateful homeland"). By burying its great men in the Pantheon, the Nation wants to aknowledge the honnor it received from them. More information here.

Interior Dome of the Panthéon

Hôtel de Ville

The Hôtel de Ville (French for "City Hall") is the building housing the City of Paris's administration. Standing on the place de l'Hôtel de Ville it has been the location of the municipality of Paris since 1357. It serves multiple functions, housing the local administration, the Mayor of Paris (since 1977), and also being a venue for large receptions. More information here.

Latin Quarter

The Latin Quarter of Paris (Quartier latin) is an area in the 5th arrondissement of Paris. The name derives from the Latin language, which was widely spoken in the Middle Ages in and around the University. It currently still houses various higher education establishments. It was known for its lively atmosphere and many bistros.

Latin Quarter

Les Invalides

The church at the Invalides.

Les Invalides consists of a complex of buildings in the 7th arrondissement containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, the building's original purpose. It is also the burial site for some of France's war heroes.

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The church at the Invalides.

The sarcophagus of Napoleon Bonaparte.

The church at the Invalides.

The interior of the dome.

Les Invalides

Les Invalides

View of Les Invalides hospital from North

Montmatre

Montmartre is a hill 130 m. high, in the north of Paris primarily known for the white-domed Basilica of the Sacré Cœur on its summit and as a nightclub district. Many artists had studios or worked around the community of Montmartre, some were Dali, Monet, and Picasso. More information here.

Montmatre at night

Montmatre

Montmatre

Jardin du Luxembourg

The Jardin du Luxembourg (familiar nickname Luco) is a 224,500 m² public park and the largest in the city located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France. Luxembourg is the garden of the French Senate, which is itself housed in the Luxembourg Palace. The palace and gardens were built by architect Salomon de Brosse for Marie de' Medici from 1615 to 1627.

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Arc du Carrousel

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

Jardin des Tuileries

Musée du Louvre

View of Musée du Louvre from Jardin des Tuileries. With a record 8.3 million visitors received in 2006, the Louvre is widely seen as the most visited culture and art museum in the world. It's also the most visited monument in Paris. More information here.

Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa, or La Gioconda (La Joconde), is a 16th century oil painting on poplar wood by Leonardo da Vinci, and is one of the most famous paintings in the world. Few works of art have been subject to as much scrutiny, study, mythologizing and parody. It is owned by the French government and hangs in the Musée du Louvre in Paris.

Place des Pyramides

Pont Neuf - Seine river

Seine river

A pleasure boat cruises on the river.

Seine river by night

Trocadéro

The Trocadéro, site of the Palais de Chaillot, is an area of Paris, in the 16th arrondissement, across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower. More information here.

Moulin Rouge

Moulin Rouge (French for Red Mill or windmill) is a traditional cabaret, built in 1889 by Joseph Oller, who already owned the Paris Olympia. Situated in the red-light district of Pigalle on Boulevard de Clichy in the 18th arrondissement, near Montmartre, Paris, France, it is recognized by the large red imitation windmill on its roof. Over the past hundred years, the Moulin Rouge has remained a popular tourist destination, offering musical dance entertainment for adult visitors from around the world. Much of the romance from turn-of-the-century France is still present in the club's decor. More information here.

La Sainte Chapelle

La Sainte Chapelle (French for The Holy Chapel) is a Gothic chapel on the Ile de la Cité in the heart of Paris. It was planned in 1241, started in 1246 and quickly completed: it was consecrated on April 26, 1248. The patron was the very devout Louis IX of France, who constructed it as a chapel for the royal palace. More information here.

Lafayette shopping center.