This huge domed structure was constructed in the late 17th century under the direction of Louis XIV to shelter old and wounded soldiers and includes the more recent addition of Napoleon's tomb.

Musee d'Orsay picks up where the Louvre leaves off, featuring French art from the mid 1800s to the 1st World War.  The Orsay is covered by the Museum Pass; closed Mondays & crowded on Tuesdays...

This famous cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture on which construction began in the 12th century, stands on the Île de la Cité and is the symbolic heart of the city.

  For the most wonderful views try to be on the tower (second level is just perfect) at the time of sunset. You'll be able to see for miles and have the opportunity to shoot beautiful photos. Should...

Although Parisians cannot agree whether this innovative architectural creation is a masterpiece or a monstrosity, this center of performance and exhibition has become one of the city's most popular tourist attractions.

This world-famous landmark structure has served ever since the days of Napoleon as a symbol of victory for triumphant French troops returning home. -Opening hours : April to September: from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; October to March: from 10 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. -Closed: 1st January, 1st May, 8th May (morning), 14th July (morning), 11th November (morning), 25th December -The entry fees 2008 and 2009: adults = 9 €; concessions (18 to 25) = 5,50 €; free admission for children under 18.

This ancient church is the resting place for many of France's greatest heroes.

Pont Alexandre III is an arch bridge that spans the Seine, connecting the Champs-Élysées quarter and the Invalides and Eiffel Tower Quarter, regarded by many as one of the prettiest in Paris. The...

Cheaper  than Eiffel's 3rd floor - and a better view. ( e.g. :  you can see the Eiffel tower from here ;-) Open until 22.30. Go before sundown, take some pictures, drink a cop of coffee - or whatever...

This huge cathedral represents a transition between Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

This royal palace, first home to Cardinal Richelieu and later a childhood home of Louis XIV, is longer open to the public, although its exquisite gardens can still be enjoyed.

The Chateau de Versailles is generally open Tuesdays through Sundays, and on French holidays, so make sure to plan ahead, lest you end up arriving on a Monday and missing the main feature of the town...

Sacre-Coeur is amazing, sitting as it does at the highest point in Paris on the hill of Montmartre.  As it sits at the very top of the hill, you can get great views of Paris and even better when you...

Sainte Chapelle is the most beautiful church in Paris.  Located within the Palais de Justice compound, there is fairly intense security to enter the Palais; you must pass through metal detectors and...

Splendid example of baroque architecture, this mansion is now a museum of art and artifacts of 19th century French literary and art figures.

Designers like Versace and Sonia Rykiel have their boutiques in this trendy Parisian neighborhood.