Musée d’Orsay
The Musée d’Orsay resides within a renovated old railway station. This was the Gare d’Orsay. It sits on the Seine across from the Louvre. This is another art...
Palais du Louvre
This enormous palace is the world’s largest museum. The Palais du Louvre is a former royal residence. Located in the 1st arrondissement, it is a magnet to...
Jardin Des Tuileries
In the 1st arrondissement is the pretty stretch of formal French Gardens called the Jardin Des Tuileries. This is a stereotypical example of French landscaping...
Hôtel des Invalides
In the Plaza des Invalides is the remarkable Hôtel des Invalides. This structure was originally a rest home for wounded soldiers from the many wars of the...
Champs-Élysées
This is the most famous street in the city of Paris. Its tree-lined sidewalks sweep from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. The concept dates...
Centre Georges Pompidou
Sitting in the Place Georges-Pompidou is the Centre Georges Pompidou. In 1977, it was the “most avant-garde” structure on the planet. It is still an interesting...
Notre-Dame, Paris
If the Tour Eiffel is the symbol of Paris, the Cathédrale de Notre-Dame de Paris is its heart. Sitting on the banks of the Seine, this marvelous architectural...
Basilique de Sacré-Cœur
The Basilique de Sacré-Cœur is located in the 18th arrondissement. Built from 1873, this religious structure sits high atop the butte Montmartre. The architect...
Arc de Triomphe
Located in the 16th arrondissement is the Arc de Triomphe. It stands firmly stretching across the wide boulevard at the western end of the Champs-Élysées...
The Eiffel Tower
The Tour Eiffel is truly a symbol of Paris. It is the most recognizable feature of the city and, in fact, the world. It stands alongside such standing...