Western Europe

France

All about France

Introduction Welcome to the fascinating world of France! As one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe, France has a ...

Musée d’Orsay

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

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...

Musée de l’Orangerie

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

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

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...