Tourist Attractions

The city of Paris has a number of historical landmarks as well as popular attractions that draw millions of visitors each year. Listed below are a few of them:

 

·        Eiffel Tower: Built between the years of 1887 and 1889 the Eiffel Tower is one of France’s most recognizable features and draws over 5 million visitors each year. The tower is used today for both radio and television transmission. There are two restaurants located with in the Eiffel Tower also.

·        Notre Dame de Paris: This beautiful cathedral whose name means Our Lady of Paris in French is a popular tourist attraction. The cathedral is still used as a Roman Catholic cathedral and is home to the archbishop of Paris.

·        The Louvre: The Louvre Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world. The building the Louvre occupies was once a royal palace and makes the museum the largest in the world. The Louvre is home to several priceless pieces of art such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. The museum implemented a policy of no picture taking inside the premises in 2005.

·        Shopping: Paris is a top destination of the fashion world. The city offers fabulous shopping and is home to many luxury names such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermés, Dior, and Givenchy. There are also numerous boutiques and department stores like Galeries Lafayette and Printemps.  

·        Les Invalides: The Les Invalides is a cluster of buildings that was originally built to house elderly and sick French soldiers. Today the Les Invalides is still a hospital for disabled war veterans and also houses a chapel, courtyards, a retirement home, surgical center, military museum, and tombs. The tombs, museum, and the chapel are mainly what draw the tourists in. Buried in the tombs are several French war heroes among them Napoleon.

·        Champs-Élysées: The Champs- Élysées is one of the most famous avenues in the entire world. The avenue is home to cinemas, cafes, theatres, restaurants, and luxury shopping.

·         Arc de Triomphe: Located at the western end of the Champs- Élysées the Arc de Triomphe is a beautiful monument that is located in the center of Place de I’Étoile. The monument is more than 51 meters high and 45 meters wide.  

·        Musse d’Orsay: This museum is located in an old rail station. The Musse D’Orsay has one of the best collections of impressionist art in the world.

·        Centre Pompidou: Located in the heart of central Paris the Centre Pompidou has become a very popular attraction in Paris. The design of the building alone is a sight in itself but it is home to modern pieces of art as well as cinema’s and exhibits. Located in the center of Paris