Paris Monuments and Historic Buildings
Paris may be one of the world's best-preserved cities. History is a walk around the block here, with stunning Paris monuments finding visitors wherever they venture. Come here to find information on Paris' best-known monuments and historic buildings, but also for picks of lesser-known, hidden nuggets of history around the city.
A guide to Notre Dame Cathedral's most interesting features, including a description of its facade, towers, and interior.
A profile of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, arguably the world's most stunning gothic-style cathedral. Includes location and contact info, Notre Dame Cathedral highlights, and visitor tips.
A profile and visitors' guide for the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, one of the city's most famous landmarks and a military monument built by the Emperor Napoleon in celebration of his "triumphs". The Arc de Triomphe crowns the legendary Champs-Elysées at the west end of the broad avenue.
Paris houses many of history's more stunning spiritual relics-- cathedrals and chuches that stand today as breathtaking testimonials to a complex heritage of Christianity that dominated in Paris from the fall of the Roman Empire to the French Revolution. Many of these majestic cathedrals and churches fell into near-ruin in the wake of the Revolution, but revived interest in the 19th century broug…
A profile and visitors' guide for the Eiffel Tower, one of Paris' most famous attractions. Includes Eiffel Tower hours and admission fees, Eiffel Tower history and highlights, and a description of the Eiffel Tower's restaurants.
A guide to the two restaurants located on the premises of the Eiffel Tower, Altitude 95 and Le Jules Vernes.
About France for Visitors Guide Kelby Carr gives her lowdown on Paris' most well-known attraction-- including tips on how to enjoy the tower to the fullest.
The Paris Tourist Office's guide to Paris Monuments, including a searchable thematic database.
