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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.
Top Paris Monuments - Top Paris France Monuments - Famous Monuments in Paris...
A guide to the most famous monuments and historical buildings in Paris, including gems such as the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Palais Royal.
Top Paris Cathedrals and Churches
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...
Sainte-Chapelle in Paris
A profile and visitors guide to the Sainte-Chapelle chapel in Paris, France, one of the most outstanding examples of high gothic architecture and home to stunning stained glass and rose windows. The Sainte-Chapelle chapel also houses religious artifacts referred to as the Holy Relics.
Notre Dame Cathedral Profile and Visitor Information
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.
Notre Dame Cathedral Highlights
A guide to Notre Dame Cathedral's most interesting features, including a description of its facade, towers, and interior.
Arc de Triomphe Profile and Visitors' Guide
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.
Visitor's Guide to the Paris Opera Garnier
A visitor's guide to the historic Paris Opera at the Palais Garnier, one of the city's most treasured opera houses and an architectural attraction in its own right.
The Saint-Jacques Tower in Paris
The only remaining element of a church that once stood in central Paris, the St-Jacques Tower dates to the 16th century and recently underwent a dramatic restoration. The tower, which had become a public danger due to unstable stone elements prone to falling, was hidden under heavy scaffolding for years before being unveiled in its revamped glory in late 2008. It's once again become a major featu…
Is it Possible to Visit La Sorbonne?
Many tourists hoping to visit the esteemed Sorbonne University in Paris are disappointed to be turned away from the doors. But it is possible to visit the Sorbonne if you plan ahead-- find out how here.
Most Famous Paris Monuments
A guide to the most famous monuments in Paris, France, including gems like the Arc de Triomphe, Sainte Chapelle chapel and the Palais Royal.
Paris Tourist Office Monuments Guide
The Paris Tourist Office's guide to Paris Monuments, including a searchable thematic database.