Curiosities in Paris

A total of 24 curiosities is found.

Notre-Dame

Paris, France

The twin towers and three sculpted portals of the Notre-Dame de Paris, built from the 12th to the 14th century, are instantly recognizable ... The towers are 69 meters high while the spire, a 19th-century addition, soars to a height of 90 meters....

Centre Pompidou

Paris, France

The Centre national d'art et de culture Georges Pompidou was the brainchild of President Georges Pompidou who wanted to create an original cultural institution in the heart of Paris completely focused on modern and contemporary creation, where the...

Hôtel National des Invalides

Paris, France

Des Invalides in France enjoy a great reputation, not only because the building, restaurant, hotel and museum is an extension of the Eiffel Tower. In Des Invalides, the war museum is housed. Single tickets (including audio) are available for 8...

Palais Royal

Paris, France

Palais-Royal is a former royal palace and garden in Paris. Today, the Ministry of Culture and the French Council of State is housed in the palace.

Le Panthéon

Paris, France

The Pantheon is a building in the 5th arrondissement, right in the Latin Quarter of the French capital Paris. The architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot the monument was originally built as a church dedicated to Sainte-Geneviève. It is now known as a...

Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Paris, France

The French library is one of the bigger ones in the world. Their catalogue system gives access to more than 15 million documents.

Jardin Du Luxembourg

Paris, France

The Jardin du Luxembourg is a beautiful urban park in the northern part of central Paris. The park covers 25 acres along the Boulevard St-Michel. The gardens are in the busy Parisian life an oasis of calm, yet theatrical activity. The benches...

Colonne de Vendôme

Paris, France

Colonne Vendôme (also called the Austerlitz column) is the name of a column that Napoleon I had put down on the Place Vendome in 1810 while he was also given for the Arc de Triomphe. Colonne de Vendôme is a triumphal column made...

La Grande Arche de la Défense

Paris, France

For 9 euros you sit at the top of the Arche de la Défense, the modern counterpart of the Arce de Triomphe. A fascinating and spectacular, but very modern building. There is a fairly pricey restaurant in Arche, but the computer museum that is...

Sacre Coeur

Paris, France

Church built by public subscription after the 1870 defeat in the Franco-Prussian war. The basilica was consecrated in 1919. Architect : Abadie (1875-1912).

Eiffel Tower

Paris, France

Construction completed on: March 31, 1889 (flag placed on top), built for the Universal Exhibition in honor of the French Revolution Designers: Gustave Eiffel & Cie Contractors: Maurice Koechlin & Emile Nouguier Architect: Stephen...

La Madeleine

Paris, France

Eglise La Madeleine (the Madeleine church) is both inside and outside one of the finest buildings of Paris. The opening times can quite often change, so you need to pay attention to if you want to visit the church. Please bear in mind that there...

Bastille

Paris, France

The Bastille Opera, built by Carlos Ott and inaugurated in 1989, presents a mirror-glass architecture. The same materials were used inside and outside. Aside the visitors in the public areas, you can make use of and discover the main room and the...

Opéra National de Paris - Bastille

Paris, France

A beautiful building with wonderful productions. After seeing an Opera in the Bastille everyone will admit it was a extraordinary experience.

Arc de Triomphe

Paris, France

Practical Information Nota Bene: The Arch is most easily (and safely) reached by tunnel from the north side of the Champs Elysées. History Commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon, shortly after his victory at Austerlitz, it was not finished until...

Arenes de Lutece

Paris, France

The Arènes are open from 8:30 to 5pm every day during the winter, and remain open until 9:30pm during the summer.

Tour Montparnasse

Paris, France

Tour Maine-Montparnasse (Maine-Montparnasse Tower), also commonly named Tour Montparnasse is a 210-meter (689-foot) tall office skyscraper located in Paris, France, in the area of Montparnasse. Constructed from 1969 to 1972, it is the tallest...

Hôtel de Sens

Paris, France

This mansion is one of only three medieval private residences remaining in Paris. The other two are the Hôtel de Cluny and Jacques Coeur's house. Hôtel de Sens was built between 1475 and 1507. Its original inhabitant was the archbishop of Sens. At...

Sainte Chapelle

Paris, France

La Sainte-Chapelle (French for The Holy Chapel) is a Gothic chapel on the Île de la Cité in the heart of Paris, France. It is perhaps the high point of the full tide of the rayonnante period of Gothic architecture.

Observatoire de Paris

Paris, France

The Paris Observatory is a Research center in astronomy and astrophysics. It depends on the ministry of Youth, National Education and Research, and belongs to Great Establishments. Its status is that of a University, by...