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Are you visiting Paris? We have prepared a list of the most famous Paris landmarks for you!

For those who are visiting or plan to visit Paris, we have prepared a list of the most famous "must see" Paris landmarks and monuments. Paris history is long and interesting and so there is a lot to see in here. It is the capital of France and the country's largest city. Paris is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with over 30 million foreign visitors per year.

The city of Paris has an estimated population of 2,167,994, but the metropolitan area has a population of nearly 12 million. Enjoy :)

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Contents at a Glance

Eiffel Tower
Louvre Museum and Gallery
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Arc de Triomphe (Arc of Triumph)
Notre Dame de Paris
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Paris landmark #1

Eiffel Tower
with its 7,300 tons of steel, the Eiffel Tower is probably the most famous landmark of Paris and is it's tallest building (it's height is 324m including the flagpole). It's very impressive, especially at night. The structure was built between 1887 and 1889 as the entrance arch for the Exposition Universelle, a World's Fair marking the centennial celebration of the French Revolution. It has become a global icon of France and is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The total number of visitors is something more than 225 000 000. If you'd like to go up there, you will probably want to use a lift, as there is incredible 1665 steps to get up. The entrance fee is for adults is 12 euro.

OPENING HOURS - ELEVATORS:
From January 1 to June 12: 9:30am to 11:45pm, Final lift up at 11:00pm (10:30pm for top floor)
From June 13 to August 31: 9:00am to 00:45am, Final lift up at midnight (11:00pm for top floor)
From September 1 to December 31: 9:30 am to 11:45 pm, Final lift up at 11:00pm (10:30pm for top floor.)

OPENING HOURS - STEPS:
From January 1 to June 12: 9:30am to 6:30pm, Final admittance 6:00pm
From June 13 to August 31: 9:00am to 00:45am, Final admittance midnight
From September 1 to December 31: 9:30am to 6:30pm, Final admittance 6:00pm

Louvre Museum and Gallery

Paris landmark #2

Louvre Museum and Gallery
is one of the most famous art museums in the world and a national museum of France. It is a central landmark, located on the Right Bank of the Seine. The museum is housed in the Louvre Palace (Palais du Louvre) which began as a fortress built in the 12th century under Philip II. It was opened on 10 August 1793 with an exhibition of 537 paintings, the majority of the works being confiscated church and royal property. The most famous piece you can see here is Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

OPENING HOURS:

The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day except Tuesday and until 10 p.m. on Wednesday and Friday evenings.

The Pyramid and Galerie du Carrousel entrances are open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., except Tuesday.
The Passage Richelieu is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Tuesday.
The Porte des Lions entrance is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except Tuesday and Friday.

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Arc de Triomphe (Arc of Triumph)

Paris landmark #3

Arc de Triomphe (Arc of Triumph)
is one of the most representative monuments of Paris. It's located at the west end of Champs-Elysees, in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle. The triumphal arch honors those who fought for France, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. Beneath the Arc is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the First World War. The monument stands 49.5 metres (162 ft) in height, 45 metres (148 ft) wide and 22 meters (72 ft) deep. It is the second largest triumphal arch in existence.

Pedestrian access to the Arc de Triomphe is via an underpass. The Arc has one lift, to the level underneath the exterior observation level. Visitors can either climb 284 steps to reach the top of the Arc or take the lift and walk up 46 steps.

Notre Dame de Paris

Paris landmark #4

Notre Dame de Paris
is probably the most famous cathedral in France. It is the place, where all dramatic national and religious events have been celebrated. Notre Dame de Paris is widely considered one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. Notre Dame de Paris was one of the first Gothic cathedrals, and its construction spanned the Gothic period. Its sculptures and stained glass show the heavy influence of naturalism, giving them a more secular look that was lacking from earlier Romanesque architecture. Notre Dame de Paris was among the first buildings in the world to use the flying buttress. The cathedral suffered desecration during the radical phase of the French Revolution in the 1790s, when much of its religious imagery was damaged or destroyed. During the 19th century, an extensive restoration project was completed, returning the cathedral to its previous state.

OPENING HOURS:
The cathedral is open every day of the year from 8:00 am to 6:45 pm (7:15 pm on Saturdays and Sundays).

Access to the cathedral is open and free of charge ever day of the year, during the opening hours.

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Basilica of the Sacré Coeur

Paris landmark #5

Basilica of the Sacré Coeur
is a Roman Catholic basilica and popular landmark in Paris, France, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre (Montmartre butte), the highest point in the city.
Basilica of the Sacré Coeur is built of travertine stone quarried in Chateau-Landon (Seine-et-Marne), France. A mosaic in the apse, entitled Christ in Majesty, is among the largest in the world.

The basilica complex includes a garden for meditation, with a fountain. The top of the dome is open to tourists and affords a spectacular panoramic view of the city of Paris.

Champ de Mars

Paris landmark #6

Champ de Mars
is large open public garden just below the Eiffel Tower of which you will have a wonderful view from here, especially at night. The rectangular design of the Champ-de-Mars recalls its initial purpose: a training ground for the military manoeuvres of the Ecole Militaire (Military School). During the French Revolution, the Champ de Mars was the setting of the Fete de la Federation, on the 14 July 1790. It was also the setting of a massacre on 17 July 1791, when a crowd collected to draft a petition seeking the removal of King Louis XVI.

Guided tours are organized by the "Direction des Parcs et Jardins" (parks and gardens head office) located 1, Avenue Gordon Bennett, 75016 Paris.

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Visiting Paris? List of Paris Landmarks here!

Are you visiting Paris? We have prepared a list of the most famous Paris landmarks for you!

Contents at a Glance

Contents at a Glance

Eiffel Tower

Paris landmark #1

Louvre Museum and Gallery

Paris landmark #2

Going to Paris? Get a Map and Travel guide!

Arc de Triomphe (Arc of Triumph)

Paris landmark #3

Notre Dame de Paris

Paris landmark #4

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Basilica of the Sacré Coeur

Paris landmark #5

Champ de Mars

Paris landmark #6

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