Paris Attractions

Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon as a tribute to his own military achievements, but it was not completed until 1836. The Arc was later modified to honor the armies of the Revolution. Before taking the elevator to the top of the Arc to experience the amazing city view, stand by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, added at the Arch's base in 1920. An eternal flame burns here to commemorate fallen soldiers.
Address: Rond Point Place Phone: +33 1 55 37 73 77

Avenue des Champs-Elysees
The most famous street in Paris was built in the 17th century, but did not attract fashionable society until after the French Revolution. The avenue extends from the Arc de Triomphe at one end to the Place de la Concorde at the other. During the day, you'll find fast-food joints and chain stores along with fine dining establishments and expensive boutiques. At night, clubs and cabarets pulse with life as crowds walk both sides of the street. Address: 127 Champs Elysées Phone: +33 1.49.52.53.54

Musée de Louvre
First opened during the revolution in 1793. With over 300,000 artworks, antiquities, sarcophagi and statues including the incredible Venus de Milo, the Louvre is a truly unmissable experience.
Address: 99 Rue de Rivoli, Paris 75001 Phone: +33 1 40 20 5151

Champs-Elysées & Arc de Triomphe
Voie Triomphale is an excellent place to begin a walking tour of central Paris. Napoleon's tribute to the French army, the Arc de Triomphe offers splendid views at the centre of the world's first traffic roundabout with the Voie Triomphale and Champs -Elysees descending elegantly to the Louvre and Place de la Concorde respectively. Arc de Triomphe
Address: Champs Elysées, Paris 75008 Tel: +33 1 44 13 1717

Eiffel Tower
The most spectacular views of Paris are witnessed from all floors of the Eiffel Tower. It is possible to walk most of the way up and around this fascinating metal structure. A lift completes the journey to the top.
Address: Champs de Mars, Paris 75007 Phone: +33 1 44 11 2345

Notre-Dame Cathedral
Begun in 1163 but not completed until 1361, it fell into ruin after the revolution but was brought back to life after the success of Victor Hugo's 1831 novel. The addition of the gargoyles, spire and self-sculpture by architect Eugene Voillet-le Duc remain areas of contention.
Address: Place du Parvis Notre Dame, Paris 75004 Phone: +33 1 42 34 5610 Fax: +33 1 43 29 5040

Place de la Concorde
Very busy landmark square at the end of the Champs Elysees. A true Parisian experience.
Address: Place de la Concorde, Paris 75008 Phone: +33 1 47 03 1250

Sainte-Chapelle
One of the most important examples of thirteenth century French architecture, built to house the precious possessions of Louis the IX.
Address: 4 Boulevard du Palais, Paris 75001 Phone: +33 1 43 54 3009

Les Invalides
Commissioned by Louis XIV as a home for injured soldiers, one of its two churches hold the remains of Napoleon. The site also contains the Musee de l'Armee.
Address: Esplanade des Invalides, Paris 75007 Phone: +33 1 44 42 3767

Sacré-Coeur
The classic lines of the beautiful 19th century church are as much a part of the stunning Paris skyline as the Eiffel Tower.
Address: 35 Rue Chevalier de la Barre, Paris 75018 Phone: +33 1 42 51 1702

Musée National du Moyen-Age (Musée de Cluny)
A superb collection of Mediaeval art including the tapestry 'La Dame a la Licorne'.
Address: 6 Place Paul-Painlevé, Paris 75006 Phone: +33 1 43 25 6200

Bibliothèque Nationale
One of the world's greatest libraries.
Address: 58 Rue de Richelieu, Paris 75706 Phone: +33 1 47 03 8126

Musée Marmottan
Monet's son gave the museum a gift of his paintings including the canvas entitled 'Impression', which gave the impressionist movement its name. Contains other works by Monet.
Address: 2 Rue Louis-Bailly, Paris 75016 Phone: +33 1 45 53 3170