Popular Paris Landmarks in France - Page 2
You will find many different types of popular Paris landmarks you can go and see when in this remarkable capital city, but there are also many unusual Paris landmarks you may not know about but are just as enjoyable and waiting for you to discovered them.
Paris landmarks
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This is one of the popular Paris landmarks located in a square in the 8th Arrondissement of Paris, which is small chapel that was built in remembrance of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, but is well worth a visit if you are near hear.
This is defiantly one of the more unusual Paris landmarks that often gets the nickname of the inside out building, due to the construction techniques utilised to allow as much floor space within as possible.
Located on the border of the 1st and 2nd Arrondissements of Paris, the Place des Victoires was the first circular place of its kind and it was built around a statue in honour of King Louis XIV.
This popular Paris landmark is located on the Ile de la Cite island and has become one of the renowned historical Paris monuments as well, and has some very unique features that makes it an ideal place to visit when on holiday in Paris.
Now the Place des Vosges is one of the famous Paris landmarks that is a beautiful and historic square that dates back to the 1600s and is home to many art galleries, gourmet restaurants and the Maison Victor Hugo.
A very popular Paris landmark being that it is the largest square in Paris close to the River Seine, Tuileries gardens and the Champs Elysees Avenue, and has a very rich history, plus has the oldest Paris monument called the Luxor Obelisk.
Being located within the Tuileries Gardens, this Paris landmark and museum provides exhibitions on photography, film, cinema and video from the 19th century through to the 21st century and even supports internet art through its website.
This is the oldest Paris monument as well as a popular Paris landmark for tourist, which dates back over 3,300 years, that has Egyptian hieroglyphics engraved on it, stands over 22 metres tall and weighs in at around 250 tons and originally one of a pair of obelisks that were positioned outside the Luxor temple in Egypt.
The Moulin Rouge has become one of the icons in Paris and this is a cabaret venue, which many think of as the home of the French Cancan, and even today, after well over 100 years, it still attracts visitors from all over the world that want to experience this famous tourist attraction in Paris.
The Musee du Vin is the wine museum in Paris that is situated within the vaulted wine cellars and old limestone quarry tunnels making this one of the unusual Paris landmarks you can visit but has a very historical setting, where you can get to learn more about French wines.
A modern Paris landmark and at the time of it opening was one of the largest opera houses in the world and its main hall alone is the largest of any other opera houses in France.
A historical Paris landmark which that dates back before the capital city of France was called Paris and was known as Lutece or Lutetia when it was occupied by the Romans, however, these Roman ruins are only within the 5th Arrondissement of Paris.
This is another one of the popular Paris landmarks known as the Hotel de Bethune-Sully which was a private mansion house built in the 1600s, then over 250 years later it was listed as an historical Paris monument in 1862, partly due to its amazing architecture.
Now one of the best views you can get of the Eiffel Tower is from this Paris landmark, that is also known as The Trocadero, and this very large building is located on the opposite side of the River Seine to the Eiffel Tower.
There is one particular garden that most people will visit when they are on holiday in Paris, as it is located by the Palais de Chaillot, which in turn also provides exceptional views of the Eiffel Tower across the River Seine.
The Cite de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine basically translates to the City of Architecture and Heritage and this Paris museum will provide a greater insight into the buildings and structures with the different designs through the ages.
The Tour Montparnasse Tower is one of the more modern Paris landmarks that is still criticised by many who do not think there should be any sky scrapers within the city, but because of its location and its height, it has become one of the major Paris tourist attractions due to the fabulous panoramic views.
A historical Paris landmark that was founded in 1714 and this beautiful ornate building with frescos, statues gilded artworks, carvings and sculptures, is host to theatre performances such as Carmen, Tosca and Don Giovanni to name a few.
This Paris attraction is the famous mass burial place for millions of Parisians that were relocated to old limestone quarries underneath the city towards the end of the 18th century and today has become one of the more unusual Paris landmarks to visit.
This Paris landmark is a large Paris park that's right by the Eiffel Tower between the Ecole Militaire and the River Seine, and is the great place to have a picnic whilst enjoying the ornamental ponds.
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