Attractions in Paris

Place de la Bastille

The July Column rises above this iconic square's bars & cafes, former site of the Bastille prison.

Place du Trocadero

Paved open space anchored by a military monument & known for its dramatic views of the Eiffel Tower.

The Paris Pass

Les Caves du Louvre

Formerly royal-owned wine cellar from the 18th century, with tastings, guided tours & workshops.

Panthéon

18th-century mausoleum with colonnaded facade, housing remains of notable French citizens.

Point Zéro des Routes de France

Geographic marker of the starting point from which all distances from Paris are measured.

Tour Saint-Jacques

The only remaining part of a 16th-century church that was destroyed during the French Revolution.

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Esplanade des Invalides

This large lawn often used for picnicking & sunbathing has views of prominent buildings & the Seine.

Catacombs of Paris

Illuminated labyrinth in former limestone mine with millions of ghoulishly arranged skeletons.

Eiffel Tower

Gustave Eiffel's iconic, wrought-iron 1889 tower, with steps and elevators to observation decks.

Palais Brongniart

19th-century stock exchange, now a conference venue with both modern & ornate spaces for events.

Arc de Triomphe

Iconic triumphal arch built to commemorate Napoleon's victories, with an observation deck.

Pont Neuf

Arched stone bridge, opened in 1607, with 2 spans & a bronze, equine statue of King Henri IV.

Palais de Chaillot

Architectural, naval & ethnographic museums, above fountains & gardens with Eiffel Tower views.

Palais des Congrès de Paris

Les Origines de Paris

The July Column

Soaring Corinthian-style column topped with a winged gold statue commemorating the 1830 revolution.

Cultival

Arènes de Lutèce

Partially destroyed Roman amphitheatre, discovered in the 19th century, surrounded by leafy gardens.