Paris is considered the romantic capital of the world and a trendsetter in fashion, culture, food and art. Located on the banks of the River Seine, the City of Lights combines the old with the new. History, culture and innovation come together in a collage of monuments, museums and fragments of history. The city of love has more than 2,400 years of tradition, history and secrets to discover. These are just some of the most outstanding attractions for the traveler:

monuments of paris

The Eiffel Tower (Le Tour Eiffel) is an emblem of the city of Paris and of France in general. Over time it has inspired many generations of artists around the world. It offers the best view of Paris, as well as an architectural delight.

The Palace of Versailles, former residence of King Louis XIV “le roy soleil”, has been the scene of numerous historical events such as the signing of the famous peace treaty that ended the First World War in 1919. The Hall of Mirrors and the vast royal gardens make this one of the most beautiful monuments in Paris.

The Paris Catacombs, previously used to store the remains of inhabitants who could not find a place in the Paris cemetery, form a walkway many kilometers long. A maze of long, dark tunnels that still house the bones of millions of Parisians.

The Sacre Coeur Cathedral watches over the city from its highest position. Some of the best views of Paris can be had from its dome. The Cathedral, looming over Montmartre, attracts the attention of millions of tourists and many artists with spectacular sunsets.

Notre Dame Cathedral inspired many works of art such as Victor Hugo’s “Hunchback of Notre Dame”, which made it the most famous of French Gothic art. During its history it has been the scene of many ceremonies such as the coronation of Henry VI, Mary Stuart, the marriage of Margarita de Valoi with Henry of Navarre and many others. With its monumental forms and enormously enlarged windows, it became a prototype for future French cathedrals.

Arc de Triomphe keeps the eternal flame and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is engraved with the names of the generals and the main victories in the revolutionary period. From the to the visitors have an excellent view of landmarks such as the Champs Elysées, the Louvre Palace or the Grand Arch of Defense.
Museums and galleries in Paris

The Louvre has some of the most impressive art collections, following a timeline of culture developing throughout history.

Cluny, the site of the ancient Roman baths, is home to great medieval works, treasures including carved wood, stained glass and magnificent tapestries.

The Musée National de Delacroix, the former home of Eugene Delacroix, houses some of the painter’s works and personal effects. This museum in Paris also offers collections of furniture, drawings and engravings.

Musée d’Orsay, one of the most important landmarks in France, houses collections of works by artists from 1848 to 1914. The exhibition includes all artistic production such as sculpture, photography, decorative arts, painting, and literature.

The Picasso and Rodin Museums display the renowned authors’ own collections in charming settings and are a must-see for any art aficionado.