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Ile-de-France - Historic sites


Best fare found from Boston to Paris: $628

Things to Do: Historic sites

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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 795 attractions in Paris

  For the most wonderful views try to be on the tower (second level is just perfect) at the time of sunset. You'll be able to see for miles and have the opportunity to shoot beautiful photos. Should...

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Tourist/visitor center; Observation deck/tower; Monument; Architectural building; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Maincy

A visit to Vaux-le-Vicomte is one you will never forget!  Located about 1.5 hours outside Paris, this Chateau is definitely worth the day trip.  It is no wonder why celebrities and professional...

Attraction type: Historic home; Architectural building; Castle
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 795 attractions in Paris

This famous cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture on which construction began in the 12th century, stands on the Île de la Cité and is the symbolic heart of the city.

Attraction type: Religious site; Castle; Architectural building; Historic home; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 795 attractions in Paris

Sainte Chapelle is the most beautiful church in Paris.  Located within the Palais de Justice compound, there is fairly intense security to enter the Palais; you must pass through metal detectors and...

Attraction type: Religious site; Theater; Ranch; Architectural building; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 795 attractions in Paris

This world-famous landmark structure has served ever since the days of Napoleon as a symbol of victory for triumphant French troops returning home. -Opening hours : April to September: from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; October to March: from 10 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. -Closed: 1st January, 1st May, 8th May (morning), 14th July (morning), 11th November (morning), 25th December -The entry fees 2008 and 2009: adults = 9 €; concessions (18 to 25) = 5,50 €; free admission for children under 18.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Landmark/point of interest; Monument; Historic site; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 795 attractions in Paris

Pont Alexandre III is an arch bridge that spans the Seine, connecting the Champs-Élysées quarter and the Invalides and Eiffel Tower Quarter, regarded by many as one of the prettiest in Paris. The...

Attraction type: Bridge; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 4 attractions in Fontainebleau

This grand palace was a favorite of Napoleon, who dramatically remodeled the old château during his stays there from 1807 to 1809.

Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 17 attractions in Versailles

  Versaille is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Paris.  So here are some tips that may be useful for your visit. The Chateau de Versailles is generally open Tuesdays through Sundays, and

Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic site; Garden; Park; Castle; Historic home; Government building
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 795 attractions in Paris

This huge domed structure was constructed in the late 17th century under the direction of Louis XIV to shelter old and wounded soldiers and includes the more recent addition of Napoleon's tomb.

Attraction type: Historic site; Landmark/point of interest; Architectural building; Military museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #25 of 795 attractions in Paris
Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 795 attractions in Paris

Private Champagne tours, D-Day Normandy landing beaches tours, guided tours of Paris, Versailles, Loire castles, Giverny

Attraction type: Battlefield
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #27 of 795 attractions in Paris

This famous cemetery is the burial site of numerous French luminaries - authors, writers, musicians and more.

Attraction type: Cemetery; Landmark/point of interest
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #31 of 795 attractions in Paris

Built by Edouard André and his wife Nélie Jacquemart, both avid art collectors, in the new Paris being laid out by Baron Haussmann towards the end of the 19th century, this private mansion offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore a wealthy 19th century home. The museum presents a wonderful collection of masterpieces: Fragonard, Rembrant, Botticelli… This is the only museum open seven days a week in Paris, from 10 am to 18 pm.

Attraction type: Art museum; Museum; Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #37 of 795 attractions in Paris

This museum, located in a spacious former hotel, houses a collection of medieval art, including jewelry, tapestries and sculptures.

Attraction type: Museum; Art museum; Historic home; Architectural building
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #51 of 795 attractions in Paris

This beautiful 19th century building on the Rue de Rivoli is the Paris City Hall, and features a number of displays on French history.

Attraction type: Government building; Landmark/point of interest; Historic site
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Paris Walks, Paris
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #55 of 795 attractions in Paris
Attraction type: Historic walking area
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Pantheon, Paris
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #56 of 795 attractions in Paris

This ancient church is the resting place for many of France's greatest heroes.

Attraction type: Architectural building; Religious site; Cemetery
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #63 of 795 attractions in Paris

Sacre-Coeur is amazing, sitting as it does at the highest point in Paris on the hill of Montmartre.  As it sits at the very top of the hill, you can get great views of Paris and even better when you...

Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic site; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #66 of 795 attractions in Paris
Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Thoiry

Thoiry is a rare example of esoteric Renaissance architecture where the sun rises or sets in the central arch following the solstices. Home since 1559 of the Counts of La Panouse, the drawing rooms offer visitors fine family portraits, furniture and tapestries presented by costumed guides. The 300 acre gardens: Rhododendron woods, Maze, Autumn, Rose, and Perfume Gardens, perennial borders give year round pleasure. Thoiry's world famous 350 acre animal reserve is open year round.

Attraction type: Wildlife park; Castle; Park; Garden
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