Musee d'Orsay picks up where the Louvre leaves off, featuring French art from the mid 1800s to the 1st World War. The Orsay is covered by the Museum Pass; closed Mondays & crowded on Tuesdays...
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Musee d'Orsay picks up where the Louvre leaves off, featuring French art from the mid 1800s to the 1st World War. The Orsay is covered by the Museum Pass; closed Mondays & crowded on Tuesdays...
This performance hall hosts opera, ballet and chamber music performances.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
Cheaper than Eiffel's 3rd floor - and a better view. ( e.g. : you can see the Eiffel tower from here ;-) Open until 22.30. Go before sundown, take some pictures, drink a cop of coffee - or whatever...
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
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.
This museum, located in a spacious former hotel, houses a collection of medieval art, including jewelry, tapestries and sculptures.
Although Parisians cannot agree whether this innovative architectural creation is a masterpiece or a monstrosity, this center of performance and exhibition has become one of the city's most popular tourist attractions.
This beautiful 19th century building on the Rue de Rivoli is the Paris City Hall, and features a number of displays on French history.
This huge cathedral represents a transition between Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
This ancient church is the resting place for many of France's greatest heroes.
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...
This royal palace, first home to Cardinal Richelieu and later a childhood home of Louis XIV, is longer open to the public, although its exquisite gardens can still be enjoyed.