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Arc de Triomphe, Paris
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Ollie #21 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 2,341 reviews
Owner description: The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée.Inspired by the great arches of...... more » Owner description: The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée.Inspired by the great arches of antiquity, the monument combines the commemorative with the symbolic and it has always played a major role in the national republican consciousness. Every evening, the flame is lit on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the Great War. An exhibition portrays the history and explains its symbolic importance, nationally as well as internationally. The terrace provides superb views both by day and night across the city and its great sweeping avenues.-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-Entry fees: Adults = 9,5 €; Concessions = 6 €; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Monuments/ Statues; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  16.8 miles from city center
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Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Maincy
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Ollie #22 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 81 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Castles; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  12.0 miles from city center
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Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis, Saint-Denis
Ollie #23 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
Owner description: The earliest masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, a royal abbey and major pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages, the Basilica Cathedral assumed its...... more » Owner description: The earliest masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, a royal abbey and major pilgrimage site in the Middle Ages, the Basilica Cathedral assumed its principal role as the burial place for the kings of France as early as the 6th century. Despite being ransacked during the Revolution, the basilica houses over seventy royal tombs including those of Dagobert, François I, Catherine de Medicis and Louis XVI. Open:> 1st April to 30th September: Monday to Saturday: from 10 a.m. to 6.15 p.m. ; Sunday: from noon to 6.15 p.m.> 1st October to 31st March: Monday to Saturday: from 10 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. ; Sunday: from noon to 5.15 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Closed:> 1st January, 1st May and 25th December.> During some masses. Admission fees: Adults : 7,5€; Concessions (18 to 25) = 4,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings
Distance  19.2 miles from city center
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Army Museum (Musee de l'Armee), Paris
Ollie #24 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 121 reviews
Nearly every weapon and instrument of war imaginable can be found in this comprehensive collection of military equipment.
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  15.6 miles from city center
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Pere-Lachaise Cemetery (Cimetiere du Pere-Lachaise), Paris
Ollie #25 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 474 reviews
This famous cemetery is the burial site of numerous French luminaries - authors, writers, musicians and more.
Attraction type  Cemeteries; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  13.8 miles from city center
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Chateau de Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau
Ollie #26 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 96 reviews
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 Sites
Distance  20.8 miles from city center
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Place des Vosges, Paris
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Ollie #27 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 167 reviews
Paris's oldest public square has a meticulously manicured central park and is surrounded by beautiful 17th-century townhouses.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  14.1 miles from city center
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The Grand Canal, Versailles
Ollie #28 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  19.5 miles from city center
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Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre (Sacre-Coeur), Paris
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Ollie #29 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 824 reviews

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... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  16.4 miles from city center
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Parc des Buttes Chaumont, Paris
Ollie #30 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 49 reviews
This elevated park in the northeast section of the city features an artificial lake and waterfall as well as impressive views of the surrounding area.
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  15.2 miles from city center
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Le Parc des Felins, Lumigny-Nesles-Ormeaux
Ollie #31 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
Attraction type  Amusement/ Theme Parks
Distance  20.6 miles from city center
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Le Cordon Bleu Academie d'Art Culinaire, Paris
Ollie #32 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
This famous cooking school, established over 100 years ago, has a growing international reputation.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  14.7 miles from city center
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Harnn & Thann Spa, Paris
Ollie #33 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  15.3 miles from city center
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Musee Carnavalet, Paris
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Ollie #34 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 116 reviews
This museum documents the history of Paris from its beginnings through modern times and includes impressive exhibits on Voltaire and Rousseau.
Attraction type  History Museums; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  14.2 miles from city center
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Musee National des Arts Asiatiques - Guimet, Paris
Ollie #35 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 45 reviews
This unique museum displays the personal collection of 19th-century East Asian art compiled by Émile Guimet.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  16.4 miles from city center
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Pantheon, Paris
Ollie #36 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 179 reviews
Owner description: With the Pantheon, architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot met Louis XV’s wish to glorify the monarchy in the form of a church dedicated to Saint...... more » Owner description: With the Pantheon, architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot met Louis XV’s wish to glorify the monarchy in the form of a church dedicated to Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris. The edifice was deconsecrated during the Revolution in 1791 and renamed the Pantheon. During the turbulent years of the 19th century, as regimes changed, it alternated in its role as a religious and patriotic monument. Since 1885, the year of Victor Hugo’s death and burial in the Pantheon, it has been the last resting place for the great writers, scientists, generals, churchmen and politicians who have made the history of France. The crypt houses the tombs of more than 70 illustrious figures including Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Emile Zola, Alexandre Dumas, Pierre and Marie Curie etc.Open:> 1st April to 30th September: from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.> 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last admission 45 minutes before closing time. Closed:> 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 8,5€; Concessions (18 to 25) = 5,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Cemeteries
Distance  13.9 miles from city center
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Albert Kahn Musee et Jardins, Boulogne-Billancourt
Ollie #37 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums; Gardens; Museums; Natural History Museums; Educational Sites; History Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  17.2 miles from city center
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Memorial de la Shoah (Shoah Memorial), Paris
Ollie #38 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 34 reviews

The Mémorial de la Shoah based in Rue Geoffroy Asni in Paris opened its doors in January 2005. The institution wants to be a bridge between contemporaries of the Holocaust and... more »

Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  14.2 miles from city center
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Parc Monceau, Paris
Ollie #39 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 70 reviews
Owner description: This beautiful park, which has inspired many famous paintings, was created in the 18th century for Philippe Egalité, the cousin of Louis XVI and the...... more » Owner description: This beautiful park, which has inspired many famous paintings, was created in the 18th century for Philippe Egalité, the cousin of Louis XVI and the father of King Louis-Philippe I. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  16.8 miles from city center
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Chateau d'Auvers, Auvers-sur-Oise
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Ollie #40 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews

This is a seventeenth century chateau with a 50 hectare park and gardens, restored in the late 1980s and early 90s, with excellent views over the Oise valley. The Château... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Castles; Museums
Distance  31.5 miles from city center
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