24 high sites in Paris

Sacred places
1 Sainte-Chapelle [E4]
A graceful building undertaken by St. Louis in 1246 to house the relics of the Passion. All windows (XIII) is particularly noteworthy. Sainte Chapelle - 4, boulevard du Palais 75001 Paris - Tel.: O1 53 73 78 51
• Access: metro line 4 station Cité.
2 Notre-Dame of Paris [E4]
Begun in 1163 by Bishop Maurice de Sully, this imposing building was not fully completed until about 1345. This allows us to apprehend two centuries of evolution of Gothic art. Eglise Notre-Dame de Paris
6, place du Parvis Notre-Dame 75004 Paris - Tel. : 01 42 34 56 10
• Access: metro line 4 station Saint Michel-Notre-Dame. By RER line B to Saint Michel-Notre, Dame.

monuments
3 Arc of Triomphe [C3]
Ordered on the 1st order of Napoleon in 1806, this colossal monument of neo-classical style dominates the vast Place of star . Since 1920, this arch houses the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, erected in honor of those who died for France.
Arc, Triomphe - Place Charles de Gaulle 75008 Paris - Tel. : 01 44 09 89 94
Access: Metro lines 1, 2 or 6 station Charles-de-Gaulle-Etoile. By RER line A to Charles of Gaulle-Etoile.
4 Conciergery [D4]
Alternately Royal Capetian and prison during the Revolution, this imposing building overlooking the Seine is now a part of justice.
Concierge -1, quai de l'Horloge
75001 Paris - Tel. : O1 53 73 78 52
• Access. by metro line 4, station City.
5 National Hotel of Invalides-Tombeau of Napoléon [C4]
Designed by Louis XIV (1670) Homily for wounded soldiers, this grandiose monument has an impressive golden dome that houses the ashes of Napoleon 1st. you can visit a great museum of the army. Hotel National des Invalides Napoleon's Tomb-6, bd des Invalides - 75007 Paris Tel. : 01 44 42 37 67 or 01 44 42 38 77
• Access: metro line 13 station varenne.
6 National Opera of Paris-Bastille [E4] ;
the imposing Opera House, which borders the Place de Bastille 1a, was designed by architect Carlos Ott room 2 700 places.
National Opera of Paris-Bastille
120, rue de Lyon - 75012 Paris - Tel. : 0l 40 0l 17 89
• Access: subway, Tigers 1, 5 and 8, Bastille.
7 National Opera of paris-Garnier [D3]
The richness of its ornaments and the composite of a whole are of the Opera directed by the architect Garnier a perfect example of the Napoleon III style.
Palais Garnier - 8, rue Scribe 77009 Paris - Tel. : 0l 40 01 17 89
Access: subway, 7, 8 and 9, Opera.
8 Panthéon [E4]
Overlooking the Latin Quarter, the Pantheon is a monumental sanctuary designed by the architect. Soufflot to 1758. Since 1791, it houses the tombs has the great men of the country. Panthéon - Place du Panthéon 75005 Paris - Tel. : 01 44 32 18 00
Access: metro line 10, station Cardinal Lemoine. By RER line B, station Luxembourg.
9 Eiffel Tour [C4]
This iron tower 300 meters high, designed by Gustave Eiffel, became a symbol of the capital. Its ascent is rewarded with an exceptional view of Paris. Tour Eiffel - Champs de Mars
75007 Paris - Tel. : 01 44 11 23 23
• Access: metro line 12 station Bir Hakeim. By RER line C to Champs of March Eiffel Tour

 

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