Arc de Triomphe
Paris 8
commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon to celebrate his victories, taking thirty years to build, finally completed in 1836. Visitors can climb steps to the top where there is a viewing platform
situated outdoors on the banks of the Seine, this unremarkable collection was founded in 1980 and is devoted to modern sculpture, mainly of the period since World War II
Musée Grévin
Paris 9
containing great period scenes of historic French war figures, as well as actors, singers and cartoon characters, this waxwork museum, founded in 1882, is now a Paris landmark on a par with Madame Tussauds in London
Jardins du Trocadéro
Paris 16
covering 25 acres with a long, rectangular ornamental pool, bordered by stone and bronze-gilt statues with the Eiffel Tower close by.
Cinéaqua
Paris 16
with over 13,000 fishes and invertebrates, sharks, jellyfish and 700 coral colonies, this is a marvel for all the family
Grand Palais
Paris 8
an imposing, classical façade and Art Nouveau ironwork and housing a continuous programme of temporary exhibitions
Ménagerie
Paris 5
France's oldest public zoo is situated in the lovely surroundings of the Jardin des Plantes. It was set up during the Revolution to house survivors for the Royal menagerie at Versailles - all four of them
Jardin des Plantes
Paris 5
established in the seventeenth century with a variety of gardens and a school of botany
Musée de la Contrefaçon
Paris 16
french cognac and perfume producers, and the luxury trade in general, have been plagued for years by counterfeiters and this museum exhibits the type of frauds which have been taking place since Roman times
Musée du Cinéma Henri Langlois
Paris 16
Henri Langlois was obsessed with the history of the cinema and put together this brilliantly eclectic collection, covering the evolution of film making
Musée du Vin - Caveau des Echansons
Paris 16
waxwork figures illustrate the history of wine-making in these vaulted medieval cellars, once used by the monks of Passy. The exhibits include a collection of old wine bottles and glasses as well as other interesting exhibits
Musée Jacquemart-André
Paris 8
known for its fine collection of Italian Renaissance and French 18th Century works of art and with a varied programme of temporary exhibitions
covering palaeontology, entomology and evolution. The museum has as its mission both research (fundamental and applied) and public diffusion of knowledge of the history of the evolution of Planet Earth
Palais de Chaillot
Paris 16
the Palais de Chaillot houses three major museums – the Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine, the Musée National de la Marine and the Musée de l’Homme. It has spectacular views of the Eiffel Tower from the terrace
Petit Palais
Paris 8
built for the Universal Exhibition in 1900 to stage a major display of French art, this jewel of a building now houses the Musée des Beaux-Art de la Ville de Paris with fine examples of work by Cézanne, Courbet and Dürer
Arène de Lutèce
Paris 5
dating from the lated 2nd Century, the remains of the vast Roman arena, seating up to 15,000 people, still impresses
Catacombs
Paris 14
a veritable labyrinth in the heart of underground Paris, the Catacombs were installed in the tunnels of former quarries. They now house the remains of millions of Parisians taken from Les Halles in the 19th Century
Cloître de Billettes
Paris 4
dating from 1427 and built for the brothers of Charity, or Billettes, these are the only remaining cloisters in Paris.The adjoining church is classical in style
Institut du Monde Arabe
Paris 5
founded in 1980 and house in a magnificent modern building, bringing cultural links from the Islamic world to the west with a museum and exhibitions
La Madeleine
Paris 8
one of the best known Parisian buildings due to its prominent location and size, with paintings, sculpture and splendid mosaic work
La Manufacture des Gobelins
Paris 13
originally a dyeing workshop set up in about 1440 by the Gobelin brothers, the building became a tapestry factory early in the 17th century, with a wide selection of tapestry and furniture exhibits as well as lace and lace production
Maison de Balzac
Paris 16
with many artefacts relating to Balzac's life and an interactive video display and original manuscripts
Montparnasse Tower
Paris 15
straight in and straight up – just 38 seconds and you’re 200 metres above Paris, contemplating the very best view you can get of this beautiful city! The Eiffel Tower is right in front of you
Musee Antoine Bourdelle
Paris 15
home of the prolific sculptor, Antoine Bourdelle until his death in 1929. The house, studio and garden are now a museum devoted to his life and work
this lively museum covers the major trends in the 20th century art and is located in the east wing of the Palais de Tokyo. Highlights include Raoul Dufy's gigantic mural "The Spirit of Electricity", created for the 1937 World Fair
Musée de l'Homme
Paris 16
situated in the west wing of the Chaillot palace, tracing human evolution through a series of anthropological, archaeological and ethnological displays
Musée de l'Opera
Paris 9
small and charming with an entrance that was originally exclusively used by the emperor. Exhibits include the history of opera through manuscripts, photographs and other memorabilia
Musée de la Poste
Paris 15
every conceivable aspect of the history of the French postal service and methods of transportation is covered in this well laid out collection. There is even a room devoted to mail delivery in time of war
Musee de la Prefecture de Police
Paris 5
a small, but fascinating museum displaying a guillotine, uniforms, evidence from famous criminal cases, photographs, letters, memorabilia and drawings from the French police force
Musée de Radio-France
Paris 16
the headquarters of the state run Radio-France, designed by Henri Bernard in 1963, containing many studios where visitors can get an insight into how programmes are made. Special children's activities
valuable collection of coins, medals, jewellery and classical objects is part of the Bibliothèque Nationale. Exhibitions include the Berthouville Treasure
Palais de la Découverte
Paris 8
opened as a museum of scientific discoveries for the World Fair in 1937, it was an immediate success which has continued to this day
Paris Story
Paris 9
watch this film taking the visitor through Paris' history, including a behind-the-scenes look at the famous monuments and surprising aerial views of this romantic city
Chapelle de la Sorbonne
Paris 5
built by Jacques Lemercier in the mid seventeenth century and became a monument to Cardinal Richelieu, considered to be a masterpiece of French classical art and is topped by an elegant dome
Cinémathéque Francaise
Paris 16
with a wealth of french cinema history from its beginnings to today, with costumes, set designs, lighting techniques, all regularly rotated to offer an every changing exhibition to the public
housed in the basement of the main university building with more that 1,400 cut and uncut gemstones and rock crystals, all beautifully displayed in all round viewing cabinets
Musée Arménien
Paris 16
despite its small size, the collection has many fascinating treasures including church plates, miniatures, silverware and ceramics
Musée de l'Orangerie
Paris 8
with paintings from the Impressionists onwards and a varied programme of modern art throughout the year. Special areas dedicated to children's activities
Musée de la Marine
Paris 16
french maritime history from the days of the royal wooden warships to today's aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines told through wonderfully exact, scale models, many of them two centuries old
Musée des Monuments Français
Paris 16
devoted to French monumental art. It was the inspiration of Eugène Viollet-Le-Duc, who restored Notre-Dame in the 19th century
Musée National d'Ennery
Paris 16
7,000 objects from the Far East bequeathed to the State in 1894 by Clémence d'Ennery, wife of the journalist Adolphe d'Ennery. The collection illustrates daily life and beliefs in China and Japan, from the 16th to the 19th
Musée National du Moyen-Age
Paris 5
housed in a late Gothic mansion, with a varied collection of stained glass windows, altars and sculpture. The most famous exhibit being the six medieval tapestries, called The Lady with the Unicorn
Panthèon
Paris 5
foundations laid in 1758, but not completed until 1780 with frescoes of the life of St Genèvieve with many famous men buried in the crypt including Rousseau, Voltaire and Dumas
founded during World War I, and run by the army medical corps, this museum is also known as the Museé du Val-de-Grâce. It is in the west wing of the Val-de-Grâce church, which became a military hospital in 1795
Val-de-Grace
Paris 5
one of the most beautiful churches in France built for Anne of Austria (wife of Louis XlV) to give thanks for the birth of their son. A light and airy building with lovely low relief stone carvings
Eglise St-Etienne-du-Mont
Paris 5
16th Century, Gothic style with some unique features including and early rood screen, a wooden pulpit held up by Samson with a bone in one hand and a slain lion at his feet. There is also impressive stained glass
Eglise Saint-Médard
Paris 5
dating back to the 9th Century with many fine paintings including the 17th Century 'St Joseph Walking with Christ' by Francisco de Zurbaran
Mosquee de Paris
Paris 5
constructed of pink marble in 1926, this is the oldest mosque in France, it was built to honour the North African countries that had helped France during the first World War
No. 29 Avenue Rapp
Paris 5
a prime example of Art Nouveau architecture, designed by Jules Lavirotte, winner of the first prize at the Concours des Façades de Ville de Paris in 1901
Palais de l'Elysée
Paris 8
set amid splendid English style gardens, the Elysée Palace was built in 1718 and has been the official residence of the president since 1873
Palais de la Bourse
Paris 2
this neo-classical temple of commerce was commissioned by Napoleon and was home to the French stock exchange between 1826 and 1987. Serves as a stunning example of historic architecture