Famous Monuments
This iconic iron lattice tower was completed in 1889 and is one of the most recognizable structures in the world.
Eiffel Tower
This museum is home to the Mona Lisa and is located in a former royal palace.
The Louvre
This architectural style is characterized by its use of pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.
What is Gothic architecture?
This famous arch honors those who fought and died for France during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
What is the Arc de Triomphe?
This museum is famous for its collection of impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces.
What is the Musée d'Orsay?
This style of architecture is known for its grand columns and symmetry, prevalent in ancient Greece and Rome.
What is Classical architecture?
This historic cathedral is known for its French Gothic architecture and was the setting for Victor Hugo's novel "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame."
What is Notre-Dame Cathedral?
This museum is dedicated to modern art and is located in a former industrial building.
What is the Centre Pompidou?
This modern architectural style emphasizes function and simplicity, often using industrial materials.
What is Modernism?
This palace was the residence of French kings and is now a public museum showcasing art and history.
What is the Palace of Versailles?
This museum is known for its vast collection of artifacts from ancient civilizations, including Egyptian mummies.
What is the Musée du quai Branly?
This style features ornate details and is often associated with the extravagance of the 17th and 18th centuries.
What is Baroque architecture?
This monument commemorates the soldiers who died in World War I and features an eternal flame.
What is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
This museum, located in a former train station, features a large collection of art from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
What is the Musée d'Orsay?
This architectural style is characterized by the absence of ornamentation and emphasizes simplicity and utility over decoration.
What is Minimalism?