Les cathédrales et églises
A gothic cathedral on l'Île de la Cité.
Notre Dame
Build for the World's Fair, now a global icon of France
La Tour Eiffel
One of the oldest and largest railway stations in Paris
La Gare de l'Est
Modern opera house sponsored by a former French president
L'Opéra Bastille
Church famous for housing Christian relics, including the crown of thorns
La Sainte Chapelle
Commissioned by Napoleon to honor his military triumphs
L'Arc de Triomphe
Hospital and retirement home for war veterans
L'Hôtel des Invalides
Boats that provide visitors a view of Paris from the Seine River
Les bateaux mouches
Basilica located at the highest point in Paris
Le Sacré Cœur
Began as a fortress, became a palace, and is now a museum
Le Louvre
Housed royalty; Now, it is the site of the Constitutional Council
Le Palais Royal
French department store company
Les Galeries Lafayette
Catholic church designed to glorify Napoleon's army
La Madeleine
Former train station the now houses 19th century artwork
Le Musée d'Orsay
One of the first significant colleges of medieval Paris
La Sorbonne
Underground, modern shopping precinct
Les Halles
Originally a church; Known as a famous burial place
Modern art museum and library with high-tech architecture
Le Centre Pompidou
City hall; Houses city of Paris administration
L'Hôtel de ville
Former opera house that now houses classical dance performances
L'Opéra Garnier