Built by Napolean, this church resembles a Greek temple and can be seen from La Place de la Concorde.
What is la Madeleine?
100
This area is the birthplace of Paris.
What is Ile de la Cite?
100
the underground subway system
What is the Metro?
100
In what building was Marie Antoinette imprisoned before she was beheaded?
What is La Conciergerie?
100
I.M.Pei designed a contemporary structure to highlight this museum.
What is Le Louvre?
200
Situated on the highest point in Paris, this church of white stone has rounded domes resembling Byzantine architechture.
What is Sacre Coeur?
200
This area is known for its many bookstores, less expensive housing, ethnic restaurants, and students of all nationalites.
What is the Latin Quarter?
200
rainspouts on churches with demonic faces
What are gargoyles?
200
Where is the tomb of the Unknown Soldier located?
What is the Arc de Triomphe?
200
This a the new science and industry recreational center.
What is Parc de la Villette.
300
This church was built by Louis 9th to house relics from the Crown of Thorns.
What is St. Chapelle?
300
The guillotine was once positioned here. Today, an Egyptian obelisk stands in its place.
What is La Place de la Concorde?
300
the river dividing Paris in two sections
What is La Seine
300
This monument houses the crypts of several famous Frenchmen such as Louis Braille and Victor Hugo.
What is La Pantheon?
300
This museum houses many impressionist paintings and was once a train station.
What is le Musee d'Orsay?
400
This church is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture featuring flying buttresses.
What is Notre Dame?
400
An area of nightlife, it is home to artists and other entertainers and is the highest point in Paris.
What is Montmartre?
400
the name of the square where the Arc de Triomphe is located?
What is Place de l'Etoile?
400
Napoleon's tomb is here.
What is Les Invalides?
400
This is a futuristic building with a contemporary fountain area on the outside, featuring a film and music library, and a large collection of modern art.
What is Le Centre Pompidou?
500
This church served as a backdrop for a literary work by Victor Hugo.
What is Notre Dame?
500
This is the contemporary business center of Paris.
What is La Defense?
500
the nickname of Paris
What is la Ville lumiere /City of Light
500
This building houses the offices of the city government.
What is Hotel de Ville?
500
This building was the setting for a story involving a character who wore a mask.