An emblematic monument of the capital, it was built in 1806 by the architect Jean-François Chalgrin, on the orders of Napoleon I in honor of the French armies. It was completed thirty years later under the reign of Louis Philippe.
Located in the center of the Place de l'Etoile, the Arc de Triomphe dominates the most famous avenue in Paris: the Champs-Élysées.
An idyllic view awaits you at the top of the Arc de Triomphe!
Located in the 16th arrondissement of Paris on the famous Place du Trocadero, Le Palais de Chaillot was built for the 1937 International Exhibition of "Arts and Techniques Applied to Modern Life". Le Palais de Chaillot is home to four major cultural institutions: Cité de l'architecture et du patrimoine, Musée national de la Marine, Musée de l'Homme et Chaillot - National Theatre of Dance.
Located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris and a symbol of the French capital, the imposing "Iron Lady", a 324-meter-high giant, was designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exhibition.
Today, it overlooks the famous Champs-de-Mars and the Trocadero gardens. A great place to admire the Eiffel Tower but also to go for a walk.
To know more: Every evening, at nightfall, the Eiffel Tower is decked out in gold and sparkles for 5 minutes at the beginning of each hour until 1 am.
Built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition and classified as a historical monument, it now consists of three major sites:
- The Palais de la Découverte, a museum and cultural center dedicated to science, where children learn while having fun
- The Galeries Nationales du Grand Palais, a venue for international art exhibitions
- The nef, which hosts cultural events and other activities.
The Élysée Palace is a former Parisian mansion, located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. It is the seat of the presidency of the French Republic and the official residence of the Head of State since the Second Republic.
Created in 1772, the Place de la Concorde was first known as one of the places of execution during the French Revolution. Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were guillotined there. Today it is located between the Tuileries gardens and the Avenue des Champ Elysées. There is the Obelisk of Luxor, prestigious hotels (Hôtel de Crillon) and two fountains: Fontaine des Mers and Fontaine des Fleuves.
Discover the Paris National Opera, a major heritage of the 9th arrondissement. Founded more than three centuries ago by Louis XIV, it is a masterpiece of 19th-century theatrical architecture.
Its vocation is to be an academy of music, choreography, and lyrical poetry. Numerous performances are given there every year.
