Paris Weekend Break

Sightseeing – See a full list of places to visit below

Paris is the most visited city in the world and it is famed for its iconic buildings and landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. On this page we provide a brief summary of each of these popular tourist attractions along with links to more complete and pictorial descriptions of each of them.

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The Champs Elysees is the most famous street in Paris and possibly the world. It is also reputed to be the most beautiful with the Arc de Triomphe and the River Seine being just two of the tourist attractions you will encounter whilst walking down it. For more details and some photos see our Champs Elysees page.

The Eiffel Tower may well be the world's most famous landmark, although many would dispute this claim. Be it true or false, it is and continues to be the most visited and photographed structure in the world and with good reason.For more information about and photographs of the Eiffel Tower, see our Eiffel Tower page.

Notre Dame is yet another Paris landmark that is etched into the minds of many and the real cathedral is every bit as spectacular as the romanticised one in Disnsey's Hunchback of Notre Dame movie.For more information about and photographs of the Notre Damer, see our Notre Dame page.

The Sacre Coeur basilica sits on top of Montmartre hill and looks accross the city of Paris. Its bleacged white facades and multiple domes make it quite different from any other building in the city. For more information about and photographs of the Sacre Coeur basilica, see our Sacre Coeur basilica page.

The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most monumental structures that you are ever likely to see and the size and scale of this massive archway can only be appreciated by seeing it first hand. Building of the arch started during the days of Emperor Napoleon. For more information about and photographs of the Arc de Triomphe, see our Arc de Triomphe page.

The river Seine is a constant sight for any Paris tourist and it has some beautiful bridges and river banks. Few will visit Paris without enjoying the way in which it meanders through the city. For more information about and photographs of the river Seine, see our river Seine page.

The Musee d Orsay started life as a railway station, but today it holds one of the most prestigeous collections of impressionist art in the world. For more information about and photographs of the Musee d Orsay, see our Musee d Orsay page.

Les Invalidesis something akin to a miniature town on the left bank of the river Seine with connections, a museum and exhibits related to France's military campaigns. It is also the burial place of Napoleon. For more information about and photographs of the Les Invalides, see our Les Invalides page.

The Palace of Versailles is said to be the most beautiful palace on earth and it is also probably the biggest. The palace has no less than The palace became a museum in 1837 and has an incredible 700 rooms. For more information about and photographs of the Palace of Versailles, see our Palace of Versailles page.

The Louvre is the premier art gallery in Paris and is the home of several of the world's most recognised paintings. The gallery average over 22,000 visitors a day and has a wide range of displays. For more information about and photographs of the Louvre, see our Louvre page.

The Pompidou Center is a world famous gallery and museum in a 1970's hi-tec building and named after its "imagineer", George Pompidou. For more information about and photographs of the Pompidou Center, see our Pompidou Center page.

The Palais du Luxembourg is situated only a short distance away from the Pantheon de Paris and it has had a long and sometimes checkered history. This ...... For more information about and photographs of the Palais du Luxembourg, see our Palais du Luxembourg page.

The Palais Garnier is often referred to as the Opera de Paris (or Paris Opera) and was completed in 1875. It was initially called the Academie Nationale de Musique, but it ...... For more information about and photographs of the Palais du Luxembourg, see our Palais Garnier page.

The Sainte Chapelle in Paris has some of the best stained glass windows on earth along with a long and interesting history. For more information about and photographs of the Sainte Chapelle, see our Sainte Chapelle page.

The Musee Rodin is the former home and work place and now museum to the famopus artist Rodin. Also on display are works by other notable artists. For more information about and photographs of the Musee Rodin in Paris, see our Musee Rodin page.

The Arche de la Defense is one of the more modern lamdmarks in Paris, but it is still worth seeing and taking the lift to its panoramic top level. For more information about and photographs of the Arche de la Defense, see our Arche de la Defense page.

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