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Famous Landmarks and Monuments in Paris

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Well known landmarks and points of interest in Paris, France

A historically rich city, the City of Light (La Ville Lumière) is home to many iconic monuments and historic sites, the most in any European city. Here, is a list of the most visited memorials and the most well liked sites in “City of Love“. With 7 million visitors every year, Eiffel Tower is the most romantic place in the world, a favourite amongst honeymooners.

Built by Ancient Romans, the modern city of Paris is the most visited capital in the world and had a major role during the Age of Enlightenment.

To manage your transportation in Paris, go for a car rental at any location such as the city center, Paris Orly Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Eiffel Tower

La Tour Eiffel, as called in French, is a 324m-high wrought iron lattice tower which was constructed in 1887 under the expertise of architects Stephen Sauvestre, Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier.

Named for its engineer, Gustave Eiffel, this is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world.

Address Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France
Hours 9:30 AM–11:45 PM
Driving time from Charles de Gaulle Airport 1 hour 13 minutes

Louvre Museum

An art museum which was a palace in the past, the Louvre, houses a large collection of iconic masterpieces like ‘Mona Lisa’ and ‘St. John the Baptist’ by Leonardo da Vinci and ‘Venus de Milo’ by Alexandros of Antioch.

You will need a few days to fully explore this attraction.

Address Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
Hours Saturday to Monday & Thursday 9 AM–6 PM, Wednesday & Friday 9 AM–10 PM and Tuesdays closed
Driving time from Charles de Gaulle Airport 1 hour 14 minutes

Palace of Versailles

The royal residence in Versailles which served as the main home for the royal family of France, Palace of Versailles has been designed by architects like Louis Le Vau and Jules Hardouin-Mansart.

World War I “Peace Treaty” was signed in this official residence.

Address Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
Hours 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday closed
Driving time from Charles de Gaulle Airport 1 hour 37 minutes

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

A tall Gothic church, Notre-Dame was built in the French Gothic architectural style, between the 1100 and 1300. This cathedral was the setting for Victor Hugo’s novel Notre-Dame de Paris.

You can visit this huge attraction for free. In 2019, a fire damaged a few parts of this church.

Address 6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France
Hours Monday to Friday 8 AM – 6:45 PM, Saturday & Sunday 8 AM – 7:45 PM
Driving time from Charles de Gaulle Airport 1 hour 29 minutes

Arc de Triomphe

A triumphal arch built in honour of the achievements by Napoleon, Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile was designed by architects Jean Chalgrin, Guillaume-Abel Blouet, Jean-Nicolas Huyot, Louis-Robert Goust and Jean-Arnaud Raymond.

Under this monument lies France’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Address Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France
Hours 10 AM–11 PM
Driving time from Charles de Gaulle Airport 1 hour 08 minutes

Sacré-Cœur

Opened in 1914, the domed hilltop Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris is 273 feet tall and was built with the prowess of architects Paul Abadie, Jean-Louis Hulot, Honoré Daumet, Lucien Magne, Charles Laisné & Henri-Pierre-Marie Rauline, depicting the old Roman flair.

Address 35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France
Hours 6 AM-10:30 PM
Driving time from Charles de Gaulle Airport 1 hour 07 minutes

Musée d’Orsay

A home to the European (mostly French) art masterpieces of the 19th & the 20 centuries, this museum was founded in 1986 by François Mitterrand and Valéry Giscard d’Estaing.

Popular artworks housed in this museum are ‘Van Gogh self portrait’ by Vincent van Gogh and ‘A Burial At Ornans’ by Gustave Courbet.

Address 1 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
Hours 9:30AM–6PM, Thursday 9:30 AM–9:45 PM & Monday closed
Driving time from Charles de Gaulle Airport 1 hour 32 minutes

Luxembourg Gardens

An impressive 17th-century public garden with many structured gardens (English & French), Jardin du Luxembourg was created in 1612.

The stunning 25 hectares site is crowded during afternoons. You can visit the garden without paying any entry fee.

Address 75006 Paris, France
Hours Vary according to the season, between 7:30 and 8:15 AM to 4:45 and 9:45 PM
Driving time from Charles de Gaulle Airport 1 hour 10 minutes

Tuileries Garden

An extensive 17th-century ceremonial park planned by architect André Le Nôtre in the French style. With a regularity that is soothing to the eyes, Tuileries Garden has many playgrounds and leisurely sports.

People spend an hour or so at this garden located in the middle of the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde.

Address Place de la Concorde, 75001 Paris, France
Hours 7AM–9PM
Driving time from Charles de Gaulle Airport 1 hour 14 minutes

Moulin Rouge

Created by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, a fabled 19th-century cabaret that started in 1889, Moulin Rouge has a seating capacity of 850. The architects behind this landmark were Adolphe Willette & Édouard Niermans.

Every year, 600,000 visitors come to Moulin Rouge to enjoy dinner and shows. This cabaret is the inspiration and the setting for many songs, hotels, movies, etc.

Address 82 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris, France
Hours Vary according to the shows
Driving time from Charles de Gaulle Airport 59 minutes

Disneyland Paris

Originally, known as Euro Disney Resort, the theme-based amusement park located in Marne-la-Vallée started its operations in 1992. The park is owned by The Walt Disney Company and houses the largest stock of costumes in Europe.

Throughout the opening hours, the site is full of people.

Address Boulevard de Parc, 77700 Coupvray, France
Hours Monday to Friday 10 AM–8 PM, Saturday 10 AM–10 PM and Sunday 10AM–9PM
Driving time from Charles de Gaulle Airport 40 minutes

Rent a car in Paris to visit all the attractions, all of the above-mentioned are around an hour’s drive away from Paris Airport. Just avoid peak hours, narrow streets and the city center or you could just park the car a little away if you are visiting an attraction in central Paris as it’s very congested. After visiting all the attractions, you can drive beyond Paris to discover more of France.

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