Paris just wouldn't be Paris without the Eiffel Tower. Designed by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World Fair, at 300 meters (984 feet) it was then the world's tallest building. Not everyone was happy when it was first built; many considered it an...

The arch is a site of memories, current events and celebrations. The lists of the dead will move you. And the cars that drive around the monument will terrify you! Standing in a direct line between the Louvre and the Grande Arche de la Défense, the...

This Romano-Byzantine basilica overlooks Montmartre, one of Paris's most picturesque districts. Its distinctive dome rising up over the rooftops, the basilica offers the perfect vantage point from which to survey the city. Inside, the mosaic of...

Nearly 2.5 million visitors each year come to see the largest collection in the world of impressionist artwork, found in the splendid Musée d'Orsay. The building itself, called the Gare d'Orsay, was built for the World's Fair of 1900. During World...

Only a few people know that the third largest museum worldwide used to be the main residence of French kings and emperors for six centuries. The Old Fortress was erected in 1190 under the reign of King Philippe Auguste to protect the kingdom from the...

This very small restaurant is the more modest and affordable version of chef Joël Robuchon's finest dining. You can expect carefully prepared dishes seasoned with the same innovative creativity. Must haves include Lamb Cutlets with Smoked Salmon or...

This splendid neo-Renaissance-style building is just minutes from the Seine and right in the heart of the capital. In 1260, Louis IX decided to endow Paris with the means of organizing its own affairs. Situated in Place de Grève (meaning...

Climbing the 387 steps to the top of this masterpiece is well worth the effort for the spectacular view. Construction of the first great Gothic cathedral began in 1163 and was largely completed by 1212. The rebuilding of the two transept gates in 127...

Napoleon Bonaparte (b.1769) died in exile on the Isle of St. Helena in 1821. Apparently the French thought better of him after his death and in 1840 his remains were returned to France and this magnificent memorial that was built between 1843-53 now...

The ground on which the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Palais du Luxembourg stand was originally the site of a Roman camp. In 1257 the Chartreux religious order bought the land and built a monastery here and later princess regent Marie de Médicis had...

Located in the center of the city within the Palais de Justice complex on the Île de la Cite, La Sainte Chapelle (Holy Chapel) is a small Gothic chapel constructed in the Rayonnant style. Built by King Louis IX from 1238-1244, the chapel housed holy...

In 1810, the Montrouge stone quarries became catacombs. Because of a lack of space in the graveyards of Paris, it is here, twenty metres underground, that the remains of six millions of Parisians are exhibited. These ossuaries, illustrated by texts,...

Location. The Hilton Paris is in the residential district on the Left Bank in Paris, France. One block from Seine and adjacent to the Eiffel Tower, the hotel is three kilometers from Paris landmarks including the Louvre Museum, the Arc de...

Man Ray formerly known as Mandala Ray, still retains its original charm. The owners Sean Penn, Johnny Depp and John Malkovitch believe in nothing less than the best. The restaurant has been renovated with extravagant chandeliers and purple lighting,...

A dinner at Le Cinq can give you a good idea of what fine French dining is all about. With a decor that resembles the dining room of a royal palace - carpeted floors, elegant chandeliers, ornate adornments et al, this restaurant is probably the best...

A combination of fine cuisine and stylish wooden décor has made Claude Terrail's restaurant one of the most fashionable in Paris. Michael Gorbachev and Bill Clinton came here when visiting Paris. Young, talented chefs insure that the menu is of...