Visitor attractions in Paris
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Paris, France is a city rich in history and culture, that, with its annual 30 million foreign visitors, is one of the most visited cities in the world.[1] Most of Paris' charisma is in its monuments and architecture, such as its Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and neo-classic Haussmannian boulevards and buildings, but Paris also is a source of more modern attractions such as its suburban Disneyland Paris. Paris' many museums, operas and concert halls are also rich sources of Parisian culture and entertainment.
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[edit] Within the City of Paris
- Arc de Triomphe - monument at the center of the Place de l'Étoile, commemorating the victories of France and honoring those who died in battle.
- The Conciergerie - Located on the Île de la Cité, it is a medieval building which was formerly used as a prison where some prominent members of the ancien régime stayed before their death during the French Revolution.
- The Eiffel Tower - a "temporary" construction of Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exposition.
- Les Invalides - Museum and burial place of many famous French soldiers, including Napoleon.
- The Louvre - extensive art gallery.
- Montmartre - One of the most famous Paris districts, located on a hill and hosting the Basilica of the Sacré Cœur and the Place du Tertre.
- Notre Dame de Paris (Cathedral of Notre Dame) on the Île de la Cité - Paris's 12th-century ecclesiastical ==
- Palais Garnier - Paris's central opera house, built in the later Second Empire period.
- The Grand Palais - a large glass exhibition hall built for the 1900 Paris Exhibition.
- Sainte-Chapelle - Also located on the Île de la Cité, it is a 13th century Gothic palace chapel.
- The Panthéon -Church and tomb of a number of France's most famed men and women.
- The Sorbonne - the University of Paris, the centre of Paris's Latin Quarter.
- Statue of Liberty replica - a smaller version of the New York City harbor statue which France gave to the United States in 1886, located on the Île des Cygnes on the Seine. Another version is in the Luxembourg Garden.
- Place des Vosges - square in the Marais district laid out by Henry IV.
- Père Lachaise Cemetery
- The Wallace Fountains, spread throughout the city.
- Flame of Liberty Replica of the flame held by the Statue of Liberty.
- Centre Georges-Pompidou - Hosting the Paris Museum of Modern Art.
- Parc de la Villette - Hosting the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, a science museum, and the Cité de la Musique which houses various musical institutes, a museum, and a concert hall.
[edit] In the Paris area
- Palace of Versailles - The famous former palace of French kings.
- Château de Vincennes (Vincennes Castle) - A large medieval castle nearby the Bois de Vincennes (Vincennes Wood).
- La Défense - The largest business district in Europe.
- Stade de France - The 80,000 seater stadium in which France won the 1998 edition of the FIFA World Cup.
- Disneyland Resort Paris - the largest theme park in Europe.
- Saint Denis Basilica - the famous burial site of the French monarchs.
- Château de Fontainebleau - Built by Francis I of France, it is one of the largest of the French royal châteaux.
- Château de Rambouillet - The summer residence of French presidents.
- Parc de Sceaux - A Park located nearby the 17th century Château de Sceaux (Sceaux Castle).
- Barbizon - a French village where the Barbizon School of Painting is located.
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[edit] References
- ^ (French) INSEE. Le tourisme se porte mieux en 2004 (PDF). Retrieved on 2007-01-16.
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