Paris Historical Sites
We gathered 32 Historical Sites places to visit in Paris — with addresses, transport, visiting hours, ratings, and travel tips.
Paris Historical Sites Guide
This guide lists 32 Historical Sites places in Paris with location, transport, visiting hours, ratings and practical trip notes.
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Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower, symbol of Paris, is an iron structure built in 1889 to celebrate the 100th…
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Located on Île de la Cité in the middle of the Seine River, Notre-Dame has been a symbol of …
Luxembourg Gardens
Located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, the 60-acre Luxembourg Gardens, opened in 1612, …
Arc de Triomphe
A monumental arch, construction of which began in 1806 by order of Napoleon, completed in 18…
Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Atop Montmartre hill, with its white stone dome, it's one of Paris's most recognizable silho…
Palais Garnier
Opened in 1875, the Palais Garnier is one of the finest examples of French Baroque architect…
Sainte-Chapelle
Located on Île de la Cité in Paris, this 13th-century Gothic chapel is world-famous for its …
Musée d'Orsay
Located on the left bank of the Seine River, the Musée d'Orsay houses the most important col…
Panthéon
Rising in Paris's Latin Quarter, the Panthéon was initially built as a church; after the Fre…
Place de la Concorde
Located in the 8th Arrondissement of Paris, Place de la Concorde is at the beginning of the …
Pont Alexandre III
A masterpiece of Art Nouveau architecture completed in 1900 over the Seine River. Named in m…
Pre Lachaise Cemetery
A massive 44-hectare cemetery located in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. It has been the c…
Orangerie Museum
Located at the western corner of the Tuileries Garden, the Orangerie Museum is an art museum…
Shakespeare and Company
An independent bookstore located in Paris's Latin Quarter, right next to Notre-Dame. It has …
Pont Neuf
Pont Neuf, Paris's oldest stone bridge, crosses the Seine River, connecting the Île de la Ci…
Champs-Élysées
An iconic 2 km long boulevard in northeast Paris, stretching from the Arc de Triomphe to the…
Luxembourg Palace
Located on Paris's Left Bank, the 17th-century Luxembourg Palace was built for Regent Marie …
Musée Picasso Paris
Located in the 17th-century Hôtel Salé in Le Marais, the Picasso Museum presents the painter…
Paris Catacombs (Catacombes de Paris)
Transformed from an ancient limestone quarry, this underground ossuary houses the remains of…
Grand Palais
Built for the 1900 World's Fair, the Grand Palais stands among Paris's architectural masterp…
Hôtel de Ville
Hôtel de Ville, the historic seat of the Paris City Council, is a Neo-Renaissance building l…
Pont des Arts
A pedestrian-only bridge over the Seine River. Located right behind the Louvre Museum, the P…
Montmartre
Montmartre, Paris's most romantic and artistic district, is famous for the Sacré-Cœur Basili…
Église Saint-Sulpice
Paris's second-largest church after Notre-Dame. An impressive example of 17th-century Baroqu…
Domaine National du Palais-Royal
Built by Cardinal Richelieu in the 17th century, this elegant palace is located right next t…
Église de la Madeleine
Located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, the Madeleine Church is an impressive Catholic c…
Les Invalides
Located in the 7th Arrondissement of Paris, Les Invalides is a historic complex built in the…
Galerie Vivienne
Located in Paris's 2nd Arrondissement and opened in 1823, Galerie Vivienne is one of its mos…
le de la Cité
Located in the middle of the Seine River and resembling the shape of a boat, le de la Cité i…
Île Saint-Louis
One of Paris's calmest islands, located in the middle of the Seine River. With its narrow st…
Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Located in the 7th Arrondissement of Paris, it is an important Catholic pilgrimage center at…
Île de la Cité
Considered the heart of Paris, Île de la Cité is a historic island located in the middle of …
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