Paris Landmarks

Paris, a city steeped in history and romance, not only boasts some of the most important museums in Europe, but also has a wealth of classic buildings and ancient churches. 

In this section, we highlight the most important of these Parisian landmarks.

1. Eiffel Tower

The most visited monument in France and the most visited paid-entry monument in the world. You can spot it from many corners of Paris, but you simply must stand at its feet — and better yet, climb to the top and be moved by the breathtaking view.

2. Notre-Dame Cathedral

Witness to great events in French history, the Catedral de Notre Dame, with its Gothic style and its beautiful statues and stained-glass windows, is another landmark that draws millions of visitors to Paris every year.

3. Hôtel des Invalides

Les Invalides was built in 1670 to care for soldiers wounded in war and to house those who had retired from service. Here you can visit the tumba de Napoleón and several museums: the Army Museum, the Artillery Museum, and the Museum of Contemporary History of Paris.

4. Sacré-Cœur

The Basilica of Sacré-Cœur, also known as Sacré Coeur, features architecture inspired by Roman and Byzantine styles and was built in white stone that never loses its brightness.

5. Opéra Garnier

Other monuments you can see in Paris

You can see more at What to See in Paris.

Other Paris Monuments

• Arc de Triomphe
• Basilica of Saint-Denis
• Catacombs of Paris
• Père Lachaise Cemetery
• Conciergerie
• Panthéon
• Pont Neuf
• Sainte-Chapelle
• Montparnasse Tower
• Versailles

If you want to discover other wonders on the outskirts of Paris, such as the Palace of Versailles or the Mont Saint-Michel, take a look here: day trips from Paris