Pont de Bir-Hakeim – Paris, France
The Pont de Bir-Hakeim (English: Bridge of Bir-Hakeim), formerly the Pont de Passy (Bridge of Passy), is a bridge that crosses the Seine in Paris. It connects the 15th and 16th arrondissement, passing through the Île aux Cygnes. The bridge, made of steel, is the second to have stood at the site. It was
École Militaire – Paris, France
Founded in 1750 by King Louis XV, the École Militaire (French: [ekɔl militɛʁ]; "military school") is a vast complex of buildings housing various military training facilities. It is located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, southeast of the Champ de Mars. The building, constructed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel, is
Parc de Bercy Skatepark – Paris, France
Parc de Bercy is a public park located along the right bank of the Seine in the 12th arrondissement of Paris[1]. It was created in 1994-1997 as one of the major architectural projects of French President François Mitterrand on the site of a former wine depot.
Bibliothèque de l’Hôtel de Ville – Paris, France
The City Hall Library (formerly known as the "Administrative Library of the City of Paris") is a public patrimonial library of the library network of the Paris City Hall. The library specializes in social sciences, law, contemporary history and Parisian
Parc des Buttes Chaumont – Paris, France
The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont (pronounced: [paʁk de byt ʃomɔ̃]) is a public park situated in northeastern Paris, in the 19th arrondissement. Occupying 24.7 hectares (61 acres), it is the fifth-largest park in Paris, after the Bois de Vincennes, the Bois de
Musée de la Sculpture en Plein Air – Paris, France
The Musée de la Sculpture en Plein Air is a collection of outdoor sculpture located on the banks of the Seine in the 5th arrondissement, Paris, France. The museum opens free of charge. The museum was created in 1980 in the
La Maison Rose – Paris, France
La Maison Rose is a famous restaurant in the Montmartre area of Paris, France. This restaurant is not so much about the food but about the wonderful location as it is located right in Place du Tertre. The hotel also
Henri IV Equestrian Statue – Paris, France
Erected at the request of his wife Marie de Médicis, the statue of Henri IV has survived the course of history. Inaugurated for the first time on August 23, 1614, it was destroyed during the revolution, along with most other
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris – Paris, France
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-CÅ“ur Basilica (French: Basilique du Sacré-CÅ“ur, pronounced [sakÊe kÅ“Ê]), is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France. A popular
Notre Dame Cathedral – Paris, France
Notre Dame de Paris (French for "Our Lady of Paris"), also known as Notre Dame Cathedral or simply Notre Dame, is a historic Roman Catholic Marian cathedral on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité in the fourth
Panthéon – Paris
The Panthéon is a building in the Latin Quarter in Paris. It was originally built as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve and to house the reliquary châsse containing her relics but, after many changes, now functions as a secular
Place de la Concorde – Paris
The Place de la Concorde, is one of the major public squares in Paris, France. Its area - 21.35 acres- make it the largest square in the French capital. It is located in the city's eighth arrondissement The Place was
Pont Alexandre III – Paris, France
Pont Alexandre III is an arch bridge that spans the Seine, connecting the Champs-Élysées quarter and the Invalides and Eiffel Tower quarter, widely regarded as the most ornate, extravagant bridge in Paris. The bridge, with its exuberant Art Nouveau lamps,
Grande Arche – Paris, France
La Grande Arche is a monument and building in the business district of La Défense and in the commune of Puteaux, to the west of Paris, France. It is usually known as the Arche de la Défense or simply as
Arc de Triomphe – Paris
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle, at the western end of the Champs-Élysées. There is a smaller arch, the Arc de Triomphe
Louvre Palace – Paris
The Louvre Palace is a former royal palace situated between the Tuileries Gardens and the church of Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois. Its origins date back to the medieval period, and its present structure has evolved in stages since the 16th century. The