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6 Landmarks in Paris

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Name Top+ Top Appeal Type Arr.
Eiffel Tower ☑️ ✦✦✦✦✦ Iron Tower € ~ 7
Arc de Triomphe ☑️ ✦✦✦✦✦ Triumphal Arch 22 8
Palais Garnier ☑️ ✦✦✦✦✦ Opera House €15 / 25 9
Hôtel de la Marine ☑️ ✦✦✦✦✧ Palace 17 8
Panthéon ☑️ ✦✦✦✦✧ Mausoleum 16 5
Invalides ☑️ ✦✦✦✦✧ Historic Military Complex 0 / €17 7

Eiffel Tower

In Our Top+  ✅

Appeal  ✦✦✦✦✦
Type  Iron Tower
Price  Depending of the floor

Arrondissement  7th

Full Name
Tour Eiffel

The most famous Paris landmark is a wrought-iron lattice tower designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel. Completed in 1889 for the Exposition Universelle (World’s Fair), it stands at 330 meters.

Initially criticized, the tower has become a beloved symbol of Paris and a major tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors each year.

The design features intricate ironwork and offers panoramic views of the city from its observation decks.

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🏞️ Google Images

👀 Google 360° – 2nd Floor (Northwest side)

👀 Google 360° – 3rd Floor, Summit (Southeast side)

📜 Wikipedia

⚙️ Hours & Prices (Official Website)

Arc de Triomphe

In Our Top+  ✅

Appeal  ✦✦✦✦✦
Type  Triumphal Arch
Price  €22

Arrondissement  8th

Full Name
Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe, located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, is one of the city’s most iconic monuments. Commissioned by Napoleon I in 1806 to honor the victories of his army, its design draws inspiration from ancient Roman triumphal arches.

The construction took 30 years, and it stands as a symbol of French national pride and military history. The monument features intricate sculptures and reliefs that depict various battles and historical events.

Visitors can ascend to the top for panoramic views of Paris, including the famous Champs-Élysées.

The Arc de Triomphe also serves as a site for national ceremonies, including the annual Bastille Day military parade and commemorations for the Unknown Soldier, whose tomb lies beneath the arch.

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🏞️ Google Images – Exterior

🏞️ Google Images – Interior

👀 Google 360° – Rooftop

📜 Wikipedia

⚙️ Hours & Prices (Official Website)

The access is via an underground pedestrian passage (named Passage du Souvenir).

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📍 Google Maps – West Entrance

Palais Garnier

In Our Top+  ✅

Appeal  ✦✦✦✦✦
Type  Opera House
Price  €15 EU residents / €25 Non-EU

Arrondissement  9th

Full Names
Palais Garnier
Opéra Garnier

Inaugurated in 1875, it was commissioned by Napoleon III and designed by architect Charles Garnier. The building is a prime example of the Beaux-Arts architectural style, characterized by its opulent design and grand scale.

With a seating capacity of around 2000 persons it serves as a venue for opera and ballet performances and is renowned for its lavish interior, which includes a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a ceiling painted by Marc Chagall.

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🏞️ Google Images – Exterior

🏞️ Google Images – Interior

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⚙️ Hours & Prices (Official Website)

Hôtel de la Marine

In Our Top  ☑️

Appeal  ✦✦✦✦✧
Type  Palace
Price  €17

Arrondissement  8th

Full Name
Hôtel de la Marine

Located on the Place de la Concorde this historic building was constructed between 1757 and 1774. Originally serving as the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne, it was responsible for the storage and management of royal furniture and artworks.

The building showcases a neoclassical architectural style and has been a significant witness to French history. After serving various governmental functions, including housing the French Navy’s administrative offices, it underwent extensive restoration and was opened to the public in 2021.

Visitors can explore its beautifully restored 18th-century apartments, which provide insights into the opulent lifestyle of the time.

The Hôtel de la Marine is not only a monument of architectural beauty but also a cultural hub, hosting exhibitions and events that celebrate its rich heritage.

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🏞️ Google Images – Exterior

🏞️ Google Images – Interior

📜 Wikipedia

⚙️ Hours & Prices (Official Website)

Panthéon

In Our Top  ☑️

Appeal  ✦✦✦✦✧
Type  Mausoleum
Price  €16

Arrondissement  5th

Full Name
Panthéon

The Panthéon is a prominent monument originally built as a church, it was completed in the late 18th century and has since been transformed into a mausoleum. It’s renowned for its neoclassical architecture, featuring a grand dome and an impressive façade.

It serves as the final resting place for over 70 notable figures in French history, including philosophers, writers, and scientists.

The Panthéon also offers panoramic views of Paris from its dome, making it a popular tourist destination.

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🏞️ Google Images – Exterior

🏞️ Google Images – Interior

👀 Google 360° – Dome

📜 Wikipedia

⚙️ Hours & Prices (Official Website)

Les Invalides

In Our Top  ☑️

Appeal  ✦✦✦✦✧
Type  Historic Military Complex

Arrondissement  7th

Full Names
Les Invalides
Hôtel des Invalides

This complex ommissioned by King Louis XIV in the late 17th century was originally established as a hospital and retirement home for war veterans.

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📜 Wikipedia

⚙️ Attractions within Les Invalides (Official Website)

⚙️ Map (Official Website)

⚙️ Hours & Prices (Official Website)

Courtyard

Price  Free

Full Names
Cour d’Honneur des Invalides

🏞️ Google Images – Exterior

Napoleon’s Tomb

Price  €17 (including the 3 museums)

Full Names
Dôme des Invalides
Église du Dôme
Tombeau de Napoléon Ier

A significant highlight of Les Invalides is the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, which lies beneath the stunning dome of the Dôme des Invalides, a prominent feature of the Paris skyline.

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🏞️ Google Images – Exterior

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3 Museums

Price  €17 (including Napoléon’s Tomb)

  • Musée de l’Armée
  • Musée des Plans Reliefs
  • Musée de l’Ordre de la Libération

➡️ See our History Museums page.

Church

Price  Free

Full Names
Cathédrale Saint-Louis des Invalides
Église des Soldats

➡️ See our Churches page.

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