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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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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.
⚙️ Hours & Prices (Official Website)
The access is via an underground pedestrian passage (named Passage du Souvenir).
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.
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.
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.
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.
⚙️ Attractions within Les Invalides (Official Website)
⚙️ Hours & Prices (Official Website)
Courtyard
Price Free
Full Names
Cour d’Honneur des Invalides
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.
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.