A Guide to
Paris Landmarks

Part of the city's 2000 Year legacy

In every arrondissement of Paris landmarks remind us of the city's tumultuous and glorious history.

Paris Landmarks, Notre Dame Cathedral Looking up at Notre Dame Cathedral

Here is our guide to the landmarks of Paris, some famous like Notre Dame, some lesser known, like the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel.

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Monuments in Paris

The monuments in Paris are all so often about great men, and one man in particular. Napoleon had his hand in a number of the monuments that still dazzle us today.

Learn about the great Paris monuments, from a Revolutionary mausoleum to a modern skyscraper.

Who wouldn't like to be tall, thin and oh so popular? Yes, the Eiffel Tower has it all, including over 200,000,000 visitors to date. That makes it the most visited landmark in the world, and in history. Pretty good for something that was only supposed to stand for 20 years!

Paris Churches & Cathedrals

Spires pierce the sky in every part of Paris, and most of them are attached to famous Paris churches and cathedrals. Everyone knows Notre Dame Cathedral, but learn the fascinating stories of other churches that don't have hunchbacks, like Saint Sulpice and Saint Eustache.

Paris Churches & Cathedrals »

Historic Paris Landmarks

Like few other cities, Paris oozes history. No matter where you walk in Paris or what you do, evidence of the city's glorious and tumultuous history is still visible.

Take a virtual visit to some of the city's royal historical treasures.

Historic Landmarks of Paris »

Paris Opera House

Although the Opera Bastille is the official venue of the Paris National Opera Company, the old Paris opera house, Palais Garnier, is more well known. That majestic Beaux Arts structure with its chandeliers, gilt and marble interiors, grand staircase and ceiling by Marc Chagall is not to be missed.

A Tale of Two Paris Opera Houses »

Hotel de Ville Paris

Set on the banks of the Seine River, the City Hall is one of the most popular Paris landmarks and it's been that way for over 650 years. Find out more about the Hotel de Ville, what happened to it during the Paris Commune, and about a walking tour that explores the dark past of Paris.