Square, Museum

Place de la Concorde, is the largest historic square in Paris. It was built between 1754 and 1772. In the past, the square was one of the most famous and busiest spaces in Paris. It was here, for example, that King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine. Today, it is a popular place, as it is surrounded by the most famous and touristic places such as the Louvre and the adjacent Tuileries garden and the famous Champs-Élysées. [btn "Top 10 hotels…

Square, Shopping class

A square that looks different than it looks. Its ground plan is rectangular, but thanks to clever architecture with curved corners, it looks like an octagon. The square was originally named Louis the Great Square and was intended to be a celebration of him. [btn "Find out the prices of hotels near Vendome" https://booking.com/city/fr/paris.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pariz-montmartre] In the centre of the square stands the bronze Vendôme…

Modern Building, Gallery, Lookout, Modern fountain

The very unusual and unique avant-garde building of the cultural centre and modern art gallery "Centre Georges Pompidou" is one of the main attractions of Paris. It is unconventional because of the external location of the steel structure, ducts and communications, which has created a completely free space inside the building. It's easy to tell, as each section has a colour to distinguish its function - blue for the air conditioning ducts,…

Skyscraper, Lookout

Until 2011, it was the tallest skyscraper in Paris (today it is the Tour First). The Tour Montparnasse (sometimes also referred to as the Montparnasse Tower) was completed in 1973 with a height of 210 m. However, it is often the target of criticism because of its appearance. It is supposed to have the best view of the whole of Paris, as it is the only place from where the skyscraper cannot be seen. Parisians are not very fond of the building…

Garden, Square, Fountain, Museum, Aquarium

The Trocadéro Gardens are one of the best views of the entire Eiffel Tower. The park has several levels and sections. At the highest point is the Trocadéro square, where there is a roundabout and you will walk between the buildings of the Palais de Chaillot. From here you have a direct view of the Eiffel Tower and the park with the water area below, which is reached by one of the staircases. The biggest landmark of the park is the so-called…

Modern Building, Museum

The building will definitely impress you with its glassy modern architecture, which is thanks to the famous American architect Frank Gehry. The building was completed and subsequently opened in 2014. But what is the purpose of this special building? It is an art museum and cultural centre sponsored by the famous Louis Vuitton company. So you'll find temporary exhibitions of modern art from around the world that are as unique as the building…

City Quarter

Montmartre is a historic district and one of the few hills in Paris. The area used to be full of vineyards and gardens where windmills stood, which can still be found today and are still an icon of the district. Then, housing developments began to spring up and the place became famous mainly for the artists who lived in their studios and lived a bohemian life. Among them, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso. [imageFill 94195,94196…

City Quarter

A remarkable historic district where everyone will find something to enjoy. What makes it special is its beautiful architecture, as it consists mainly of Renaissance palaces of the rich nobility, formerly known as hôtels particuliers. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Paris" https://booking.com/city/fr/paris.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pariz-marais] Among the palaces, it is worth mentioning the hôtel de Sens (1 rue du Figuier) with its beautiful…

Modern Building, City Quarter, Skyscraper

La Défense is the only truly modern neighbourhood in the immediate vicinity of Paris and the largest administrative district in the entire Île-de-France region and one of the largest in Europe. The first skyscrapers were built here in the 1960s and 1970s, inspired by Manhattan in New York and downtown Chicago. [imageFill 165840,165836,165833] La Défense is home to many multinational companies, one of the largest department stores in France…

City Quarter

The Latin Quarter, Quartier Latin, is one of the most popular places in Paris to spend time in one of the many local cafes or restaurants. The fact that it is a student quarter contributes greatly to the relaxed atmosphere, after all, the Latin Quarter is home to one of the world's most important universities , the Sorbonne. It has been a quarter of intellectuals, students and their professors since time immemorial, which is why it got its name…

Water Canal, Promenade

In the western part of Paris, there is the beautiful artificial canal Bassin de La Villette, which continues for almost 5 km along the Canal Saint-Martin to the Seine. It creates a natural line of promenades, cafés, outdoor seating and parks away from the tourist action of the historic centre. [imageFill 163833,163834] La Baignale swimming pool Certainly one of the most popular spots is the trio of pools, or rather the extended promenade into…

Palace, Garden, Square, Theatre

The Palais Royal is a large complex of historic buildings in central Paris, close to the Louvre Gallery and the Tuileries Gardens. The complex of palace buildings is in the style of classical architecture and dates back to 1825. [btn "Book a hotel in central Paris" https://booking.com/city/fr/paris.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pariz-royal] Theatre and government offices Most of the palace is off-limits to the general public as it houses…

Square

Place des Vosges is one of the oldest planned and certainly the most beautiful squares in Paris. Located in the Le Marais district, it is an extremely quiet place, yet it is in the middle of a dense urban development. The Place de la Vosges was built by King Henry IV between 1605 and 1612 and has an exact square plan measuring 140 x 140 metres. The park is surrounded by 36 palaces At first glance, the almost identical appearance of all 36…

Square, Monument

Bastille Square is one of the most important public spaces in France. It is the symbolic site of the French Revolution, where the Bastille fortress stood, destroyed in 1789-1790. The storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789 is still celebrated as one of the most important national holidays in France. [btn "Book a hotel in Paris at a discount" https://booking.com/city/fr/paris.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pariz-bastille] Attractions on the…

Gateway, Skyscraper

La Grande Arche is one of the main modern attractions of Paris and is located in the modern La Défense district in the west of the city. The skyscraper is shaped like a giant triumphal arch and lies at the axis of a system of streets over 8 km long, running in a single line from the Louvre Museum, through the original Arc de Triomphe and into the La Défense district. The Grande Arche was completed in 1989 to mark the 200th anniversary of the…

Street, Shopping class

Rue Mouffetard in the 5th arrondissement of Paris is one of the most famous and lively areas in the city. It lies on the southern edge of the Latin Quarter. Over 600 metres long, it is also one of the oldest streets. It is bordered by two magnificent squares - the Place de la Contrescarpe to the north and the Place Saint-Médard at the southern end. [btn "Book your hotel in Paris in advance" https://booking.com/city/fr/paris.en-gb.html?aid…

Water Canal, Promenade

The most famous and most beautiful water canal in Paris connects the Seine River with another canal, the Bassin de la Villette. It is 4.5 km long and runs through a densely built-up area of residential neighbourhoods. The canal was opened in 1825 and is relatively narrow, as it was originally intended only to supply drinking water. However, it later acquired a transport function and is now an extremely popular recreational area. [btn "Find out…

Square, Department store

"Les Halles" refers to the neighbourhood and the vast Place Carée square right in the centre of Paris. The area takes its name from the huge halls of the fresh food market that has been operating on this square since the Middle Ages. Les Halles was at its peak in the 19th century, when most of the market halls were built. [btn "Book a hotel in central Paris" https://www.booking.com/city/fr/paris.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pariz-leshalles] …