Museum

The Musée des Beaux-Arts in Paris is the most visited museum in the world and ranks 2nd in size after the Hermitage Museum in St Petersburg. It is famous for its famous art collections, especially Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, but has also been featured in films and books. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Paris" https://booking.com/city/fr/paris.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pariz-louvre] Located in the Palais du Louvre, the former palace of the French…

Museum

The vast complex of buildings with the main Cathedral and its typical golden dome will surely amaze you. The complex was originally founded by King Louis XIV in 1671 as a home for war veterans and as a military hospital. Hôpital des invalides, or hospital for invalids. The Army Museum and the tomb of Napoleon The dominant domed church is considered the pinnacle of French Baroque architecture and was modelled on St Peter's Basilica in Rome. …

Theatre

The Moulin Rouge is the most famous cabaret in the world and has become the centre of nightly entertainment. The original cabaret dates back to 1889, but unfortunately burned down in 1915. It was the birthplace of the famous cancan, originally a seductive dance of courtesans, which today serves more to entertain the audience. It is located in the Montmartre district, which was alive with music, theatre and nightlife, which is still the case…

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…

Opera

The Opéra Garnier or Palais Garnier is the main building used by the Opéra national de Paris. The Palais Garnier is mainly used for classical opera and ballet performances. It was here that the famous Phantom of the Opera, which is known throughout the world, was born. If you are a fan, this is definitely a place not to be missed. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Paris" https://booking.com/city/fr/paris.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pariz-opera] …

Museum

One of the largest and oldest wax museums in Europe, Musée Grévin is very popular not only among tourists. It was founded in 1882, but gradually grew in size and popularity. Today you will find around 450 figures important to the history and present of France and the world - historical figures such as politicians, kings, inventors and, from more modern history and the present, film stars, sportsmen and presidents. You certainly won't get bored…

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,…

Palace, Museum

The Grand Palais is a magnificent building near the Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde. Like the smaller Petit Palais opposite, the Grand Palais was built for the 1900 World Expo. Architecture The most interesting feature of the Grand Palais is the Art Nouveau steel-and-glass structure that covers the pavilion and gives it a special atmosphere. The dominant feature of the palace is the 45-metre-high dome, visible from every vantage point…

Museum

Another important museum with an art collection focused mainly on the French Impressionists of the period 1848-1914 is the famous Musée d'Orsay. [btn "Book a hotel in Paris at a discount" https://booking.com/city/fr/paris.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pariz-orsay] Its collections form an intermediate level between the Louvre and the Centre Pompidou. If you're not an avid connoisseur of this art, you'll be intrigued by the building it's…

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…

Museum

Not exactly cheerful, more of a creepy and scary place, but interesting. It's the catacombs of Paris. It may look like a Czech ossuary near Kutna Hora. Les catacombes de Paris are originally stone mines created by the ancient Romans. It wasn't until 1786 that the premises were consecrated and the catacombs became the new repository for human remains from disused cemeteries. Today, the catacombs of Paris comprise over 190 km of passageways…

Palace, Museum, Gallery

Like the opposite and much larger Grand Palais, the Petit Palais was built as one of the main exhibition halls for the 1900 World Expo. The building is arranged around a semi-circular garden and boasts a magnificent portal around the main entrance with Ionic columns also arranged around the façade. [imageFill 163578,163587,163586] The garden with benches and outdoor and indoor cafes is beautiful. [btn "Book a hotel in Paris at a discount"…

Palace, Museum

Located on the northern waterfront of the Cité, the magnificent former palace of the Royal Palace (Conciergerie in French) is the most prominent palace in the area. During the Great French Revolution, the palace also served as a prison for up to 1,200 prisoners. [btn "Book a hotel in Paris at a discount" https://booking.com/city/fr/paris.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pariz-conciergerie] The history of the palace dates back to the 9th century,…

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…

Botanical garden, Zoo, Museum

One of the most popular places for relaxation, as well as education, is the 23-hectare botanical garden, which is part of the National Museum of Natural History. The Jardin des Plantes is located on the edge of the Latin Quarter and close to Austerlitz Station. [imageFill 167048,167045] Public botanical garden The largest part of the park is the botanical garden, which is completely free to visit. The botanical garden has several sections…