France

Views & landmarks

Eiffel Tower

An iron lattice observation tower rising over the Champ de Mars in Paris, and the city's most iconic landmark. From the observation decks, you can take in a sweeping view of the entire city.

Museums & galleries

Louvre Museum

France's national museum in the heart of Paris, home to one of the world's largest and finest art collections. Housed in a former royal palace, it's fronted by the iconic glass pyramid, well worth seeing on the same visit.

Temples & religious sites

Notre-Dame de Paris

This late Gothic cathedral on Paris's Île de la Cité still serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Paris. Considered the pinnacle of French Gothic architecture, it can now be seen restored after suffering damage.

Museums & galleries

Musée d'Orsay

A museum housed in a former train station on the banks of the Seine, showcasing works by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masters. It holds one of the world's largest collections of masterpieces by artists such as Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh.

Shopping & districts

Montmartre

An artistic, romantic neighborhood in northern Paris, where strolling its old lanes brings you face to face with painters at work. It's a great place to enjoy both its artistic charm by day and its lively atmosphere by night.

Museums & galleries

Centre Georges Pompidou

A cultural complex in the Beaubourg district of Paris, designed by architects Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers and opened in 1977. Its distinctive exterior has made it one of Paris's iconic landmarks.

Parks & gardens

place de la Concorde

A square between the Champs-Élysées and the Tuileries Garden, considered the largest in Paris. Its wide open space is a great place to take in the city views and fountains.

Culture & venues

Palais Garnier

A theater on the north side of Place de l'Opéra in Paris, designed by architect Charles Garnier in the Neo-Baroque style. Renowned for its lavish architecture, it draws visitors both for performances and for tours of its interior.