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Do you dream of arriving in Paris and letting yourself wander from monument to monument in wonder, for the pure pleasure of discovery? Then follow us from the banks of the Seine to the Latin Quarter. The times when they were built are as varied as their uses and architectures, but they all have one point in common: they are unmissable!
The Eiffel Tower : 320 metres high and 7,300 tonnes of metal: its incomparable silhouette has made it the symbol of Paris. Climb quickly to the third story to see the city spread out like a map! Then come back at night to enjoy the magic of its scintillating lighting. © Only France
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The Arc de triomphe : Here you have the Champs-Elysées at your feet! The panoramic terrace offers a unique view of the avenue linking the Louvre with the Arche de la Défense. Between the historic heart and the business district, you look down on the place de l'Etoile and its 12 superb avenues. © Hemis.fr
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The Panthéon : Enter the Panthéon, just the time for a visit, to discover its extraordinary crypt. The famous men who have distinguished the history of France since the Revolution lie here in peace. Whilst outside the Latin Quarter buzzes with life. © Hemis.fr
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The Opéra Garnier : Why choose between 19th century architecture and high class shows? Here, you can enjoy the marble, gold crystal and red velvet and be enraptured by the opera, music or dance on the stage. © Hemis.fr
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The Conciergerie : On the île de la Cité, an impressive gothic palace is reflected in the waters of the Seine: this is the Conciergerie. The restored medieval rooms are totally beautiful and the former prison brings back memories of the Revolution. © AFP
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The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower, a symbol of Paris and France, has enjoyed a level of success ... that no one could have possibly imagined when it was built in 1889. It attracts some 7 million visitors every year and over the decades has become one of the country's most important monuments.
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The Opera Garnier
Au cœur de Paris, le Palais Garnier veille sur un quartier très animé de la ... capitale française : le quartier de l'Opéra, cœur du Paris haussmannien et quartier des affaires. Avec sa programmation musicale et son architecture d'influence baroque, il attire aussi bien les amateurs de belles bâtisses que les connaisseurs d'opéra.
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The Panthéon
The Church of St. Genevieve, built in the neo-classical construction style ... chosen in 1744 by Louis XV, is the work of the architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot. In 1791, the monument became the Panthéon, a secular place dedicated to the worship of great men. However, it would undergo many changes of use in the 19th century.
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The Arc de Triomphe
For two centuries, the Arc de Triomphe has proudly stood at the centre of the ... Place de l'Étoile in Paris. Offering panoramic views and 19th century sculptures, it is one of the most visited monuments in the French capital.
