The Eiffel Tower is not only the symbol DE Paris, but a symbol for all of France. Gustave Eiffel designed the 320-metre Lady DE Fer to commemorate the centenary DE the French Revolution, and it was once the tallest structure in the world. Despite being overshadowed by the Burj Khalifa DE Dubai and the Shard DE London, the Eiffel Tower remains one DE the most recognizable monuments on the planet. Admire the architectural icon DE distance, or stop at the three levels of observation to enjoy a breathtaking view of the city.

Trocadéro is a hard-to-beat area DE Paris. Home DE some of the most recognizable monuments DE the French capital, the best museums and iconic views, it offers the best of Paris in one package.

An instantly recognizable symbol DE Paris, the colossal Arc DE Triomphe stands at the epicentre DE Place Charles DE Gaulle, where 12 DE the city’s busiest avenues converge. This monument commissioned by Napoleon, decorated DE sculptures EN high relief depicting soldiers wielding swords and evoking the names of generals and battles, commemorates French soldiers and military victories. The summit DE l’Arc, accessible by 284 steps, offers a superb view of all Paris.

The Arc DE Triomphe overlooks this large tree-lined boulevard, Avenue DE Champs-Élysées: one of the most memorable sites in Paris and one of the most famous avenues in the world. It’s not just the striking architecture that captivates visitors: the shopping avenue is lined DE designer boutiques, DE luxury hotels and DElightful restaurants.

The Pont Alexandre III, one of the many bridges that cross ENt the Seine, was officially inaugurated in 1900. Widely regarded as the most beautiful and opulent DE bridges in the city, it connects the Champs-Élysées and the Grand Palais, on the right bank, with Les Invalides, on the left bank, making it a popular artery for groups DE tourists and walkers.

Built under the orders DE Louis XIV from 1670, Les Invalides, also known as the National Pension DEs Invalides, was created as a hospital and care facility for wounded veterans. Today, the site still serves this purpose, although the huge complex also includes several museums, many courtyards DE interior and the highest dome DE Paris.

Located at the end of the Champ DE Mars Park, overlooking the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero, this elegant 18th-century complex houses several different military training facilities. Alma mater DE Napoléon Bonaparte, the impressive French-style main hall DE still houses the French Army Officers Academy.

Located on the right bank DE the Seine and bordered by the idyllic Jardin DEs Tuileries and the grand boulevard DEs Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde is the largest square in Paris. It was here that the infamous guillotines DE the French Revolution were located, but today the square is best known for its magnificent monuments, elegant hotels and elaborate fountains.

Home DE elegant hotels, DE historic designers, jewelry stores and even the Ministry of Justice, the vast Place Vendôme is one of the rarest public squares in Paris. Located in the first arrondissement and near the Louvre, the square is famous for its history, impressive architecture and for the Napoleonic Vendôme column.

Mainly associated with the stare DE the famous Jocon DE Léonard DE Vinci, the Musée du Louvre DE Paris houses a collection of 35,000 paintings and sculptures considered the most magnificent in the world. This museum, considered one of the largest in the world, was created during the French Revolution to preserve and present the most beautiful works of art in the country. Today, the contemporary glass pyramid EN of the Louvre announces the entrance of the museum, where DE millions DE tourists flock every year to feast on masterpieces that stretch from antiquity to the 20th century.

After the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral (Cathedral Notre-Dame DE Paris) is one DE the most emblematic attractions in Paris. This marvel of medieval architecture was immortalized in Victor Hugo’s classic novel, Le Bossu DE Notre-Dame. Today, the gran DE ur Gothic and the stained glass windows of the UNESCO World Heritage Site DE LA Cité continue DE reign supreme from Île de la Cité, located in the middle of the Seine.

The Latin Quarter DE Paris is a popular and historic district DE the Left Bank. This dynamic and student district, which houses the main campus DE la Sorbonne, was frequented by Ernest Hemingway, Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone DE Beauvoir and other revolutionaries. Today, it stands out for its lively cafes, trendy restaurants and must-see places.

The Panthéon, which dates DE 1790, is one DE the most remarkable monuments in Paris. A fine example DE early 20th century neoclassical architecture, the mausoleum houses the remains DE some of France's most revered artists and writers, including Rousseau, Voltaire, Zola and Dumas.

The famous Moulin Rouge has bright DE store for you, extravagant costumes and wild music. Inaugurated at the Belle Époque EN 1889 to celebrate DE Paris’s thriving creative scene, the windmill, which is also a cabaret, has never ceased DE bathe in fun and frivolity. An unforgettable evening at the Moulin Rouge, a hotspot DE Parisian nightlife, is a must-see DE any discovery DE France by travellers.

With its gigantic dome and its snow white way DE overlooking the city from the Butte de Montmartre, the Sacré-Coeur Basilica is one of the most beautiful monuments in Paris.