Practical information
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La Place de l’Etoile – Charles de Gaulle
At the end of the 18th century, this still-rural crossroads was the meeting point of five thoroughfares.
La Place de la Concorde
Site of the guillotining of Louis XVI, Danton, Robespierre and 1100 others, “Revolution Square” was renamed “Concorde Square” in 1795.
La Place de la Bastille
Monuments
Eiffel Tower
The most famous monument in the world was built by Gustave Eiffel in 1889 for the Universal Exhibition.
The Champs Elysées
The universal symbol of Paris: the “most beautiful avenue in the world” is the main part of the “Triumphal Way”..
The Arc de Triomphe
In 1806 Napoleon decided to build a triumphal arch in Paris to celebrate the victories of the Great Army.
Notre Dame Cathedral
A masterpiece of Gothic art by Maurice de Sully
La Madeleine
A temple built to the glory of the French army.
Le Sacré Cœur Montmartre
Fabulous views over Paris
La Sainte-Chapelle
A jewel of Gothic architecture
Museums
The Georges Pompidou Centre
This cultural centre houses the National Museum of Modern Art, the centre’s library and the Centre of Industrial Creationl.
The Louvre Museum
The Louvre, one-time home of the kings of France, is one of the greatest museums in the world.
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