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Triumph Arch (Arc de Triomphe) This arch is a monument to the victories on the battlefield and rises proudly at the top of the main street Champs Elysées.

The Cathedral Sacre Coeur Paris One of the great Cathedral in Paris, nice view of Paris just outside the Church. Cafées just next to the cathedral where you can relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or maybe a quick light lunch.

Paris Pantheon is a famous last resting place for notables in Paris, like Voltaire, Rousseau and Victor Hugo.

Notre Dame Paris is maybe the most famous Cathedral in Paris, from year 1334. Here you may also see art works. Located just next to the river “Le Seine“.

Louvre Paris is the worlds largest museum, here you may see one of the most important collections of art and antiques. Once, the building was the largest royal castle in France.

Cité Paris, or Ile de la Cité Paris, is the place where Paris was founded around the year 300 BC. This is also the country’s geographical center.

Eiffel Tower is the most famous landmark in Paris, France. You can take a trip up the tower by elevator, multiple levels. The tower was built for the World Expo in 1899 and still standing. You should plan your visit to the tower well as it can be long queues.

Musée Orsay (musée d’orsay / d orsay musee) is a former train station in the center of Paris, today it is one of the best galleries in the world. Exhibits paintings and sculptures dating between 1848 and 1914.

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