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Eiffel Tower
Champ de Mars,
F75007,
Paris
Tel: 33 (0) 1 44 11 23 23
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The Eiffel Tower – La Tour Eiffel – is one of Paris’ most iconic landmarks. When it was built in 1889, it was the tallest building in the world, and despite having been overtaken in terms of size, the Eiffel Tower still encapsulates all that is brilliant in Gallic flair and innovation. The tower stands at 300 m, from which an estimated 5.5 million visitors every year enjoy unrivalled views of the French capital.
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Louvre Museum
F75058,
Paris
Tel: 33 (0) 1 40 20 53 17
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The Louvre Museum - Musee du Louvre – is one of the world’s most instantly recognisable attractions. Situated between the River Seine and the Rue de Rivoli, The Louvre was formerly a royal palace, but has since 1793 been home to a superb collection of internationally renowned artworks, artefacts and exhibitions detailing the history of the French nation, from the earliest Capetian monarchs to the present day.
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Notre Dame Cathedral
6 Place du Parvis,
F75004,
Paris
Tel: 33 (0) 1 42 34 56 10
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Notre Dame Cathedral – Cathédrale NotreDame de Paris - is an imposing Gothic cathedral in the eastern half of the Île de la Cité in Paris. Built over an extended period between 1163 and 1345, Notre Dame is one of the earliest, and most magnificent, examples of a Gothic cathedral in the world and is one of Paris’ most instantly recognisable landmarks.
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The Pompidou Centre
Place Georges Pompidou,
F75004,
Paris
Tel: 33 (0) 1 44 78 12 33
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The Pompidou Centre – Centre Georges Pompidou – is situated in Beaubourg in Paris, and was built during the 1970s to house the city’s vast public library and also the National Modern Art Museum. Its radical architecture polarises opinions to this day, and its superb collections attract visitors from around the world.
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Cite des Sciences et de l’Industrie
Parc de la Villette,
F75019,
Paris
Tel: 33 (0) 1 36 68 29 30
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Cite des Sciences et de l’Industrie is one of the world’s largest and most frequently visited science and industry museums. It is situated in the attractive environs of The Parc de la Villette towards the North East of the city, and is a celebration of technology and innovation, with a fascinating range of hands-on experiences and interactive displays.
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Musee d’Orsay
1 Rue de la Legion d'Honneur,
F75343,
Paris
Tel: 33 (0) 1 40 49 48 14
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The Musee d’Orsay is a world-renowned museum and art gallery in Paris that is home to a fabulous collection of art, dating from 1848 to 1914. The building was originally a train station, and is in itself a handsome and captivating view, but the collections of impressionist and neo-impressionist art are the main reason for the Musee d’Orsay’s success.
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Arc de Triomphe
Place Charles de Gaulle,
F75008,
Paris
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The Arc de Triomphe is a famous Parisian landmark, and stands on the Place Charles de Gaulle. It was originally commissioned by Napoleon after the French victory at Austerlitz in 1806, although the monument was not completed until 1836. The tomb of the Unknown Soldier can be found beneath the arch is, as well as the eternal flame - commemorating the dead of the First and Second World Wars.
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The Rodin Museum
79 Rue de Varenne,
F75007,
Paris
Tel: 33 (0) 1 44 18 61 10
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The Rodin Museum - Musee Rodin – is a superb gallery in Paris dedicated to the works of 19 th Century French sculptor Auguste Rodin. Rodin was a visionary and often controversial artist, and many of his works have since become accepted as classic pieces. Many are on display at The Rodin Museum, most notably Hell’s Gates, The Kiss and The Thinker. The museum also features beautiful gardens.
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Bateaux Mouches
Pont d’Alma,
F75008,
Paris
Tel: 33 (0) 1 42 25 96 10
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The city of Paris has evolved on the banks of the River Seine, so what better way of seeing the unique and wonderful sights than with a trip along the river? Bateaux Mouches is one of the most well established companies, and its romantic tours along the Seine offer a fascinating, informative and relaxed way of seeing the city at its finest.
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Montparnasse Tower
33 Avenue du Maine,
F 75755,
Paris
Tel: 33 (0) 1 45 38 52 56
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The Montparnasse Tower - Tour Montparnasse – is a stark, monolithic tower block in Paris, and was, until the building of Canary Wharf in London, the tallest building in Western Europe. The building dates from 1973 and its architecture is just as controversial today; however, the observation decks on the rooftop afford the most spectacular views of Paris, arguably even more so than those obtained from the Eiffel Tower.
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Disneyland Paris
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Disneyland Paris can be found just 20 miles (32 km) to the east of Paris, and is easily reached by rail or road from the capital. Please see our Disneyland Paris website for further details.
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