Ville de Paris, France
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Ville de Paris, France
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Notre-Dame Cathedral
Paris, France
1296
One of the most famous cathedrals in the world, Notre-Dame Cathedral is an Early Gothic beauty famed for its historical importance, fascinating sculpture, and medieval stained glass.
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Arc de Triomphe
Paris, France
1806-36
One of the most famous monuments in Paris, the Roman-style Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate military victories and honor the memories of fallen soldiers.
- Hôtel de Ville Paris, France 1874-82
- Pont Neuf Paris, France
- Musee d'Orsay Paris, France 1898-1900
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Centre Pompidou
Paris, France
1971-77
Named for the President of France (1969-74) who commissioned the building, the Centre Pompidou was completed in 1977 as an arts and cultural center. It is a notable example of high-tech, “inside-out” architecture.
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Grand Palais
Paris, France
1897-1900
Like the neighboring Petit Palais, the Grand Palais was built for the Universal Exposition in Paris in 1900. Ever since, it has hosted art and technology exhibitions as well as occasional sporting events.
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Church of Saint-Sulpice
Paris, France
1646-1780
Dubbed the “Cathedral of the Rive Gauche,” Saint-Sulpice is one of the largest churches in Paris. It was constructed sporadically between 1646 and 1745 in the Late Baroque style.
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Louvre Museum
Paris, France
1793 (museum opened)
Housed in a grand 16th- to 19th-century palace stretching along the Seine River, the Musée du Louvre (Louvre Museum) in Paris is one of the largest and most important museums in the world, displaying over 300,000 objects.
- Cité Metro Station Paris, France 1910