Sainte-Chapelle
La Sainte-Chapelle, or Holy Chapel, is the lone surviving building of the Capetian Royal Palace in the heart of Paris. It was originally built to house King Louis IX’s collection of religious relics, such as the Crown of Thorns. The brightly colored, vaulted ceilings within are some of the most beautiful and vibrant in all […]
Place de la Concorde
The Place de la Concorde sits at the eastern end of the Champs-Elysees, and is the largest public square in Paris at over twenty acres. Despite the beauty of this space, it has seen some bloody moments in its past, as this is where King Louis XVI was executed via guillotine. The Place de la […]
Place des Vosges
Originally known as the Place Royale when constructed in 1612, this square is the oldest in Paris. The building of this of it marked the early stages of urban planning in the city in order to rebuild what had fallen into disrepair during the medieval ages. Grass, gardens and gorgeous fountains dot the plaza today […]
Palais Garnier
The Palais Garnier was constructed to be the home of the famous Paris Opera in 1875 and was designed by French architect Charles Garnier. In 2000, the main façade was renovated to reveal the original colorways and golden statue work. The Palais Garnier, and events that transpired within, were the inspiration for The Phantom of […]
Les Catacombes de Paris
Sitting beneath the Parisian streets are a labyrinth of Catacombs created in the galleries of the former quarries, 65-feet below the ground. Transferred gradually between the 18th and mid-19th century, the ossuary contains the remains of approximately six million Parisians. Through narrow passageways and dark galleries, the catacombs are intriguingly arranged in a chilling display […]
Moulin Rouge
The red windmill atop the world’s most famous cabaret has drawn people into the birthplace of can-can dancing since 1889 and still operates today, albeit in a slightly more tourist-friendly fashion. Throughout the years it has been the place for stars to be born and to flock to, having thrown galas for American icons like […]
Le Jardin des Tuileries
The Tuileries Garden was created by Catherine de Medicis in 1564, and today is a public park that often provides the setting for both celebrations and relaxation. The corresponding palace was home to many kings, and several of them expanded upon the original garden. These massive gardens have been the inspiration for many great artists, […]
Le Panthéon
Louis XV vowed in 1744 that if he recovered from an illness he would replace the ruined church of St-Genèvieve Abbey with an edifice to the glory of the patron saint of Paris: St-Genèvieve. He got better, and thus began the construction of the Panthéon with its Greek and Corinthian influences. Its commanding view of […]
La Défense
La Défense is Paris’ major business district and boasts some of the city’s tallest buildings and ornate architecture. It is home to giant office buildings, as well as one of Paris’ famous arches, The Grande Arche. The business corridor of Paris is divided into 12 sectors over 400 acres, and within the district is Le […]
Eiffel Tower
Not much can be said about the Eiffel Tower that has not already been conveyed by decades of poets and artists from all over the world, and yet it still remains as one of the most visited sites in Paris. Behind-the-scenes tours are available to take visitors into the secret bunkers and control rooms of […]
La Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Montmarte
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is a monument to both Roman Catholicism and the many social revolutions that Paris has seen during its history. The locally-quarried travertine stone behemoth sits majestically on Butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city of Paris. The facility holds visiting days throughout the year, allowing travelers to gaze […]
Disneyland Resort Paris
Located in the Paris suburbs, Disneyland Paris is actually two theme parks surrounded by retail, dining, entertainment, golf and lodging. It is the most visited attraction in all of Europe. The buildings all represent different regional architectures of the United States, and many of the shows and rides are built upon those featured in the […]
