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Top Sights and Attractions in Paris

While in Paris, you will be able to choose from a multitude of top tourist sights, known to everyone, even the ones who never visited the city. First of all, probably the most beautiful tower in the world, Eiffel Tower, creates unforgettable memories of the city. L'Arc de Triomphe is another landmark which is a must-see. It's not far from the Champ de Mars, where you can take a rest on the huge stretch of lawn and observe the magnificent tower. In the Louvre Museum you can spend days or weeks – its rich collection contains over 300,000 works of art. Leaving Paris without seeing Mona Lisa would be like going to Rome and not visiting the Vatican City. A highly recommendable Seine River cruise will ensure a nice relaxing time and great panoramic views of most parts of the city.

Tour Eiffel , by youureck

Eiffel Tower
Address: Champ de Mars Phone: +33 1 44 11 23 23	Price: 4 - 12 EUR
Website: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09 -23
When one thinks of France, the Eiffel Tower immediately comes to mind. This iron tower is located on the bank of the Seine, and it is a prime tourist spot with over five million visitors each year. The tower, designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel, is 300 m high. It was completed in 1889, and it was the tallest building in the world at the time. It remained so for over four decades, until the 319-metre high Chrystler Building was erected in 1930. Today it is still among the tallest buildings in France, second only to the Allouis longwave transmitter.
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Champs Elysees, by Troy Holland

The Champs-Élysées
Address: The Champs-Élysées
Website: http://www.champselysees.org/
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One of the most famous avenues in the world, it’s the essence of Parisian life. Lined with expensive fashion boutiques, classy restaurants and prestigious hotels, it attracts thousands of tourists and businesspeople alike, as the area is also home to numerous head offices of international companies. The President's residence, the Palais de l'Elysèe, the Ministry of the Interior and a number of embassies are another reason why this upscale neighbourhood is so busy and diverse.
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Notre-Dame de Paris, by Richard Lowkes

Notre-Dame de Paris
Address: Parvis de Notre Dame Phone: +33 1 43 26 07 39
Website: http://www.cathedraledeparis.com
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07 -18
The Notre-Dame de Paris, also known as Notre Dame, is a Roman Catholic cathedral and base of the Archbishopric of Paris. The cathedral, located on the Île de la Cité, which is surrounded by the Seine River, is one of the best examples of French Gothic architecture. A Gallo-Roman temple dedicated to Jupiter once stood on the foundation of Notre Dame, and earlier two Medieval churches. Construction of the cathedral was conducted in three stages beginning in 1163 by Bishop Maurice de Sull during the reign of Louis VII, and took nearly 200 years to complete.
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Sacre Coeur, by Shekspearette

Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre
Address: 35, rue du Chevalier-de-la-Barre Phone: +33 1 53 41 89 00 e-mail: basilique@sacre-coeur-montmartre.com
Website: http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com/
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 06 -22
The Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre, or Basilica of the Sacred Heart, was built in Romano-Byzantine style at the end of the 19th Century, after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870. It overlooks Paris from the top of the Montmartre hill, the highest point in the city. Sometimes criticised as too flamboyant and domineering, with its white marble domes overshadowing Paris, the Sacré-Coeur is a frequently visited holy place of Catholic praise to the Holy Virgin.
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Eglise St-Germain-des-Pres, by Etienne Boucher

Église St-Germain-des-Prés
Address: 3, place St Germain des Prés Phone: +33 1 55 42 81 33 e-mail: b.bommelaer@eglise-sgp.org
Website: http://www.eglise-sgp.org/
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Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 08 -19 Sunday 09 -20
The St-Germain-des-Prés, or St-Germain-des-Prés Church, is the oldest church in Paris, with most of the present Romanesque structure from the 12th Century, and some carved capitals and the church’s tower from the 11th Century. However, the church was originally completed in AD 558 and consecrated by the Archbishop of Paris, Monseigneur Saint-Germain. The abbey was to be a pantheon for Merovingian kings. However, many of them were buried in the Chapelle de St-Symphorien, which was restored in 1981.The church now holds the remains of the man who commissioned its construction, King Childebert I, the Merovigian King.
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The Pantheon, by Franck L

Panthéon
Address: Place du Panthéon Phone: +33 1 44 32 18 00	Price: 7 - 7 EUR
Website: http://www.monuments-nationaux.fr/
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09 -18
Situated in the centre of the Quartier Latin, high on the Montagne St-Genèvieve hill, the 19th-century Panthéon was originally built as a church between 1764 and 1790, but it was converted into a civil temple. Its appearance is prominent among other monuments, with its Greek-cross shape and massive Corinthian columns, modeled after the 2nd-century Pantheon in Rome, which surround the 110-metre long, 84-metre wide and 83-metre high structure. Its dome displays three superimposed shells, similar to the St Paul's Cathedral in London.
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Le jardin des Tuileries, by Ben Pons

Le jardin des Tuileries
Address: rue de Rivoli Phone: + 33 1 40 20 90 43

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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07 -21
Le Jardin des Tuileries is one of the most popular public gardens in Paris, situated in the centre of the French capital between Place de la Concorde and the Louvre. Within walking distance from all the major city attractions but still slightly removed from the hustle and bustle of the centre, it's a favourite stop for tourists on sightseeing tours. The garden is relatively small but richly decorated, with sculptures which are of great interest to many visitors for both their historical and artistic importance. The impressive collection features sculptures crafted by such prominent names as Rodin, Coysevox, Giacometti, Jean Dubuffet and many others. The oldest works date back to the 18th Century and are located in the Place de la Concorde section of the park.
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Parc Monceau , by Hans Soderstrom

Parc Monceau
Address: Aenue Van Dyck Phone: +33 1 40 71 75 60 e-mail: aapm@parcmonceau.org
Website: http://www.parcmonceau.org
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07 -22
Parc Monceau is a huge public park situated in the 8th district, between the Arc de Triomphe and St-Lazare Railway Station. Its central location makes it a tourists' and locals' favourite spot for long afternoon strolls away from the noise and chaos of the busy city centre. Park Monceau was designed in 1769 by French painter and architect Louis Carrogis Carmontell. The founder of the park was the Duke of Orleans. The Duke was a close friend of King George IV and a great lover of the English lifestyle. His intention was to create a pays d'illusions (‘country of illusions’), an English-style city garden in the middle of the French capital.
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