Paris monuments

Best Paris monuments: Eiffel Tower

Completed in 1889 for Paris' world exhibition, the Eiffel Tower monument was designed and built in just two years by 132 workers and 50 engineers.

At 300 meters, it remained the world tallest building until 1930 when the Chrysler Building was completed in New York City. More Eiffel Tower information.

Best Paris monuments: Notre Dame

Notre Dame de Paris is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces of Gothic art in Western Europe.

Notre Dame was built between 1163 and 1270. A pure treasure, Notre Dame is not just a wonderful Paris monument. Catholic masses and concerts give Notre Dame its full dimensions. Notre Dame information.

Best Paris monuments: Versailles

If you come to Paris for at least two days, don't miss Versailles Palace and the superb Versailles Park.

It takes half a day and 37 euros to visit Versailles on a tour from Paris. Prefer the full day visit if you can. Avoid Tuesdays when Versailles Palace is crowded.

If you want to go on your own, consider metro or train for the Paris to Versailles trip. Versailles information.

Full day tour of best Paris monuments

We recommend you this full day Paris tour to see Paris monuments (Notre Dame, Louvre, Opera Garnier, Arc de Triomphe, Invalides, Sacre Coeur) and famous Paris districts (Le Marais, Champs-Elysees, Montmartre).

Lunch at Eiffel Tower. Seine cruise to admire famous Paris monuments from the river. See tour details

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