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Louvre
The beauties of the Louvre are so many and great that it is forgotten to be designed as a palace. It is one of the royal museums of the world.
Timings : Open 9am-6pm-Tuesday closed.
Place des Pyramides,
75001 Paris
www.louvre.fr/llv/commun/home.jsp
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The Tuileries
The Garden of Tuileries (2250 feet long by 900 broad) was laid out by Lenotre. The flower beds goes along beautifully with fountains and statues.
Timings : Open 7.30am-7pm daily
Jardin des Tuileries,
75001 Paris
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The Palais-Royal
This palace was built by Cardinal Richelieu and was originally called the Palais-Cardinal. There is a Cafe de la Rotonde and galleries with attractive shops enclosing the garden.
Timings : Gardens 7.30am-8.30pm daily
Rue Saint-Honoré,
75001 Paris
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Elysee Palace
It is the official residence of the President of French republic. It is the best example of French-classic style.
Timings : Once in a year during second week of September.
55 rue du faubourg Saint-Honoré,
75008 Paris
www.elysee.fr
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Luxembourg Palace
The French senate hold its sittings at the Palais du Luxembourg. The gardens of the Luxembourg are tastefully laid out and beautified with statues of the illustrious women of France.
Timings : Open Hours: Hours vary
26 Rue de Vaugirard,
75006 Paris
www.senat.fr
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The Palace of Justice
The architecture of the palace is somewhat of the diversified characters. It was the favourite residence of Louis XI.
Timings : Open Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm.
4 Boulevard du Palais,
75001 Paris
www.ca-paris.justice.fr
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The Champ-De-Mars
This is a vast lush green plain arround 3000 feet long. The French military displays took place here.
Timings : Open to public 24/7.
75007 Paris,
France
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Notre-Dame
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame is indisputably the regal church in Paris. The flying butresses are wonderful and enhance the artisitic effect.
Timings : Open 8am-6.45pm Mon-Fri; 8am-7.15pm Sat, Sun.
2 Bis Rue Cloître Notre Dame,
75004 Paris
www.notredamedeparis.fr/-English-
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The Madeleine
The Madeleine is simply like a pleasing Greek temple. It is one of the aristocratic monuments of Paris.
Timings : Open 9.30am-7pm daily
75008 Paris,
France
www.eglise-lamadeleine.com
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The Pantheon
It was commenced to replace the old church of Ste-Genevieve. There is a sculpture of the Genius of the country and tombs of poets, historians and philosophers.
Timings : Open 10am-6pm (until 6.30pm summer) daily.
4 Rue Valette,
75005 Paris
www.pantheonparis.com
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Sainte Chapelle
It was built by St-Louis during 1245-48. The most remarkable feature is that it seems like a piece of jewellery.
Timings : Open Mar-Oct 9.30am-6pm daily. Nov-Feb 9am-5pm daily.
8 Boulevard du Palais,
75001 Paris
www.sainte-chapelle.monuments-nationaux.fr/en/
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The Place De La Concorde
It is one of the most enormous and attractive squares in Europe. The place is gorgeously decorated and surrounded with eight thrones.
Timings : Open to public 24/7.
75008 Paris,
France
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The Champs Elysee
The generous promenade ground which extends from Place de la Concorde to the Place Charles de Gaulle. It was Maria de Medicis who started the regular plantation with walks open to public.
Timings : The best time is 9:30am to 5:30pm.
75008 Paris,
France
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Jardin Des Plantes
A botanical garden having gigantic area with decorative plants and also a zoo, situated on the left bank of Paris.
Timings : Winter 8am-dusk daily. Summer 7.30am-8pm daily. Apr-Sept 8am-5.30pm daily. Closed Oct-Mar.
2 place Valhubert,
57 Rue Cuvier,75005 Paris
www.jardindesplantes.net
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Parc Monceau
The park contains wonderful walks,flower-beds and a variety of exceptionally good and artistic decorations in the shape of the Chinese Fort and an Egyptian Pyramid.
Timings : Open Nov-Mar 7am-8pm daily. Apr-Oct 7am-10pm daily.
35 Boulevard de Courcelles,
75008 Paris
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Palace of Versailles
An old hunting lodge was converted into a Chateau which is known as the Chateau of Versailles. The palace was enlarged and made it the depository of a historical museum.
Timings : Open Tue-Sun,May-Sep 9 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Oct-Apr 9a.m. to 5.30p.m
1 Rue Robert de Cotte,
78000 Versailles
en.chateauversailles.fr/homepage
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Eiffel Tower
Eiffel tower a Spine type architecture is one of the Wonders of the World.Breathtaking views of Paris from the top of the Eiffel tower.
Timings : Open Jun-Aug 9am-12.45am daily Sep-Jun 9.30am-11.45pm.
Port de Conti,
75006 Paris
www.tour-eiffel.com
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Arc de Triomphe
It is the symbol for the honor of the triumphant military victories in the past of Paris. Arc de Triomphe design is inspired from the Roman Arch Titus.
Timings : Open daily 10am-10.30pm
29 Rue Argenteuil,
75001 Paris
www.arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr/en/
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Musee d'Orsay
A railway station converted into one of the elegant art museum in Paris. It is full of fantabulous masterpieces and sculptures.
Timings : Opens daily 9.30am-6pm
62 Rue de Lille,
75007 Paris
www.musee-orsay.fr/en/home.html
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Palais Garnier
Palais Garnier is the locale for the Paris Opera Ballet. Charles Garnier, the designer also decorated it with statues and embellishments of music.
Timings : Open Mon-Sat 10.30am to 6.30pm
2ème Arrondissement,
Paris
www.operadeparis.fr/cns11/live/onp/
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Sacre Coeur
Church on top of the hill Montmartre, which is visible from many places in Paris. It is considered the second eminent point after Eiffel Tower.
Timings : Open daily from 6am to 8.30pm.
35 Rue du Chevalier de La Barre,
75018 Paris
www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com/
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Centre Pompidou
The top floor of Pompidou Centre hosts the Museum of Modern Art. Centre Popidou has a solitary design with elevators, escallators and stairs outside the building.
Timings : Open daily 11am to 9pm.Tuesday closed.
Place Georges Pompidou,
75004 Paris
www.centrepompidou.fr/
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La Defense
La Defense is also called La Grande Arch, the modern triumphant arch. It is the business district with some amazing skyscraper buildings.
Timings : Open daily 10am to 7pm Apr-Sep.
Grande Arche,
Tunnel de La Défense,
92800 Puteaux
www.grandearche.com
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Moulin Rouge
Moulin Rouge is like a Dancing Star of the Montmartre, also called the Red Windmill. A long lasting dance shows prepared by the dancers of Paris.
Timings : 7pm Dinner and Show.
82 Boulevard de Clichy,
75018 Paris
www.moulinrouge.fr/
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Pont Neuf
Pont Neuf is the prehistoric bridge standing across the water of the Seine river in Paris. There lies the staute of HenryIV who accomplished the construction of this stone bridge.
Timings : Open for public 24/7.
2 Rue du Pont Neuf,
75001 Paris
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Hotel De Ville
Hotel de Ville is the official mansion for the administration of Paris. It is a grand building with enormous statues and some unusual constructions.
Timings : During winters Ice-Skating from Sun-Thur at noon till 10pm.
29 Rue de Rivoli,
75004 Paris
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