Visit Paris

That building opposite you on the left bank is the Hôtel-Dieu de Paris. It's the city's oldest hospital! It was founded in 651, at the behest of the Bishop of Paris, to care for those most in... Read more

You're now standing in front of the Paris City Hall. This stunning building, with its Neo-Renaissance façade, is one of Paris's oldest landmarks. The city council first settled here in the... Read more

I know, it's pretty strange to see a beautiful tower like the Tour Saint-Jacques standing all alone in a park. Well, believe it or not, it's just the bell tower of a church that's no longer in existence... Read more

You’ve arrived at the fascinating Igor Stravinsky Square, a tribute to the famous Russian composer. This square is a captivating blend of old and new, home to a Gothic church, a... Read more

Love it or hate it, the Georges Pompidou Center attracts over 3 million visitors a year and ranks as one of the most visited buildings in Paris! After all, it's home to Europe's largest modern art... Read more

You're now walking past the Forum des Halles. This huge shopping center is one of the busiest in all of France, drawing in a whopping 150,000 people a day – that's a staggering 50 million... Read more

The beautiful rotunda building before you is the former Paris Commodities Exchange. Make your way around to the majestic entrance. The building was constructed on the site of the Hôtel Read more

Though less well known than other royal squares, the Place des Victoires is a beautiful circular square flanked by Louis XIV-style townhouses, all of which are listed as historical monuments. It... Read more

It'd be a shame to visit Paris without checking out one of its gorgeous covered passageways. The Vivienne Gallery, which you're about to enter, is considered the most beautiful in the city! Read more

You've just crossed the little Perron passageway, which takes you into the beautiful gardens of the Palais Royal. This 30-meter-long gallery, dating back to 1784, leads to a staircase that... Read more

We're now in the main courtyard of the Palais Royal. Pretty impressive, huh? The palace may be called royal today, but it was actually built at the behest of Cardinal Richelieu in 1633. He wanted... Read more

You're now on the Pont Neuf, the New Bridge. Weirdly enough, it's actually the oldest bridge in Paris. As is so often the case, a city's 'new bridge' is actually one of its oldest. This one was... Read more

There's nothing quite like the peaceful feeling of watching a boat glide across the water. You're now on the Île de la Cité, in the heart of the Green Gallant Square, built in honor... Read more

You're standing before the iconic Louvre Pyramid! The Louvre Museum is the world's largest and most visited museum of art and antiquity, attracting over 10 million visitors each year. It's... Read more

What would Paris be without its beautiful bridges? The Pont des Arts offers a stunning 360-degree view of the Seine River, with the Louvre on one side and the Institute of France on the... Read more

The magnificent building before you is the Institute of France, often called "The Parliament of the Learned World." Founded in 1795, it was created to bring together the brightest minds from... Read more

We can always rely on Paris's bridges to help us find our bearings! You're now standing on the Pont au Change, one of the 37 bridges crossing the Seine. It was named after the currency... Read more

You're standing before the Clock Tower of the Palais de la Cité. This stunning clock with its blue backdrop was the very first clock of Paris! The belfry was originally built... Read more

This is the entrance to the Sainte-Chapelle, the Holy Chapel. Now, there's an entrance fee, but if you decide to visit, you'll discover an absolute masterpiece. It's a prime example of Flamboyant Gothic architecture with no less... Read more