Tourist Attraction in Paris

Tourist Attractions in Paris

Paris is a major holiday destination in the world, offering you endless choice of tourist attractions. One of the four global cities of the world, Paris is world-renowned for its unique cosmopolitan culture and rich architectural heritage. Major tourist attractions in Paris are its world-famous museums, art galleries, theaters and operas, shopping avenues and amazing architectural and recreational attractions. Paris has a wide variety of tourist attractions offering something for every one. You just need an experience tour guide to show you the best tourist attractions in Paris. Travour has carefully selected the most popular tourist attractions in Paris for your quick reference.

Below is a short account of major tourist attractions in Paris.


Eiffel Tower: Eiffel Tower is among the leading tourist attraction in Paris, France. One of the greatest modern architectural masterpieces in the world, Eiffel Tower was designed and built by a renowned French engineer Gustave Eiffel to commemorate the centenary of French Revolution in 1889. Eiffel Tower is made from 18, 038 pieces of puddled iron, and it rises to over 300 meters above the ground and weighs around 7, 000 tons. The tower provides stunning views of Paris city and the surrounding Ile de France region. Eiffel tower has two world-class resturants at lower levels, while the top platform of the tower has a bar, a souvenir shop, and the replica of office of Gustave Eiffel. One can reach to the Tower's summit, by covering as many as 1, 665 steps. More...

Louvre Museum: Louvre Museum is another must see tourist attraction in Paris, France. Louvre Museum is the largest art museum in the world, with an unmatched collection of items, covering the full spectrum of art through the ages. The museum displays the art from Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities, and the western art from the Middle Ages to 1848, consisting of some of the finest paintings, drawings, and sculptures in the world. The world-famous painting of Mona Lisa by renowned Italian painter Picasso is the most popular attraction of the Louvre Museum. More...

Notre Dame Cathedral: The 12th century Notre Dam Cathedral in Paris is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Its construction was started in 1163 during the reign of Louis VII and was completed roughly 200 years later in about 1345. The Notre Dam Cathedral is about 110 ft high with sexpartite vaulting, flying buttresses and large windows. It was the first cathedral in France to be built on a truly monumental scale, and became a prototype for future French cathedrals.

Avenue des Champs-Élysées: Champs-Elysees is perhaps the most stunning and glamorous avenue in the world. This 2 km long and 70 meters (235ft) wide tree-lined avenue is home to cinemas, cafes, car showrooms, and luxury specialty shops.

Avenue des Champs-Élysées is a dream place for walking tours, especially during the evening and night when it's fully illuminated.

Musée d'Orsay: Musée d'Orsay or Orsay Museum is another wonderful museum in Paris, displaying a rich collection of art from second half of 19th century to early 20th century. The museum showcases highly regarded Impressionist and Post-impressionist works.

Sacre Coeur: The 19th century Basilique Sacre Coeur remains one of the most visited tourist attractions in Paris. Also known as Basilica of Sacred Heart, Sacre Coeur is situated at the highest point in Paris. The beautiful basilica features a large medieval dome, which offers breathtaking views of the city.

Other major tourist attractions in Paris include the Arc de Triomphe, Centre Georges Pompidou, Rodin Museum, Place des Vosges, Saint Chappell and Picasso Museum to name a few.