Paris, FRANCE

Paris has been a thriving city for more than two thousand years. It is known all over the world as a city of art and romance, from its high-end cafes to the famous visage of the Eiffel Tower.

• Champs Elysees (Passing By)

  Champs Elysees is the name of both an upscale street and shopping district in Paris. It is on the cafes, boutiques, movie theaters, and more. One of the most famous streets of the world, is also known for its many monuments.

• Eiffel Tower (Passing By)

  One of the most famous monuments in the world, the Eiffel Tower has been a symbol of Paris, France, and Europe since 1889. It was erected as the entryway to the 1889 World's Fair, and has been wowing visitors ever since.

• Place de la Concorde (Passing By)

  The largest square in Paris is the Place de la Concorde. On it sit many major Parisian tourist spots, such as Champs-Elysees, the Luxor Obelisk, the Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume and the Musee de l'Orangerie.

• Place Vendome (Passing By)

  Place Vendome is an open square in Paris. The column at the center was erected by Napoleon after his victory at Austerlitz. It is a sight to behold at night, when it is illuminated by old-fashioned Parisian streetlights.

• The Louvre (Passing By)

  One of the most well-known art museums in the world with one of the largest collections, the Louvre houses such masterpieces as the Mona Lisa and works by artists ranging from Raphael to Monet and everyone in between.

• Hotel de Ville (Passing By)

  This building in the 4th arrondissement of Paris is the headquarters for the city's administrative offices. Since 1977, it has been the office of the Mayor of Paris. It's front facade is marvelously illuminated at night.

• Arc de Triomphe (Passing By)

  This breathtaking neoclassical arch is one of Paris' most famous monuments. It commemorates those who fought and died in the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars. It also sits atop the Tomb of the Unknown Solider for World War I.

• Musee d'Orsay (Passing By)

  Sitting on the left bank of the Seine, this museum opened in 1986. Its collection centers on impressionist and post-impressionist masterpieces by the likes of Monet, Manet, Renoir, Cezanne, Gauguin, and Van Gogh.

• Palais Garnier (Passing By)

  The Palais Garnier is famous not only for its exquisite architectural design and opulent interior artwork, but also as the setting for both the novel and musical "The Phantom of the Opera." Within lie a museum, library and restaurant.

• Les Invalides (Passing By)

  Known officially as L'Hotel national des Invalides, this complex is dedicated to the military history of France. It features museums and monuments as well as a veteran's hospital and retirement home. It is also a military cemetery.

• Place du Pantheon (Passing By)

  The Pantheon, in Paris' Latin Quarter, modeled after its Roman counterpart of the same name, was originally constructed as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve, but has since been repurposed as a mausoleum for famous Frenchmen, including author Alexandre Dumas.