Paris - tourist attractions (page 4)

markerA Tuileries Garden The Tuileries Garden is the oldest and the largest public park in Paris, located in the 1st arrondissement, between the Place de la Concorde and the Louvre Museum. The garden was created by Catherine de Medicis in 1564 as part of the Tuileries Palace. It was designed in the Italian style to remind t... Tuileries Garden - photo
markerB Jardin des Plantes The Jardin des Plantes, located on the left bank of the river Seine in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, is the most important botanical garden in France. It covers an area of 28 hectares and belongs to the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle. The garden contains four galleries of the museum: the Gr... Jardin des Plantes - photo
markerC Parc Montsouris Parc Montsouris is a public park situated in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, on the left bank of the River Seine. It covers an area of fifteen hectares, and, similarily to Parc Monceau, it is modelled on the English gardens. The construction of the park was commissioned by Napoleon III and Baron H... Parc Montsouris - photo
markerD Place des Vosges The Place des Vosges, located in the Marais district in the 4th arrondissement, is the oldest square in Paris and one of the most beautiful squares in the world. The square was originally named Place Royale, however after the French Revolution it was renamed Place des Vosges to honour the region of ... Place des Vosges - photo
markerE Pont Neuf The Pont Neuf (New Bridge) is, despite its name, the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine in Paris, France. Its name, which was given to distinguish it from older bridges that were lined on both sides with houses, has remained. Standing by the western point of the Île de la Cité, the islan... Pont Neuf - photo
markerF Moulin de la Galette The Moulin de la Galette is a windmill and associated businesses situated near the top of the district of Montmartre in Paris. Since the 17th century the windmill has been known for more than just its milling capabilities. Nineteenth century owners and millers, the Debray family, made a brown bread... Moulin de la Galette - photo
markerG Avenue Foch Avenue Foch is a street in Paris, France, named after Ferdinand Foch in 1929. It was previously named Avenue du Bois de Boulogne. It is one of the most prestigious streets in Paris, and one of the most expensive addresses in the world, home to many grand palaces, including ones belonging to the Ona... Avenue Foch - photo
markerH Place de la Bastille The Place de la Bastille is a square in Paris located at the meeting point of the 4th, 11th and 12th arrondissements. The square and its neighbourhood are popularly known as the Bastille. Until the late 18th century, in the place of the square stood the Bastille prison, which, however, was entirely ... Place de la Bastille - photo
markerI Place Charles-de-Gaulle The Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly known as the Place de l'Étoile (Square of the Star), is a large junction in Paris where twelve avenues, including the Champs-Élysées, meet together. For years, the square was called Place de l'Étoile due to the many-pointed star pattern in the stones paving the ... Place Charles-de-Gaulle - photo
markerJ Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie is the biggest science museum in Europe. It is located in Parc de la Villette in Paris, France, it is at the heart of the Cultural Center of Science, Technology and Industry (CCSTI), a center promoting science and science culture. About five million people vi... Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie			 - photo
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