Landmarks in Paris

Pont de l'Archevêché (Love Locks Bridge)

Landmark / Outdoor Activity

Reviewed by Sara G.

"My Take: While the Love Locks Bridge in the Latin Quarter may seemingly be the pinnacle of Western romantic gestures, I’m not into it. Paris is one of ..." more

Pont de l'Archeveche
Paris, France

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The Catacombs

Landmark

Reviewed by Amanda D.

"My Take: To experience some real history in Paris, take a break from all the touristy stuff and museums and head to the Catacombs. The Catacombs is li ..." more

1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
75014 Paris

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Sacré-Coeur

Culture / Landmark

Party Earth Review Montmartre’s cobblestoned Rue du Steinkerque, which leads past countless little cafés, brasseries, and shops selling everything from football jerseys to watercolors of quaint Paris scenes, finally deposits trekkers at Sacré-Coeur Basilica, the stunning white cathedral perched on top of a hill overlooking the city. Visitors ... more

Parvis du Sacré-Coeur
75018 Paris

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Le Marché des Enfants Rouges

Landmark / Market

Reviewed by Amanda D.

"My Take: The heavenly aroma of food fills the air at Le Marché des Enfants Rouge. Different smells and food on display whet the appetite as you walk a ..." more

39 rue de Bretagne
75003 Paris

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The Eiffel Tower

Culture / Landmark

Party Earth Review Although it’s hard to imagine today given its immense popularity, public opinion about the Eiffel Tower – constructed as the entrance arch to the 1889 World’s Fair – was emphatically negative. Critics decried it as an eyesore, headlines screamed with quotes like “A BLACK PUDDLE OF IRON,” and everyone took heart that designer ... more

5 Parc du Champ de Mars
75007 Paris

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Check out some of the best landmarks in Paris – sure to make a Francophile out of you in no time.

At the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Montmartre, a pearly white facade contrasts the shadowy interior lit by rays of natural light filtered through ornate stained glass windows. You can enjoy the sweeping view of the city from the front steps, then cruise by the Cathedral of Notre-Dame later on. Flying buttresses are all the rage.

From the skirts of the Seine River that bisects the historic city, stroll along the Champs-Elysees to while away a sunny afternoon. Be warned: window shopping may be the only way to survive the prices of the chichi spots lining the road. Top off your alfresco ambulation with a visit to the monumental Arc de Triomphe – the views from the top make you realize how even such a massive structure is just a cog in the wheel of the bustling Parisian streets. And for an even higher vantage point, you can visit a “temporary” tower that has stood there since 1889.

Renowned for its history and architecture, Paris has some of the most recognized and most timeless landmarks outside of Rome.