This is one of the most famous and historical streets in the world, now with luxury shops and cafes. It's the second most expensive strip of real estate in Europe with rent prices at 1.5 million a year!
The Arc de Triomphe (Triumphal Arch) honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces.
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Paris, France
After writing in a journal for three months of travel, it seems we were not able to continue the journal for the final three days in Paris.
The Louvre
Avenue des Champs - Elysees
Eiffel Tower at night
Notre Dame Cathedral
Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triomphe
Avenue des Champs - Elysees
Chateau de Versailles
Boat tour of the Seine River
Gargoyles on the Notre Dame Cathedral
Gargoyles on the Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral
Lower level Eiffel Tower view
Views from the Eiffel Tower from first station up
A view of Paris
Arc de Triomphe
Modern downtown Paris
The Louvre
Chateau de Versailles
Napoleon's Tomb
Art inside the Louvre
As close as I could get to the Mona Lisa
Art inside the Louvre
Art inside the Louvre
Versailles gardens
Chateau de Versailles
Gates at Chateau de Versailles
Chateau de Versailles
Chateau de Versailles
Versailles gardens
Versailles gardens
Versailles gardens
Luxembourg Palace
Paris City Hall
Somewhere in Paris
Somewhere in Paris
Luxembourg Palace
Paris City Hall
Napoleon's Tomb
The Louvre is the most visited art museum in the world as well as one of the largest. There are around 35,000 item to see but you'll probably want to make a short list and visit those specific ones.
Notre Dame de Paris was one of the first Gothic cathedrals, and its construction spanned the Gothic period. It is the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Paris.
Built in 1889 for the Worlds Fair, it is the icon of Paris. The Eiffel Tower is also the tallest building in Paris at 1,063 feet and the most visited paid monument in the world.
See the sights by boat as well, consider doing this at night.
See the final resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 to1821) military and political leader of France.
The historic Luxembourg Palace was originally built for King Louis XIII's mother, is now the seat of the French senate.
The City of Paris's administration functions have taken place here for hundreds of years, it also holds large receptions and events.
One of the best-known homes in the world, Versailles was built during the reign of King Louis XIV (1643 to 1715). It is pure luxury and ordinate everything. The gardens are just as luxurious and quite expansive.
