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Agoudas Hakehilos Synagogue Art Nouveau genius Hector Guimard built this unique synagogue... Be the first to write a review	Religious Sites	The Marais View on a map

American Church Not to be confused with the American Cathedral, across the river... Be the first to write a review	Religious Sites	La Tour Eiffel and Les Invalides View on a map

Ancien Cloître Quartier Hidden in the shadows of Notre-Dame is this magical, often-overlooked... Be the first to write a review	Neighborhoods / Streets	Ile de la Cité and Ile St-Louis View on a map

Archives Nationales Thousands of important historical documents are housed in these... Be the first to write a review	Libraries	The Marais View on a map

Arènes de Lutèce This Roman amphitheater, designed as a theater and circus, was... Be the first to write a review	Archaeological Sites	The Quartier Latin View on a map

Basilique de St-Denis Built between 1136 and 1286, the St-Denis basilica is perhaps... Be the first to write a review	Religious Sites	Montmartre View on a map

Bibliothèque Nationale Richelieu Superceded by the Bibliothèque Nationale François-Mitterand... Be the first to write a review	Libraries	The Faubourg St-Honoré and Les Halles

Bois de Vincennes Like the Bois de Boulogne to the west, the lovely Vincennes Woods... Be the first to write a review	Gardens / Arboretums	Canal St-Martin, Bastille, and Oberkampf View on a map

Bourse du Commerce Best approached from the rear, the old Commerce Exchange looks... Be the first to write a review	Financial Institutions	The Faubourg St-Honoré and Les Halles View on a map

Champ de Mars This long span of grass, flanked by tree-lined paths, lies between... Be the first to write a review	Parks	La Tour Eiffel and Les Invalides View on a map

Chapelle Expiatoire Built in 1815, this neoclassical temple marks the original burial... Be the first to write a review	Memorials / Monuments	Les Grands Boulevards

Cimetière de Montmartre Overshadowed by better-known Père-Lachaise, this cemetery... Be the first to write a review	Cemeteries	Montmartre View on a map

CinéAqua An aquarium and an animation studio might seem like a bizarre... Be the first to write a review	Zoos / Aquariums	The Champs-Elysées

Closerie des Lilas Now a pricey bar-restaurant, the Closerie remains a staple of... Be the first to write a review	Restaurants	Montparnasse View on a map

Comédie Française Mannered productions of Molière, Racine, and Corneille... Be the first to write a review	Arts / Performance Venues	The Faubourg St-Honoré and Les Halles

Cour du Commerce St-André Like an 18th-century engraving come to life, this charming street... Be the first to write a review	Neighborhoods / Streets	St-Germain

Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts Occupying three large mansions near the Seine, the national fine-arts... Be the first to write a review	Educational Institutions	St-Germain View on a map

Église de la Madeleine With its rows of uncompromising columns, this enormous neoclassical... Be the first to write a review	Religious Sites	The Faubourg St-Honoré and Les Halles

Église St-Germain-l'Auxerrois Across from the Louvre's Cour Carée, this church, founded... Be the first to write a review	Religious Sites	The Faubourg St-Honoré and Les Halles

Espace Salvador-Dalí One of several museums dedicated to the Surrealist master, the... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	Montmartre View on a map

Fondation Pierre Bergé-Yves Saint Laurent With his business partner, Pierre Bergé, the iconic late... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	The Champs-Elysées View on a map

Hôtel de Sens Though much-restored, this small medieval castle still shows... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	The Marais View on a map

Hôtel des Monnaies Louis XVI transferred the royal mint to this imposing mansion... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	St-Germain View on a map

Hôtel Drouot Hidden away in a small antiques district not far from the opera... Be the first to write a review	Markets / Bazaars	Les Grands Boulevards View on a map

Institut de France The Institute is one of France's most revered cultural institutions... Be the first to write a review	Government Buildings	St-Germain View on a map

Jardin Atlantique Built above the tracks of Gare Montparnasse, this park nestled... Be the first to write a review	Gardens / Arboretums	Montparnasse

La Coupole One of Montparnasse's most famous brasseries, La Coupole opened... Be the first to write a review	Restaurants	Montparnasse View on a map

La Défense First conceived in 1958, this Modernist suburb just west of Paris... Be the first to write a review	Neighborhoods / Streets	Western Paris View on a map

La Grande Mosquée de Paris This awe-inspiring white mosque was built between 1922 and 1925... Be the first to write a review	Religious Sites	The Quartier Latin View on a map

La Maison Rouge Former gallery owner Antoine de Galbert established this art... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	Canal St-Martin, Bastille, and Oberkampf View on a map

La Sorbonne You can't get into Paris's most famous university without a student... Be the first to write a review	Educational Institutions	The Quartier Latin

Le 104 This exciting new art space, called Le Cent Quatre, is worth... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	Montmartre

Le Musée de la Préfecture de Police Crime buffs will enjoy this museum hidden on the second floor... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	The Quartier Latin

Les Egouts Leave it to Paris to make even the sewers romantic. Part exhibit... Be the first to write a review	Archaeological Sites	La Tour Eiffel and Les Invalides View on a map

Louvre des Antiquaires As the many vacant shops attest, this three-level mall of antiques... Be the first to write a review	Stores / Malls	The Faubourg St-Honoré and Les Halles View on a map

Mairie du 6e The "town hall" of the 6e arrondissement (as "mairie" is roughly... Be the first to write a review	Arts / Performance Venues	St-Germain

Maison de Baccarat Designer Philippe Starck brought an irreverent Alice in Wonderland... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	The Champs-Elysées View on a map

Maison de Balzac The modest Paris home of the great French 19th-century novelist... Be the first to write a review	Houses / Mansions	Western Paris View on a map

Maison de Radio France Headquarters to France's state radio, this imposing 1962 circular-shape... Be the first to write a review	Houses / Mansions	Western Paris View on a map

Manufacture des Gobelins Tapestries have been woven on this spot in southeastern Paris... Be the first to write a review	Squares	The Quartier Latin View on a map

Marché Edgar Quinet This excellent street market sells everything from fresh fruit... Be the first to write a review	Markets / Bazaars	Montparnasse

Moulin Rouge When the world-famous cabaret opened in 1889, aristocrats, professionals... Be the first to write a review	Arts / Performance Venues	Montmartre View on a map

Musée Cognacq-Jay One of the loveliest museums in Paris, this 16th-century rococo-style... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	The Marais View on a map

Musée de l'Erotisme What better place for the Museum of Erotic Art than smack in... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	Montmartre View on a map

Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature Mark this down as one of Paris's most bizarre—and fascinating—collections... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	The Marais View on a map

Musée de la Marine Inside this charming, little-known museum you can find a treasure... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	The Champs-Elysées

Musée de la Poupée This charming museum is home to an impressive collection of dolls... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	The Marais

Musée de la Vie Romantique A visit to the charming Museum of the Romantic Life, dedicated... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	Les Grands Boulevards View on a map

Musée de Montmartre In its turn-of-the-20th-century heyday, the building—now... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	Montmartre View on a map

Musée Delacroix The final home of artist Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863)... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	St-Germain View on a map

Musée du Jeu de Paume This 19th-century building at the entrance to the Jardin des... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	The Faubourg St-Honoré and Les Halles View on a map

Musée du Parfum More of a showroom than a museum, the small exhibit run by parfumier... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	Les Grands Boulevards

Musée du Vin Fans of wine making will enjoy this quirky museum housed in a... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	Western Paris

Musée Edith Piaf True fans will appreciate the tiny two-room apartment where the... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	Canal St-Martin, Bastille, and Oberkampf

Musée Grévin If you like wax museums, this one founded in 1882 ranks with... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	Les Grands Boulevards View on a map

Musée Maillol Bronzes by Art Deco sculptor Aristide Maillol (1861-1944), whose... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	St-Germain View on a map

Musée National de la Légion d'Honneur A must for military-history buffs only, the National Museum of... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	St-Germain View on a map

Musée Nissim de Camondo The story of the Camondo family is steeped in tragedy, and it's... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	Les Grands Boulevards View on a map

Nicolas Flamel's Home Built in 1407 and reputed to be the oldest house in Paris, this... Be the first to write a review	Houses / Mansions	The Marais View on a map

Palais Bourbon The most prominent feature of the Palais Bourbon—home of... Be the first to write a review	Government Buildings	La Tour Eiffel and Les Invalides View on a map

Palais de Justice The city's law courts were built by Baron Haussmann in his characteristically... Be the first to write a review	Neighborhoods / Streets	Ile de la Cité and Ile St-Louis

Palais de l'Elysée Madame de Pompadour, Napoléon, Joséphine, the Duke... Be the first to write a review	Government Buildings	The Faubourg St-Honoré and Les Halles View on a map

Palais de la Découverte This science museum and planetarium behind the Grand Palais has... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	The Champs-Elysées

Palais Galliera This regal mansion, built from 1878 to 1894, is home to the Musée... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	The Champs-Elysées View on a map

Passage du Grand-Cerf This pretty glass-roofed passage, or arcade, was built in 1825... Be the first to write a review	Stores / Malls	The Faubourg St-Honoré and Les Halles View on a map

Petit Palais The little cousin of the Grand Palais across the street has a... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	The Champs-Elysées

Pinacothèque de Paris It was considered folly when this privately funded museum, which... Be the first to write a review	Museums / Galleries	The Faubourg St-Honoré and Les Halles

Piscine Josephine Baker This stunning floating aquatic center, named after the much-beloved... Be the first to write a review	Neighborhoods / Streets	Canal St-Martin, Bastille, and Oberkampf

Place Blanche Today this boulevard is crammed with tourist buses and sex shops... Be the first to write a review	Squares	Montmartre View on a map

Place Dauphine The Surrealists loved Place Dauphine, which they called "le sexe... Be the first to write a review	Squares	Ile de la Cité and Ile St-Louis

Place du 18-Juin-1940 Next to Tour Montparnasse, this square commemorates Charles de... Be the first to write a review	Squares	Montparnasse View on a map

Place du Tertre This once-charming square, now generally teems with crowds of... Be the first to write a review	Squares	Montmartre View on a map

Place Jean-Baptiste-Clément Clément, a singer, was "Mayor of Montmartre" during the... Be the first to write a review	Squares	Montmartre View on a map

Place St-Michel This square was named for Gabriel Davioud's grandiose 1860 fountain... Be the first to write a review	Squares	The Quartier Latin View on a map

Porte Dauphine métro entrance Visitors come here to snap pictures of the queen of subway entrances... Be the first to write a review	Architectural Sites	Western Paris

Porte St-Denis Not as grandiose as the Arc de Triomphe, but triumphant nonetheless... Be the first to write a review	Architectural Sites	Les Grands Boulevards

Porte St-Martin This 56-foot triumphal arch, slightly smaller and younger than... Be the first to write a review	Memorials / Monuments	Les Grands Boulevards View on a map

Rue d'Auteuil This narrow, crooked shopping street escaped Haussmann's urban... Be the first to write a review	Neighborhoods / Streets	Western Paris View on a map

Square du Vert-Galant The equestrian statue of the Vert Galant himself—amorous... Be the first to write a review	Squares	Ile de la Cité and Ile St-Louis

St-Etienne-du-Mont This beautiful church has been visited by several popes, owing... Be the first to write a review	Religious Sites	The Quartier Latin View on a map

St-Julien-le-Pauvre This tiny shrine in the shadow of Notre-Dame is one of the three... Be the first to write a review	Religious Sites	The Quartier Latin View on a map

St-Louis-en-L'Ile You can't miss the unusual lacy spire of this church as you approach... Be the first to write a review	Religious Sites	Ile de la Cité and Ile St-Louis View on a map

St-Paul-St-Louis The leading Baroque church in Le Marais, its dome rising 180... Be the first to write a review	Religious Sites	The Marais View on a map

St-Pierre de Montmartre Tucked in the shadow of mighty Sacré-Coeur is one of the... Be the first to write a review	Religious Sites	Montmartre View on a map

Studio 28 This little movie house has a distinguished history: when it... Be the first to write a review	Arts / Performance Venues	Montmartre View on a map

Tour Jean Sans Peur This unimposing little tower is all that remains of a sprawling... Be the first to write a review	Architectural Sites	The Faubourg St-Honoré and Les Halles View on a map
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