French Landmarks - 30 Must-See Famous Landmarks in France Visual Story

By Samuel Caesar

Introduction

French Landmarks - 30 Must-See Famous Landmarks in France Visual Story

This article covers the 30 most famous landmarks in France for tourists to visit. France...

LANDMARK 1

Sacré-Cœur, Paris

Sacré-Cœur, or the "Sacred Heart" Basilica in English, is a major landmark in France and...

LANDMARK 2

Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris

Luxembourg Gardens is undoubtedly one of the most popular gardens in Paris. Many tourists visit...

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LANDMARK 3

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Paris

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, also known as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, is one of the famous...

LANDMARK 4

Centre Pompidou, Paris

The Centre Pompidou is another famous landmark in Paris. It is one of those places...

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LANDMARK 5

Place de la Concorde, Paris

The Place de la Concorde is the largest public square in Paris and the second...

LANDMARK 6

Jardin des Tuileries, Paris

Tuileries Garden was a name that was derived from the tile factory that used to...

LANDMARK 7

Arc de Triomphe, Paris

Just like many famous monuments in France today, construction of Arc de Triomphe was ordered...

LANDMARK 8

Eiffel Tower, Paris

Before travelling to France, you might have come to know or seen this iconic monument...

LANDMARK 9

Jardins du Trocadero, Paris

Trocadéro Gardens, or "Jardins du Trocadero" in French, is a garden designed by the French...

LANDMARK 10

Louvre Museum, Paris

The Louvre Museum was completed in 1989 and is recognised to be the most famous...

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LANDMARK 11

Musée du Quai Branly, Paris

Musée du Quai Branly, known in English as Quai Branly Museum, is a museum that...

LANDMARK 12

Jardin des Plantes, Paris

Jardin des Plantes, or simply the Botanical Garden of Paris, was created in 1635 and...

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LANDMARK 13

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, Paris

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is the most romantic park you can take your partner to when...

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LANDMARK 14

Parc de La Villette, Paris

Boasting an area of 35 hectares while promoting biodiversity, Parc de La Villette is the...

LANDMARK 15

Grévin Museum, Paris

Named after Alfred Grévin, a caricaturist, Grévin Museum was founded in 1882. The museum is...

LANDMARK 16

Bois de Boulogne, Paris

Bois de Boulogne is an open park that was developed in the 19th century after...

LANDMARK 17

Sainte-Chapelle, Paris

Sainte-Chapelle was once an important and holy place in the world. It was built in...

LANDMARK 18

Musée d'Orsay, Paris

Musée d'Orsay, although not as popular as the Louvre Museum, attracts more than 3 million...

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LANDMARK 19

Champs-Élysées, Paris

Champs-Élysées is one of the most visited and beautiful avenues in the world, known for...

LANDMARK 20

Grand Palais, Paris

Built mainly for the Exposition Universelle held in 1900, Grand Palais can easily be recognised...

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LANDMARK 21

Musée des civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée (MuCEM), Marseille

The Museum of Civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean is the home of many important...

LANDMARK 22

Château Royal d'Amboise, Amboise

Château Royal d'Amboise, a famous historical monument of France, was the seat of the court...

LANDMARK 23

Astérix Park, Plailly

You might have heard about the comic characters Astérix or Obélix when you were a...

LANDMARK 24

La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, Lyon

La Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, designed by Pierre Bossan, is a must-see landmark when...

LANDMARK 25

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Maincy

Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte is about an hour drive away from Paris, but it is worth...

LANDMARK 26

Pont d'Avignon, Avignon

Pont d'Avignon, or The Saint Benezet Bridge, was constructed between 1177 and 1185. It is...

LANDMARK 27

Puy du Fou, Les Epesses

Puy du Fou is one of the biggest tourist attractions in France, drawing in more...

LANDMARK 28

Futuroscope, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou

The Futuroscope was the first theme park established in France in 1987, and it is...

LANDMARK 29

Château de Chenonceau, Chenonceaux

Château de Chenonceau is a palace that was built in the 15th century but was...

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LANDMARK 30

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres, Chartres

Notre-Dame de Chartres Cathedral can be located in the Centre-Val-de-Loire region. It is popular for...

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