France Attractions: Monument - Historical
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Grand Trianon
The pink-colonnaded Grand Trianon was built in 1687 by the famous architect Mansart, as a tranquil getaway from court life for Louis XIV. Setting the ... Continue Reading »
Omaha Beach
Omaha Beach was the location of one of the most significant moments of fighting in World War II. On June 6th 1944, American troops were given the task of ... Continue Reading »
British War Cemetery
The peaceful Bayeux War Cemetery is the largest of the 18 Commonwealth military cemeteries in Normandy. It contains 4,868 graves of soldiers from the UK and ... Continue Reading »
Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe, standing proudly in the circular Place Charles-de-Gaulle at the top of the Champs Elysées, is a symbol of the French nation. It ... Continue Reading »
Place de la Concorde
The Place de la Concorde is between the Tuileries Gardens and the Champs Elysées on Paris's famous axis. It was laid out between 1755 and 1775. The ... Continue Reading »
Moulin Rouge
The Moulin Rouge is the world famous cabaret venue which opened in 1889. This was the time known as the Belle Epoque - France was not at war for a change, a ... Continue Reading »
Musée d'Orsay
The Musée d'Orsay houses a superb collection of French Impressionist and post-Impressionist works, making it a must-see for any art lover. The museum ... Continue Reading »
Palace of Versailles
The Chateau de Versailles was the creation of Louis XIV. He took his father's hunting lodge, transformed it into a work of wonder and excess and moved the ... Continue Reading »
Les Invalides
Les Invalides began as the army hospital, initiated by Louis XIV in 1670 and finished six years later. These days, it is a complex of buildings including a ... Continue Reading »
Versailles (Château de Versailles)
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Visiting the opulent Palace of Versailles is on most people’s to do lists, famous through history for its decor, design and over-the-top glamour. The ... Continue Reading »
Pont-Neuf
The white stone spans of Paris' oldest bridge, ironically called 'New Bridge', have linked the Île de la Cité with both banks of the Seine since ... Continue Reading »
Sainte Chapelle
The most exquisite of Paris' Gothic gems with a delicate soaring spire, Sainte Chapelle is tucked away within the walls of the Palais de Justice. The chapel ... Continue Reading »
Basilique du Sacré-Coeur
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, or Basilique du Sacré-Coeur, perched at the very top of Butte de Montmartre (Montmartre Hill), was built from ... Continue Reading »
Mont Saint Michel
The slender towers and sky-scraping turrets of the abbey of Mont Saint Michel are one of the classic images of northern France. Rising from flat white sands, ... Continue Reading »
Pont du Gard
The Pont du Gard is a 50 kilometer (31 miles) aqueduct that stretches between Uzès and Nîmes. It is located in Vers-Pont-du-Gard commune in the ... Continue Reading »
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- Good Place to Shop
- Holy Place
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- Nature & Wildlife
- Off-the-Beaten Path
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- Popular with Locals
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- Ruin - Ancient
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- Street / Avenue
- Swim & Snorkel
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- Tip - Suggested Itineraries
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- UNESCO Heritage Site
- Walking/Hiking
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- Bridge
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- Cemetery
- Church / Cathedral
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- Fountain
- Good for Families
- Good Place to Drink
- Good Place to Relax
- Good Views / Viewpoint
- Hot Spring
- Live Music
- Monastery
- Monument - Military
- Monument - Natural
- Must-Do Experience
- Neighborhood
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- People Watching
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- Plaza / Square
- Religious Experience
- Romantic
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Versailles Tours and Travel Tips Written by Viator
3 Days at Versailles: Suggested Itineraries Written by Viator
