Place |
Carte Musees |
Description |
Sacre Coeur and Montmarte |
No |
Sacre Coeur is the Basilica on hill to the north overlooking Paris.
Montmarte is the area surrounding the Basilica. I have a good picture of the Moulin Rouge
on this page. |
Musee Rodin |
Yes |
Auguste Rodin created some great sculptures. Many of his work is displayed in this
museum. |
Madeleine |
Free |
The Madeleine church should not be missed. |
Conciergie |
Yes |
The Concierge is on the Isle de la Cite. This was originally the Royal Palace for the
Capetian Kings and then was a jail. Marie Antoinette spent the last days of her life here. |
Pantheon |
Yes |
The Pantheon is on the left bank in the Latin quarter area. There are some famous
tombs in this church. |
Sorbonne |
No |
The Sorbonne is the famous university on the left bank. |
Sanisette |
No |
Don't forget to visit here ! |
St. Germain des Pres |
Yes |
This is the oldest church in Paris. The famous cafe "Les Deux Magots" is
across the street. I have pictures of both on this page. |
Shopping District |
No |
The area behind the Opera Garnier has some great shops. |
The Seine |
No |
The Seine river splits Paris into the right and left bank. One year when I visited,
the river was flooded really bad. This page shows some of the pictures. |
Arche de Triomphe |
Yes |
The Arche de Triomphe should not be missed. Started by
Napoleon, it was not finished for many years. |