This monument is a symbol of the French nation. It is found at the top of Champs-Elysees in the heart of Paris. Although Napoleon I dreamed of this monument, it was completed 30 years later in 1836 by King Louis-Philippe as a dedication to the armies of the Revolution and the Empire. Visitors can climb to the top and take in the entire city of Paris from the terrace. It is open daily from morning until late evening.
Arc de Triomphe
Place Charles-de-Gaulle
75008 Paris
France
This tower has become synonymous with Paris. Built in 1889 for Universal Exhibition, it was the tallest building in the world until 1929, standing at 312m (it now is 324m tall). While public opinion opposed such a monument, it is now one of the most recognized monuments in the world. Visitors can visit each of the three floors, with a high-class restaurant on the first floor. It is open daily.
Tour Eiffel
5 Avenue Anatole France
Champ de Mars
75007 Paris
France
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As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Normandy abbey is a superb example of medieval architecture in a distinctive setting. It is a fortified enclosure set around a bay that was built in the 10th century by Benedictine monks. Many have made religious pilgrimages to this site over the centuries. It is open year-round.
Mont Saint-Michel Abbey
BP 22
50170 Le Mont-Saint-Michel
France
This is the site of the largest group of Megaliths in the world. There are more than 2,800 menhirs, or large stones, that were erected around 4,500 BC. As carefully planned sites, these rock formations were held to be sacred spaces. Located in Brittany in the northwest part of France, it is a historical site that draws many visitors each year. It is open year-round.
House of Megaliths
The Menec
56340 Carnac
France
