Ȋle-de-France

Ȋle de France is composed mainly of Paris and its suburbs.

Main Tourist Attractions

• Eiffel Tower
• Arc de Triomphe
• Notre Dame de Paris
• Louvre
• Versailles

Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World Fair and has since become the symbol of Paris and France. It provides one of the best views of Paris. You can take the stairs to the first or second level or an elevator to the first, second, and third levels.

Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe anchors one end of the Champs Élysées. It was conceived by Napoleon to commemorate military victories. You can climb to the top of this also to see a nice view of Paris.

Notre Dame de Paris
Notre Dame de Paris is one of the most recognizable churches in France.  It is one of the places where the kings were couronnated.  You can take a tour or attend mass there.

Louvre
The Louvre is one of the most important art museums in the world. It is located at the other end of the Champs Élysées. It has almost 35,000 works of art.

Versailles
Versailles is located approximately 20 minutes from Paris. Once a simple hunting lodge, it grew under Louis XIV until it became one of the most iconic castles in the world. It can take more than a full day to adequately visit the castle and gardens.

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