Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is the tallest building in Paris, and one of the most recognised monuments in the world. Designed by Gustav Eiffel, the structure was built between 1887 and 1889 as the entrance arch for the World's Fair, marking the centennial celebration of the French Revolution. The tower was first met with resistance from the public, but today it’s considered an outstanding piece of structural art. For every tourist, it's a must-visit for its magnificent view over the city. Notre Dame Cathedral
This splendid cathedral lying on the eastern half of the Île de la Cité is thought to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. Over the turbulent centuries of French history, it has been the site for many ceremonies and official events. It was restored and saved from destruction by one of France's most famous architects, Viollet-le-Duc. Its construction began in 1163, during the reign of Louis VII, and was finished 200 years later. The most striking feature of the cathedral is its outstanding Gothic interior. The contrast between the darkness that floods the church and the pure golden light falling through its glass windows creates a unique, gloomy atmosphere. The famous bell-ringer from Victor Hugo’s novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame lived here. Louvre Museum
Here’s where you can meet the woman with the most mysterious smile: Mona Lisa. The Louvre Museum is the most visited and one of the oldest, largest and most famous art galleries and museums in the world. It has a long history of artistic and historical conservation, inaugurated by the Capetian dynasty. The building was previously a royal palace, and today holds some of the world's most beautiful works of art, such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, The Virgin and Child with St. Anne, Madonna of the Rocks, Jacques Louis David's Oath of the Horatii, Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People and Alexandros of Antioch's Venus de Milo. It’s located right in the centre of Paris, between Rive Droite of the Seine and Rue de Rivoli. At the main entrance to the museum, you’ll see the splendid glass Louvre Pyramid. Latin Quarter
Paris’ Latin Quarter lays on the left bank of the Seine around Sorbonne University. Its name derives from Latin, which was the main language in and around the University during the Middle Ages. It houses various higher-education establishments and the students' campus. There are numerous cosy bars, cafés and restaurants where you can relax after a sightseeing tour. As a student area, it's also a centre of nightlife.