Top Tourist Attractions in Paris

As the capital city of France, Paris has endured as an important city for more than 2,000 years. An overview of the top tourist attractions in Paris.

1. Place des Vosges

The Place des Vosges, formerly called Place Royale, was the prototype for all residential squares in Europe.

2. Conciergerie

The Conciergerie was built in the 10th century to be the main palace for French kings who, over the centuries, enlarged it.

3. Pantheon

The Pantheon is where famous French citizens are buried. Modeled after the Pantheon in Rome, it was originally a church dedicated to St. Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, and her relics.

4. Pere Lachaise Cemetery

The world’s most visited cemetery, Pere Lachaise became a municipal cemetery in 1804 under Napoleon.

5. Disneyland Paris

When Europeans can’t get to Los Angeles to see the original Disneyland, they head to Disneyland Paris, the most visited theme park in Europe.

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