Pictures of Paris

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From an afternoon picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens to a night at the opera, France’s romantic capital offers both simple pleasures and extravagant splurges.

From an afternoon picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens to a night at the opera, France’s romantic capital offers both simple pleasures and extravagant splurges.

La Defense is an exclusive urban development popular with business travellers, fashion lovers and visitors seeking a more contemporary Parisian experience.

For a dramatic portal into the present, visit the Pompidou Centre for a look at the world’s second largest collection of modern and contemporary art.

Sublime architectural sites and some of the best shopping in Paris ensure that you can happily spend a day or two exploring this famous street. 

Gain insight into French military history at this Baroque complex, which contains several museums and military monuments, including the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Wander through the tranquil Luxembourg Gardens at a leisurely pace and admire some of the monuments scattered within.

This elevated quarter to the north of Paris is home to the architectural masterpiece that sits at the highest point in the city on the top of the hill.

Spend the day wandering around the awe inspiring world-famous paintings, sculptures and decorative arts on offer at the Louvre.

From an afternoon picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens to a night at the opera, France’s romantic capital offers both simple pleasures and extravagant splurges.

Paris offers different experiences on two sides of the city’s river. Meander along the left side with its cultural attractions revealing the soul of the city. 

Take a stroll across this attractive white stone bridge, the oldest bridge in Paris.

La Defense is an exclusive urban development popular with business travellers, fashion lovers and visitors seeking a more contemporary Parisian experience.

Paris offers different experiences on two sides of the city’s river. Meander along the left side with its cultural attractions revealing the soul of the city. 

Gain insight into French military history at this Baroque complex, which contains several museums and military monuments, including the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Sublime architectural sites and some of the best shopping in Paris ensure that you can happily spend a day or two exploring this famous street. 

For a dramatic portal into the present, visit the Pompidou Centre for a look at the world’s second largest collection of modern and contemporary art.

Stroll around the base of this triumphal arch, or climb to the top to enjoy some of the most coveted views in all of France.

Sublime architectural sites and some of the best shopping in Paris ensure that you can happily spend a day or two exploring this famous street. 

Gain insight into French military history at this Baroque complex, which contains several museums and military monuments, including the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.

This elevated quarter to the north of Paris is home to the architectural masterpiece that sits at the highest point in the city on the top of the hill.

Stroll around the base of this triumphal arch, or climb to the top to enjoy some of the most coveted views in all of France.

Gaze out over Paris from the top of its most important icon.