Paris, France Attractions

Galeries Lafayette is a legend in Paris, and a shopping landmark in any country. Home to the largest perfumery in the world, Galeries Lafayette department store features thousands of designers and more than 40,000 square feet of clothing and accessories in the main building alone. To learn more aobut Galeries Lafayette, visit www.galerieslafayette.com.

Rue de la Paix is the legendary Parisian street that is home to some of the world's most luxurious brands. Located in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, Rue de la Paix is known for jewelers like Cartier and fashion houses such as Worth, which opened on the historic street in 1806. To learn more about things to do on Paris' Rue de la Paix, visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rue_de_la_Paix,_Paris.

Place Vendome was designed by famed architect Jules-Hardouin Mansart in an octagon shape in 1702 and has enjoyed a storied history ever since. Chopin lived and died at Place Vendome no. 12, and Napoleon III met his secret mistress there. It's also a notable site for high-end jewelery shops. To learn more about Place Vendome, visit www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/paris/review-136516.html

Opera Garnier is the home of the Opera de Paris and the Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris. Although the Opera de la Bastille is larger, count on the Garnier to showcase intimate, quality opera productions. The tiara-shaped theater is small and seats often book well in advance. To learn more, visit www.opera-de-paris.fr.

The Louvre Museum is the second most famous monument in Paris after the Eiffel Tower and the world's largest art museum. The Louvre Museum has pieces from nearly country on the planet, but the most famous works of art are the Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa. To learn more about the collections and exhibits at The Louvre, visit www.louvre.fr.

The Musee d'Orsay occupies a former train station that has been remodeled to spectacular effect. The open, high ceilings of the Paris art museum offer a splendid, soaring backdrop for Impressionist and Postimpressionist masterpieces of the twentieth century, including Manet, Monet and Degas. To learn more about Musee d'Orsay in Paris, visit www.museeorsay.fr

Avenue des Champs-Elysees is a place of legendary elegance and style, where shops like Louis Vuitton and the perfumier Guerlain are located. Literally translated into English as "Elysian Fields," The Champs-ElysEes is one of the best loved boulevards in Paris. To learn more about Avenue des Champs-Elysees, visit www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/paris/review-97419.html

La Bourse is the Parisian Stock Exchange. The Bourse is located at the Palais Brongniart or Palais de la Bourse. To learn more about things to see and do at La Bourse in Paris, visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_stock_exchange.

Disneyland Paris was once known as "Euro Disney" and has been one of Europe's most popular destinations since it was built in 2002. It's one of the best things to see and do with kids in Paris. To learn more, visit www.disneylandparis.com.

The 8th Arrondissement is a haven of high fashion and stylish galleries offering haute couture fashion and avant garde art. Among Paris' most popular neighborhoods, the busy vibe of of the bustling 8th Arrondissement makes it a great destination for luxury shopping, even if it's just window shopping at places like Jean Paul Gaultier, Givenchy, Hermes, Fendi and Christain Dior, to name just a few of the Paris district's many fashion boutiques. To learn more, visit uk.reuters.com/article/2011/04/26/idUK308318637220110426.

The Arc de Triomphe took its inspiration from ancient Roman architecture. Modeled after the Arch of Titus, the 164-foot arch was commissioned by Emporer Napoleon as a triumphal monument to himself that was so large it wasn't completed until some 20 years after he had been exiled. To learn more, visit www.fodors.com/world/europe/france/paris/review-97415.html

The Petit Palais is located across the street from the Grand Palais and offers free viewings of its permanent collection of French paintings and noted furniture. Canvases in the collection feature the works of masters like Courbet and Bouguereau. To learn more, visit www.petitpalais.paris.fr.

The National Art Galleries, or galeries nationales du Grand Palais as they are known in French, is a museum space located in the Grand Palais. To learn more about The National Art Galleries, visit www.rmn.fr.

Quai Branly Museum is the work of architect Jean Nouvel and houses a collection of far-reaching artifacts that cover time periods ranging from the ancient world to the modern age. The excellent Les Ombres restaurant offers superb Tour Eiffel views. To learn more, visit www.quaibranly.fr.

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognized structures in the world. Built in 1889 as an arch to mark the entrance to the 1889 World's Fair, the Paris tower is still the city's tallest building. To learn more, visit www.tour-eiffel.fr.