The top Paris monuments

Colonne de Juillet

La Colonne de Juillet is a column located on the Place de la Bastille, it was built in commemoration to the "Trois Glorieuses" between 1835 and 1840. The shafts of the column upon which are written the names of the victims that died during the days of the July 1830 revolution, the summit is crowned by a bronze sculpture from Auguste Dumone: Le génie de la Liberté. 

Address: Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris

Grande Mosquée de Paris

Inspired by the Grenade's Alhambra, the patio is surrounded by sculpted porches. The prayer room is a must see for any visitor thanks to the sumptuous decorations and the beautiful rugs. La Mosquée de Paris is also a place of relaxation with his hamman, restaurant, tea house and boutique.

Address: 2 bis place du Puits de l'Ermite, 75005 Paris
☎ +33 (0)1 45 35 97 33
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Opening hours: 
From Saturday to Thursday: 9am to 12pm - 2pm to 6pm

Arènes de Lutèce et square Capitan

Les Arène de Lutèce and les Thermes de Cluny, are the last remaining testimonies of Gallo-Romans era in Paris.

Address: 49 rue Monge, 75005 Paris
☎ +33 (0)1 45 35 02 56
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Opening hours:
Every day from 9am to 6pm 

Crypte archéologique du parvis Notre-Dame

The Notre Dame's Archaeological Crypt is located underneath the cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris. It is the most important European archaeological crypt, and permits to its visitors to acquire a unique vision of the urban and architectural evolution of l'Ile de la Cité.

Address: 7 Parvis de Notre-Dame - Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris
☎ +33 (0)1 55 42 50 10
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Opening hours: 
From Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 6pm 

Hôtel de Ville de Paris

It is possible to visit the City hall, a center of power and prestige. Guided tours are organised on reservation by the Protocol Service. The visitors can discover the "Salle des Fêtes" which was manufactured as a replicate of the Versailles' "Grande Gallerie". Free popular exhibitions are organised within the city hall.

Address: Mairie de Paris - Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris
☎ +33 (0)1 42 76 54 04
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Opening hours: 
From Monday to Friday: 10am to 7pm 

Les Docks, cité de la mode et du design

Les Docks- La Cité de la mode et du design, is a building located on the Rive Gauche, designed by the architectural consultants JAKOB + MACFARLANE. The green construction illustrates the stream of la Seine.

Address: 34 Quai d'Austerlitz, 75013 Paris
☎ +33 (0)1 76 77 25 30
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Opening hours: 
Every day from 10am to 12am 

Opéra National de Paris - Opéra Bastille

With its homogeneous acoustic, unique equipments, and rehearsal rooms, l'Opéra Bastille is one of the greatest and biggest modern theater of France. 

Address: Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris
☎ 08 92 89 90 90
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Opening hours: 
From Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm