Notre Dame
Notre Dame was first constructed between 1163 and1345, commissioned by Maurice de Sully, Bishop of Paris. Built in an age of illiteracy, the cathedral depicted stories of the Bible in its portals, paintings, and stained glass. From the 28 statues to the colourful stained glass windows, Notre Dame is renowned for its art and its history.
The interior of the cathedral is very impressive, with room for 6000 people amongst the many slender columns.
The Place de la Concorde
The place de la Concorde is the largest square in Paris. It can be found in the 8th arrondissement (or district) of the city and it separates the Tuilerie Gardens from the Champs Elysees.
This square was first created in 1754 to house a statue of Louis XV. Over time it became the infamous Place de la Revolution and witnessed the execution by guillotine of many thousands of people, including Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette and Robespierre.
The Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most symbolic Paris sights, built between 1806 and 1808 by Napoleon 1. The two arches built by Napoleon - Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and the Arc de Triomphe at Etoile, were built to commemorate his armies and his many victories.
