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Arc de Triomphe - Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806, it was eventually inaugurated by King Louis-Philippe in 1836. You can enjoy a panoramic view from the top.

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Champs Élysées - Stretching almost 2 km (3.2 miles), the street is known as "the most famous avenue in the world."

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Place de la Concorde - Formerly the place where criminals were executed, the magnificent square now connects the Champs Éysées to the Tuileries Garden, and L'église de la Madeleine to the Assemblée nationale (national assembly).

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Tuileries Garden - The garden in front of the Louvre is the perfect place to wander on a sunny afternoon.

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The Louvre - The Louvre is the most-visited museum in the world. You could be there for days, discovering collections of everything from antique Egyptian treasures to Renaissance painting masterpieces.

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Pont Alexandre III - This bridge was built in 1900, and stands as a symbol of Russian and French friendship. It is surrounded by four giant golden sculptures

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Sacré-Cœur - Also known as the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, the whimsical structure sits at the top of the butte Montmartre. Its dome is 83 m (272 ft) high, and it offers a 360º view of Paris.

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L'église de la Madeleine - This Roman Catholic church was built between 1764 and 1842, and made to look like a Greek temple. Today it still functions as a church, but it also hosts classical music concerts, and is occasionally used for national funerals.

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Place des Vosges - This gorgeous area holds both a garden and a fountain, and boasts glamorous facades from all sides. Author Victor Hugo used to live here, so you can also visit his home.

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Luxembourg Gardens -

The garden was created in 1612 for Marie de Médicis, a former Queen of France. Today it serves as the location of the French Senate.

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Catacombs of Paris - If you're looking for something creepy, the underground catacombs in Paris contain 11,000 sq m (118,403 sq ft) of bones.

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Place Vendôme - This square serves as the heart of luxury. Numerous jewelers, including Cartier, Bulgari, and Dior, are located in this area.

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The banks of the Seine River - The river banks of the Seine are wonderful for a quiet walk, day or night. During the summer, the municipality creates something called "Paris Plages," where the urban banks turn into a beach to enjoy the sun.

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Trocadéro - Located in front of the Eiffel Tower, the Trocadéro was originally a palace built for the World's Fair in 1878. However, it now just serves as an esplanade.

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Canal Saint-Martin - This small canal stretches almost 5 km (3.1 miles), and has five charming 19-century bridges that cross it.

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La Samaritaine - This was one of Paris' first department stores. It was built in the 19th century, and closed down in 2005. However, it's currently being remodeled, with the reopening scheduled for 2020.

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Panthéon - Located in the center of what is called the "Latin Quarter" of Paris, this building serves as the tomb for numerous illustrious national figures, including Simone Veil, Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, and Alexandre Dumas.

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Musée d'Orsay - This ancient and magnificent train station was created for the World's Fair in 1900, and now serves as a great museum you can visit.

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Saint-Sulpice church - Near the Luxembourg gardens stands this magnificent church, which serves as the setting for both the book and film version of 'The Da Vinci Code.'

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Père Lachaise Cemetery - In this remarkable cemetery you'll find the graves of Edith Piaf, Molière, Marcel Proust, Oscar Wilde, and Jim Morrison. You also have a beautiful view overlooking Paris.

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Moulin Rouge - An iconic venue, the Moulin Rouge is known as the place where the French cancan gained international fame.

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Le Pont Neuf - This bridge, literally translated as the "new bridge," is actually one of the oldest of Paris. It has been around for almost three centuries.

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Parc Monceau -

This calm garden is both gorgeous and family friendly. 

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Musée de Cluny - This small national museum is a treasure, where you'll find collections from the Middle Ages and the ruins of the Gallo-Roman thermal baths.

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Les Invalides - The building was originally constructed by Louis XIV to serve as a hospital and retirement home for injured or disabled war veterans. 

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The Eiffel Tower -

Originally meant to be destroyed after the 1889 World's Fair, the Eiffel Tower is still one of the most iconic Parisian landmarks.

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La Sorbonne - La Sorbonne is a university that was created in the 18th century by Robert de Sorbon.

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Le pont des Arts - Le pont des Arts is a wooden pedestrian bridge that crosses the Seine river between the Louvre museum and the Institut de France, a building where scientific, literary and artistic French elites have gathered since the 18th century.

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Palais Garnier - The palace, built in the mid-19th century, hosts the national opera and ballet company.

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Beaubourg - Back in the '70s, Parisians didn't want such a modern structure in the center of their city. However the Centre Pompidou is now a contemporary art center that makes residents proud.

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Saint-Jacques Tower - This gothic-style tower was built during the 16th century.

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Bibliothèque nationale de Franc - This modern national library holds more than 15 million books and other printed materials.

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Arab World Institute -

This Jean Nouvel architectural project hosts collections and events that give a new visibility to Arab culture within France and Europe.

See also: Exquisite Islamic architecture from around the world

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