Flanking the northeastern end of the breathtaking Place de la Concorde, Hôtel de la Marine is one of the finest architectural gems at the square. Built in 1774, the majestic Neoclassical edifice, with its stunning colonnade and relief-work was designed by the royal architect Ange-Jacques Gabriel, who is also credited with designing the square. The building's first resident was the Garde-Meuble de la Couronne, an institution responsible for the furniture at the royal palace. This changed with the onset of the French Revolution in 1789, when it was repurposed to house the Navy ministry and continued as their residence for more than two centuries until 2015. Visitors to Hôtel de la Marine today will discover it's eventful history as well as it's regal interiors that reflect the opulence of the time. An identical edifice to the west of Hôtel de la Marine completes the symmetry of the square.
The first Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais Church was built in the 6th Century in the Marais district in Paris. The construction of its current shape started in 1494 and lasted 150 years. It is consequently the oldest parish of the Seine’s right bank. Even though its style is definitely Gothic, the French classicism has inspired the creation of the facade, which was finished in 1621. This facade has a distinctive feature: it has three different Greek-style columns; moreover, one can also admire the two sundials: one is made with Roman numerals, to the southeast, the other with Arabic numerals, to the southwest. Inside the Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais Church, one can look at the oldest church organ of Paris.
Situated just west of the Bois de Boulogne, Musée Albert-Kahn possesses one of the richest archives of early true-color photographs in the world. The former estate and collection of 20th Century banker and world traveler Albert Kahn became a museum in 1986, undergoing major renovations in 1990 and 2006. Rotating exhibitions of the color photographs Kahn had commissioned for his Archive of the Planet from 1909 to 1931 provide exciting glimpses into early 20th century life in many parts of the world. His love of travel and other cultures is also manifest in the themed gardens, where one can stroll through a forest of the Vosges, a Japanese village, a prairie, or an English garden, to name a few corners.
Located just outside the city center of Paris, this former Imperial palace was bought by Napoléon Bonaparte's wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais in 1797 and was used as a seat of the government as well as a retreat. The regal chateau is surrounded by acres of lush green meadows. Château de Malmaison functions as a museum now, recounting the glorious history of its former residents. Its elegant apartments and extensive grounds are open for tour. Temporary exhibits are usually on display, so check the website for further information.
This Seine riverboat lets you discover the sights of Paris without having to navigate the city all by yourself. Hop aboard one of their state of the art vessels for a trip around the city, day or night. Cruises will take you past popular attractions like the Louvre Museum, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, Musee d'Orsay, and many more. Special cruises offer champagne tastings, so be sure to visit the website for unique offerings.
Robert de Sorbon gründete die Universität, die weltweiten Ruhm geniesst, 1257. Zu Beginn studierten hier lediglich 16 Theologiestudenten. Heute sind es tausende Wissbegierige, die sich in allen Fachrichtung weiterbilden. Die Kapelle ist das einzig übrig gebliebene Gebäude, dass Kardinal Richelieu, Leiter der Universität im Jahre 1626, erbauen liess, in der er auch beerdigt wurde. Während der Französischen Revolution wurde der Betrieb auf Anordnung im Jahre 1791 unterbrochen. Napoleon liess 1806 den Betrieb jedoch wieder aufnehmen. Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts wurde die Sorbonne durch das Palais Académique, das Grand Amphithéâtre und die Grande Bibliothèque erweitert. Heute heisst die Sorbonne noch immer die besten Studenten und Wissenschaftler aus aller Welt willkommen.
France joined the UNESCO on 4th November, 1946. This building is located behind Military Academy, where you will find many hotels and commercial buildings. It also hosts exhibitions from time to time. UNESCO meetings and conferences are frequently conducted here; it is definitely worth a visit.
Built in 1934, this is a relatively new church in Fontenay-Aux-Roses. Nonetheless, the church building with it's clock tower built by architect George Braive and engineer John Braive is a regal structure. The church is actively involved in community activities with it's choir being completely restored.
This 17th-century Catholic church is situated in the heart of Paris' lively Latin quarter. It was constructed in 1684 and features an unusual structural detail - rather than having two bell towers as the architect planned, Église St Jacques-du-Haut-Pas has only one, lending it an asymmetrical appeal. It features a magnificent organ dating from 1866, and occasionally hosts choral and classical concerts.
The first Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais Church was built in the 6th Century in the Marais district in Paris. The construction of its current shape started in 1494 and lasted 150 years. It is consequently the oldest parish of the Seine’s right bank. Even though its style is definitely Gothic, the French classicism has inspired the creation of the facade, which was finished in 1621. This facade has a distinctive feature: it has three different Greek-style columns; moreover, one can also admire the two sundials: one is made with Roman numerals, to the southeast, the other with Arabic numerals, to the southwest. Inside the Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais Church, one can look at the oldest church organ of Paris.