The document provides a list of 10 lesser known attractions in Paris, with descriptions of each one. It summarizes The Catacombs, which house over 6 million human remains; Place de la Concorde, the largest square in Paris and former site of executions; and Sacré-Coeur, a basilica constructed after the Franco-Prussian War that offers views of Paris. It also briefly describes attractions like the Jardin des Tuileries garden, Musee d'Orsay museum, Parc de la Villette park, Château de Vincennes castle, Pont Neuf and Pont Alexandre III bridges.

1. Off the Beaten Path in
Paris Top 10
Katie Estabrook
Le ss er k n o w n att ract io n s in Pa ri s

2. The Catacombs
Visiteurs dans les catacombes pouvez acheter un billet
au bureau, descendre 130 marches, et marcher dans les
catacombes.
The Catacombs of Paris are lined with about 6 million
remains of people from Paris.
It was opened in the late 18th century and immediately
became a tourist attraction.
The official name of the catacombs is l'Ossuaire
Municipal.

3. Place de la Concorde
Paris de la Concorde is the largest square of the city
The Paris de la Concorde was the home for the guillotine that
took part in Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette’s execution
Vous pouvez voir la statue de Louis XV et vous pouvez surfer
sur la grande roue.

4. Sacré-Coeur
The Sacré-Coueur is on the highest hill of the city.
Some believe this to be near the execution site of early Saint
Denis. As the legend goes, he tucked his decapitated head
under his arm and walked north to where a basilica was built
in his name and where his remains are buried.
It was constructed in 1875-1914 on the ruins of a former
abbey as a memorial for lives lost in the Franco-Prussian
war.
Vous pouvez regarder des escaliers et de voir Paris. Après
avoir visité la basilique du Sacré-Coeur, vous pourrez visiter
la Place du Tertre pour de l'amusement.

5. Jardin des Tuileries
The Jardin des Tuileries was one of the first parks to open to
the public and quickly became a tourist attraction.
In the Jardin des Tuileries you can grab a chair and enjoy the
view where ever you’d like.
Dans le Jardin des Tuileries, vous pouvez visiter les kiosques
et les comparer à la belle vue sur le jardin et le palais.

6. Musée d’Orsay
At the Musee d’Orsay there are priceless pieces of art. It’s
located in an old train station and the beauty and
amazement still remains today.
You can visit exhibits such as the Monet exhibit or the
Gustav Mahler exhibit.
Au Musée d'Orsay, vous pouvez marcher à travers le musée
et regarder le bel art. Vous pouvez aussi faire des visites à
travers toutes les expositions.

7. Parc de la Villette
Parc de La Villette is the largest park in Paris. In the
park there are facilities devoted to science and music,
playgrounds for children, and 35 architectural follies.
Vous pouvez regarder les musiciens et les artistes des
spectacles. Vous pouvez aussi visiter la Cité des Sciences
et de l'Industrie, le plus grand musée des sciences en
Europe.

8. Château de Vincennes
The Chateau de Vincennes is a giant royal castle that was
built in the 14th century. You can now walk around and visit
the beautiful castle. The public park outside of the chateau is
not only beautiful but has a great view of the castle.
Vous pouvez faire une visite du château et découvrir
l'histoire antique qui est dans les murs du château

9. Pont Neuf
The name of the bridge actually translates to “New
Bridge” although it is the oldest bridge in France.
The bridge started its construction in 1577. The decision
was made by King Henry III
Vous pouvez vous promener sur le pont et voir la belle
vue sur la Seine. En outre, il ya beaucoup de statues
historiques que vous pouvez visiter.

10. Pont Alexandre III
The Pont Alexandre III is an arch bridge that spans the
Seine, connecting the Champs-Élysées quarter and the
Invalides and Eiffel Tower quarter.
It is widely regarded as the most ornate, extravagant
bridge in Paris.
When you cross the bridge you get to see beautiful
lamps, cherubs, nymphs, and winged horses on each
end.