Paris is located along the Seine River in northern central France. Some of its most famous landmarks include the Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair and now a symbol of the city; the Arc de Triomphe, commissioned by Napoleon to honor French victories; and Notre Dame Cathedral, completed in 1253 as one of the early Gothic churches in Paris. Other notable sites are the Louvre museum, originally a Renaissance palace that later became an art museum, and the Orsay museum which was transformed from an old train station housing many Impressionist works.

1. Paris at a Glance

2. Map of France
Paris is in north central France located along the Seine River.

3. The River of Paris
The Seine River runs through the center of Paris.

4. The Eiffel Tower - An Iron Masterpiece
This amazing structure is in the heart of modern Paris. It was
designed by a young man named Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. It’s first
appearance was at the Paris Worlds Fair in 1889.

5. The Arc de Triomphe
The Arch is an architectural masterpiece and an amazing symbol of
France. It’s designer was Napoleon himself as a glory of France’s
victory against Austria. Today the arch is still a symbol of France
and sits in front of the Champs Elysees.

6. Notre Dame
Notre Dame is a famous
cathedral that was completed
in the year of1253 and was
one of the early gothic
churches. Boy! It really is as
old as dirt!

7. The Louvre Art Museum
The Louvre was once a palace of the Renaissance Era , but once the great Palace
of Versailles was completed, the Louvre was given to the artists and became a
museum. The glass pyramid was completed in 1984.

8. The Musee D’Orsee
This museum was once an old train station transformed into an art
museum. It was also the inspiration for the movie HUGO. This
building is host to mostly impressionist paintings.