France
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Covered in flamboyant Gothic stonework, the Rouen Cathedral is an ancient Roman Catholic cathedral located in the city of Rouen in the Normandy region …
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The Basilique du Sacre-Coeur (pronunciation: “bahzeeleek dew sahkray kohr”), commonly called Sacre-Coeur, is a majestic basilica and Roman Catholic Church located atop the Butte …
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Palais Garnier, the 19th-century Opera House in Paris with a seating capacity of 1,979 people, is one of the most charming opera houses in …
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Jardin du Luxembourg, one of the most important historical gardens in Paris, is located close to the Latin Quarter. The 55-acres (23 hectares) park, …
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The Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile (pronunciation: “ahrk duh tree-ohmf duh lay-twahl”) is a well-known commemorative structure in Paris. It is located in the …
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Located 80 km. south-west of Paris, the Catholic church of Notre Dame, the Chartres Cathedral is also called Cathedral Brasilica of our Lady of …
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Erected in 1889, the Eiffel Tower is an iconic symbol of France. This 324 meters high iron lattice tower was named after its engineer …
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The historic Catholic cathedral, Notre Dame de Paris, also known as simply Notre-dame or Notre-Dame Cathedral, is located in the eastern part of the …
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Dedicated to St. Stephen, the Bourges Cathedral is located in Bourges, France. This Roman Catholic Church is also the throne of the Archbishop of …
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Located in Southern France, across Gardon River, Pont du Gard aqueduct is an excellent representation of Roman Architecture. This 50 km. long three level …