Paris
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Les Invalides
Are you a little emperor in the making? Head here to see the final resting place of Napoleon. If you have studied up on Napoleonic France, you might recognize the names of the other generals and Bonaparte family members also entombed alongside France’s most...
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Catacombs of Paris
While some may call Paris “the city of lights,” you can see the darker side of Paris when you descend into the city’s famous catacombs. Located in the ancient tunnels of former mines, the remains over six million people laid to rest here. You won’t be...
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Panthéon
This building looks like a roman temple but is actually an 18th century building that houses those considered “national heroes” of France. Yes, you do have to pay an entrance fee but you will get to see where people like Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo,...
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Musée national du Moyen Âge
If you are obsessed with the mystique of the middle ages, this place is perfect for you! This museum of the middle ages is even located within a medieval building. A famous resident of the building was Mary Tudor, a queen of France and sister of King Henry...
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Musée d’Orsay
There is a lot to see in this former Beaux-Arts railway station. If you are short on time, which will probably always be the case because the lines to get in are SO long, head straight to their Impressionist painting collection. You will not understand Paris...
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Musée Carnavalet
This is a great starting point to discover Paris because it is a whole museum dedicated to the Parisian history. This history is shown through paintings, drawings, engravings, photographs, furniture, ceramics, coins, archeological finds, and the possessions...
