The massive and impressive former prison, La Conciergerie, is where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned and you can even visit her cell... But that is not the only reason why La Conciergerie is one of the most visited sites in Paris. It's central location along with the fascinating history, architecture and exhibits make it a top spot to check out.

The country home of Napoleon Bonaparte is one of the most well known chateaus of Paris. Not only that it evokes certain mystery and chills to walk in the footsteps of Napoleon but it also displays an impressive arts collection to complement the beautiful architecture of Chateau de Malmaison.

Just by Centre Pompidou is Atelier Brancusi, the wonderful reconstruction of the studio of the Romanian artist Constantin Brancusi, displaying masterful pieces by the talented sculptor.

This astonishing construction was initially built by Louis XIV as a hospital and housing for wounded soldiers and war veterans. Later, the beautiful domed chapel was built and today it houses Napoleon's tomb designed by Visconti. In honor of its initial purpose, the building now also houses the Army Museum with its wonderful collection of flags, trophies, war art and more, making it one of the largest and greatest military museums in the world. 

The National Museum of the Middle Ages, formerly known as the Cluny Museum, is one of the most outstanding gems of Paris. It showcases a complex of Roman baths and nested within the museum grounds are more great examples of medieval art and architecture.

This gorgeous mansion was once the home of the famous artist Auguste Rodin and now, it is a museum dedicated to his genius work where on display are thousands of his masterpieces like The Thinker, The Kiss, The Burghers of Calais, The Hand of God and The Gates of Hell along with drawings and gouaches. The grounds of the museum are complete with serene gardens including a beautiful fountain, English style rose garden and a delightful outdoor cafe.

The expansive complex of Centre Pompidou is one of the most visited cultural spots in Paris. But it does cater to a particular taste... that of a modern art. The entire building and the exhibitions, inside and out, are all modern and contemporary. This fascinating establishment offers not only art galleries but also restaurants, cinemas, cafes and more.

Housed in a gorgeous Belle Epoque train station with astonishing arched glass roof and magnificent exposition space, Musee d'Orsay features the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Art in the world with masterpieces by Cezanne, Monet, Manet, Van Gogh, Degas, Gaugin, and many others.

The astonishing Versailles Palace is a monument to the decadence of royalty and has been the place of many historic events such as the Treaty of Versailles which ended World War I. Ever since it was built, the Palace of Versailles has served as an example for all European palaces with its lavish decoration, extraordinary architecture, exceptional galleries and terraces with sublime furniture and Renaissances art. The expansive gardens, where generations of French kings have wondered around, are now open for the public to enjoy and admire the artful landscaping with the masterfully done fountains and sculptures.

Thousands upon thousands of masterpieces await in, what is one of the largest and most visited museums in the world, the Louvre! Among the most famous art works is the mysteriously smiling Mona Lisa, the ancient seductive Venus de Milo and the headless Winged Victory of Samothrace. The gorgeous palace housing the Louvre Museum hides many other artistic treasures which can take up months to really explore...