Iconic Landmarks

The Louvre is a symbol of the City of Light, a museum in the biggest palace in Europe.

The Élysée is home to ceremonial salons, huge walls, secret passages, apartments, reception rooms, and the Jupiter nuclear command center.

A 17th-century treasure, the Château of Vaux-le-Vicomte is one of the biggest private properties in France.

On the edge of a 20,000-hectare forest and 10 million visitors annually, the Château of Fontainebleau is one of the most imposing palaces in France.

The House of Grimaldi spans nearly seven centuries.

From ceilings covered in feathers to sofas designed by Karl Lagerfeld, the Hôtel de Crillon has been reborn under Aline Asmar d'Amman.

Annually, over two million people visit Marseille's most-visited monument, Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica.

Destined to be demolished, the Orsay station has been the subject of much debate, before it was turned into a museum.