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Monuments of France

Towers, arches, basilicas and memorials that have become eternal symbols of the French nation.

Welcome to the Monuments

Stones that tell the destiny of a nation

This section brings together France's great monuments — from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe, from Gothic cathedrals to war memorials. Each of them stands as a visible chapter in French history.

Each sheet will bring origin, architecture, historical context, curiosities, photographs and practical information about visiting. A living collection, constantly expanding.

Start with the most famous of all — the Eiffel Tower — or explore the alphabetical index below.

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Eiffel Tower

Built in 1889 for the Universal Exhibition, the Eiffel Tower has become the definitive symbol of Paris and one of the most revered works of engineering in the world.

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Index

A

1 monument

E

1 monument

M

1 monument

P

1 monument

S

2 monuments

T

1 monument

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