Paris is the capital and largest city of the French Republic. It is also the political, economic, cultural and commercial center of France. It is one of the five international metropolises in the world (the other four are New York, London, Tokyo and Hong Kong), and is rated as an Alpha+ world first-tier city by GaWC.

　　Paris, a city known as the "City of Art", "City of Culture" and "City of Romance", is famous for its beautiful river views, museums, architecture and art, attracting tourists from all over the world.

　　1. Eiffel Tower

　　The Eiffel Tower stands on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France, next to the Seine River. In order to hold the 1889 World Expo to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the victory of the French Revolution, the French government launched a construction tender and finally decided on the Eiffel Tower. Its construction began on January 26, 1887 and was completed on March 31, 1889, becoming the tallest building in the world at that time.

　　2. Louvre

　　The Louvre is located on the north bank of the Seine River in the center of Paris, France. It ranks first among the four major museums in the world. It was built in 1204 and was originally the royal palace of France. It has been home to 50 French kings and queens. It is one of the most precious buildings in the French classical period and is famous for its rich collection of classical paintings and sculptures.

　　3. Notre Dame de Paris

　　Notre Dame de Paris, officially known as the Cathedral of Notre Dame of Paris, is located in the central urban area of Paris, the capital of the French Republic, on the ?le de la Cité in the central part of the Seine River, across the river from Paris City Hall and the Louvre. It is a Gothic Christian church building. Construction began on March 24, 1163 (the fourth year of Pope Alexander III). It is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Paris of the Catholic Church, one of the oldest and most symbolic monuments in the French capital, one of the most famous Gothic cathedrals in Europe, one of the most representative cultural relics and world heritage sites in France, and a landmark building of French and European literature and culture.

　　4. Arc de Triomphe

　　The Arc de Triomphe is located on the Champs-Elysées in the central urban area of Paris, the capital of the French Republic, in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle in Paris. It is a memorial building built by Napoleon, Emperor of the First French Empire, to commemorate the victory of the Battle of Austerlitz. It is one of the national symbols of France, one of the four representative buildings of France, and a landmark monument of the city of Paris.

　　5. Palace of Versailles

　　The Palace of Versailles is located in Versailles, the capital of the Yvelines department, southwest of Paris, France. It is one of the famous palaces in Paris and one of the five largest palaces in the world (the Forbidden City in China, the Palace of Versailles in France, the Buckingham Palace in the UK, the White House in the US, and the Kremlin in Russia). It was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 1979.

　　6. Paris Opera

　　The Paris Opera, also known as the Garnier Opera House, is an opera house located in Paris, France, with 2,200 seats and a total area of 11,237 square meters.

　　The opera house was designed by Charles Garnier in 1861. It is a masterpiece of eclecticism. Its architecture perfectly combines several architectural forms such as ancient Greek and Roman colonnades and Baroque. It is large in scale, exquisite and detailed, and magnificent. It is known as a theater where paintings, marble and gold ornaments complement each other, giving people great enjoyment. It is one of the typical buildings of Napoleon III.

　　7. Seine River

　　The Seine River is a major river in northern France, with a total length of 776.6 kilometers and a total drainage area of 78,700 square kilometers, including its tributaries. It is one of the major rivers with historical significance in Europe, and the transportation volume of its drainage network accounts for the majority of France's inland waterway shipping volume. Since the early Middle Ages, Paris has been built on some of the main crossings of the river, and the interdependence between the river and the city is close and inseparable.

　　8. Place de la Concorde

　　The Place de la Concorde is located in the center of Paris, on the north bank of the Seine River. It is one of the most famous squares in France. It was built by King Louis XV in the 18th century. It was originally built to show the world his supreme royal power, so it was named "Place Louis XV". During the French Revolution, it was called "Place de la Revolution" and was used by the French people as a stage to show the destruction of the royal power. It was renamed "Place de la Concorde" in 1795 and renovated in 1840 to form this scale. The square is octagonal in shape, with an Egyptian obelisk standing in the center, which was presented to Charles V by the Governor of Egypt. The obelisk is carved out of a whole piece of pink granite and is engraved with Egyptian hieroglyphs, praising the great achievements of the Egyptian pharaoh. There are 8 statues around the square, symbolizing the 8 major cities in France.

　　9. Champs-Elysees

　　The Champs-Elysées is located on the central axis connecting the Louvre and the Grand Arc de Triomphe. It is also known as the Avenue de Triomphe. It is one of the three most prosperous central streets in the world and is also known as one of the world's ten most charming pedestrian streets. It is the main east-west road that runs across the capital of Paris. It is 1,800 meters long and about 120 meters wide at its widest point. It is a two-way eight-lane road that starts from the Place de la Concorde in the east and ends at the Place Charles de Gaulle (also known as the Place de l'Etoile) in the west. The eastern section is dominated by natural scenery; on both sides are flat English lawns, which are quiet and peaceful; the western section is a high-end commercial area, where world-famous brands, clothing stores, and perfume stores are concentrated, with fireworks and flowers, and elegant and luxurious. Therefore, it is called "the most beautiful street in the world". The French National Day military parade on July 14th every year is held on this avenue.

　　10. Sacre Coeur

　　The Sacre-Coeur is located on the Montmartre hill in Paris. The church has a unique architectural style, which is both Roman and Byzantine. The interior of the bell tower is square and has a large bell called the Savoy Bell, which weighs 19 tons and is one of the world's famous bells. The church has three arched doors. There are two equestrian statues on both sides of the top of the door, one is King Saint Louis. The other is the national heroine of France, Joan of Arc. It was built in 1876 and completed in 1919. It was donated by faithful believers all over France. There are many reliefs, murals and mosaics in the church. The most attractive place here is the Montmartre Square, which is the most artistic place in Paris. I don't know when it started, but this place became a large open-air studio, where many young painters sketch.