France
15 Best Landmarks in France
Eiffel Tower leads, and the rest of France's best landmarks follow, ranked by real visits.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 1858 tracked places in France. Updated monthly.
Eiffel Tower
Landmark · ParisThe Eiffel Tower needs no introduction, yet it still surprises in person, the lattice ironwork is far more delicate up close than photographs suggest, and the structure visibly sways and creaks in…
Read our full guide →Champs-Élysées
Landmark · ParisThe Champs-Élysées is a 1.9-kilometre avenue in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, running between the Place de la Concorde and the Place Charles de Gaulle, where the Arc de Triomphe stands.
Read our full guide →Place de la Bastille
Landmark · ParisFree entryThe Place de la Bastille is one of the most historically charged squares in Paris, the site where the Bastille fortress-prison once stood, until it was stormed by a revolutionary crowd on 14 July…
Read our full guide →Pont Neuf
Landmark · ParisFree entryPont Neuf, meaning 'New Bridge', is ironically the oldest surviving bridge in Paris, completed in 1607.
Read our full guide →Palace of Versailles
Landmark · ParisThe Palace of Versailles is the epitome of French royal extravagance, located about 20 kilometers southwest of Paris.
Read our full guide →Place Vendome
Landmark · ParisFree entryPlace Vendôme is a prestigious landmark in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, known for its harmonious architecture and high-end jewelry shops.
Read our full guide →Napoleone Tour
Landmark · ParisNapoleone Tour offers an immersive walking experience through Paris, led by a guide deeply knowledgeable about Napoleon Bonaparte's life and impact.
Read our full guide →Arc de Triomphe
Landmark · ParisThe Arc de Triomphe stands proudly at the center of Place de l'Étoile, a massive traffic circle where twelve grand avenues converge.
Read our full guide →Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Landmark · ParisFree entryThe Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel stands proudly in the 1st arrondissement, marking the eastern entrance to the Tuileries Garden.
Read our full guide →Parlement de Bretagne
Landmark · RennesFree entryThe Parlement de Bretagne is a majestic 17th-century building that once housed the highest court of justice in Brittany.
Read our full guide →Domaine National du Palais-Royal
Landmark · ParisFree entryThe Domaine National du Palais-Royal is a historic palace and garden complex located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, opposite the Louvre.
Read our full guide →Statue de la Liberte
Landmark · ParisFree entryThe Statue de la Liberte in Paris is a bronze replica of the iconic Statue of Liberty, standing 11.5 meters tall on the Île aux Cygnes (Swan Island) in the Seine River, near the Javel…
Read our full guide →Maison Pfister
Landmark · ColmarFree entryMaison Pfister is one of Colmar's most photographed landmarks, a striking example of German Renaissance architecture built in 1537 for a wealthy hatter.
Read our full guide →Paris Gare de Lyon
Landmark · ParisFree entryGare de Lyon is one of Paris's major railway stations, renowned for its magnificent Belle Époque architecture and vibrant atmosphere.
Read our full guide →Place du Forum
Landmark · ArlesFree entryPlace du Forum is a charming public square in the heart of Arles, surrounded by plane trees and historic buildings.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the landmarks in France?
Eiffel Tower in Paris is the most reviewed, with 142,765 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of France's landmarks is worth going out of your way for?
Napoleone Tour in Paris rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 868 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in France has the most landmarks?
Paris, with 12 on this list, ahead of Rennes on 1. The list spans 4 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these landmarks free to visit?
Yes, 10: Place de la Bastille, Pont Neuf, Place Vendome and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of landmarks ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 1,858 tracked places in France. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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