Historic Buildings FREE with a Paris Pass

• Notre Dame Cathedral

  The construction of the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, undertaken at the initiative of Maurice de Sully, began about 1160 and amazingly was completed within 40 years. Normally €8.50

• Palace of Versailles

  The Palace of Versailles, is one of the largest and most opulent castles in the world. Boasting around 2,143 windows, 1,252 fireplaces, and 67 staircases, the Castle is one of the most visited attractions in France. Normally €18.00

• Museum of the Army and Tomb of Napoleon

  The Musée de L'Armée at Les Invalides was originally built by Louis XIV as a hospital and home for disabled soldiers. Normally €9.50

• La Conciergerie

  La Conciergerie has been the central seat of authority and justice in Paris for almost 1000 years. Normally €8.50

• Sainte-Chapelle

  Sainte-Chapelle was an architectural and aesthetic marvel of its day and at one time the most important and holy place in the whole world. Normally €8.50

• Archaeological Crypt of Notre-Dame

  Beneath the streets of central Paris, the Crypte Archéologique is a huge and haunting space extending 80m under the shadow of Notre Dame Cathedral and an intriguing attraction for any visit to Paris. Normally €5.00

• The Palace of Malmaison

  The Châteaux de Malmaison, also known as the Palace of Malmaison, takes its name from the Normans who once invaded France. Normally €6.00

• Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis

  The Basilique Royal de Saint-Denis is the burial place of French royalty in Paris. It is a necropolis, a stunning edifice to the dead, full of hauntingly beautiful funeral sculptures, mausoleums, and tombs. Normally €7.50

• Chapelle Expiatoire

  Commissioned by Louis XVIII and designed by the architect Pierre-François-Léonard Fontaine in 1815, the Chapelle Expiatoire is a small but sublime monument to the Restoration and not a sight to be missed by Paris visitors. Normally €5.50

• House of Auguste Rodin at Meudon

  Built in the style of Louis XIII the Maison d’Auguste Rodin a Meudon villa on the outskirts of Paris was the home and workshop of the sculptor Auguste Rodin. Normally €4.00

• Château de Maisons-Laffitte

  The Château de Maisons-Laffitte was designed by François Mansart and built between 1630 and 1651. It is a fantastic example of the French baroque style and an important building in the history of European architecture. Normally €7.50

• Château de Pierrefonds

  The Château de Pierrefonds is a majestic and beautiful palace which has weathered the whims of kings for hundreds of years and is certain to be a favorite of any Paris visitor. Normally €7.50

• Château de Vincennes

  The Château de Vincennes is an imposing 13th century fortress which has stood at the heart of French history since its construction. Normally €8.50

• Château Fontainebleau

  The magnificent Château du Fontainebleau has been the main summer residence for French Monarchs for hundreds of years. Normally €5.50

• Compiegne Château

  The Château de Compiègne was a royal residence built for Louis XV and restored by Napoleon. It was one of three seats of royal government, the others being Versailles and Fontainebleau. Normally €5.00

• National Museum of Port-Royal de Champs

  The Musée de Port-Royal des Champs was at one time a famous school. Normally €4.50

• The Rambouillet Palace

  The Château de Rambouillet, which is the summer residence for the Presidents of France, is located in the town of Rambouillet, 30 miles southwest of Paris. Normally €8.50

• Villa Savoye

  The Villa Savoye is a masterpiece of 20th century design and one of the greatest works by the Swiss architect Le Corbusier. Normally €7.50