1. A close-up of a silver and gold coin-operated telescope on a viewing platform, overlooking a dense urban cityscape with uniform Haussmann-style buildings and green spaces.

CC BY-SA 4.0 • Photo by Dietmar Rabich via Wikimedia Commons

Architectural Landmarks

Architectural Landmarks in France

50 Attractions

32 Destinations

Historic Architecture

Showing 13-24 of 50 attractions

Page 2 of 5

1. A low-angle view of a historic stone cathedral featuring a prominent Gothic bell tower with pinnacles, adjacent to older Romanesque-style walls with round and arched windows, under a clear blue sky with tree foliage in the corner.

Aix-en-provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Aix-en-Provence Cathedral (Cathédrale Saint-Sauveur)

5th-century cathedral blending Roman, Gothic, and Baroque...

1. A golden statue of the Virgin Mary crowned and robed, standing atop a stone lantern and dome structure against a blue sky with white clouds.

Lyon, Rhône-Alpes

Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière

19th-century basilica with panoramic Lyon views

1. A bronze statue of a nude female figure standing on a stone pedestal, surrounded by cacti and succulents in a paved urban plaza, with storefronts including "LIBRAIRIE de la Loge" and "NOCIBÉ" visible in the background.

Perpignan, Languedoc-Roussillon

Place de la Loge

14th-century Gothic stock exchange in Perpignan

Saints of Brittany depicted in the Maclovianese diocese mural by Paul Delarue.

Rennes, Brittany

Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Rennes

Brittany's only Roman-plan cathedral

Illuminated Arc de Triomphe at twilight with Eiffel Tower in background.

Paris, Île-de-France

Arc de Triomphe

Neoclassical triumphal arch honoring French soldiers

1. The image shows the exterior of a large, ancient Roman amphitheater with two tiers of arches, a prominent square tower on the left, and modern black bollards in the foreground under a clear blue sky.

Arles, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Arles Amphitheatre

UNESCO Roman amphitheatre hosting bullfights

1. The image shows the stone facade of a large church or cathedral with a prominent wooden door, an inscription reading "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE" above the entrance, and outdoor café seating on a cobblestone street in front.

Perpignan, Languedoc-Roussillon

Collégiale Saint-Jean

13th-century Gothic cathedral with Baroque altarpiece

1. A high-angle view of the Roman Theatre of Vienne showing its semi-circular stone seating tiers, a blue-covered stage area, and surrounding historic buildings with red-tiled roofs.

Vienne, Rhône-Alpes

Roman Theatre of Vienne

1st-century theatre, capacity 13,000

1. A Gothic church with a tall, ornate spire and flying buttresses, viewed from across a river with trees and classical buildings in the foreground under a blue sky.

Bordeaux, Aquitaine

Saint-Michel Basilica

UNESCO Gothic basilica with southern France's tallest bel...

Church €5 adults, free <12. Spire €7 adults, €5

The Limoges Covered Market shows its arched brick and iron facade bordering a paved plaza.

Limoges, Limousin

Limoges Covered Market (Marché Couvert)

19th-century metal hall with 328 porcelain tiles

1. A museum interior display featuring a large square Roman mosaic with a central Medusa head and geometric border, mounted above a glass vitrine containing various Roman stone and terracotta sculptural fragments including heads and busts.

Nimes, Languedoc-Roussillon

Musée de la Romanité

Contemporary museum showcasing 5,000 Roman artifacts

Free first Sunday monthly (excl. Jul/Aug)

1. A close-up architectural detail of an ornate stone archway featuring a sculpted tympanum with religious figures, surrounded by decorative mosaics and striped stonework.

Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Cathédrale La Major

Neo-Byzantine cathedral with glittering mosaics

Architectural Landmarks Overview

Interest Architectural Landmarks

Attractions 50 places

About

Architectural Landmarks in France

Top Regions

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (7) Île-de-France (6) Languedoc-Roussillon (6)

Book your stay

City:

Check-in:

Nights:

With: