5 Paris Landmarks That Will Make You Fall in Love

Falling in love in Paris is already a cliché, but we’ve discovered that there are some places that will make you feel butterflies in your stomach in quite a different, deeper way. These 5 landmarks that can be found in Paris will give you a sensation you won’t forget your entire life. Are you ready?

1. Louis Vuitton Foundation

This art center is one the city’s most iconic buildings of the 21st century. Its purpose is to display art and exhibits from the 20th and 21st centuries and is housed inside an incredible building. The entire structure of the place is covered by giant panels of glass molded into abstract, beautiful shapes. The art that can be seen falls into four categories: Contemplative, Pop, Expressionist, and Music & Sound.

2. The National Opera of Paris – Palais Garnier

Is there anything more romantic than the theater in Paris? We believe not. Even if you are not really into opera, the building of the Opera National de Paris is a landmark to remember. It basically looks out of this world! The 30-meter high vault built of swirled marble and double staircases will impress you from the very beginning. The French auditorium is shaped as a horseshoe and the 8-ton bronze chandelier that hangs over the theaters is decorated in marble, stucco and velvet. You will hurt your neck by looking at it, as you won’t be able to take your eyes off of it! Wish to fully experience this magnificent space? Attend an opera, ballet or symphonic concert!

3. The Molitor

First things first, this building is a historical monument. Even more, It is a modern-day pool, spa, hotel, bar, rooftop space, art gallery and restaurant, all wrapped up into one. Nowadays, it is the symbol of luxury, but it hasn’t always been this way. Back in 1960’s, the Molitor housed Paris’ two most popular swimming pools and was the place where Parisians love to come for a swim, sunbathe, play sports or simply socialize. When it closed in 1989, the artistic minds who used to come to the Molitor often took it upon themselves to occupy the abandoned building.

Thus, they turned it into their very own hub for creativity and expression. During the 90s, it was covered with colorful graffiti and parties, events and fashion shows were held here.

Today, visitors can benefit from a lovely restaurant and spa that are open to the public.

4. The Statue of Liberty

No, we’re not talking about New York here. Paris has one, too! It is not as unusual as it seems, as the Statue of Liberty from New York was a gift from the French people to the Americans back in 1886. As a gesture of goodwill, friendship and to commemorate the French Revolution, the US returned the favor and gave France its very own (smaller) version of the Statue.

5. La Cinémathèque Française

My oh my, Parisians definitely take film seriously and this place is a token for it! This is one of the oldest cinemas in Parisian history and it holds one of the biggest collections of films, film documents and film-related objects in the entire world.

The rich collection is due largely to the efforts of several men (Henri Langlois and Lotte H. Eisner), as they secretly moved their personal movie collection outside of France during WWII to protect them from destruction. After the war ended, the French government dedicated a space for the collection and this is how this amazing place as born.

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