Iconic Landmarks

Annually, over two million people visit Marseille's most-visited monument, Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica. How did this structure come about?

The Louvre is a symbol of the City of Light, one of the world’s finest museums in the biggest palace in Europe. We retrace an architectural saga.

Destined to be demolished, the Orsay station has been the subject of much debate, before finally being turned into a museum.

Discover the story of this adventure spanning nearly seven centuries through this episode, with the House of Grimaldi as its echo and setting.

On the edge of a 20,000-hectare forest and 10 million visitors annually, the Château of Fontainebleau is one of the most imposing palaces in France.

From ceilings covered in feathers to sofas designed by Karl Lagerfeld, discover how the Hôtel de Crillon has been reborn under Aline Asmar d’Amman.

A 17th-century treasure, the Château of Vaux-le-Vicomte is one of the biggest private properties in France. We explore this huge construction project.

The Élysée is home to ceremonial salons, huge walls, secret passages, apartments, reception rooms, and the Jupiter nuclear command center.