10 Beautiful Architectural Buildings Photography Paris

10 Beautiful Architectural Buildings Photography Paris

Oldest and Most Beautiful Buildings in Paris

Beautiful Buildings in Paris known for their fashion, food and culture, Paris remains a fascinating capital to explore, in one of the most visited countries in the world.

Notre Dame de Paris

Construction on this beautiful Gothic cathedral started in 1163 and took over 100 years to complete; in a collaborative process where the Catholic Church and the entire population of Paris participated—with money, work craft or knowledge. Maurice de Sully was the Bishop of Paris in 1160 and he is central to the origin of the Notre Dame. He wanted to honor Mary, hence the name Notre Dame de Paris, which translates as Our Lady of Paris.

Notre Dame de Paris

Notre-Dame and the Île de la Cité │
© Danny Leung / Flickr

La Sainte-Chapelle

It is not known when construction began on this beautiful church, however historians believe it was completed in 1248. The edifice is separated into two floors; downstairs, where the chapel stands, and upstairs, where the royal relics are kept.

La Sainte-Chapelle

La Sainte Chapelle
© tmal/WikiCommons

La Sorbonne

Founded by Robert de Sorbon in 1257, La Sorbonne is one of the oldest and most esteemed universities in Europe. When it first opened, the university was exclusively dedicated to theology; in the medieval era, schools were dedicated solely to monks, scribes and other people associated with the Catholic Church. You’ll find it in the Latin Quarter of the 5th arrondissement, sometimes also called the student district.

La Sorbonne

La Sorbonne, Paris
© Vladislav Bezrukov/Flickr


N°51 rue de Montmorency

Built in 1407, this is the oldest house in Paris, but it hasn’t always had the same address—the street’s current name comes from the influential Montmorency family, and came about in 1768. They were a historically significant family: Anne Montmorency was a well known soldier, Duke Francois de Montmorency was locked away for a year in the fortress of La Bastille after being accused of political corruption, and Henry de Montmorency lost his life on the guillotine.

rue de Montmorency

N°51 rue de Montmorency
©Emilie Heyl

La Conciergerie

Located on the western portion of Île de la Cité, an island in the River Seine, this wonderfully imposing gothic behemoth was built in the 14th century. It was initially meant to be part of the royal palace, but was turned into a prison during the revolution. La Conciergerie housed the Revolutionary Tribunal, as well as convicts headed for the guillotine.

La Conciergerie

La Conciergerie, Quai de l’Horloge
© Daniel Vorndran/WIkiCommons

Palais du Luxembourg

Commissioned by Marie de Médicis, construction on the palace began in 1615 and finished 16 years later, in 1631. The tally of residents is as impressive as you’d expect; first Marie de Médicis herself, until her son Louis XIII forced her out, then Gaston d’Orléans with his wife and daughters. The Sun King, Louis XIV, was also a former resident.

Palais du Luxembourg

Palais du Luxembourg, Paris
© HarshLight/Flickr

N°3 rue Volta

Until the late 1970s, this house was considered to be the oldest in Paris. It was assumed to have been built in the 14th century, until archaeologists discovered ancient documents dating it to 1644. It is now accepted to be a replica of a medieval design, constructed for a rich member of the bourgeoisie. Nevertheless, it is still an important historic building and is warmly admired by the French.

rue Volta

N°3 rue Volta
©Emilie Heyl

Les Invalides

Now a war museum, Les Invalides—also known as L’hopital des Invalides—is divided into three major parts: the hospital, the church and the dome. As the name suggests, this monument was built as a hospital for wounded soldiers, by Louis XIV. 

Les Invalides

Inside Les Invalides, Paris
© Helen Simonsson/Flickr

Arc de Triomphe

L’Arc de Triomphe is one of the most popular monuments in Paris after the Eiffel Tower. It was commissioned by Napoleon, and built between 1806 and 1836, however due to political changes, the original plans were continually modified.

Arc de Triomphe

Vault of the Arc de Triomphe │
© Chris Parker / Flickr

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