Seven Wonders of France

The Eiffel Tower is the most popular landmark in France and most visit monument in the world. The tower is made of iron lattice and can be found in Champ de Mars in Paris. The tower was built in 1889 originally to be the entrance arch for that year’s World’s Fair. It is the tallest structure in Paris.

Chartres Cathedral is also known as the Basilique Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Chartres.  The Chartres Cathedral is commonly referred to as one of the best examples of French Gothic architecture. This is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and was constructed between 1194 and 1250.

The Palace of Versailles used to be the primary residence of the French Kings from Louis XIV to Louis XVI. The palace is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ground floor of the palace is used as the French history gallery, showing the 17th to the 19th century era.

Arc du Triumph was constructed to honor those who fought and died in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.  It measures 164 feet (50 m) high, 148 feet (45 m) wide, and 72 feet (22 m) deep.  Beneath the Arc is the tomb of the unknown soldier.

Also known as Notre-Dame de Paris, Notre Dame Cathedral is often recognized as one of the best represenations of French Gothic architecture.  It is one of the largest and most well known Christian buildings in the world. Construction occured from 1160 through 1345.

The Louvre or Louvre Museum is one of the world's largest museums and is both a historic monument and key landmark in Paris.  There are around 35,000 pieces displayed throughout the 652,000 square feet (60,600 sq m).  It is the world's most visited museum.  Originally built as a palace and fortress.

The Millau Viaduct is a cable-stayed bridge that extends across the valley of the River Tarn.  It is the tallest bridge in the world reaching a height of 1,125 feet (343 m).  It is the 12th highest bridge deck in the world at 890 feet (270 m).

The Arena of Nimes is a Roman amphitheatre built around 70 AD and remodelled in 1863.  THe elliptical space inside the arena extends 436 feet (133 m) by 331 (101 m) with 34 rows of seats that surround it.  It could hold 16,300 spectators to watch the events.

Lourdes is a communie in the Hautes-Pyrenees region of south-western France. The Sanctuary of Lourdes is a key feature of Lourdes and serves as a destination  for mass pilgrimages from across Europe and around the world.

Pont du Gard is an ancient ROman aqueduct bridge that crosses the Gardon River. It is part of the Nimes aqueduct that extends 31 miles (50 km) to deliver water from the spring at Uzes to the Roman colony of Nimes.  This bridge reaches a height of 160 feet (49 m).

Le Puy Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral and a national monument for France.  It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998.  It represents the highest point in the city and served as a center for the Our Lady pigrimages.

Maison Carree is one of the best preserved Roman temples to be found anywhere in the Roman Empire. It was built in 16 BC and reconstructed in following years. It measures 85 feet (26 m) long and 42.6 feet (13.5 m) wide.  A tremendous spectacle within the Roman forum.