LANDMARKS OF FRANCE

EIFFEL TOWER

• It was first constructed in 1889
• Useful for communication purposes
• Tallest building in Paris at 324m

ARC DE TRIOMPHE

• Memorial to those who fought and died during wars
• Started in 1808, but took 28 years to finish
• Center of a busy roundabout
• Close to the Eiffel Tower

DUNE OF PYLA

• 107m high
• Also known as the Dune of Pilat
• Europe's tallest sand dune
• It stretches 3km along France's west coast
• Its surrounded by dense woodland littered with campsites

CITE DE CARCASSONNE

• 52 towers topped with fairytale conical roofs
• Walls are so well preserved that people are swept back in time
• The fortified walls have stood for 2,500 years

MONT BLANK

• Tallest mountain in Europe at 4,810m high
• Most famous mountain in France
• Has spectactular views

CHATEAU DE CHAMBORD

• Building started in 1519, but never fully finished
• Palace served for hunting lodge for King Francois
• Today visitors can explore the gardens or marvel the architecture

NOTRE DAME

• The Cathedral is a jewel of gothic architecture
• One of the finest churches in Europe
• Built in middle ages