Opéra de Paris - Palais Garnier - Paris Attractions

Montparnasse Cemetery is locally named as Cimetiere du Montparnasse. This site is the third largest cemetery in Paris opened in 1824. Here, one can find the tombs of Charles Baudelaire, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean Paul Sartre. It is believed that the cemetery was created from three farms in 1824 and was originally known as Le Cimetiere du Sud. This Cemetery is the eternal home of many intellectual and artistic elites of France. There are monuments dedicated to police and firefighters killed in the line of duty in Paris. As there are lots of notable French and international people buried here, it is a popular tourist attraction in Paris.

Hotel des Invalides is a huge domed structure which was constructed in the late 17th century. It was designed by Louis XIV for providing shelter to the old and wounded soldiers. This historic building was founded in 1675 on request by Louis XVI. This building is the first ever French hospital cum home which was exclusively built for the soldiers. There is also a garden, a large courtyard and an impressive esplanade.

The Opera in Paris is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world, sophistication, elegance and opulence are the distinguishing features of this magnificent place. But beware: it is said that in the basement there is a hidden ghost and he enjoys scaring visitors!