Paris is a city with plenty of architectural marvels set out for those who have an eye for beauty. The city has been an important gem in this regard since early on in its history. Nowadays, numerous constructions preserve its reputation for holding highly aesthetic architecture. Below is a discussion on some of the top architectural attractions which you can visit after your Musee D Orsay guided tours.

Centre Pompidou

This is an art museum designed by architects Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano for an architectural design competition, who installed all the functional structural elements like pipes and electrical wires outside the building so that the interior could be fully used to expose art. The building is a beautiful architectural attraction you can visit on your tour to the French Capital.

The Party Headquarters

This is a building which is considered a “monument historique”, in the country which means it receives protection as a national heritage site. The construction of the main building was completed in 1971 by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, and the dome was finished by 1980. The Party Headquarters was featured in a famous movie called Blue Lagoon, and is a nice attraction to visit while in the capital city.

Hôtel Fouquet’s Barrière

The Hotel Fouquet’s Barriere was renovated in 2006 by architect Edouard François. The new design comprised of a typical Haussmannian façade that contained grey concrete. This place comprises a mix of contemporary and historical designs.

Fondation Louis Vuitton

Created by architect Franck Gehry in 2014, the Fondation Louis Vuitton building is an attractive piece of architecture located close to the Bois de Boulogne. It has a glass roof, and the rest of it is concrete. There are several similarities drawn to the shape of the building, including with a ship, a cloud, and an iceberg. It was said to be constructed to outperform the Fondation Pinault of Venise. Overall, it is a beautiful attraction you should definitely visit after one of your Musee D Orsay guided tours.

Fondation Cartier for Contemporary Art

Inaugurated in 1994 by famed architect Jean Nouvel, this place is yet another strong presence on the aesthetic map of France. It is known for the reflection of the volumes on its walls. Its garden was designed by Lothar Baumgarten. It is adorned with 35 different types of trees. The Foundation hosts exhibitions featuring sculpture, photography, design, and painting.

Paris maintains its name as a haven for beautiful sights with the numerous modern constructions which have come up on its cityscape. These are excellent sights for you to pay a visit to, while you are on a tour of the city.