Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, with over 45 million visitors each year.2. The Eiffel Tower is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world and is the most-visited paid monument in the world, with over 7 million visitors each year.3. The Louvre Museum is the most visited art museum in the world, with over 9 million visitors each year.4. The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, built to honor the French soldiers who fought in the Napoleonic Wars.5. Notre Dame Cathedral is one of the most famous Gothic cathedrals in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.