3 Avenue de General Eisenhower Prices vary by event Designed for the 1900 Universal Exhibition that featured the Eiffel Tower. The Grand Palais features an incredible art Nouveau style Iron roof. Hosts regularly changing exhibitions and events. http://www.grandpalais.fr/en

Places Georges Pompidou 11am - 10pm Thursdays til 11 Adult €13/11 concession €10/9 Free: First Sunday of the month/ aged <25 Eternally recognisable as Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano's First major commission. The multi coloured inside out architectural experiment is testament to paris' creative freedoms. An incredible collection of some of the worlds most famous and memorable artists. http://www.centrepompidou.fr

13 Avenue du President Wilson Tue-Sun, 12:00-00:00 €10/€8 U18 Free (free from may 22 - June 20) Industrial in style, this vast open gallery is one of the prime contemporary art locations in the city. There is no permanent collection with an agenda focused more on group and collaborative works. More atmospheric the closer to the midnight closing time. http://www.palaisdetokyo.com

8-10 square du Docteur Blanche Mon 1.30 - 6 Tue - Thur - 10 - 12.30 , 1.30 - 6 Fri - 10 - 12.30 , 1.30 - 5 €5/3 free U14 The King of modernism designed this building in 1925 in his signature style, buffs will appreciate the pillars white walls and flat roofs. It contains a museum to his works featuring drawings and photographs. http://www.fondationlecorbusier.fr/

32 Quai d'Austerlitz Wed-Sun, 12:00-06:00 This huge terraced space sits a centre dedicated to a great mix of cultural events. It Hosts a cinema, bar restaurant and club. A hub of creativity. http://wanderlustparis.com

1 Place de la Porte de Versailles Opening times Vary Designed like a classy dystopian vision, this centre of culture hosts numerous disparate events within its perfectly located space. The views from the balcony are worth the trip in itself. http://www.electric-paris.com

1, Rue Fossés St Mon - Fri, 10 - 6 Sat + Sun - 10 - 7 €8/6/4 Like many contemporary buildings in the City the Arab institute was designed by Jean Nouvel. The façade is an array of optics that react to changing conditions to let in more or less light to the building. In the courtyard in front is an obscene Zaha Hadid exhibition space. www.imarabe.org

35, rue de Chevalier Every Day 6 - 10.30 Free In the heart of Montmartre and visible throughout Paris is the beautiful white Sacre Coeur. The views from the top are possible the best in the city, one of the city's blockbuster sites. www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com/english

2 Rue Palatine Mon - Fri: 9-12 2-6 Free The second largest church in the city dominate the Place Saint Sulpice with its huge classical façade. There are fascinating sculptures inside and the organ is one of the finest in the city. www.paroisse-saint-sulpice-paris.org

4 Boulevard du Palais Every Day: 1 March to 31 October : 9:30 am to 6 pm 1 November to 28 February : 9 am to 5 pm Under 25 Free € 8.50/5.50 Sainte Chapelle possesses the most beautiful interior of all the churches in Paris. The highest example of gothic architecture, the thin, weightless vaults allow an abundance of blue glass and light to flood in. http://sainte-chapelle.monuments-nationaux.fr/

Allée des Justes de France October to March : 10 - 17 April September : 10 - 19 On Ile de la Cite behind Notre Dame descend down the stairs in a small garden. Here is the monument to the deportation of 200 000 people from France during WW2. The underground tunnel is claustrophobic but incredibly moving http://www.cheminsdememoire.gouv.fr/fr/memorial-des-martyrs-de-la-deportation

Porte Dauphine - Avenue Foch Abbesses - Rue des Abbesses These two Metro entrances were designed by art Nouveau architect Hector Guimard. They are famous for their fanned glass roofs and natural ironwork.

Seine Bank between Louvre and Eiffel Tower The banks of the Seine have been redeveloped extensively over three years. The result is an eclectic design that incorporates plenty of seating with garden, cafes, game tables, floating play parks theatre and climbing walls.

211 avenue Jean Jaurès 18th Arrondissement Open 24H Designed in 1984 as part of an international competition won by architect Bernard Tschumi the park is a deconstructivist take on design. Most notable are the red 'follies', dispersed pavilions containing walkways, restaurants and clubs or just as visual cues for navigating the space. http://www.villette.com/en/

21, boulevard Morland Tues - Sat: 10.30 - 6.30 Sun - 11 - 7 Free The definitive centre for the architecture of Paris. The beautiful old building holds exhibitions on The architecture and Urban Planning of Paris. There is a fascinating permanent exhibition on the development of the city. http://www.pavillon-arsenal.com/home.php

6 Parvis Notre-Dame Every Day 8:00 - 6:45 Free One of the world's most famous churches, Notre Dame's profile will dominate your views of the city. The Stained glass (second only to Sainte Chapelle) and lofty stone arches are suitably awe inspiring. Rightfully placed amongst the great sites of Paris. http://www.notredamedeparis.fr/

29 avenue Rapp Designed by Jules Lavirotte in 1901 this building is a great example of the Parisian Art Nouveau. The naturalistic glazed earthenware façade and the sculpted door frame are concentrated Parisian creativity.