Paris, also known as the city of light, is the capital of France and home to the 1069 foot-tall Eiffel Tower. Paris also offers some of the finest museums in the world, including the giant Louvre (pronounced loov). The Louvre houses the Mona Lisa, widely recognized as the most famous painting in the history of art, and many other well-known artworks. (DEREK CROUCHER—GETTY IMAGES)