Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Beyond the well known landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and The Louvre, there is the gothic 12th-century Notre-Dame cathedral, the Sacre Coeur Basilica and the Church of the Miraculous Medal at Rue du Bac to name but a few beautiful churches to visit.