Paris, France

Destination Guide

Paris

France

Best things to do in Paris

60 curated attractions in Paris, France. Handpicked for every kind of traveler.

Best time

May - September

Average temp

12°C/54°F

Budget

Expensive

Safety

Take care

About Paris

France's capital, its largest city, and a hub of culture and history. The city is defined by its iconic architecture and landmarks, with the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre drawing tourists from around the globe. Its layout is a mix of wide boulevards and narrow medieval streets, a result of Baron Haussmann’s nineteenth-century renovations. While much of Paris offers a sense of elegance, areas like Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Marais maintain their historic charm amidst the bustle. The city is a living museum, but beyond the tourist highlights, it’s a working metropolis where locals navigate the crowds and enjoy the same pastries that visitors rave about. People come for the art and the food, with the layers of history making every corner worth exploring.

Who it's for

Art lovers, food enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys strolling through history will find plenty to appreciate. Not a great fit for those seeking tranquility: crowds are constant, and finding a quiet spot can be a challenge. If you dislike stairs, be prepared to negotiate quite a few.

Getting around

Public transport: Very Good

  • The Eiffel Tower to the Louvre is about a thirty-minute walk, though you may get distracted along the way
  • The Metro is efficient, but older stations often involve stairs
  • Taxis are available but can be slow during peak hours
  • Crowds at major attractions can lead to longer waits, so plan accordingly
Trocadéro

Trocadéro

Urban Attractions
Le Marais

Le Marais

Streets & neighbourhoods
Pavillon de l'Arsenal

Pavillon de l'Arsenal

Specialty & quirky museums
Place Vendôme

Place Vendôme

Squares & plazas
Théâtre-Musée des Capucines

Théâtre-Musée des Capucines

Specialty & quirky museums
Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Streets & neighbourhoods
Église du Dôme

Église du Dôme

Churches & cathedrals
Avenue de Camoens

Avenue de Camoens

Nature
Belleville District

Belleville District

Streets & neighbourhoods
Montmartre District

Montmartre District

Streets & neighbourhoods
Quai Saint-Bernard

Quai Saint-Bernard

Canals, harbours & waterfronts
La Butte aux Cailles

La Butte aux Cailles

Streets & neighbourhoods
Place du Tertre

Place du Tertre

Squares & plazas
Latin Quarter

Latin Quarter

Streets & neighbourhoods
Canal de l'Ourcq

Canal de l'Ourcq

Canals, harbours & waterfronts
Le Marais District

Le Marais District

Streets & neighbourhoods
Trocadéro Gardens

Trocadéro Gardens

City parks
Chapelle Expiatoire

Chapelle Expiatoire

Monuments & memorials
Cimetière du Montparnasse

Cimetière du Montparnasse

Cemeteries & tombs
Nouveau Musée du Parfum

Nouveau Musée du Parfum

Specialty & quirky museums
Place de la République

Place de la République

Squares & plazas
Versailles Palace Gardens

Versailles Palace Gardens

Formal & Japanese gardens
Jardin de la Nouvelle France

Jardin de la Nouvelle France

Botanical gardens
Église St-Ambroise

Église St-Ambroise

Churches & cathedrals
Pont Alexandre III

Pont Alexandre III

Bridges
Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Médaille Miraculeuse

Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Médaille Miraculeuse

Churches & cathedrals
Musée d’Orsay

Musée d’Orsay

Art museums & galleries
Fontaine des Médicis

Fontaine des Médicis

Fountains, statues & public art
Basilique Ste-Clotilde

Basilique Ste-Clotilde

Churches & cathedrals
Église St-Germain l’Auxerrois

Église St-Germain l’Auxerrois

Churches & cathedrals
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris

Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris

Churches & cathedrals
Palais Garnier

Palais Garnier

Theatres & opera houses
Philharmonie de Paris

Philharmonie de Paris

Concert halls
Lac Daumesnil

Lac Daumesnil

Lakes
Palais du Luxembourg

Palais du Luxembourg

Castles & palaces
Jardin du Palais Royal

Jardin du Palais Royal

Formal & Japanese gardens
Citéco

Citéco

Specialty & quirky museums
Île de la Cité

Île de la Cité

Islands
Église St-Étienne du Mont

Église St-Étienne du Mont

Churches & cathedrals
Institut de France

Institut de France

Historic libraries & universities
Jardin du Luxembourg

Jardin du Luxembourg

Formal & Japanese gardens
Petit Palais

Petit Palais

Art museums & galleries
Musée Carnavalet

Musée Carnavalet

History museums
Institut des Cultures d'Islam-Goutte d'Or

Institut des Cultures d'Islam-Goutte d'Or

Mosques
The Champs Elysees

The Champs Elysees

Streets & neighbourhoods
Immeuble Lavirotte

Immeuble Lavirotte

Modern architecture & skyscrapers
Hôtel de la Marine

Hôtel de la Marine

Historic houses & mansions
Église St-Germain des Prés

Église St-Germain des Prés

Churches & cathedrals
Mémorial de la Shoah

Mémorial de la Shoah

History museums
Grande Pyramide

Grande Pyramide

Modern architecture & skyscrapers
59 Rivoli

59 Rivoli

Art museums & galleries
Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe

Monuments & memorials
Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower

Modern architecture & skyscrapers
The Louvre

The Louvre

Art museums & galleries
Église St-Eustache

Église St-Eustache

Churches & cathedrals
Musée Nissim de Camondo

Musée Nissim de Camondo

Historic houses & mansions
Puits Artésien de la Butte aux Cailles

Puits Artésien de la Butte aux Cailles

Fountains, statues & public art
La Ménagerie

La Ménagerie

Zoos
Hôtel des Invalides

Hôtel des Invalides

Castles & palaces
Musée Rodin

Musée Rodin

Art museums & galleries

Where to eat in Paris

The places worth planning a meal around.

Le Procope

Le Procope

French · $$$

★ 4.5 · 28,327 reviews

Le Train Bleu

Le Train Bleu

French · $$$

★ 4.4 · 19,165 reviews

Angelina

Angelina

French · $$$

★ 4.3 · 18,763 reviews

La Coupole

La Coupole

French · $$

★ 4.4 · 16,581 reviews

L'As Du Fallafel

L'As Du Fallafel

Middle Eastern · $

★ 4.3 · 14,642 reviews

Café de Flore

Café de Flore

French · $$$

★ 3.9 · 14,401 reviews

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