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What to See in Paris
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Overview
Districts
Neighborhoods
The Outskirts and Nearby Communes
Tourist Areas and Zones
Bastille (11th)
The district is recognizable by its tall July Column and its opera house. The area, around the square or near Rue de Lappe, is especially lively on weekend evenings, with plenty of restaurants, bars, clubs, and cinemas.
The district is recognizable by its tall July Column and its opera house. The area, around the square or near Rue de Lappe, is especially lively on weekend evenings, with plenty of restaurants, bars, clubs, and cinemas.
Belleville (20th)
A traditionally working-class and cosmopolitan district (Jewish, Arab, Chinese) where an artistic and cultural life still thrives.
A traditionally working-class and cosmopolitan district (Jewish, Arab, Chinese) where an artistic and cultural life still thrives.
Champs-Élysées (8th)
Between the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde, it is one of the capital’s symbols, though more popular with tourists than with Parisians.
Between the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde, it is one of the capital’s symbols, though more popular with tourists than with Parisians.
La Goutte d'Or (18th)
Also known as Barbès. With its narrow streets, this is traditionally a very working-class and multi-ethnic neighbourhood. Its distinctive atmosphere and cosmopolitan shops and markets have now made it a tourist spot.
Also known as Barbès. With its narrow streets, this is traditionally a very working-class and multi-ethnic neighbourhood. Its distinctive atmosphere and cosmopolitan shops and markets have now made it a tourist spot.
Le Marais (3rd-4th)
In the heart of Paris, this district, once home to a large Jewish community, has been the gay district of Paris since the 1980s.
In the heart of Paris, this district, once home to a large Jewish community, has been the gay district of Paris since the 1980s.
Le Sentier (2nd)
This multi-ethnic district in central Paris is traditionally the hub of the garment and textile trade, giving it a lively atmosphere.
This multi-ethnic district in central Paris is traditionally the hub of the garment and textile trade, giving it a lively atmosphere.
Les Halles (1st)
With its Forum and dozens of shops, Les Halles is one of the capital’s main shopping districts.
With its Forum and dozens of shops, Les Halles is one of the capital’s main shopping districts.
Little Jaffna (10th)
Near the Gare du Nord, this is Paris’s small Indian/Tamil district known as "Little Jaffna".
Near the Gare du Nord, this is Paris’s small Indian/Tamil district known as "Little Jaffna".
Montreuil Flea Market (20th)
One of the oldest flea markets in Paris, held from Saturday to Monday on the outskirts of Montreuil.
One of the oldest flea markets in Paris, held from Saturday to Monday on the outskirts of Montreuil.
Saint-Ouen Flea Market (17th-18th)
North of Paris, this vast market (actually several combined) hosts the world's largest concentration of antiques dealers and second-hand traders every weekend and Monday.
North of Paris, this vast market (actually several combined) hosts the world's largest concentration of antiques dealers and second-hand traders every weekend and Monday.
Montmartre (18th)
With its hill, Sacré-Cœur, Place du Tertre, cabarets, and theaters, it’s one of Paris’s most visited neighborhoods.
With its hill, Sacré-Cœur, Place du Tertre, cabarets, and theaters, it’s one of Paris’s most visited neighborhoods.
Pigalle (9th-18th)
Below Montmartre, this is also a major Parisian tourist hotspot. The district is famous for its cabarets, bars, and sex shops.
Below Montmartre, this is also a major Parisian tourist hotspot. The district is famous for its cabarets, bars, and sex shops.
Latin Quarter (5th-6th)
One of Paris's most famous districts, traditionally student-oriented. It's also a lively area with many cabaret clubs, bars, and restaurants, particularly on Rue Mouffetard and around Saint-Michel.
One of Paris's most famous districts, traditionally student-oriented. It's also a lively area with many cabaret clubs, bars, and restaurants, particularly on Rue Mouffetard and around Saint-Michel.
Rue Mouffetard (5th)
In the Latin Quarter, this is one of the oldest streets in Paris and also one of the liveliest thanks to its many bars and restaurants.
In the Latin Quarter, this is one of the oldest streets in Paris and also one of the liveliest thanks to its many bars and restaurants.
Saint-Germain des Prés (6th)
This is one of Paris’s most iconic and internationally recognized neighborhoods.
This is one of Paris’s most iconic and internationally recognized neighborhoods.
Choisy Triangle (13th)
This is the name given to Paris’s main Chinatown. While less picturesque than its counterparts in London or the USA, it is still a place where Chinese and Indochinese culture and traditions are very much alive.
This is the name given to Paris’s main Chinatown. While less picturesque than its counterparts in London or the USA, it is still a place where Chinese and Indochinese culture and traditions are very much alive.
Monuments and Architectural Landmarks
Arc de Triomphe (8th)
At the top of the Champs-Élysées, on Place de l'Étoile, it is one of the symbols of Paris. It was built by Napoleon to commemorate the Battle of Austerlitz.
At the top of the Champs-Élysées, on Place de l'Étoile, it is one of the symbols of Paris. It was built by Napoleon to commemorate the Battle of Austerlitz.
Arcs de Triomphe of the Porte Saint-Denis and Porte Saint-Martin (10th)
These are two imposing structures close to each other that once marked the entrance to Paris.
These are two imposing structures close to each other that once marked the entrance to Paris.
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel (1st)
This charming small triumphal arch, built under Napoleon in the square of the same name, is located between the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Garden.
This charming small triumphal arch, built under Napoleon in the square of the same name, is located between the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Garden.
Arènes de Lutèce (5th)
Little remains today of this Gallo-Roman amphitheatre dating from the 1st century.
Little remains today of this Gallo-Roman amphitheatre dating from the 1st century.
François Mitterrand Library (13th)
Beyond its function as a library, more officially known as the National Library of France, it is also an architectural work from the 1990s.
Beyond its function as a library, more officially known as the National Library of France, it is also an architectural work from the 1990s.
Seine Riverbanks (1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th)
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Seine Riverbanks feature stunning architecture, iconic landmarks (Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame), bridges, riverside booksellers, and various events that make them a must-see in Paris. Also worth exploring on a *bateau-mouche* cruise along the Seine.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Seine Riverbanks feature stunning architecture, iconic landmarks (Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame), bridges, riverside booksellers, and various events that make them a must-see in Paris. Also worth exploring on a *bateau-mouche* cruise along the Seine.
Georges Pompidou Centre (4th)
Also known as Beaubourg. Beyond its distinctive architecture and the lively atmosphere of its square, the venue is especially worth visiting for its exhibitions and collections.
Also known as Beaubourg. Beyond its distinctive architecture and the lively atmosphere of its square, the venue is especially worth visiting for its exhibitions and collections.
International University City (14th)
South of Paris, this university residence comprises a collection of pavilions designed by renowned architects primarily in the 1920s–1930s.
South of Paris, this university residence comprises a collection of pavilions designed by renowned architects primarily in the 1920s–1930s.
Conciergerie (1st)
This 13th-century building on the Île de la Cité is part of the Palais de Justice in Paris, whose stunning façade you can admire. It has more or less always served as a prison, and you can visit reconstructions of cells from the Revolutionary period.
This 13th-century building on the Île de la Cité is part of the Palais de Justice in Paris, whose stunning façade you can admire. It has more or less always served as a prison, and you can visit reconstructions of cells from the Revolutionary period.
Military School (7th)
This very beautiful complex of mid-18th-century buildings completes the Trocadéro - Eiffel Tower - Champ de Mars vista.
This very beautiful complex of mid-18th-century buildings completes the Trocadéro - Eiffel Tower - Champ de Mars vista.
Trocadéro Esplanade (16th)
Opposite the Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars, the Parvis des Droits de l'Homme and the surrounding imposing buildings, including the Palais de Chaillot, offer a remarkable panorama that visitors particularly enjoy, especially at the end of the day.
Opposite the Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars, the Parvis des Droits de l'Homme and the surrounding imposing buildings, including the Palais de Chaillot, offer a remarkable panorama that visitors particularly enjoy, especially at the end of the day.
Stravinsky Fountain (4th)
Right next to the Georges Pompidou Centre. It's an original and colourful ensemble of water jets and 16 moving sculptures meant to evoke the work of composer Stravinsky.
Right next to the Georges Pompidou Centre. It's an original and colourful ensemble of water jets and 16 moving sculptures meant to evoke the work of composer Stravinsky.
Lyon Station (12th)
Beyond its function, Lyon Station is also a monument with its tall clock tower and, above all, its magnificent 1900s-style restaurant (a listed historic monument), Le Train Bleu.
Beyond its function, Lyon Station is also a monument with its tall clock tower and, above all, its magnificent 1900s-style restaurant (a listed historic monument), Le Train Bleu.
Hôtel des Archevêques de Sens (4th)
This charming 15th-century building with a medieval appearance houses the Forney Museum-Library, dedicated to graphic arts, fine arts, posters, postcards, and advertisements.
This charming 15th-century building with a medieval appearance houses the Forney Museum-Library, dedicated to graphic arts, fine arts, posters, postcards, and advertisements.
Paris City Hall (4th)
Paris City Hall is a beautiful building (re)constructed in the 1870s. Regular exhibitions can be seen there.
Paris City Hall is a beautiful building (re)constructed in the 1870s. Regular exhibitions can be seen there.
Les Invalides (7th)
With its golden dome and esplanade, Les Invalides houses several museums (Army, Contemporary History) and, above all, a necropolis where many great military figures from French history are buried (Vauban, Napoleon, Leclerc, Foch).
With its golden dome and esplanade, Les Invalides houses several museums (Army, Contemporary History) and, above all, a necropolis where many great military figures from French history are buried (Vauban, Napoleon, Leclerc, Foch).
Île Saint-Louis (4th)
One of the two islands at the heart of Paris and a pleasant residential area with beautiful townhouses.
One of the two islands at the heart of Paris and a pleasant residential area with beautiful townhouses.
Deportation Martyrs Memorial (4th)
A striking modern architectural complex dedicated to all those deported from France between 1941 and 1944. It is located behind Notre-Dame on the Île de la Cité.
A striking modern architectural complex dedicated to all those deported from France between 1941 and 1944. It is located behind Notre-Dame on the Île de la Cité.
Paris Observatory (14th)
A charming 17th-century building, part of which is open to the public for permanent or temporary exhibitions.
A charming 17th-century building, part of which is open to the public for permanent or temporary exhibitions.
Palais Garnier (9th)
One of Paris's iconic landmarks, showcasing the city's architecture from the second half of the 19th century.
One of Paris's iconic landmarks, showcasing the city's architecture from the second half of the 19th century.
Palais Bourbon - National Assembly (7th)
Opposite the bridge and Place de la Concorde, this very beautiful building dates from the early 18th century.
Opposite the bridge and Place de la Concorde, this very beautiful building dates from the early 18th century.
Brongniart Palace (2nd)
The former stock exchange with its beautiful Corinthian-style façade is now a venue for socio-cultural events.
The former stock exchange with its beautiful Corinthian-style façade is now a venue for socio-cultural events.
Louvre Palace and Pyramid (1st)
It is the largest palace in Europe and a must-see on any visit to Paris, not least because it houses, in addition to its famous Pyramid, the Louvre Museum.
It is the largest palace in Europe and a must-see on any visit to Paris, not least because it houses, in addition to its famous Pyramid, the Louvre Museum.
Luxembourg Palace (6th)
This is the seat of the Senate, a stunning 17th-century building that blends seamlessly into the surrounding Luxembourg Garden.
This is the seat of the Senate, a stunning 17th-century building that blends seamlessly into the surrounding Luxembourg Garden.
Palais Royal (1st)
Perpendicular to the Louvre, this is a complex comprising a palace, theatre, galleries, and gardens built from the 17th century onwards. It’s also where you can see the famous Buren Columns.
Perpendicular to the Louvre, this is a complex comprising a palace, theatre, galleries, and gardens built from the 17th century onwards. It’s also where you can see the famous Buren Columns.
Panthéon (5th)
In the Latin Quarter, this beautiful neoclassical building is a necropolis where the ashes of great figures who shaped French history rest (Voltaire, Rousseau, Hugo, Jaurès, Malraux, Jean Moulin, Simone Veil…).
In the Latin Quarter, this beautiful neoclassical building is a necropolis where the ashes of great figures who shaped French history rest (Voltaire, Rousseau, Hugo, Jaurès, Malraux, Jean Moulin, Simone Veil…).
Brady Passage (10th)
This passage in northern Paris is more interesting for its shops—particularly Asian and Indian Ocean ones—than for its architecture.
This passage in northern Paris is more interesting for its shops—particularly Asian and Indian Ocean ones—than for its architecture.
Passage Choiseul (2nd)
One of Paris’s covered passages, lined with numerous shops and dating from the early 19th century.
One of Paris’s covered passages, lined with numerous shops and dating from the early 19th century.
Jouffroy Arcade (9th)
Alongside its neighbours, also listed as historic monuments (Verdeau and Panoramas arcades), it houses a large number of shops, particularly antique dealers, stamp sellers, and second-hand booksellers.
Alongside its neighbours, also listed as historic monuments (Verdeau and Panoramas arcades), it houses a large number of shops, particularly antique dealers, stamp sellers, and second-hand booksellers.
Passage des Princes (2nd)
With its dome and large glass roof, this passage was the last one built in the 19th century. Though the site appears original, it was actually reconstructed in the 1980s.
With its dome and large glass roof, this passage was the last one built in the 19th century. Though the site appears original, it was actually reconstructed in the 1980s.
Place de la Concorde (8th)
In the perspective of La Défense and the Champs-Élysées, this vast monumental square with its obelisk, a gift from Egypt in 1836, leads to the Tuileries Garden and the Louvre Museum.
In the perspective of La Défense and the Champs-Élysées, this vast monumental square with its obelisk, a gift from Egypt in 1836, leads to the Tuileries Garden and the Louvre Museum.
Place du Tertre (18th)
In the heart of Montmartre, this famous square with its artists and restaurants is one of the most visited spots in the capital.
In the heart of Montmartre, this famous square with its artists and restaurants is one of the most visited spots in the capital.
Place Vendôme (1st)
A famous square in Paris, considered one of the most elegant in the world, home to prestigious jewelers. You can see stunning buildings and, at its center, the Vendôme Column, erected by Napoleon after Austerlitz.
A famous square in Paris, considered one of the most elegant in the world, home to prestigious jewelers. You can see stunning buildings and, at its center, the Vendôme Column, erected by Napoleon after Austerlitz.
Place des Vosges (4th)
One of the oldest squares in Paris (17th century), located in the Marais district. It is notable for its arcades and beautiful façades.
One of the oldest squares in Paris (17th century), located in the Marais district. It is notable for its arcades and beautiful façades.
Sorbonne (5th)
This charming building in the Latin Quarter houses one of France’s most iconic universities.
This charming building in the Latin Quarter houses one of France’s most iconic universities.
Statue of Liberty (15th)
Though many replicas exist worldwide, this one served as the model for New York’s. It has stood on Île aux Cygnes, just steps from the Eiffel Tower, since 1889.
Though many replicas exist worldwide, this one served as the model for New York’s. It has stood on Île aux Cygnes, just steps from the Eiffel Tower, since 1889.
Eiffel Tower (7th)
It’s THE monument associated with Paris worldwide. Extremely touristy but still unmissable...
It’s THE monument associated with Paris worldwide. Extremely touristy but still unmissable...
Montparnasse Tower (15th)
Located opposite the station of the same name, it was long the tallest tower in Paris at 210 m. While awaiting a new look, it offers a superb panorama from its terrace or its 56th floor, the only one open to the public.
Located opposite the station of the same name, it was long the tallest tower in Paris at 210 m. While awaiting a new look, it offers a superb panorama from its terrace or its 56th floor, the only one open to the public.
Saint-Jacques Tower (4th)
This Gothic tower, resembling a bell tower, dates back to the 16th century. It stands in the heart of Square de la Tour Saint-Jacques, just steps from the Seine.
This Gothic tower, resembling a bell tower, dates back to the 16th century. It stands in the heart of Square de la Tour Saint-Jacques, just steps from the Seine.
Religious Sites and Monuments
Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Montmartre (18th)
One of the symbols of Paris and Montmartre, a must-see on any visit to the capital.
One of the symbols of Paris and Montmartre, a must-see on any visit to the capital.
Paris Catacombs (14th)
These former underground quarries, later converted into an ossuary, are visited by nearly 300,000 people each year.
These former underground quarries, later converted into an ossuary, are visited by nearly 300,000 people each year.
Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris (4th)
Originally the most visited site in Paris and even in France (13.5 million visitors per year), located on the Île de la Cité. Construction began in the 12th century. Following the April 2019 fire, it is currently under restoration and closed to the public.
Originally the most visited site in Paris and even in France (13.5 million visitors per year), located on the Île de la Cité. Construction began in the 12th century. Following the April 2019 fire, it is currently under restoration and closed to the public.
Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (8th)
This is a charming Russian Orthodox church classified as a historic monument.
This is a charming Russian Orthodox church classified as a historic monument.
Montmartre Cemetery (18th)
Less well-known and visited than those of Père Lachaise and Montparnasse, this cemetery is nevertheless home to the graves of many "celebrities" (Berlioz, Dalida, Dumas, Zola, Charcot…).
Less well-known and visited than those of Père Lachaise and Montparnasse, this cemetery is nevertheless home to the graves of many "celebrities" (Berlioz, Dalida, Dumas, Zola, Charcot…).
Montparnasse Cemetery (14th)
A cemetery visited for the large number of famous figures buried here (Gainsbourg, Kessel, Duras, Mauriac, Baudelaire, etc.).
A cemetery visited for the large number of famous figures buried here (Gainsbourg, Kessel, Duras, Mauriac, Baudelaire, etc.).
Père Lachaise Cemetery (20th)
A veritable museum, this is one of the world's most famous cemeteries due to the countless notable figures buried here (Balzac, Chopin, Molière, Thorez, Piaf, Jim Morrison) and the architecture of some of the tombs. Père Lachaise is also home to the Communards' Wall.
A veritable museum, this is one of the world's most famous cemeteries due to the countless notable figures buried here (Balzac, Chopin, Molière, Thorez, Piaf, Jim Morrison) and the architecture of some of the tombs. Père Lachaise is also home to the Communards' Wall.
Saint-Étienne-du-Mont Church (5th)
A beautiful 15th-century church, both in terms of its façade and interior.
A beautiful 15th-century church, both in terms of its façade and interior.
Church of the Madeleine (8th)
This is a church whose exterior architecture is more reminiscent of a Greek temple. It has a lovely interior.
This is a church whose exterior architecture is more reminiscent of a Greek temple. It has a lovely interior.
Saint-Sulpice Church and Fountain (6th)
One of Paris’s great churches, which, together with its small square and fountain, forms a lovely ensemble just steps from the Luxembourg Garden.
One of Paris’s great churches, which, together with its small square and fountain, forms a lovely ensemble just steps from the Luxembourg Garden.
Great Mosque of Paris (5th)
Beyond being a place of worship, the mosque is also open (in part) to visitors. Its restaurant, tea salon, and hammam are quite well-known.
Beyond being a place of worship, the mosque is also open (in part) to visitors. Its restaurant, tea salon, and hammam are quite well-known.
Vincennes Pagoda (12th)
Located in the Bois de Vincennes by the lakeside, this is an open site where you can see the pagoda and the largest Buddha in Europe.
Located in the Bois de Vincennes by the lakeside, this is an open site where you can see the pagoda and the largest Buddha in Europe.
Sainte-Chapelle (1st)
On the Île de la Cité, this 13th-century building, quite popular with visitors, houses several relics of Christ.
On the Île de la Cité, this 13th-century building, quite popular with visitors, houses several relics of Christ.
Temple du Marais (4th)
Built in the 17th century, this is the main Protestant temple in Paris and can be explored on a guided tour.
Built in the 17th century, this is the main Protestant temple in Paris and can be explored on a guided tour.
Sri Manika Vinayakar Alayam Hindu Temple (18th)
Also known as the Ganesh Temple, this is the only Hindu place of worship in the capital.
Also known as the Ganesh Temple, this is the only Hindu place of worship in the capital.
Bridges, the Seine, and Canals
Seine Riverbanks (1st, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th)
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Seine Riverbanks feature stunning architecture, iconic landmarks (Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame), bridges, riverside booksellers, and various events that make them a must-see in Paris. Also worth exploring on a *bateau-mouche* cruise along the Seine.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Seine Riverbanks feature stunning architecture, iconic landmarks (Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame), bridges, riverside booksellers, and various events that make them a must-see in Paris. Also worth exploring on a *bateau-mouche* cruise along the Seine.
Ourcq Canal (19th)
This northern Parisian canal, which then continues into the suburbs (including the 93), has been partly developed for walking or cycling. The Ourcq Canal is connected to the Saint-Martin Canal via the Bassin de la Villette, which also serves a recreational and tourist purpose.
This northern Parisian canal, which then continues into the suburbs (including the 93), has been partly developed for walking or cycling. The Ourcq Canal is connected to the Saint-Martin Canal via the Bassin de la Villette, which also serves a recreational and tourist purpose.
Canal Saint-Martin (10th-11th)
This small canal (4.5 km), entirely within Paris, was developed for sightseeing cruises. It connects to the Canal de l'Ourcq via the Bassin de la Villette, which also serves recreational and tourist purposes.
This small canal (4.5 km), entirely within Paris, was developed for sightseeing cruises. It connects to the Canal de l'Ourcq via the Bassin de la Villette, which also serves recreational and tourist purposes.
Pont Alexandre III (7th-8th)
One of the most beautifully decorated bridges in Paris, linking the 7th and 8th arrondissements.
One of the most beautifully decorated bridges in Paris, linking the 7th and 8th arrondissements.
Pont de l'Alma (7th-8th)
Along with the statue of its Zouave, this is one of Paris’s most famous bridges. It’s also right nearby, in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel, where Lady Di died in 1997.
Along with the statue of its Zouave, this is one of Paris’s most famous bridges. It’s also right nearby, in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel, where Lady Di died in 1997.
Pont des Arts (1st-6th)
A listed historic monument, this pedestrian space sometimes hosts exhibitions and is also popular with picnickers. Until 2015, thousands of "love locks" were attached to the railings of this bridge.
A listed historic monument, this pedestrian space sometimes hosts exhibitions and is also popular with picnickers. Until 2015, thousands of "love locks" were attached to the railings of this bridge.
Pont Neuf (1st-6th)
Built at the end of the 16th century, this is, despite its name, the oldest port in Paris. It is located at the level of the Île de la Cité.
Built at the end of the 16th century, this is, despite its name, the oldest port in Paris. It is located at the level of the Île de la Cité.
Museums
Paris has several dozen museums or similar institutions. While a few are world-renowned and attract crowds, many others remain much more low-key.
Major Museums
Georges Pompidou Centre (4th)
Also known as Beaubourg. Beyond its distinctive architecture and the lively atmosphere of its square, the venue is especially worth visiting for its exhibitions and collections.
Also known as Beaubourg. Beyond its distinctive architecture and the lively atmosphere of its square, the venue is especially worth visiting for its exhibitions and collections.
Cité des Sciences et Industry (19th)
Also known as La Villette. Research, science, technology, and industry presented in a fun and engaging way, especially for younger audiences. This space is now associated with the Palais de la Découverte.
Also known as La Villette. Research, science, technology, and industry presented in a fun and engaging way, especially for younger audiences. This space is now associated with the Palais de la Découverte.
Grand Palais (8th)
Between the Seine and the Champs-Élysées, the Grand Palais faces the Petit Palais. This remarkable building, known for its glass roof, dates from the 1900 Universal Exposition. It hosts prestigious fairs and exhibitions.
Between the Seine and the Champs-Élysées, the Grand Palais faces the Petit Palais. This remarkable building, known for its glass roof, dates from the 1900 Universal Exposition. It hosts prestigious fairs and exhibitions.
Arab World Institute (5th)
A must-visit destination for anyone interested in the culture and societies of the Arab world.
A must-visit destination for anyone interested in the culture and societies of the Arab world.
Musée Grévin (9th)
This is the famous museum featuring wax representations of around 500 well-known figures.
This is the famous museum featuring wax representations of around 500 well-known figures.
Louvre Museum (1st)
One of the most famous and most visited museums in the world (over 10 million visitors per year). It houses priceless collections and numerous masterpieces, starting with the Mona Lisa.
One of the most famous and most visited museums in the world (over 10 million visitors per year). It houses priceless collections and numerous masterpieces, starting with the Mona Lisa.
Musée d'Orsay (7th)
This former riverside train station, now a museum, houses diverse collections of paintings, sculptures, and objects from the 1850–1914 period. It is one of Paris’s most visited museums.
This former riverside train station, now a museum, houses diverse collections of paintings, sculptures, and objects from the 1850–1914 period. It is one of Paris’s most visited museums.
Quai Branly Museum (7th)
Opened in 2006, this museum explores non-Western arts and civilizations through thousands of objects and exhibitions.
Opened in 2006, this museum explores non-Western arts and civilizations through thousands of objects and exhibitions.
National Museum of Natural History (5th)
This internationally renowned museum is spread across Paris and other regions of France. The main galleries, including the famous Grande Galerie de l'Évolution with its taxidermied animals, are located in the Jardin des Plantes.
This internationally renowned museum is spread across Paris and other regions of France. The main galleries, including the famous Grande Galerie de l'Évolution with its taxidermied animals, are located in the Jardin des Plantes.
Other Museums
Less well-known or more specialized in their themes, but still quite tourist-friendly for the most part:
L'Adresse Musée de La Poste (15th)
This museum showcases the history of the postal service and philately in France.
This museum showcases the history of the postal service and philately in France.
French Cinematheque (12th)
It’s the world’s largest database for cinema, as well as for objects and documents related to the seventh art.
It’s the world’s largest database for cinema, as well as for objects and documents related to the seventh art.
Cité de l'Architecture and Heritage (16th)
Located at Trocadéro, this is the world's largest architecture centre.
Located at Trocadéro, this is the world's largest architecture centre.
Dalí Space (18th)
Located in Montmartre, this place houses over 300 sculptures and engravings by Dalí.
Located in Montmartre, this place houses over 300 sculptures and engravings by Dalí.
Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art (14th)
This venue is dedicated to promoting and supporting creativity in all forms of contemporary art.
This venue is dedicated to promoting and supporting creativity in all forms of contemporary art.
Halle Saint Pierre (18th)
A former market hall at the foot of Montmartre housing what is described as "outsider art and singular art as a component of contemporary popular art.".
A former market hall at the foot of Montmartre housing what is described as "outsider art and singular art as a component of contemporary popular art.".
Hôtel des Archevêques de Sens (4th)
This charming 15th-century building with a medieval appearance houses the Forney Museum-Library, dedicated to graphic arts, fine arts, posters, postcards, and advertisements.
This charming 15th-century building with a medieval appearance houses the Forney Museum-Library, dedicated to graphic arts, fine arts, posters, postcards, and advertisements.
European House of Photography (4th)
A library, a video library, and multiple exhibitions on permanent display; all dedicated to photography.
A library, a video library, and multiple exhibitions on permanent display; all dedicated to photography.
Musée de l'Armée (7th)
It is located at the Hôtel des Invalides and houses a collection ranging from military figurines to armour, uniforms, and various types of weaponry.
It is located at the Hôtel des Invalides and houses a collection ranging from military figurines to armour, uniforms, and various types of weaponry.
Paris Museum of Modern Art (16th)
Contemporary art in all its forms showcased in the stunning Palais de Tokyo near the Trocadéro.
Contemporary art in all its forms showcased in the stunning Palais de Tokyo near the Trocadéro.
Museum of Decorative Arts (1st)
Housed in the Louvre’s premises, this is a complex of spaces that includes the Museum of Advertising (covering all aspects of advertising across various media) and the Museum of Fashion and Textiles (couture and haute couture).
Housed in the Louvre’s premises, this is a complex of spaces that includes the Museum of Advertising (covering all aspects of advertising across various media) and the Museum of Fashion and Textiles (couture and haute couture).
Paris Museum of Arts and Trades (3rd)
The museum showcases thousands of objects, photographs, and drawings as part of the technical and scientific heritage of craftsmanship from recent centuries.
The museum showcases thousands of objects, photographs, and drawings as part of the technical and scientific heritage of craftsmanship from recent centuries.
Carnavalet Museum (3rd)
This is the museum dedicated to the history of Paris from its origins to the present day.
This is the museum dedicated to the history of Paris from its origins to the present day.
Cernuschi Museum (8th)
Housed in a beautiful private mansion, this is one of Paris’s oldest museums. It is dedicated to the arts of Asia, particularly East Asia.
Housed in a beautiful private mansion, this is one of Paris’s oldest museums. It is dedicated to the arts of Asia, particularly East Asia.
Paris Counterfeit Museum (16th)
The museum showcases the scope of counterfeiting and its impact on the global economy through a wide range of objects.
The museum showcases the scope of counterfeiting and its impact on the global economy through a wide range of objects.
Curie Museum (5th)
Beyond the life and work of the Curies, you’ll discover the history of radioactivity and its medical applications.
Beyond the life and work of the Curies, you’ll discover the history of radioactivity and its medical applications.
Eugène Delacroix Museum (6th)
The painter's house-studio and various temporary exhibitions related to him.
The painter's house-studio and various temporary exhibitions related to him.
Guimet Museum of Asian Arts (16th)
A well-regarded venue, it houses countless art objects from various periods sourced from different Asian countries.
A well-regarded venue, it houses countless art objects from various periods sourced from different Asian countries.
Musée en Herbe (1st)
It’s a museum for children offering game-based tours on artistic or scientific themes.
It’s a museum for children offering game-based tours on artistic or scientific themes.
National Museum of the History of Immigration (12th)
Opened in 2007, it is a space dedicated to immigration in France, its history, and its contributions.
Opened in 2007, it is a space dedicated to immigration in France, its history, and its contributions.
Museum of the History of Medicine (6th)
This is a small thematic museum on the history of medicine from its origins to the present day.
This is a small thematic museum on the history of medicine from its origins to the present day.
Musée de l'Homme (16th)
After being closed for renovations, this museum aims to showcase humanity in its historical and cultural diversity.
After being closed for renovations, this museum aims to showcase humanity in its historical and cultural diversity.
Jacquemart-André Museum (8th)
This magnificent private mansion houses a collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture, and art objects primarily from the 15th to 18th centuries.
This magnificent private mansion houses a collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture, and art objects primarily from the 15th to 18th centuries.
Jeu de Paume Museum (1st)
A space dedicated to photography and contemporary art located in the Tuileries Garden.
A space dedicated to photography and contemporary art located in the Tuileries Garden.
Musée de la Magie (4th)
Located in the Marais, this is a museum that combines magic shows and exhibitions.
Located in the Marais, this is a museum that combines magic shows and exhibitions.
Maillol Museum (7th)
This is a space dedicated to the sculptor, as well as to modern art exhibitions from the 20th and 21st centuries.
This is a space dedicated to the sculptor, as well as to modern art exhibitions from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Musée national de la Marine (16th)
Models, paintings, and all kinds of objects related to the history of the navy through different eras and places.
Models, paintings, and all kinds of objects related to the history of the navy through different eras and places.
Montmartre Museum (18th)
In an old house on the Butte, this place holds various objects and evokes the personalities who shaped Montmartre.
In an old house on the Butte, this place holds various objects and evokes the personalities who shaped Montmartre.
National Museum of the Middle Ages (5th)
Better known as the Cluny Museum. Housed in a beautiful 15th-century mansion in the heart of the Latin Quarter, it holds one of the world's most important collections of medieval objects and artworks.
Better known as the Cluny Museum. Housed in a beautiful 15th-century mansion in the heart of the Latin Quarter, it holds one of the world's most important collections of medieval objects and artworks.
Musée de la musique (19th)
This museum displays several hundred instruments. Alongside it, the Cité de la Musique, to which it is attached, hosts several exhibitions dedicated to musicians each year.
This museum displays several hundred instruments. Alongside it, the Cité de la Musique, to which it is attached, hosts several exhibitions dedicated to musicians each year.
Musée de l'Orangerie (1st)
Located in the Tuileries, this is a space dedicated to Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters (Monet, Cézanne, Picasso, Renoir, Gauguin).
Located in the Tuileries, this is a space dedicated to Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters (Monet, Cézanne, Picasso, Renoir, Gauguin).
Musée Picasso (3rd)
The life and work of the artist presented in a beautiful private mansion in central Paris.
The life and work of the artist presented in a beautiful private mansion in central Paris.
Police Prefecture Museum (5th)
The site recounts the history of the police from the 17th century to the present day.
The site recounts the history of the police from the 17th century to the present day.
Rodin Museum (7th)
The works and everything related to the sculptor's craft. One of the most visited museums in Paris.
The works and everything related to the sculptor's craft. One of the most visited museums in Paris.
Open-Air Sculpture Museum (5th)
Freely accessible works by sculptors from the second half of the 20th century displayed along the Seine in the Jardin Tino Rossi.
Freely accessible works by sculptors from the second half of the 20th century displayed along the Seine in the Jardin Tino Rossi.
Musée du vin (16th)
Housed in former cellars, this museum traces the history of wine and vineyards in France.
Housed in former cellars, this museum traces the history of wine and vineyards in France.
Palace of Discovery (8th)
Exploring the technical and scientific development of our societies through a fun, interactive approach for visitors. This museum is now associated with the Cité des Sciences.
Exploring the technical and scientific development of our societies through a fun, interactive approach for visitors. This museum is now associated with the Cité des Sciences.
Petit Palais (8th)
Between the Seine and the Champs-Élysées, the Petit Palais faces the Grand Palais and houses the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts.
Between the Seine and the Champs-Élysées, the Petit Palais faces the Grand Palais and houses the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts.
Parks, Woods, and Gardens
Bois de Boulogne (16th)
With its lakes and ponds, this is the second-largest green space in the capital. It is home to several parks and gardens (including the Jardin d’Acclimatation) with recreational or educational purposes. In a different vein, the Bois de Boulogne is also a major hub for prostitution.
With its lakes and ponds, this is the second-largest green space in the capital. It is home to several parks and gardens (including the Jardin d’Acclimatation) with recreational or educational purposes. In a different vein, the Bois de Boulogne is also a major hub for prostitution.
Bois de Vincennes (12th)
This is the largest park in Paris. A firm favourite, it is home to numerous attractions, including the Vincennes Zoo, a tropical garden, a floral park, a racecourse, a cluster of theatres (La Cartoucherie), and the Château de Vincennes.
This is the largest park in Paris. A firm favourite, it is home to numerous attractions, including the Vincennes Zoo, a tropical garden, a floral park, a racecourse, a cluster of theatres (La Cartoucherie), and the Château de Vincennes.
Champ de Mars (7th)
A vast green space between the Eiffel Tower and the École Militaire, often used for picnics or relaxation.
A vast green space between the Eiffel Tower and the École Militaire, often used for picnics or relaxation.
Southern Paris Greenway (14th)
This is a development running from the outskirts of Gare Montparnasse to Massy (91). The area is used for walking and cycling.
This is a development running from the outskirts of Gare Montparnasse to Massy (91). The area is used for walking and cycling.
Luxembourg Gardens (6th)
At the heart of the city, this is a vast garden much loved by both Parisians and tourists.
At the heart of the city, this is a vast garden much loved by both Parisians and tourists.
Jardin des Plantes (5th)
It’s a public botanical garden. In addition to its greenhouses, you can also visit a menagerie dating back to 1794 and, most notably, the galleries of the National Museum of Natural History.
It’s a public botanical garden. In addition to its greenhouses, you can also visit a menagerie dating back to 1794 and, most notably, the galleries of the National Museum of Natural History.
Tuileries Garden (1st)
Famous beautiful garden in central Paris between the Louvre and the Champs-Élysées.
Famous beautiful garden in central Paris between the Louvre and the Champs-Élysées.
André Citroën Park (15th)
One of the last large green spaces created in the capital. It is divided into several thematic areas, with greenhouses, a bamboo forest, and a small artificial island.
One of the last large green spaces created in the capital. It is divided into several thematic areas, with greenhouses, a bamboo forest, and a small artificial island.
Belleville Park (20th)
A charming little park perched on a hill in northeast Paris, offering a lovely view of the capital.
A charming little park perched on a hill in northeast Paris, offering a lovely view of the capital.
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont (19th)
Large green space in the northeast of Paris with a small lake, an island, an artificial waterfall, and a grotto.
Large green space in the northeast of Paris with a small lake, an island, an artificial waterfall, and a grotto.
Clichy-Batignolles Park (17th)
Also known as Martin Luther King Park, it is one of the most recently created parks in Paris (2007), with a primarily recreational purpose. Right next to it, the Square des Batignolles dates back to the mid-19th century.
Also known as Martin Luther King Park, it is one of the most recently created parks in Paris (2007), with a primarily recreational purpose. Right next to it, the Square des Batignolles dates back to the mid-19th century.
Monceau Park (8th)
This is a charming park in the northwest of the capital, dating back to the 1850s.
This is a charming park in the northwest of the capital, dating back to the 1850s.
Must-see & highly recommended
Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Montmartre
★★★★ One of the symbols of Paris and Montmartre, a must-see on any visit to the capital.
Seine Riverbanks
★★★★ A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Seine Riverbanks feature stunning architecture, iconic landmarks (Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame), bridges…
Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
★★★★ Originally the most visited site in Paris and even in France (13.5 million visitors per year), located on the Île de la Cité. Construction…
Montmartre
★★★★ With its hill, Sacré-Cœur, Place du Tertre, cabarets, and theaters, it’s one of Paris’s most visited neighborhoods.
Louvre Museum
★★★★ One of the most famous and most visited museums in the world (over 10 million visitors per year). It houses priceless collections and…
Louvre Palace and Pyramid
★★★★ It is the largest palace in Europe and a must-see on any visit to Paris, not least because it houses, in addition to its famous Pyramid…
Eiffel Tower
★★★★ It’s THE monument associated with Paris worldwide. Extremely touristy but still unmissable...
Recommended
Paris Catacombs
★★★ These former underground quarries, later converted into an ossuary, are visited by nearly 300,000 people each year.
Georges Pompidou Centre
★★★ Also known as Beaubourg. Beyond its distinctive architecture and the lively atmosphere of its square, the venue is especially worth…
Champs-Élysées
★★★ Between the Arc de Triomphe and Place de la Concorde, it is one of the capital’s symbols, though more popular with tourists than with…
Père Lachaise Cemetery
★★★ A veritable museum, this is one of the world's most famous cemeteries due to the countless notable figures buried here (Balzac, Chopin…
Cité des Sciences et Industry
★★★ Also known as La Villette. Research, science, technology, and industry presented in a fun and engaging way, especially for younger…
Trocadéro Esplanade
★★★ Opposite the Eiffel Tower and the Champ de Mars, the Parvis des Droits de l'Homme and the surrounding imposing buildings, including the…
Grand Palais
★★★ Between the Seine and the Champs-Élysées, the Grand Palais faces the Petit Palais. This remarkable building, known for its glass roof…
Les Invalides
★★★ With its golden dome and esplanade, Les Invalides houses several museums (Army, Contemporary History) and, above all, a necropolis where…
Île Saint-Louis
★★★ One of the two islands at the heart of Paris and a pleasant residential area with beautiful townhouses.
Musée d'Orsay
★★★ This former riverside train station, now a museum, houses diverse collections of paintings, sculptures, and objects from the…
Quai Branly Museum
★★★ Opened in 2006, this museum explores non-Western arts and civilizations through thousands of objects and exhibitions.
National Museum of Natural History
★★★ This internationally renowned museum is spread across Paris and other regions of France. The main galleries, including the famous Grande…
Latin Quarter
★★★ One of Paris's most famous districts, traditionally student-oriented. It's also a lively area with many cabaret clubs, bars, and…
Worth a look / Other
Arc de Triomphe
★★ At the top of the Champs-Élysées, on Place de l'Étoile, it is one of the symbols of Paris. It was built by Napoleon to commemorate the…
Bastille
★★ The district is recognizable by its tall July Column and its opera house. The area, around the square or near Rue de Lappe, is especially…
Belleville
★★ A traditionally working-class and cosmopolitan district (Jewish, Arab, Chinese) where an artistic and cultural life still thrives.
Bois de Boulogne
★★ With its lakes and ponds, this is the second-largest green space in the capital. It is home to several parks and gardens (including the…
Bois de Vincennes
★★ This is the largest park in Paris. A firm favourite, it is home to numerous attractions, including the Vincennes Zoo, a tropical garden, a…
Canal Saint-Martin
★★ This small canal (4.5 km), entirely within Paris, was developed for sightseeing cruises. It connects to the Canal de l'Ourcq via the Bassin…
Cité de l'Architecture and Heritage
★★ Located at Trocadéro, this is the world's largest architecture centre.
Southern Paris Greenway
★★ This is a development running from the outskirts of Gare Montparnasse to Massy (91). The area is used for walking and cycling.
Church of the Madeleine
★★ This is a church whose exterior architecture is more reminiscent of a Greek temple. It has a lovely interior.
Saint-Sulpice Church and Fountain
★★ One of Paris’s great churches, which, together with its small square and fountain, forms a lovely ensemble just steps from the…
Saint-Eustache Church
★★ A grand 16th–17th century church in the heart of the Halles district.
Dalí Space
★★ Located in Montmartre, this place houses over 300 sculptures and engravings by Dalí.
Stravinsky Fountain
★★ Right next to the Georges Pompidou Centre. It's an original and colourful ensemble of water jets and 16 moving sculptures meant to evoke…
La Goutte d'Or
★★ Also known as Barbès. With its narrow streets, this is traditionally a very working-class and multi-ethnic neighbourhood. Its distinctive…
Jardin des Plantes
★★ It’s a public botanical garden. In addition to its greenhouses, you can also visit a menagerie dating back to 1794 and, most notably…
Tuileries Garden
★★ Famous beautiful garden in central Paris between the Louvre and the Champs-Élysées.
Luxembourg Gardens
★★ At the heart of the city, this is a vast garden much loved by both Parisians and tourists.
The Marais
★★ In the heart of Paris, this district, once home to a large Jewish community, has been the gay district of Paris since the 1980s.
Saint-Ouen Flea Market
★★ North of Paris, this vast market (actually several combined) hosts the world's largest concentration of antiques dealers and second-hand…
Deportation Martyrs Memorial
★★ A striking modern architectural complex dedicated to all those deported from France between 1941 and 1944. It is located behind Notre-Dame…
Carnavalet Museum
★★ This is the museum dedicated to the history of Paris from its origins to the present day.
Paris Museum of Modern Art
★★ Contemporary art in all its forms showcased in the stunning Palais de Tokyo near the Trocadéro.
Musée de l'Homme
★★ After being closed for renovations, this museum aims to showcase humanity in its historical and cultural diversity.
Musée de l'Orangerie
★★ Located in the Tuileries, this is a space dedicated to Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters (Monet, Cézanne, Picasso, Renoir…
Montmartre Museum
★★ In an old house on the Butte, this place holds various objects and evokes the personalities who shaped Montmartre.
Paris Sewer Museum
★★ This is a rather unique museum dedicated to the sewers of Paris.
Musée Grévin
★★ This is the famous museum featuring wax representations of around 500 well-known figures.
Guimet Museum of Asian Arts
★★ A well-regarded venue, it houses countless art objects from various periods sourced from different Asian countries.
Jacquemart-André Museum
★★ This magnificent private mansion houses a collection of paintings, sculptures, furniture, and art objects primarily from the 15th to 18th…
Picasso Museum (Paris)
★★ The life and work of the artist presented in a beautiful private mansion in central Paris.
Rodin Museum
★★ The works and everything related to the sculptor's craft. One of the most visited museums in Paris.
Palais Garnier
★★ One of Paris's iconic landmarks, showcasing the city's architecture from the second half of the 19th century.
Palace of Discovery
★★ Exploring the technical and scientific development of our societies through a fun, interactive approach for visitors. This museum is now…
Palais-Royal (Paris)
★★ Perpendicular to the Louvre, this is a complex comprising a palace, theatre, galleries, and gardens built from the 17th century onwards…
Panthéon
★★ In the Latin Quarter, this beautiful neoclassical building is a necropolis where the ashes of great figures who shaped French history rest…
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
★★ Large green space in the northeast of Paris with a small lake, an island, an artificial waterfall, and a grotto.
Monceau Park
★★ This is a charming park in the northwest of the capital, dating back to the 1850s.
Jouffroy Arcade
★★ Alongside its neighbours, also listed as historic monuments (Verdeau and Panoramas arcades), it houses a large number of shops…
Vivienne Arcade
★★ A very pretty arcade near the Palais Royal.
Petit Palais
★★ Between the Seine and the Champs-Élysées, the Petit Palais faces the Grand Palais and houses the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts.
Pigalle
★★ Below Montmartre, this is also a major Parisian tourist hotspot. The district is famous for its cabarets, bars, and sex shops.
Place des Vosges
★★ One of the oldest squares in Paris (17th century), located in the Marais district. It is notable for its arcades and beautiful façades.
Place du Tertre
★★ In the heart of Montmartre, this famous square with its artists and restaurants is one of the most visited spots in the capital.
Pont Alexandre III
★★ One of the most beautifully decorated bridges in Paris, linking the 7th and 8th arrondissements.
Rue Mouffetard
★★ In the Latin Quarter, this is one of the oldest streets in Paris and also one of the liveliest thanks to its many bars and restaurants.
Saint-Germain des Prés
★★ This is one of Paris’s most iconic and internationally recognized neighborhoods.
Sainte-Chapelle
★★ On the Île de la Cité, this 13th-century building, quite popular with visitors, houses several relics of Christ.
Montparnasse Tower
★★ Located opposite the station of the same name, it was long the tallest tower in Paris at 210 m. While awaiting a new look, it offers a…
Choisy Triangle
★★ This is the name given to Paris’s main Chinatown. While less picturesque than its counterparts in London or the USA, it is still a…
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
★ This charming small triumphal arch, built under Napoleon in the square of the same name, is located between the Louvre Museum and the…
Arcs de Triomphe of the Porte Saint-Denis and Porte Saint-Martin
★ These are two imposing structures close to each other that once marked the entrance to Paris.
Arènes de Lutèce
★ Little remains today of this Gallo-Roman amphitheatre dating from the 1st century.
François Mitterrand Library
★ Beyond its function as a library, more officially known as the National Library of France, it is also an architectural work from the 1990s.
Butte-aux-Cailles
★ A district in southern Paris that has retained a small "village" feel.
Ourcq Canal
★ This northern Parisian canal, which then continues into the suburbs (including the 93), has been partly developed for walking or cycling…
Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
★ This is a charming Russian Orthodox church classified as a historic monument.
Champ de Mars
★ A vast green space between the Eiffel Tower and the École Militaire, often used for picnics or relaxation.
Montmartre Cemetery
★ Less well-known and visited than those of Père Lachaise and Montparnasse, this cemetery is nevertheless home to the graves of many…
Montparnasse Cemetery
★ A cemetery visited for the large number of famous figures buried here (Gainsbourg, Kessel, Duras, Mauriac, Baudelaire, etc.).
French Cinematheque
★ It’s the world’s largest database for cinema, as well as for objects and documents related to the seventh art.
International University City
★ South of Paris, this university residence comprises a collection of pavilions designed by renowned architects primarily in the…
Conciergerie
★ This 13th-century building on the Île de la Cité is part of the Palais de Justice in Paris, whose stunning façade you can admire. It has…
Military School
★ This very beautiful complex of mid-18th-century buildings completes the Trocadéro - Eiffel Tower - Champ de Mars vista.
Saint-Étienne-du-Mont Church
★ A beautiful 15th-century church, both in terms of its façade and interior.
Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois Church
★ This is one of the main churches in central Paris.
Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art
★ This venue is dedicated to promoting and supporting creativity in all forms of contemporary art.
Saint-Michel Fountain
★ A monumental fountain on the small square of the same name.
Lyon Station
★ Beyond its function, Lyon Station is also a monument with its tall clock tower and, above all, its magnificent 1900s-style restaurant (a…
Great Mosque of Paris
★ Beyond being a place of worship, the mosque is also open (in part) to visitors. Its restaurant, tea salon, and hammam are quite well-known.
Great Synagogue of Paris
★ The site is a listed historic monument.
Halle Saint Pierre
★ A former market hall at the foot of Montmartre housing what is described as "outsider art and singular art as a component of contemporary…
Paris City Hall
★ Paris City Hall is a beautiful building (re)constructed in the 1870s. Regular exhibitions can be seen there.
Hôtel des Archevêques de Sens
★ This charming 15th-century building with a medieval appearance houses the Forney Museum-Library, dedicated to graphic arts, fine arts…
Arab World Institute
★ A must-visit destination for anyone interested in the culture and societies of the Arab world.
The Postal Museum Address
★ This museum showcases the history of the postal service and philately in France.
The Sentier District
★ This multi-ethnic district in central Paris is traditionally the hub of the garment and textile trade, giving it a lively atmosphere.
Les Halles
★ With its Forum and dozens of shops, Les Halles is one of the capital’s main shopping districts.
Little Jaffna
★ Near the Gare du Nord, this is Paris’s small Indian/Tamil district known as "Little Jaffna".
European House of Photography
★ A library, a video library, and multiple exhibitions on permanent display; all dedicated to photography.
Gobelins Manufactory
★ A space dedicated to tapestry with over four centuries of history.
Montreuil Flea Market
★ One of the oldest flea markets in Paris, held from Saturday to Monday on the outskirts of Montreuil.
Vanves Flea Market
★ A major flea market in the south of Paris held every weekend.
Bourdelle Museum
★ The studio-museum of the sculptor who lived at the turn of the 20th century.
Cernuschi Museum
★ Housed in a beautiful private mansion, this is one of Paris’s oldest museums. It is dedicated to the arts of Asia, particularly East…
Curie Museum
★ Beyond the life and work of the Curies, you’ll discover the history of radioactivity and its medical applications.
Museum of the History of Medicine
★ This is a small thematic museum on the history of medicine from its origins to the present day.
Army Museum (Paris)
★ It is located at the Hôtel des Invalides and houses a collection ranging from military figurines to armour, uniforms, and various types of…
Paris Counterfeit Museum
★ The museum showcases the scope of counterfeiting and its impact on the global economy through a wide range of objects.
Magic Museum (Paris)
★ Located in the Marais, this is a museum that combines magic shows and exhibitions.
Music Museum (Paris)
★ This museum displays several hundred instruments. Alongside it, the Cité de la Musique, to which it is attached, hosts several exhibitions…
Police Prefecture Museum
★ The site recounts the history of the police from the 17th century to the present day.
Open-Air Sculpture Museum
★ Freely accessible works by sculptors from the second half of the 20th century displayed along the Seine in the Jardin Tino Rossi.
Museum of Decorative Arts
★ Housed in the Louvre’s premises, this is a complex of spaces that includes the Museum of Advertising (covering all aspects of…
Paris Museum of Arts and Trades
★ The museum showcases thousands of objects, photographs, and drawings as part of the technical and scientific heritage of craftsmanship from…
Museum of Fairground Arts
★ A century-long recreation (1850–1950) of a travelling funfair.
Jeu de Paume Museum
★ A space dedicated to photography and contemporary art located in the Tuileries Garden.
Wine Museum (Paris)
★ Housed in former cellars, this museum traces the history of wine and vineyards in France.
Édith Piaf Museum
★ The life and memories of the artist in this private museum, open by appointment.
Musée en Herbe
★ It’s a museum for children offering game-based tours on artistic or scientific themes.
Eugène Delacroix Museum
★ The painter's house-studio and various temporary exhibitions related to him.
Maillol Museum
★ This is a space dedicated to the sculptor, as well as to modern art exhibitions from the 20th and 21st centuries.
National Museum of the History of Immigration
★ Opened in 2007, it is a space dedicated to immigration in France, its history, and its contributions.
National Maritime Museum (Paris)
★ Models, paintings, and all kinds of objects related to the history of the navy through different eras and places.
National Museum of the Middle Ages
★ Better known as the Cluny Museum. Housed in a beautiful 15th-century mansion in the heart of the Latin Quarter, it holds one of the world's…
Paris Observatory
★ A charming 17th-century building, part of which is open to the public for permanent or temporary exhibitions.
Vincennes Pagoda
★ Located in the Bois de Vincennes by the lakeside, this is an open site where you can see the pagoda and the largest Buddha in Europe.
Palais Bourbon - National Assembly
★ Opposite the bridge and Place de la Concorde, this very beautiful building dates from the early 18th century.
Brongniart Palace
★ The former stock exchange with its beautiful Corinthian-style façade is now a venue for socio-cultural events.
Luxembourg Palace
★ This is the seat of the Senate, a stunning 17th-century building that blends seamlessly into the surrounding Luxembourg Garden.
André Citroën Park
★ One of the last large green spaces created in the capital. It is divided into several thematic areas, with greenhouses, a bamboo forest…
Clichy-Batignolles Park
★ Also known as Martin Luther King Park, it is one of the most recently created parks in Paris (2007), with a primarily recreational purpose…
Belleville Park
★ A charming little park perched on a hill in northeast Paris, offering a lovely view of the capital.
Bercy Park
★ This is a set of three gardens along the Seine, created in the 1990s.
Montsouris Park
★ An English-style park in the south of Paris with many trees and bird species.
Brady Passage
★ This passage in northern Paris is more interesting for its shops—particularly Asian and Indian Ocean ones—than for its…
Passage Choiseul
★ One of Paris’s covered passages, lined with numerous shops and dating from the early 19th century.
Passage des Princes
★ With its dome and large glass roof, this passage was the last one built in the 19th century. Though the site appears original, it was…
Arsenal Pavilion
★ This is a space dedicated to architecture and urban planning.
Place de la Concorde
★ In the perspective of La Défense and the Champs-Élysées, this vast monumental square with its obelisk, a gift from Egypt in 1836, leads to…
Place Vendôme
★ A famous square in Paris, considered one of the most elegant in the world, home to prestigious jewelers. You can see stunning buildings…
Pont de l'Alma
★ Along with the statue of its Zouave, this is one of Paris’s most famous bridges. It’s also right nearby, in the Pont de l'Alma…
Pont des Arts
★ A listed historic monument, this pedestrian space sometimes hosts exhibitions and is also popular with picnickers. Until 2015, thousands of…
Pont Neuf
★ Built at the end of the 16th century, this is, despite its name, the oldest port in Paris. It is located at the level of the Île de la Cité.
Sorbonne
★ This charming building in the Latin Quarter houses one of France’s most iconic universities.
Statue of Liberty (Paris)
★ Though many replicas exist worldwide, this one served as the model for New York’s. It has stood on Île aux Cygnes, just steps from…
Temple du Marais
★ Built in the 17th century, this is the main Protestant temple in Paris and can be explored on a guided tour.
Sri Manika Vinayakar Alayam Hindu Temple
★ Also known as the Ganesh Temple, this is the only Hindu place of worship in the capital.
Saint-Jacques Tower
★ This Gothic tower, resembling a bell tower, dates back to the 16th century. It stands in the heart of Square de la Tour Saint-Jacques, just…
- Arab World Institute
- Ourcq Canal
- Arc de Triomphe
- Arcs de Triomphe of the Porte Saint-Denis and Porte Saint-Martin
- Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
- Arènes de Lutèce
- François Mitterrand Library
- Seine Riverbanks
- Georges Pompidou Centre
- International University City
- Conciergerie
- Military School
- Trocadéro Esplanade
- Saint-Michel Fountain
- Lyon Station
- Hôtel des Archevêques de Sens
- Paris City Hall
- Les Invalides
- Île Saint-Louis
- Paris Observatory
- Palais Garnier
- Palais Bourbon - National Assembly
- Brongniart Palace
- Louvre Palace and Pyramid
- Luxembourg Palace
- Panthéon
- Brady Passage
- Passage Choiseul
- Jouffroy Arcade
- Passage des Princes
- Vivienne Arcade
- Place de la Concorde
- Place du Tertre
- Place Vendôme
- Place des Vosges
- Sorbonne
- Statue of Liberty (Paris)
- Eiffel Tower
- Montparnasse Tower
- Sacré-Cœur Basilica, Montmartre
- Paris Catacombs
- Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
- Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral
- Montmartre Cemetery
- Montparnasse Cemetery
- Père Lachaise Cemetery
- Saint-Étienne-du-Mont Church
- Church of the Madeleine
- Saint-Eustache Church
- Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois Church
- Saint-Sulpice Church and Fountain
- Great Mosque of Paris
- Great Synagogue of Paris
- Vincennes Pagoda
- Sainte-Chapelle
- Temple du Marais
- Sri Manika Vinayakar Alayam Hindu Temple
- Canal Saint-Martin
- Pont Alexandre III
- Pont de l'Alma
- Pont des Arts
- Pont Neuf
- Cité des Sciences et Industry
- Musée Grévin
- Louvre Museum
- Musée d'Orsay
- Quai Branly Museum
- National Museum of Natural History
- The Postal Museum Address
- French Cinematheque
- Cité de l'Architecture and Heritage
- National Museum of the History of Immigration
- Dalí Space
- Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art
- Halle Saint Pierre
- European House of Photography
- Gobelins Manufactory
- Deportation Martyrs Memorial
- Paris Museum of Modern Art
- Museum of Fairground Arts
- Bourdelle Museum
- Carnavalet Museum
- Cernuschi Museum
- Curie Museum
- Édith Piaf Museum
- Paris Sewer Museum
- Eugène Delacroix Museum
- Guimet Museum of Asian Arts
- Musée en Herbe
- Museum of the History of Medicine
- Musée de l'Homme
- Jacquemart-André Museum
- Jeu de Paume Museum
- Maillol Museum
- Montmartre Museum
- National Museum of the Middle Ages
- Musée de l'Orangerie
- Police Prefecture Museum
- Museum of Decorative Arts
- Rodin Museum
- Open-Air Sculpture Museum
- Palace of Discovery
- Arsenal Pavilion
- Bois de Boulogne
- Bois de Vincennes
- Champ de Mars
- Southern Paris Greenway
- Luxembourg Gardens
- Jardin des Plantes
- Tuileries Garden
- André Citroën Park
- Belleville Park
- Bercy Park
- Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
- Clichy-Batignolles Park
- Monceau Park
- Montsouris Park
- Stravinsky Fountain
- Bastille
- Belleville
- Butte-aux-Cailles
- Champs-Élysées
- La Goutte d'Or
- The Marais
- The Sentier District
- Les Halles
- Montreuil Flea Market
- Saint-Ouen Flea Market
- Vanves Flea Market
- Montmartre
- Pigalle
- Latin Quarter
- Little Jaffna
- Rue Mouffetard
- Saint-Germain des Prés
- Choisy Triangle
- Palais-Royal (Paris)
- Grand Palais
- Petit Palais
- Paris Museum of Arts and Trades
- Paris Counterfeit Museum
- Magic Museum (Paris)
- National Maritime Museum (Paris)
- Music Museum (Paris)
- Picasso Museum (Paris)
- Army Museum (Paris)
- Wine Museum (Paris)
- Saint-Jacques Tower