Paris, the world’s most popular city destination, has plenty of must-see places but make sure you spend at least a day strolling off the beaten path, as this is the only way to discover the real Paris: a lively cosmopolitan but undeniably French city.
The center of Paris is divided in 20 arrondissements with the majority of the world known attractions (Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, Louvre, Panthéon, Notre-Dame,…) situated in the first 8 arrondissements.
Paris, the world’s most popular city destination, has plenty of must-see places but make sure you spend at least a day strolling off the beaten path, as this is the only way to discover the real Paris: a lively cosmopolitan but undeniably French city.
The center of Paris is divided in 20 arrondissements with the majority of the world known attractions (Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, Louvre, Panthéon, Notre-Dame,…) situated in the first 8 arrondissements.
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Eiffel TowerTour Eiffel
Once the tallest structure in the world, the Eiffel Tower is probably Europe’s best known landmark…
Notre Dame CathedralCathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Not the largest cathedral in the world, the Notre-Dame might be the most famous of all…
LouvreMusée du Louvre
The Louvre, originally a royal palace but now the world’s most famous museum, is a must-visit…
Arc de TriompheArch of Triumph
In the middle of the Place Charles de Gaulle, at the border of the 8th, 16th…
Sacré-CœurBasilica of the Sacred Heart
The Sacré-Cœur Basilica is one of Paris’s major tourist draws. The majestic building is visible from…
Champs-ÉlyséesAvenue des Champs-Élysées
The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is probably the most famous avenue in the world. This impressive street…
Centre Pompidou
In 1969 French President Georges Pompidou launched the idea of creating a new cultural institution in…
Hôtel des InvalidesLes Invalides
The complex known as the Hôtel des Invalides was founded in 1671 by Louis XIV, the…
Opéra de Paris GarnierPalais Garnier
The opulent Opéra de Paris Garnier was designed by Charles Garnier for Emperor Napoleon III. It…
Jardin du LuxembourgLuxemburg Garden
The Jardin du Luxembourg is probably the most popular park in Paris. The park, situated near…
Versailles PalaceChâteau de Versailles
The magnificent palace of Versailles is a testimony of the Sun King’s extravaganza. The palace and…
Place de la ConcordeSquare of Concord
At eight hectares (20 acres), the octagonal Place de la Concorde is the largest square in…
Musée d’OrsayOrsay Museum
The Musée d’Orsay is a museum housed in a grand railway station built in 1900. Home…
Panthéon
The Panthéon, an imposing nineteenth-century building, was first designed as a church, but later turned into…
Pont NeufNew Bridge
Paradoxically, the Pont Neuf (French for ‘New Bridge’) is the oldest bridge in Paris. Pont Neuf…
Place des VosgesVosges Square
The Place des Vosges, the oldest square in Paris, is one of the most beautiful squares…
Montmartre
An officially designated historic district, Montmartre is one of the most colorful neighborhoods in Paris so…
La Défense
La Défense is the prime high-rise office district of Paris. Many of Paris’s tallest buildings can…