What to see, what to do in Paris?
Discover Paris in all its facets during your stay in the French capital. Prepare your trip and make your "To do" list with our tips to live unforgettable experiences and see the most beautiful sites during your strolls in the City of Lights.
What to see in Paris?
Seeing everything in Paris in a single trip is impossible, as lovers of the city claim that a lifetime isn't enough. But here are some of the essential sites and places to visit on a first trip:
The Louvre
Formerly a royal palace, the Louvre boasts the title of the world's largest museum. It's impossible to see all the works displayed in its halls and corridors. Consider purchasing a skip-the-line ticket and getting an audio guide to see the major pieces.
The Eiffel Tower
Start by taking in the heights by climbing on foot and then by elevator to the third floor of the Iron Lady. At each level, you'll have superb views of the capital and glimpse the various iconic monuments of the city and its neighborhoods. Food enthusiasts can have lunch at the gastronomic restaurant "Le Jules Verne" located on the second floor.
Discover the beauties of the City of Lights
Montmartre
In contrast to the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre is a charming place. You'll ascend using the funicular and descend via the stairs. Once there, you can visit the basilica, Place du Tertre with all its painters, the Dali Museum, and Paris' unique vineyard.
Place des Vosges
In the heart of Le Marais, Place des Vosges is one of the most romantic squares in Paris. You'll admire its 38 identical facades, except for No. 11 which has twisted windows and hides the oldest graffiti in the capital on the ground floor. Beneath the arcades is the entrance to the Victor Hugo Museum. Continuing down Rue des Francs Bourgeois, you'll pass by the Picasso Museum and the National Archives.
Champs-Élysées
Two kilometers separate Place de la Concorde from the Arc de Triomphe at each end of the world's most beautiful avenue. Along your stroll, you'll see landmarks such as the Grand Palais, famous establishments like Guerlain and the Fouquet's restaurant, and hidden gems like No. 26, once the private mansion of Pavlova, the famous mistress of Napoleon III.
What to do in Paris?
To get the taste of Paris, you have to visit the typical places and not hesitate to mingle with Parisians by wandering through picturesque streets or passages.
A cruise on a boat-mouche
Whether traveling as a couple or with friends, you can book seats on a boat going down to see Paris on the Seine. A romantic and picturesque cruise that will allow you to see the Musée d'Orsay, the Académie Française, Notre Dame de Paris and the Île Saint-Louis, the Institut du Monde Arabe, the Tour Saint-Jacques and the Samaritaine, the first department store in Paris.
Shopping in covered passages
The department stores are the shopping temples in Paris, but if you appreciate lovely boutiques, take a stroll through the covered passages that will lead you from the Palais Royal to Rue Cadet. You can window-shop in a historic setting and even have a snack or tea in one of the beautiful addresses established in these places steeped in history.
A typical weekend in France in Paris
Navigating the immense culture of this French city is going to be a bit complicated, but we will guide you through it. A visit to Paris begins with its many monuments and museums such as the Sacré-Cœur (in its Gothic style), the Louvre Museum with its monthly exhibitions and its famous glass pyramid, or the beauty of Notre-Dame Cathedral. You can also take a walk on the famous Champs-Élysées or the Alexandre Bridge. If fatigue sets in, you can rest in the Tuileries Garden, the Luxembourg Garden, or even the Palace of Versailles Park. As you may have noticed, this city holds treasures of modern art and architecture. If you're not afraid of cemeteries, a visit to the catacombs might offer an astonishing spectacle before relaxing in one of the restaurants in the Latin Quarter.
From Saint-Germain des Prés to Pigalle
Visit the catacombs
After a stroll along the Seine, having seen Paris from above, uncover the mystery of these depths by entering the catacombs. You plunge into the most unusual and secret place in Paris, walking through a tiny section of the 350 km of underground galleries. Don't forget to wear a sweater, as the temperature does not exceed 12°C, and make sure to keep your guide close to safely exit this fascinating visit.
Spending an evening in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
On the left bank of Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Prés remains the intellectual and bohemian neighborhood where students from top schools cross paths with movie stars and politicians. Among art galleries, bookstalls, and designer shops, you'll stop every few meters. Spend a Parisian evening starting with coffee at Café de Flore or Les Deux Magots, the most famous cafes in the neighborhood. Then dine at Procope (the oldest restaurant in Paris) before ending the evening listening to jazz at Le Journal or La Rhumerie.
The Moulin Rouge in Pigalle
Ah, the Parisian women and the French cancan! The Moulin Rouge in Pigalle has become an institution. Painter Toulouse Lautrec immortalized La Goulue and Le Désossé. Entertain yourself like the Parisians of the Belle Époque in this cabaret that has hosted the greatest dancers and has lost none of its splendor. Paris is also about being a lively city that can dance the cancan for an evening.
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