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Things to do in Paris
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About Paris
Paris serves as the global center for art and gastronomy, anchored by the iconic Eiffel Tower [2] and the expansive Louvre Museum [5]. The city is structured around the Seine River, featuring historical landmarks like the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris [126] and the monumental Arc de Triomphe [22]. Visitors frequently gather in green spaces such as the Champ de Mars [251] or the Jardin du Luxembourg [127] to observe the city's distinct Haussmann-era urban planning. It remains a major hub for international diplomacy, fashion, and intellectual history.
Good to know
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Paris is divided into twenty administrative districts known as arrondissements, which spiral outward from the city center in a clockwise snail-like pattern.
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The city's catacombs contain the remains of over six million people, relocated from overflowing cemeteries during the late 18th century.
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Paris maintains a strict height restriction on most residential buildings, which has preserved the city's uniform visual silhouette since the mid-19th century.
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There are over 400 public water fountains throughout the city known as Wallace fountains, which provide free, potable drinking water.
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The Paris Métro system was one of the first in the world to be designed with a focus on aesthetic Art Nouveau entrances created by architect Hector Guimard.
Plan your visit to Paris
Best time to visit
Late spring (May to June) or early autumn (September to October) offers mild temperatures and avoids the peak tourist congestion of mid-summer.
How many days
4-5 days, allowing sufficient time to explore major museums and specific arrondissements without rushing.
Getting around
The city is highly walkable and served by an extensive RATP Métro network, supplemented by RER trains, buses, and a bike-sharing scheme.
Where to stay
Stay in the 1st through 6th arrondissements for central access to monuments, or choose the Le Marais district for a mix of historic architecture and boutique shopping.
Budget
Paris is generally considered an expensive city, particularly regarding dining and accommodation in central districts.
Highlights of Paris
The places our editors single out - and why they're worth your time.
Eiffel Tower
Ascend this iron lattice tower for expansive panoramic views of the entire city layout.
Louvre Museum
Browse one of the world's largest collections of fine art housed within a former royal palace.
Musée d'Orsay
Explore the extensive collection of 19th and 20th-century impressionist masterpieces inside a repurposed Beaux-Arts railway station.
Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre
Visit this white-domed basilica situated at the highest natural point in the city for sweeping vistas.
Louvre Pyramid
Enter the main courtyard to view the modernist glass structure that serves as the primary entrance to the Louvre.
Panthéon
Visit the final resting place of notable French figures housed within this neoclassical monument.
Palais Garnier
Tour the opulent interiors of this historic opera house renowned for its grand staircase and ceiling mural.
Jardins du Trocadéro
Walk through these manicured gardens for the most direct vantage point of the Eiffel Tower across the river.
Top things to do in Paris
The 2,361 most popular places in Paris.
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Atelier Brancusi
The Atelier Brancusi is a permanent reconstruction of the sculptor Constantin Brancusi's original studio, located in a d...
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Statue of Louis XIV
The bronze equestrian statue of Louis XIV is the centerpiece of the Place des Victoires, a circular square designed by J...
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Great Mosque of Clamart
The Great Mosque of Clamart serves as a central spiritual and cultural hub for the Muslim community in the southwestern...
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Musée d’histoire de la médecine
The Musée d’histoire de la médecine houses one of the oldest collections of medical instruments in Europe, located withi...
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Hillsong Paris
Hillsong Paris is a contemporary non-denominational Christian church located in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. It ope...
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Parc départemental des Lilas
Parc départemental des Lilas is a 24-hectare urban park located in the Val-de-Marne department, serving as a significant...
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Porte de Bercy
Porte de Bercy functions primarily as a major traffic interchange and entry point into Paris via the Boulevard Périphéri...
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Mosquée Omar
Mosquée Omar is an active neighborhood mosque located in the 11th arrondissement of Paris. It serves as a spiritual and...
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Ateliers-musée Chana Orloff
The Ateliers-musée Chana Orloff is the former home and studio of the Ukrainian-born sculptor Chana Orloff, located in th...
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Mairie du 15ᵉ arrondissement de Paris
The Mairie du 15e arrondissement is the administrative hub of Paris's most populous district, housed in a prominent buil...
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Town hall of the 18th arrondissement of Paris
The Town Hall of the 18th arrondissement is a prominent Neo-Renaissance municipal building located in the heart of the J...
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Argonaute Submarine - Sous-marin
The Argonaute is a decommissioned French Navy submarine, specifically an Arethuse-class hunter-killer, now permanently d...
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SOIREE CHIPPENDALES PARIS - Dîner Spectacle - SD-EVENTS
Soirée Chippendales Paris is a themed dinner-show venue specializing in male striptease performances located in the 10th...
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Le Marais
Le Marais is a historic district spanning the 3rd and 4th arrondissements, recognized for its high concentration of pre-...
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Pont de la Concorde
Pont de la Concorde is a neoclassical stone arch bridge crossing the Seine River, connecting the Place de la Concorde on...
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Place Louis Lépine
Place Louis Lépine is a historic square on the Île de la Cité in Paris, renowned for housing the Marché aux Fleurs et au...
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Irish Cultural Centre
The Centre Culturel Irlandais is located within the historic Collège des Irlandais, an 18th-century building that served...
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Palomano Montrouge
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Le M. Musée du Vin
Le M. Musée du Vin is housed within the original 15th-century cellars of the former Abbey of Passy. The museum showcases...
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Ateliers Berthier
The Ateliers Berthier serves as a secondary stage for the Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe, housed in a repurposed industrial b...
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Obélisque de Louxor
The Obélisque de Louxor is a 3,300-year-old Egyptian monolith standing in the center of the Place de la Concorde in Pari...
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Le Théo-Théatre
Le Théo-Théâtre is an intimate, privately-owned cultural venue situated in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. The facilit...
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Saint Pierre de Chaillot Catholic Church
Saint Pierre de Chaillot is a prominent Catholic parish church situated in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The current...
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Théâtre de Nesle
The Théâtre de Nesle is an intimate, subterranean performance space located in a historic 17th-century building in the 6...
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Bassin Takis - Œuvre d'art mouvante
Bassin Takis is a public art installation located on the Esplanade de La Défense in Courbevoie. The work consists of six...
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Masjid Ali ibn Abi Talib
Masjid Ali ibn Abi Talib is a Shia mosque located in the 10th arrondissement of Paris, serving as a primary spiritual hu...
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Square Saint-Médard
Square Saint-Médard is a small, historical green space situated at the junction of the Rue Mouffetard market street in t...
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Lavirotte Building
The Lavirotte Building, located at 29 Avenue Rapp, is a seminal example of Art Nouveau architecture designed by Jules La...
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Our Lady of Lebanon of Paris Cathedral
Our Lady of Lebanon of Paris Cathedral is a Maronite Catholic cathedral serving the Lebanese community in Paris, situate...
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Mairie de Puteaux
The Mairie de Puteaux is the municipal seat of government for the commune of Puteaux, situated just west of the La Défen...
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How many attractions are there in Paris?
Aventuro lists 2,361 curated attractions in and around Paris, sorted by popularity.
What's the top attraction in Paris?
Eiffel Tower is the most popular place to visit in Paris right now.
What kind of attractions does Paris have?
The largest category is museums, with 686 places to explore.
Which other cities are worth visiting nearby?
Travellers also explore Lyon, Marseille, Nice.
