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Paris Travel Guide:

Best Places to Visit in Paris

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Paris -  The City of Light

If you have time to visit only one city in Europe, make it Paris! Your trip should include: the treasures of the Louvre, the towering magnificence of the Eiffel Tower and the electric atmosphere of Notre Dame cathedral.   Of course, these are just a few of the spectacular attractions in Paris. Whether you seek a hauntingly beautiful cityscape, meaningful historical sites, exposure to the some of the greatest art in the world, high-fashion, excellent shopping or a sampling of the best cuisine around, Paris offers all of these and more.

  • We describe the best places to visit in Paris by  geographical groupings, so that you can explore Paris with a minimum of effort. Although the "City of Light" is a large metropolitan area, the attractions of interest to most  tourists are clustered in a narrow band along both sides of the Seine River in central Paris. .
    • The custom maps used in our Paris Guide provide street detail and include “arrondissements”, “neighborhoods names”, and, of course, symbols locating the best places to visit in Paris.
  

The Eiffel Tower looms large wherever you are in Paris!

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The Arc de Triomphe, Paris

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The interior of the Louvre

 

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The Paris Museum Pass is a discount pass that covers most major museums and several attractions in Paris and surrounding areas.  The pass, allowing unlimited visits during the chosen period, is sold at many museums and train stations.

One of the best benefits of this card is that you do not have to stand in line to buy tickets to enter an attraction and are often provided priority access.

The Paris Museum Pass is available in two, four and six day cards.  The current price of the Paris Museum Pass (in euros) is  2 days = €30, 4  days = €45 and 6 days = €60

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We have arranged the attractions of Paris ranked by their popularity.  In several cases we mention nearby attractions, which although generally of lesser importance, may be just the thing that matches your tastes.  Most of these can be seen on the way to or as part of examining the City of Light's major attractions.

This is the introductory page of our Paris Travel Guide, so click any blue heading for our detailed information about the attractions listed.

  • Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées   Click for our map of the Champs Elysees area of Paris  

    • In addition to the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs  L'Eysées, this section of Paris includes the Palais de L'Eysées, the Grand Palais, and the Petit Palais.  Start here or at the Eiffel Tower if you are on your first visit to Paris.
      • This area of Paris is a magnet for romantics and one of the first places most travelers visit. The Champs Elysées has a "movie scene" quality that continues to enchant visitors to the City of Light.  You may find a smile on your face and a song in your heart as you stroll  along the world's most famous avenue.
      • Click to read our Guide to the Best Places to Visit Along the Champs Elysées.
  • The Louvre, the Orangerie, the Opera and Place Vendome  Click for our map of the Louvre and its surroundings in Paris

    • In this section of our Guide to Paris we cover: the Musée du Louvre, Jardin des Tuileries, Orangerie, Place Vendome (including Colonne De La Grande Armée), and Opéra Garnier. 
      • It seems so unfair!  The incomparable Louvre and numerous spectacular attractions, all in one small area. What's the rest of the world to do?  Well,  we know what you should do - be prepared to spend some time enjoying the "richness" of Paris.  Click on our Guide to the Louvre and Surrounding Attractions for details on visiting this important and vital area.

       

  • The Eiffel Tower, Palais de Chaillot and the Musée de quai Branly Click for our map of the Eiffel tower area and surrounding attractions in Paris

    • Our guide to the Eiffel tower area includes: The Eiffel Tower, Parc du Champ de Mars, Palais de Chaillot, Jardins duTrocadéro, the Musée Marmottan Monet and the new Musée du quai Branly. 
      • The Eiffel Tower can be seen from many areas of the City, but you must ascend it to witness the glory of Paris.  Click on our Guide to the Eiffel Tower and Surrounding Attractions to discover all of the attractions in this popular area.

  • Notre Dame, the Latin Quarter and St. Germain de Pres Click for our map of the Latin Quarter and surrounding attractions in Paris

    • Our guide to the Latin Quarter  covers: The Latin Quarter, Île de la Cité (Notre Dame, Palais De Justice including Ste. Chapelle and the Conciergerie ) Île St. Louis, Jardin du Luxembourg, and St. Germain des Prés.
      • This is the historic core of the city and it bears the imprint  of the Hunchback of Notre Dame, Marie Antoinette, countless scholars from the Sorbonne and many famous writers and intellectuals -  suffice it to say, this is a complex and enormously varied area of Paris. It is also offers some of the City's best attractions, fabulous cafes and  numerous spots for some interesting people watching, while you rest up for the next spectacular attraction. Click the Latin Quarter and Surrounding Areas to begin your exploration of this historical core of Paris.
  • Invalides, Musée D'Orsay and Musée Rodin Click for our map of the Invalides and surrounding attractions in Paris

    • Our guide to the Invalides area includes coverage of: Musée D’Orsay, Musée Rodin and the Hôtel des Invalides (Napoleon's tomb).

       

  • The Marais, Place De Vosges and Pompidou Center Click for our map of the Marais and surrounding attractions in Paris

    • Our guide to the Marais includes coverage of: The Marais, Les Halles, Pompidou Center, Hotel de Ville, Place des Vosges, Museé Picasso, Musée Carnavalet, and the Place de la Bastille.

       

  • Montmarte, Sacre Couer and the Moulin Rouge

    • Our guide to the Montmarte area includes: Montmarte, Sacre Couer and the Moulin Rouge - what an amazing mix of culture, architecture and ambiance. 
      • Montmarte is yet another section of the section of Paris that has set the scene in countless novels, numerous movies and thousands of paintings.  Click on our Guide for Montmarte to prepare for a visit to this alluring area of Paris.

       

  • Père Lachaise Cemetery

    • Although not an attraction that appeals to everyone, the Cimitière de Père Lachaise is the final resting place for many famous persons, ranging from Oscar Wilde to Jim Morrison.  If you are interested in visiting, see our handy map to this cemetery that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

     

  • Daytrips in the Paris Region

    • There is so much to see and do in Paris that some travelers never experience the beauty of the surrounding area.  We recommend a daytrip or two to balance your travels.   A trip to Versailles is a must, but all of our recommendations for day trips are "memory makers".  Click the links below to see which daytrip is the one for you.

 

 

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If you are "new" to Paris, read our section on  Paris Know-How. 

In it, we explain "arrondissements" and how they are used in Paris, describe tips for using the Metro,  suggest tips for dining in Paris, discuss French  etiquette, and  other  information that will help you "navigate" Paris.

 
 
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The Eiffel Tower from the Chaillot Palace at Sunset

 

The Notre Dame Cathedral is majestic and seems to dominate this portion of the Seine

 

Looking from the Hotel Invalides to the church that houses Napoleon's grave.

 

 If you will be arriving or departing Paris by train, you may want to refer to our Paris Train Station Map.         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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