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Paris, the cosmopolitan capital of France, is renowned as the City of Light and the City of Love, brimming with iconic landmarks, world-class art, and haute cuisine. Home to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre-Dame, it remains one of the most visited cities in the world with around 14 million tourists annually. Its UNESCO-listed Seine riverbanks, vibrant neighborhoods, and unmatched cultural influence make it a timeless destination.

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Best time to visit Paris

aprilmayjuneseptemberoctober

Spring and early autumn offer mild temperatures, fewer extreme crowds than peak summer, and beautiful scenery along the Seine and in Parisian parks. Summer can bring heat waves and heavy tourist crowds at major attractions.

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What to see in Paris

Eiffel TowerChillTrip
Must-see
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Eiffel Tower

Paris's most iconic iron lattice tower built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World's Fair, offering sweeping views over the city from its observation decks.

Paid entryAbout 120 minculturehistory

AddressAv. Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France

4.7/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Friday9:30 am–11 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

Louvre MuseumChillTrip
Must-see
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Louvre Museum

The world's largest art museum and a historic monument, home to thousands of works including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo.

Paid entryAbout 180 minculturehistory

Address75001 Paris, France

4.7/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Monday9 am–6 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de ParisChillTrip
Must-see
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

A masterpiece of French Gothic architecture on the Île de la Cité, currently undergoing restoration after the 2019 fire, with a storied history dating back to the 12th century.

FreeAbout 60 minculturehistory

Address6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France

4.7/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Thursday7:50 am–10 pm
  • Friday7:50 am–7 pm
  • Saturday8:15 am–7:30 pm
  • Sunday8:15 am–7:30 pm
  • Monday7:50 am–7 pm
  • Tuesday7:50 am–7 pm
  • Wednesday7:50 am–7 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

Arc de TriompheChillTrip
Must-see
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Arc de Triomphe

Monumental triumphal arch at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, honoring those who fought and died for France, with a rooftop terrace offering panoramic views.

Paid entryAbout 60 minculturehistory

AddressPl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France

4.7/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Monday10 am–10:30 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

Basilique du Sacré-CœurChillTrip
Must-see
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Basilique du Sacré-Cœur

A stunning white Romano-Byzantine basilica perched atop the Montmartre hill, offering one of the best panoramic views of Paris.

FreeAbout 60 minculturehistory

Address35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France

4.7/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Thursday6:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Friday6:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Saturday6:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Sunday6:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Monday6:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Tuesday6:30 am–10:30 pm
  • Wednesday6:30 am–10:30 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

Musée d'OrsayChillTrip
Must-see
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Musée d'Orsay

Housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station, this museum holds the world's largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces.

Paid entryAbout 150 minculturehistory

AddressEsplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, 75007 Paris, France

4.8/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Thursday9:30 am–9:45 pm
  • Friday9:30 am–6 pm
  • Saturday9:30 am–6 pm
  • Sunday9:30 am–6 pm
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday9:30 am–6 pm
  • Wednesday9:30 am–6 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

Sainte-ChapelleChillTrip
Must-see
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Sainte-Chapelle

A royal Gothic chapel on the Île de la Cité renowned for its breathtaking 13th-century stained glass windows, considered among the finest in the world.

Paid entryAbout 60 minculturehistory

Address10 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France

4.6/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Thursday9 am–5 pm
  • Friday9 am–5 pm
  • Saturday9 am–5 pm
  • Sunday9 am–5 pm
  • Monday9 am–5 pm
  • Tuesday9 am–5 pm
  • Wednesday9 am–5 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

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Where to eat in Paris

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Le Grand Véfour

One of Paris's oldest and most celebrated restaurants, located under the arcades of the Palais Royal, offering refined classic French cuisine in a stunning 18th-century setting.

Price $$$Must tryFoie gras with truffle

Address17 Rue de Beaujolais, 75001 Paris, France

4.4/5 on Google

Opening hours+
  • Thursday12–1:45 pm, 7–9:30 pm
  • Friday12–1:45 pm, 7–9:30 pm
  • Saturday12–1:45 pm, 7–9:30 pm
  • SundayClosed
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday12–1:45 pm, 7–9:30 pm
  • Wednesday12–1:45 pm, 7–9:30 pm

Official websiteOpen in Google Maps

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Things to do in Paris

Moulin Rouge Dinner Show

showPaid entryAbout 180 min

Experience the world-famous can-can cabaret show at the legendary Moulin Rouge in Montmartre, with optional dinner service before the performance.

Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Cruise

cruisePaid entryAbout 60 min

A scenic boat cruise along the River Seine passing under historic bridges and alongside UNESCO-listed riverbanks, with views of Paris's most iconic monuments.

Vélib' Métropole

bikePaid entryAbout 120 min

Paris's extensive public bike-sharing system with thousands of stations across the city, allowing visitors to explore Parisian boulevards, parks, and neighborhoods by bicycle.

Catacombes de Paris

tourPaid entryAbout 90 min

A guided or self-guided tour through the underground ossuary beneath Paris, containing the remains of over six million people arranged in elaborate formations along ancient quarry tunnels.

Palais Garnier Opera House Tour

tourPaid entryAbout 90 min

A self-guided or guided tour of the opulent 19th-century Palais Garnier, the legendary Paris opera house that inspired Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the Opera.

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Where to go near Paris

Versailles

Train 40minCar 45min

Home to the magnificent Palace of Versailles and its vast formal gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former seat of French royal power.

Lille

Train 1hCar 2h30

A vibrant northern French city with a rich Flemish heritage, excellent museums, lively nightlife, and a charming old town.

Reims

Train 45minCar 1h30

Famous for its stunning Gothic cathedral where French kings were crowned, and the heart of the Champagne wine region.

London

Train 2h15

The capital of the United Kingdom, easily accessible via Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel, offering world-class museums, culture, and history.

Brussels

Train 1h22Car 3h

The capital of Belgium and the European Union, known for its Grand Place, Belgian waffles, chocolate, and beer culture.

Lyon

Train 2hCar 4h30

France's gastronomic capital with a UNESCO-listed old town, renowned traditional bouchon restaurants, and a vibrant cultural scene.

Strasbourg

Train 1h45Car 4h

A charming Alsatian city on the French-German border, famous for its fairy-tale half-timbered old town, stunning Gothic cathedral, and European Parliament.

Disneyland Paris

Train 40minCar 45min

Europe's most visited theme park resort located just east of Paris, offering Disney and Marvel-themed attractions for all ages.

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