Paris Travel Guide
Sights
Louvre Museum
France’s most renowned museum, the Musée du Louvre, holds some of the world’s best-known works of art
Musée Carnavalet
A museum completely dedicated to Paris and its history, the Musée Carnavalet will have you trace the steps of the city from the time of…
Jardin des Tuileries
A 16th-century private royal garden turned public park, the Jardin des Tuileries is a local favourite to get away from the buzz of the…
Musée Cognacq-Jay
The Cognacq-Jay Museum, in Le Marais, is a gem for 18th-century French artwork lovers.
Paris Catacombs
The Paris Catacombs are one of the world’s largest ossuaries, containing impressive underground arrangements made of human remains.
Basilique de Saint-Denis
The first truly Gothic building, the Saint-Denis Basilica was also the burial place of the French Monarchs for centuries.
Dalí Paris
The Dalí Paris, also known as Espace Dalí is a permanent collection of Salvador Dalí’s works. Expect surrealist paintings, dream-like…
Church of Saint-Sulpice
The Église Saint-Sulpice is the second-largest church in Paris after Notre-Dame, and home to precious murals, historical organs, and a…
Musée d’Art Moderne
Immerse yourself in the bright colours and oneiric shapes of 20th-century modern art with a visit to the Musée d’Art Moderne, Paris’…
Jardin des Plantes
Founded in the 17th century as a medicinal garden, the Jardin des Plantes in Paris is a prominent conservation centre and botanical…
Champ de Mars
A Parisian favourite for afternoon strolls and picnics, the Champ de Mars is the elegant park just behind the Tour Eiffel
Cimetière du Père-Lachaise
In all its glorious 44 hectares (110 acres), the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise is the world’s most visited cemetery, and certainly, one of…
Petit Palais
The Petit Palais, also known as Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris, is the city’s Museum of Fine Arts, known for its imposing…
Musée de l’Armée
Paris’ Army Museum, the Musée de l'Armée, is one of the most complete and largest arms and military history museums in the world
Musée des Égouts de Paris
One of the most unusual and yet surprisingly fascinating attractions in the city is the Musée des Égouts, a museum dedicated to Paris’…
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the most well-known and beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world, is preceded by its brilliant reputation.
Musée Rodin
Auguste Rodin’s works and personal collections are all gathered on the grounds of the spectacular Musée Rodin.
Place Vendôme
A grand Neoclassical square with a rich history, right in the centre of Paris
Chapelle Expiatoire
This Neoclassical Expiatory Chapel - Chapelle Expiatoire - is a commemorative monument to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, the King and…
Château de Vincennes
A full-fledged Mediaeval castle with its own moat and fortified walls: this is the Château de Vincennes, a former royal residence just…
Musée Guimet
The Musée National des Arts Asiatiques-Guimet (or just Guimet Museum) holds one of the largest collections of Asian artefacts outside…
Place de la Concorde
The largest square in Paris, Place de la Concorde, holds a huge historical significance in the history of France
Nissim de Camondo
An elegant 20th-century mansion built as a replica of an 18th-century aristocratic townhouse: this is the Musée Nissim de Camondo in…
Musée de la Cinémathèque
The Cinémathèque Française’s Musée de la Cinémathèque is Paris’ Cinema Museum, a must for all cinephiles.
Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Paris’ Musée des Arts Décoratifs is the largest museum of decorative arts in Europe
Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie
The City of Science and Industry (Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, in French) is Europe’s largest science museum
Conciergerie
The Conciergerie is a former Royal residence turned into Paris’ most feared prison in the 18th century.
Église de la Madeleine
La Madeleine Church is one of Paris’ most famous and important Neoclassical monuments.
Musée Picasso
The Musée Picasso is home to more than 5,000 of Picasso’s works of art - paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints - and thousands of…
Musée Grévin
Visit all your favourite celebrities and historical figures in Paris’ wax museum, the Musée Grévin
Musée Marmottan Monet
With the largest Monet collection in the world and many other masterpieces, the Marmottan Monet is a must-visit for Impressionism and…
Centre Pompidou
Find one of the best modern and contemporary art collections in Europe at the National Georges Pompidou Centre of Art and Culture
Musée de l’Orangerie
Don’t be fooled by its size, the Orangerie Museum is home to many of the most important impressionist and post-impressionist artists in…
Walt Disney Studios
The counterpart to Disneyland Park, the Walt Disney Studios Park offers a huge range of shows, rides, and rollercoasters to children…
Disneyland Park
The most visited theme park in Europe, Paris’ Disneyland Park, will have you feeling like you’ve just stepped into a fairytale.
Palais-Royal
A former palace for the Parisian aristocracy, the Palais-Royal now houses state institutions and a peaceful garden.
Basilique du Sacré-Coeur
The Sacré-Coeur Basilica, from its 130 metres above ground, is one of the most iconic constructions in Paris.
Versailles Palace
In its sumptuous, opulent halls and chambers, the Palace of Versailles tells the story of France’s past and its royalty.
Opéra Garnier
Palais Garnier, the most famous opera house in the world, is a masterpiece of eclectic architecture.
Sainte-Chapelle
One of the greatest Gothic masterpieces, the Sainte-Chapelle is bound to leave you breathless with its fine glasswork and unparalleled…
Tour Montparnasse
With its 210 metres in height and 60 floors, the Montparnasse Tower is Paris’ tallest skyscraper.
Place du Tertre
Artists’ easels balance on the cobblestones of Place du Tertre, while the smell of paint mixes with the inviting aromas of nearby cafès…
Musée du Quai Branly
Over 3,000 pieces from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas are displayed at Paris’ most recent major museum, the Musée du Quai…
Musée d’Orsay
Paris’ Musée d’Orsay, the museum with the best collection of French art from the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th…
Musée Cluny
The Musée National du Moyen Âge is every Mediaeval art lover’s dream. It is here you’ll find the most complete collection of craftwork…
Champs-Élysées
Lined theatres, cafés, luxury shops, and a neat border of trees, Champs-Élysées is Paris’ most famous avenue
Eiffel Tower
The wrought iron tower of Paris, the Tour Eiffel is France’s most recognisable symbol and landmark
Arc de Triomphe
Representing numerous French victories under Napoleon’s command, the Arc de Triomphe is one of Paris’ most recognisable landmarks
Les Invalides
Designed as a retirement home for French veterans, the complex of Les Invalides is today Napoleon’s burial home, one of the most…
Panthéon
A secularised monument and a repository for some of the greatest French citizens, the Panthéon is one of Paris’ most iconic complexes.
Top sights in Paris
Paris has so much to offer that it’s hard to choose which attractions and sights you should visit. Here’s a quick overview of Paris’…
