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  • Wide shot of Eiffel Tower with blue sky, Paris, France.

    Eiffel Tower

    Paris

    There are different ways to experience the Eiffel Tower, from a daytime trip or an evening ascent amid twinkling lights, to a meal in one of its…

  • Paris, France - August 13, 2016: The Pompidou Centre is a complex building in the Beaubourg area of the 4th arrondissement. It houses the Public Information Library and the museum of Modern art.

    Centre Pompidou

    Paris

    Home to Europe's largest collection of modern and contemporary art, Centre Pompidou has amazed and delighted visitors ever since it opened in 1977, not…

  • MARCH 16, 2017: a stained glass window inside the Sainte Chapelle church.

    Sainte-Chapelle

    Paris

    Visit Sainte-Chapelle on a sunny day when Paris’ oldest, finest stained glass (1242–48) is at its dazzling best. The chapel is famous for its stained…

  • September 2016 - Paris, France- Le Louvre museum in daytime

    Musée du Louvre

    Paris

    It isn’t until you’re standing in the vast courtyard of the Louvre, with its glass pyramid and ornate façade, that you can truly say you’ve been to Paris.

  • Skulls and bones in Paris Catacombs

    Les Catacombes

    Paris

    It’s gruesome, ghoulish and downright spooky, but it never fails to captivate visitors. In 1785, the subterranean tunnels of an abandoned quarry were…

  • Grounds of Rodin Museum sculpture garden.

    Musée Rodin

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    Even if you're not an art lover, it is worth visiting this high-profile art museum to lose yourself in its romantic gardens.

  • JULY 30, 2012: Model sailing boats in the pool in front of Luxembourg Palace in Luxembourg Gardens.

    Jardin du Luxembourg

    St-Germain & Les Invalides

    This famous inner-city oasis of formal terraces, chestnut groves and lush lawns has a special place in Parisians' hearts. 

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    Panthéon

    Latin Quarter

    Elegant and regal in equal measure, the massive neoclassical dome of the Left Bank's iconic Panthéon is an icon of the Parisian skyline. Louis XV…

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Things to Know

Plan your visit to Paris with these top tips on etiquette, health and safety, and know what to do if something goes wrong.

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Best Neighborhoods

Paris is made up of 20 different city districts (called arrondissements), each with their own distinct charms. Get to know them with our handy guide.

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Day Trips

While it’s hard for anyone to leave Paris, these day trips offer bucolic nature, gorgeous cathedrals and more – all only an hour or so away.

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Money and Costs

With savvy planning and a bit of local know-how, you'll find a wealth of ways to enjoy Paris without blowing your budget. Here are our top tips.

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Transportation

Walking is the best way to explore Paris' individual neighborhoods, but you'll need the bus, metro and RER to go further afield.

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Free Things to Do

Look beyond the French capital's most famous sights and you'll discover many free things to do in Paris – and get a local's perspective on the city too.

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Traveling with Kids

Whether you're traveling to Paris with babies, toddlers or tweens, we can help you find the right activities to keep the whole family happy.

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5 Shops

Discover architectural jewelry, local design, vintage finds, and tiny treasures in Paris' independent shops and markets.

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PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 25: Tourists take a selfie with Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral a few weeks before its reopening to the public scheduled for December 7, 2024 on October 25, 2024 in Paris, France. French ministers have floated the idea of ​​charging tourists to enter the world-famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris when it opens on December 7 after five years of restoration. "All over Europe, people have to pay to enter the most remarkable religious buildings". French Culture Minister Rachida Dati told Le Figaro newspaper in an interview published Wednesday night. She said she had proposed "a symbolic tax for all tourist visits to Notre Dame, with the money going entirely towards a major plan to conserve religious heritage." (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images) PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 25: Tourists take a selfie with Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral a few weeks before its reopening to the public scheduled for December 7, 2024 on October 25, 2024 in Paris, France. French ministers have floated the idea of ​​charging tourists to enter the world-famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris when it opens on December 7 after five years of restoration. "All over Europe, people have to pay to enter the most remarkable religious buildings". French Culture Minister Rachida Dati told Le Figaro newspaper in an interview published Wednesday night. She said she had proposed "a symbolic tax for all tourist visits to Notre Dame, with the money going entirely towards a major plan to conserve religious heritage." (Photo by Chesnot/Getty Images) 2180989666 bestof, topix

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