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Taking a trip to the City of Lights but don't know where you should start when you get there? Follow our list of Paris' must-see attractions to ensure that you get the most out of your stay.
Monument · Tour Eiffel - Parc du Champ-de-Mars · 2703 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: A trip to Paris is never complete with ascending this iconic structure. Try to go at dusk for a spectacular and romantic view of the City of Lights.
Place Charles de Gaulle (Avenue des Champs-Élysées), Paris, Île-de-France
Monument · Chaillot · 798 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: The Arc de Triomphe costs just 9 euros to ascend and the view down Champs Élysées is well worth the money. Be prepared as you have to walk to the top but can ride an elevator down.
Rue de Rivoli (Place du Carrousel), Paris, Île-de-France
Museum · Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois · 2290 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Le Louvre is massive, holding 380,000 objects to see. Stop by Café Mollien on the first floor to refuel, it’s cheaper than the other cafés and will have you ready to see more artwork.
New York Habitat: Put on your walking shoes and march down one of the most famous avenues in the world. This tree lined avenue makes for a beautiful site, come at night when everything is lit up for a romantic walk.
1 avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy (Place Denfert-Rochereau), Paris, Île-de-France
Historic and Protected Site · Alésia · 200 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: The famous Catacombs is one of Paris’ most mysterious attractions. Get there at least 30 minutes before the 10AM opening as the lines are known to get long.
New York Habitat: One of the best views in Paris is from the steps in front of Sacre-Coeur. Montmartre can be very busy at times. We recommend going during the weekdays for a less hectic experience.
New York Habitat: On the Île de la Cité lies the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral. Don’t forget to climb to the top of the tower to get up close with the famous gargoyles!
New York Habitat: Beautiful architecture and paintings make this a great visit for photographers. Take a guided tour to the top for a great panoramic view!
16 rue du Repos (Boulevard de Ménilmontant), Paris, Île-de-France
Cemetery · Père-Lachaise · 168 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Many famous figures lie in this cemetery, from Jim Morrison, to Chopin, to Oscar Wilde. Try to go on a sunny day and up to the hill to the summit for a beautiful view of Père Lachaise and the city.
Place Edmond Rostand (Rue de Médicis), Paris, Île-de-France
Garden · Odéon · 594 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: This beautiful garden should not be missed. Come here for a bit of relaxation and some sightseeing as well. The original Statue of Liberty is here, as well as a number of wonderful fountains.
Pont de Grenelle (Allée des Cygnes), Paris, Île-de-France
Bridge · Grenelle · 8 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: The bridge that crosses the Seine River is an excellent place to view the Eiffel Tower. Next to the bridge on the Ile aux Cygnes you will find its little sister: a replica of the Statue of Liberty.
Rue Botzaris (Rue de Crimée), Paris, Île-de-France
Park · Buttes-Chaumont, Paris · 238 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Take a stroll through this beautiful park and muster up a little extra effort to walk to the Temple of Sybil on the top of the hill: the view from there will be worth it.
Department Store · Chaussée-d'Antin · 842 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Be sure to attend the free weekly fashion show every Friday at the main Hausmann store on the 7th floor. Make a reservation at welcome@galerieslafayette.com.
New York Habitat: Step into the footsteps of many famous writers. Be sure to ask the shop owners for literary tips: it almost seems like they know every English book that’s ever been written!
New York Habitat: Be sure to go on a sunny day to see the effect on the stained glass windows. Each window tells a Biblical story so start at the western alcove of the north wall and work your way clockwise.
35 rue du Chevalier de la Barre, Paris, Île-de-France
Church · Clignancourt · 633 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: The view from Montmartre is so spectacular that you would almost forget about the church itself! Make sure not to miss the beautiful interior: admission is free.
82 boulevard de Clichy (Rue Blanche), Paris, Île-de-France
Theater · Grandes-Carrières · 405 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: The birthplace of the can-can dance can be quite expensive. So if you really only want to see the famous red windmill don’t buy tickets for a show: you can see it just as well from the street.
New York Habitat: This beautiful Gothic church is usually less crowded than the Notre Dame or Saint-Chapelle. If the weather is good bring some food so you can have a lovely picnic in the park next to the church
New York Habitat: One of the best ways to explore the Seine River is by taking a boat tour. You will see many famous landmarks from a completely different viewpoint!
Opera House · Chaussée-d'Antin · 278 tips and reviews
New York Habitat: Check out this beautiful landmark. Its grand staircase is breathtaking and will have you feeling like you are in a movie! The architecture will have you in awe before you even see the opera!
New York Habitat: Words are lacking to describe this majestic palace, which is definitely a must-see when visiting Paris! We recommend you to go out of the main path and loose yourself in the huge Gardens :)