City Guide for Paris

The Eiffel Tower, a wrought-iron landmark on the Champ de Mars, was built for the 1889 Exposition by Gustave Eiffel’s company. At 330 meters with antennas, it offers observation decks, a glass-floor first level, and restaurants. Expect security checks and queues; book timed tickets. Hourly sparkle after dark and sunset views are highlights.

The Louvre Museum, Paris's former royal palace and the world's most-visited art museum, houses masterpieces like the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory of Samothrace. Enter through I. M. Pei's glass pyramid. Collections span ancient civilizations to 19th-century Europe. Book timed tickets, expect crowds, and note the museum is closed Tuesdays.

Notre-Dame Cathedral is a landmark of French Gothic architecture on Île de la Cité, noted for its flying buttresses, sculpted portals, and 13th-century rose windows. Following the 2019 fire, restoration continues; interior access may be restricted. Visitors can admire the façade and towers from the parvis and riverside quays, and explore the nearby Archaeological Crypt.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés blends centuries of literary and artistic heritage with elegant boutiques, legendary cafés and beautiful parks in one of Paris's most refined and walkable neighborhoods.

Le Marais blends medieval streets, grand Renaissance mansions, vibrant art galleries and a buzzing café scene into one of Paris's most atmospheric and walkable neighborhoods.

Montmartre enchants visitors with its hilltop village charm, sweeping city views, rich artistic history and cobblestone streets that feel a world away from the Parisian bustle below.

Canal Saint-Martin charms with its iron footbridges, willow-lined waterways and a creative neighborhood full of independent cafés, bookshops and a wonderfully relaxed local atmosphere.

Rising dramatically from the sea, Mont Saint-Michel is a medieval abbey on a tidal island in Normandy that offers a truly magical and unforgettable experience unlike anything else in France.

The Loire Valley is a fairy-tale landscape of grand Renaissance châteaux, lush vineyards, and peaceful river scenery, making it one of the most rewarding and scenic day trips from Paris.

Giverny is the enchanting Normandy village where Monet created his legendary gardens and Water Lilies series, offering art lovers and nature enthusiasts an unforgettable and deeply inspiring day trip from Paris.

Step into the world of French royalty at the magnificent Palace of Versailles, with its legendary Hall of Mirrors, sprawling royal gardens, and centuries of fascinating history just outside Paris.