Visiting Paris

The city of light and love, a city of food and culture and history, Paris is a place romanticized by the media and one of the most popular destinations for tourists to visit — and with good reason. There’s something for everyone and few leave disappointed! Whether you’re after itineraries, museums to see, or just want to know about the hidden gems, you can review some of the options below to make your plans.

Read on about the various things to do for your upcoming trip!


Food

Ladurée Macarons


Itineraries

Avoid These First-Timer Mistakes
Escape vs Enjoy: Paris
Single Day First-Timer Itinerary
Top 10 Paris Experiences
Top 10 Paris Places & Museums
10 More Paris Experiences To See
Three Day History Buff Itinerary


Museums

Centre Pompidou
Conciergerie
Lesser Done Paris Museums
Musée des Egouts
Rodin Museum & Gardens
Get Your Money’s Worth with the Paris Museum Pass
Navigating the Lesser Seen Louvre


Monuments

Arc de Triomphe
Basilica of Saint-Denis
Eiffel Tower
Notre Dame Towers
Palais Garnier (Opera House)
Panthéon
Place de la Concorde
Sainte-Chapelle

A side view of the Arc de Triomphe at dusk with the moon in the background

Outside the City

Giverny (Monet’s Gardens/House)
Grand Trianon & Petit Trianon at Versailles

The waterlilies at Monet's Giverny estate in daylight with willow trees surrounding the water

Things To Do

Montparnasse Tower
Cemeteries & Catacombs
Seine Cruise
Seine Dinner Cruise with Bateaux Parisiens
Wine Tasting at Caves du Louvre


Get ready to explore with these articles, whether you’re venturing there solo or with a group! By the time you leave, it will have you yearning to make plans to return. After all, visiting introduces you to the city of love, light, history, architecture, and charm. How can you only visit once and be content?