Some of the Best Things To Do in Paris

Nat and Mase, Go To Travel GuidesWe've hand-picked 35 of the best attractions & things to do in Paris

Admire the Iconic Louvre Pyramid

This beautiful glass and metal pyramid lies at the centre of the Louvre Palace and it serves as the main entrance to the Louvre Museum, which is home to the world's most famous painting, The Mona Lisa. The pyra... Read More »
Explore the Beautiful Notre-Dame Cathedral

The Notre-Dame de Paris is a gothic-designed, Roman Catholic Church which sits on the island of Ile de la Cité in the River Seine. Standing at 69 metres high (226 feet), the construction of the cathedral began ... Read More »
See Street Dancers Backflipping on Champs-Elysées

The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is the busiest and most-famous shopping street in Paris, so it provides a potentially huge audience for any street performer. Usually situated at the north-western end of the avenu... Read More »
Remember the French War Generals

When walking directly beneath the arch of the Arc de Triomphe, you will be presented with several inscriptions and sculptures in the pillar walls and in the ceiling of the arch. The ceiling contains several scu... Read More »
Look Down Champs-Elysées from Up Above

Place Charles de Gaulle is a major roundabout with 12 roads which fork off it, and with the Arc de Triomphe located at the centre of this busy road junction, you can see all 12 roads from the roof of the histor... Read More »
Enjoy a Night Cruise on the River Seine

Known as the City of Light, Paris is home to an array of buildings and monuments which are beautifully illuminated at night. Many of these buildings can be seen along the banks of the River Seine, such as the R... Read More »
The Brightly Illuminated Eiffel Tower at Night

In contrast to the serenely floodlit buildings along the River Seine, the Eiffel Tower shines brightly and it sparkles each evening for 5 minutes every hour on the hour from sunset to 1:00 AM. The golden lighti... Read More »
A Naked Lady Admiring the Louvre

The Jardin des Tuileries (Tuileries Garden) is a a public garden which is home to several classical nude sculptures. The garden was originally created in 1564 by former French Queen Catherine de Medicis as the ... Read More »
Louvre: Wandering Amongst the Sculptures

The Département des Sculptures is a collection of rooms in the Louvre Museum which opened in 1824. These rooms are mainly located on the ground floor, housing modern, medieval and renaissance sculptures... Read More »
Louvre Palace: From the Inside Looking Out

As the glass pyramid of the Louvre Museum sits in the centre of the Napoleon Courtyard, visitors in the lobby of the pyramid can see the Louvre Palace which surrounds the pyramid on 3 sides. The Palais du Louvr... Read More »
Take a Taxi Ride Through Paris

Taxi journeys in Central Paris generally cost between €6 and €10. There is a minimum charge of €5.60 and depending on the time of day, a taxi fare is priced at €0.82 per km, €1.10 per km or €1.33 per km. A whit... Read More »
Stroll Through the Busy Montmartre Streets

Wandering around the cobbled back streets at the top of Montmartre serves as a great reminder of what the old Paris must have been like. Minus its large crowds of tourists, the narrow streets and small shops ex... Read More »
Montmartre: Watch Artists at Place du Tertre

Today, Place du Tertre - also known as Artists Square - is at the heart of Montmartre’s tourist trade. Local artists spend their days exhibiting their paintings and creating portraits of tourists, reminding us ... Read More »
See Works of Art in Montmartre

Getting your portrait drawn by an artist in the Place du Tertre can cost anything between €40 and €100. Every artist in the Place du Tertre is assigned a 1 square metre space which they have to share and altern... Read More »
Sacré-Coeur: See Freestyle Football Magic

Iya Traore (www.iya.fr) is a Guinean football freestyler who is based in Paris and has been featured on TV shows, in music videos and most notably in his breathtaking performances outside the Sacré-Coeur Basili... Read More »
Watch Over Paris from Montmartre

The neighborhood of Montmartre is a large hill and the highest natural point in the city, sitting 130 metres high, overlooking the rest of Paris. Montmartre earned its name as "Mountain of the Martyr" in honor ... Read More »
Look Up at the Sacré-Coeur Basilica

The Basilique du Sacré-Coeur is a century-old Roman Catholic church that was designed in a Romano-Byzantine style by French architect Paul Abadie (1812-1884). Standing at 83 metres high (272 feet), the church w... Read More »
Go Souvenir Shopping in Montmartre

While there are unique fashion boutique shops and souvenir shops at the summit of Montmartre along the streets surrounding the Sacré-Coeur, there are also souvenir shops at the bottom of the hill selling refrig... Read More »
Enjoy Authentic Macarons in Montmartre

Made with egg white, icing sugar, almond powder, food colouring and buttercream, these sweet treats became a prominent part of French culture in 1792. In addition to the world famous Ladurée patisserie, Maison ... Read More »
An Evening on Champs-Élysées: Arc de Triomphe at Dusk

The Arc de Triomphe can be seen standing 50 metres tall at the western end of Champs-Élysées. It was completed in 1836, thirty years after it was ordered by French Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821) to honor member... Read More »
Sit in Colourful Champs-Élysées Traffic

Home to the final stage of the Tour de France and host to the largest military parade in Europe (on Bastille Day, 14th July), the Champs Élysées became a major boulevard in Paris during the 18th century. Lookin... Read More »
Put Love Locks on Pont des Arts Bridge

These padlocks which couples used to symbolise their love for each other were removed from the Pont des Arts bridge in May 2015. Loved-up tourists and Parisians would write their names on padlocks, throw the ke... Read More »
Stroll through Jardin du Luxembourg

In 1612, the Luxembourg Garden was created by Marie de Medici, the widow of King Henry IV of France. Today, this peaceful public park is used by Parisians to relax on its lawns, along its tree-lined promenades ... Read More »
Les Invalides: Explore the Beautiful Gardens

The final resting place of Napoleon I; the former French Emperor’s tomb is housed in the 107-metre high dome of the Hôtel des Invalides building complex, which is home to the Musée de l’Armée (Army Museum). Thi... Read More »
Admire the Eiffel Tower Across Champ de Mars

Named after Alexandre Gustave Eiffel whose company designed and built the tower between 1887 and 1889, the Eiffel Tower stands at 324 metres tall (1,063 feet) and is made of iron. The tower was built for the 18... Read More »
Stroll Beneath the Iconic Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is the world’s most-visited paid monument and tourist attraction. With 3 floors for visitors, the 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant is on the 1st floor, Le Jules Verne restaurant is on the 2nd floor an... Read More »
Watch the Sunset Over the River Seine

Pont de l’Alma (Alma Bridge) is an arch bridge stretching 153 metres across the River Seine. This bridge serves as a perfect location to observe the sunset while watching the sky transform colour behind a silho... Read More »
Look Out for Space Invader Street Art

Invader, the French urban artist creates pixellated mosaic art in cities all around the world, from Hong Kong to Miami to Amsterdam. Born in 1969, Invader started his journey by installing his first mosaic piec... Read More »
Art Nouveau Design at the Pont Alexandre III

Named after Emperor Alexander III of Russia, this lavish bridge spans the River Seine and it was designed and constructed in a Beaux-Arts style between 1896 and 1900; one of many monuments built for the Univers... Read More »
A Little Genius With a Trident Riding a Fish

One of the more prominent cherub scupltures on the Alexandre III bridge, The Génie au Trident statue was sculpted in the year 1900 by André Paul Arthur Massoulle (1851-1901). The sculpture depicts the boy (or c... Read More »
The Eiffel Tower Silhouette at Dusk

Strolling across the Pont Alexandre III bridge at dusk not only rewards you with beautiful silhouettes of art nouveau lamps and nymph statues, you can also enjoy one of the finest silhouette views of the Eiffel... Read More »
Admiring the Colourful Stravinsky Fountain

This public fountain contains 16 sculptures, all of which spray water. Located directly opposite the equally colourful Georges Pompidou Centre, the fountain is based on the musical compositions by the Russian c... Read More »
Enjoying a Spiced Vin Chaud at St. Régis

It’s Mulled Wine in English, Glühwein in German and Glögg in Swedish. French Vin Chaud - or Hot Wine - is typically enjoyed in the Winter months and particularly during the Christmas period. This warming drink ... Read More »
Lively Nightlife in Saint-Germain des Prés

The whole area between Saint-Germain Boulevard and the River Seine is home to a vast array of bars, cafes, pubs and nightclubs. Known as Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this Parisian neighborhood boasts bars such as Le... Read More »
Romantic Stroll Across the Canal Saint-Martin

Measuring 4.5 kilometres in length, the Canal Saint-Martin was ordered in 1802 by Napoleon I. The canal was dug between 1802 and 1825 to create a waterway for supplying Paris with fresh water, which would help ... Read More »

Paris Attractions

Some of the Best Things To Do in Paris

Nat and Mase, Go To Travel GuidesWe've hand-picked 35 of the best attractions & things to do in Paris

Admire the Iconic Louvre Pyramid

Explore the Beautiful Notre-Dame Cathedral

See Street Dancers Backflipping on Champs-Elysées

Remember the French War Generals

Look Down Champs-Elysées from Up Above

Enjoy a Night Cruise on the River Seine

The Brightly Illuminated Eiffel Tower at Night

A Naked Lady Admiring the Louvre

Louvre: Wandering Amongst the Sculptures

Louvre Palace: From the Inside Looking Out

Take a Taxi Ride Through Paris

Stroll Through the Busy Montmartre Streets

Montmartre: Watch Artists at Place du Tertre

See Works of Art in Montmartre

Sacré-Coeur: See Freestyle Football Magic

Watch Over Paris from Montmartre

Look Up at the Sacré-Coeur Basilica

Go Souvenir Shopping in Montmartre

Enjoy Authentic Macarons in Montmartre

An Evening on Champs-Élysées: Arc de Triomphe at Dusk

Sit in Colourful Champs-Élysées Traffic

Put Love Locks on Pont des Arts Bridge

Stroll through Jardin du Luxembourg

Les Invalides: Explore the Beautiful Gardens

Admire the Eiffel Tower Across Champ de Mars

Stroll Beneath the Iconic Eiffel Tower

Watch the Sunset Over the River Seine

Look Out for Space Invader Street Art

Art Nouveau Design at the Pont Alexandre III

A Little Genius With a Trident Riding a Fish

The Eiffel Tower Silhouette at Dusk

Admiring the Colourful Stravinsky Fountain

Enjoying a Spiced Vin Chaud at St. Régis

Lively Nightlife in Saint-Germain des Prés

Romantic Stroll Across the Canal Saint-Martin

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