15 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Paris
( Disclaimer: This blog post is very informational that will guide and inspire you to visit Paris based on my recent travel, researched as part of my by bucket list and from a local friend in Paris.This is for information and entertainment purposes only)
When you say beautiful places in Paris what comes to mind?
Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Champs Elysees?
You might be surprise there are still a lot of beautiful places worth visiting in Paris.
Whenever I travel, I always start off with the most iconic spot or the one I’m so excited to see first.
I recently visited Paris back in February and these are on my bucket list but I was not able to visit them all.
Travel Itinerary:
Here’s a little Travel Guide with a pinned map that starts from The Eiffel Tower on the left bank of the River Seine towards the right side all the way to The Louvre Museum then you cross the bridge to get to the île de la Cité or Island in the Seine River where Sainte Chapelle & Cathedrale Notre-Dame are centrally located. After that you cross the bridge to go to the left side of the river bank to get to #8 The Pantheon all the way to the Arc de Triomphe.
If you noticed # 1, 2, 13 & 14 has close proximity so you can start your journey like that too.
And before we start our journey, I just want to give you a very valuable tip..
” Attention: Beware of Pickpockets!! ”
( Unfortunately, They are everywhere!! Don’t sign up for petitions, people will be walking with a clip board and will approach you, just say ” Non or No ” and walk away. It is a SCAM!! Opt for a cross body bag with internal pockets or zipper and ensure to wear it in front of your body for added security. I know one who lost her wallet. )
15 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Paris:
1. Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower is the most famous monument and most visited iconic tower in the world per National Geographic & Wikipedia.
It was named after the French Civil Engineer Gustave Eiffel.
The Eiffel Tower has 3 floors open to the public. The 1st floor, the 2nd floor and the summit.
The 1st floor features the glass floor 187 feet above the ground where you can see the happening on the ground area called The Esplanade.
On this floor you can find the famous restaurant Madame Brasserie with their famous Chef Thierry Marx.
They also have different durations and prices depending on what you choose like skip the line, via lift or stairs.
The 2nd floor is the most popular spot that features the observation deck where you can see the breathtaking view of Paris. You can also find the gift shops & the Michelin Star Restaurant Le Jules Verne.
The Summit. The top of the tower with the summit observation deck that has an indoor and open air section.
Here you can find the restored office of Gustave Eiffel, the 1:50 scale model of the tower, a champagne bar & panoramic map.
Source and info for tickets click HERE.
You can also check my video of the Eiffel Tower overlooking the city of Paris on my What to see in Paris for a Day post.
Make sure you visit Champs de Mars to get a full view of the Eiffel Tower.
It is a large public greenspace/garden where you can sit, rest, relax, picnic and play especially if you have kids.
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Suggested Duration: 1 hour
Ticket Price: from $ 21.97
Opens @ 9:45 am – 11 pm
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Check the ticket availability @ Tiqets.com or on their official website @ Eiffel Tower.
2. The River Seine/River Cruise
If you have time to get on a River Cruise to see the panoramic views of the iconic spots, the river port is just down the Eiffel Tower on the left bank.
If you don’t, you can just take a good shot at Photodressparis or Pont d’lena which is a road bridge across the River Seine that links the Eiffel Tower on the left bank to the Trocadero District on the right bank.
You can check the tour boat agencies and prices here @ Tiqets.
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River Seine Cruise Duration: 1-2.5 hours
Tickets: Starts from $17.64 – $130. 00 @ Viator.
Schedule of Departure: Open daily 9am – 10 pm. Leaves the port every 30 or 45 min depending on your cruise.
The Seine River is divided into 2 banks: The left bank which is The Rive Gauche ( YSL bag? ) and the right bank The Rive Droite
So from Eiffel Tower/River Seine, after you crossed Pont d’lena and already on the right bank, either you wanna go to Sacre Coeur Basilica first which is a little bit out of the way or you wanna go to Palais Garnier, The Opera House which is a closer route or you wanna go to Champs & Arc.
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3. Sacre Coeur Basilica
One of the beautiful places is Sacre Coeur Basilica is a Roman Catholic church and a minor basilica dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Located at the top of Butte-Montmarte, it is recognizable for its white dome, it has one of the panoramic views of the capital.
Click HERE for more info on their official website.
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Open daily from 6:30 am to 10:30 pm
No Entrance Fee
No reservation needed.
4. Palais Garnier
Another beautiful place to visit Palais Garnier also known as The Opera House is home to The Phantom of The Opera setting.
If you are into opera, theatres, concerts, ballets, & live shows, this is a MUST SEE!!
My next goal: To take a beautiful photos at The Grand Stairway.
Wow!! Just Wow!! It’s breathtaking!!
GALLERIES
Open daily from 10 am – 5 pm
Tickets: Starts from $17.00 from self-guided tour per thier official website.
Suggested Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours
If you plan to skip Sacre Coeur or The Basilica of the Sacred Heart like we did because we’re gonna get stuck in traffic and we didn’t have enough time. We went straight to The Louvre Museum.
5. The Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum is known to be the most visited museum in the world .
It is where The Mona Lisa, the most famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci is being displayed.
If you are into history, arts and paintings, The Louvre Museum is worth visiting.
Here’s their official website: The Louvre.
You may have to get your ticket ahead online. You can get your tickets at Tiqets.
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Opens @ 9 am – 6 pm every Mon-Wed-Thur-Sat & Sun
And 9 am – 9:45 pm every Fridays
Close every Tuesdays
Tickets starts from $ 18.47
FREE on every 1st Sundays of the month between October to March.
Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours
From The Louvre Museum, you can go to Sainte Chapelle which is 5 minutes by bus and 12 minutes by walking.
6. Sainte Chapelle
Stunning!!
The Rayonnant Gothic style Sainte Chapelle is known for its stunning stained glass windows.
It was built to house the precious Christian relics including Christ’s Crown of Thorns acquired by King Louis for over 500 years.
Then Christ’s Crown of Thorns was moved to Notre Dame Cathedral in 1789 after the French Revolution until the structural fire broke out in April 2019.
Now, The Christ’s Crown of Thorns along with other Notre Dame relics are being kept safe at the storage in The Louvre Museum.
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Opens daily from 9 am – 10 pm
Tickets starts from $ 12.00
Suggested Duration: 30 minutes
Five minutes from Sainte Chapelle is The Notre Dame Cathedral which still is currently close but the facade of the cathedral is worth visiting.
7. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
One of the most visited church in the world is the Notre-Dame or Notre Dame de Paris.
It is a medieval catholic cathedral and one of the finest French Gothic architecture dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
It is known for its breathtaking glass windows, soaring spires and elaborate stone carvings.
Click HERE for more info.
It is currently CLOSED until further notice. It id reported to be reopened in December 2024. Click HERE.
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It is currently CLOSED until further notice.
It is reported to be reopened in December 2024.
Click HERE for more info.
8. The Pantheon
The Pantheon is a MUST VISIT if you are into mausoleums, monuments & temples. Originally built as a church to honor St. Genevieve as a Patron Saint of Paris.
It is now a monument, a burial site for the great French citizens.
Here lies the remains of Victor Hugo, Voltaire,Jean Jacques Rousseau, Emile Zola & Marie Curie amongst others.
Josephine Baker, born in St. Louis Missouri in 1906 and died in Paris in 1975 was an American-French vedette, singer, actress.
In August 2021, French President Emmanuel Macron granted the petition and family’s request for Josephine Baker to be reburied in Pantheon.
And in November 30, 2021 the ceremony took place in Pantheon where her casket was interred making her the first black woman to be honored in the secular temple of ” Great Men ” of French Republic per Wikipedia.
Her remains is still buried in Monaco Cemetery and her plaque is at the Pantheon.
GALLERIES
In high season July – Sept, it opens @ 10:45 am – 7 pm
In low season Oct – March, it opens @ 10 am – 6 pm.
From April – June, it opens @ 10 am – 6:30 pm.
Ticket: $ 13.00
Suggested Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
9. Luxembourg Gardens
The Jardin de Luxembourg for me is one the most beautiful place to visit in Paris.
Inspired by the BoBoli Gardens in Florence created by Queen Marie de Medici in 1612. The gardens is split into French gardens and English gardens in a 25 hectares of land.
Here you can enjoy the beautiful manicured lawns, colorful flower beds and towering trees.
Perfect place to unwind and soak up the Parisian atmosphere. It is great for family outings and picnics in summer time
GALLERIES
No Entrance Fee in the gardens. The Luxembourg Palace is the seat for French Senate. It is a government building.
After unwinding in Luxembourg Gardens you can go to Catacombs of Paris.
It is 7 minutes by cab, 27 minutes by metro and walking.
10. Catacombs Of Paris
This one is more of THRILLING.
I’ve heard The Catacombs of Paris is rising in popularity.. Seeing the photos is a little bit creepy but if you are into thrills & adventure, this one is for you!!
The Catacombs of Paris are underground ossuaries in Paris, France, which hold the remains of more than six million people in a small part of a tunnel network built to consolidate Paris’s ancient stone quarries per Wikipedia.
It is known to be the largest gravesite. You can click here for more info and tickets @ TheTourGuy ( I am not affiliated )
Pls read HERE on their official website before your visit.
They have some accessibility/recommendations/prohibitions and information.
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Opens @ 10 am – 8:30 pm from Tuesday to Sunday. CLOSED on Mondays
Tickets starts from $ 33.00
Suggested Duration: 1 hour
On my next visit to Paris, I think I will pass on this one as this is underground and I am claustrophobic.
11. Montparnasse Tower
If you are into heights, thrill and views definitely this is the one for you. You can see the beauty of the Paris on birds eye view or 360* view over Paris.
You can check their official website HERE for tickets, rates & hours. They have standard ticket or ticket + champagne.
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Opens @ 9:30 am – 10 pm from Sunday – Thursday
And 9:30 am – 11 pm from Fri – Sat
Tickets starts from $ 19.00
Suggested Duration: 30 minutes but it is UNLIMITED, you can stay as you want to.
12. Musee d'Orsay
If you are into arts, Musee d’Orsay is the one for you. It is a Art Museum mostly known for vast collections of French impressionists paintings.
You can learn more with pictures of the portraits & paintings at Parispass website.
You can check on TripAdvisor for tickets and duration or click the official website HERE.
GALLERIES
Opens @ 9:30 am – 6 pm daily
CLOSED every Mondays, May 1, Dec 25
Tickets starts from $17.00 for self-guided tour and $68.00 for guided tour
Suggested Duration: 1.5 – 4 hours
13. Champs Elysees
Champs Elysees Avenue. The most famous street in the world. It is the world’s most beautiful avenue per Pari’s Tour official website.
Shopping..shopping..shopping is all I can think of. I dreamt of walking along Champs Elysees one day and finally was able to this year. A shopper’s paradise indeed.
Home to some luxury goods where Louis Vuitton’s flagship store is located but oh boy!! The line outside the building is long. Right next to LV is a big beautiful DIOR building and across LV is a famous celebrity hotspot restaurant Fouquet’s. Also Laduree is few steps away from Fouquet’s if you wanna experience their famous macarons and chocolats.
Indeed a shoppers paradise.
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14. Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe was built to honor the the French Army who fought and died for France during the French Revolution.
The Arc has 4 sculptures, these masterpieces depict The Entry of Napoleon, The Departure of the Volunteers, The Conquest of Alexandria and The Battle of Austerlitz.
GALLERIES
Opens @ 10am – 10 pm
Tickets starts from $ 14.16
Suggested Duration: 45 min – 1.5 hours
15. Palace Of Versailles
Palace of Versailles is a must visit if you are staying 2-4 days in Paris as they recommend at least 4 hours to a day for you to see the Mansion and the Garden.
It is one of the most famous tourist attraction in France, an hour away from Paris.
For info click HERE for their official website for hours, tickets and shows.
Click on this Link for a good travel tips about Chateau de Versailles.
Per FranceTravelTips website, the palace alone is 67,000 square meters, with 2,300 rooms in a 2,014 acres plus 50 fountains and so on.
This is my next target on my next visit to Paris.
GALLERIES
Opens @ 9:00 am – 6 pm daily
CLOSED every Mondays
Tickets starts from $ 31. 00
Suggested Duration: 5 hours
Per their website: 1 whole day
Pls make sure to check their Rules of Visit as they have some things not permitted inside like tripods & selfie sticks..
Ohh!! I take those with me..lol..
As we conclude this journey through the 15 most beautiful places in Paris, it’s clear that this city holds a unique charm that captivates the heart of travelers from around the world. Weather you’re strolling along the Seine, maeveling the architecture wonders, or savoring a croissant at a charming cafe, Paris never fails to enchant.
Thank you for joining me on my Paris journey through my photos!! I hope this guide helps you create unforgettable memories and moments that you’ll cherish for a lifetime. ” A la procaine, Paris!!
Meee in Pareee…
Author: Sheila
I am a Physical Therapist by profession who loves to travel and blog. I am a fur mama to my little girl named Little Bit. Life is beautiful!! Let’s travel the world together!! Your support of my website is greatly appreciated.
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This is beautiful!! Love this and very informational too. I love Paris & hope to go someday!
Aww!! 😍 Thank you!! One of the reasons why I started blogging to inspire others to travel 🧭 🧳 around the 🌍!! Life is too short!! More soon!!♥️♥️♥️
Absolutely absolutely stunning!!!! I want to go see all theses places before I leave the earth. Thank you for this. Pls post some more like this!
Hi Mand!!😊 Yes yes it is very beautiful!! 🗼 We enjoyed it so much!! I hope you can visit too, it is worth it!!🧡 My bff is going back again to watch Wimbledon next week I’m jealous!!🤣
Amazing Guide. To the POINT!
Thank you so much!!💙
Lovely!! Great tips and thanks for sharing!! I might have to buy a new cross body bag lol.
Haha!! My friend who was a Paris local always repositions my cross body bag in front of me and tells me “ put it here in front of you “ & she guards us while we were walking lol🤣 Thank you for taking your time to read my blog!! Few more coming up!!💙🧳✈️