Top things to do in Paris
Attractions, tours, and activities in Paris
Recommended museums in Paris
Where to find art and culture in Paris
Paris: the city's best neighborhoods
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1st arr.
0.7 miles from downtown
Many visitors head straight for the Louvre, but it's worth exploring the other landmarks, museums, shops, restaurants and bars that make up this small district on the right bank of the Seine River. The area also includes the western part of the Île de la Cité. Don’t miss the Orangerie Museum, Sainte Chapelle, or the Palais Royal Gardens.
Places to stay from $46 a night
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2nd arr.
0.8 miles from downtown
Paris’s 2nd arrondissement is an eclectic mix of cuisine and commerce. Shop underneath the covered walkways of Passages Couverts and visit Galerie Vivienne to see the magnificent glass roof and floor. Later in the day, the area becomes eerily quiet when the 9-to-5 workers clear out. Rue Sainte-Anne has many Japanese restaurants to explore.
Places to stay from $48 a night
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4th arr.
0.2 miles from downtown
The 4th arrondissement is brimming with galleries, covered walkways and museums. For a dose of culture, head to the Carnavalet Museum, the Picasso Museum or the Métiers Art Museum, which is set in the priory of Saint-Martin-des-Champs. Relax in Square du Temple or enjoy Les Enfants Rouges, a local ethnic market.
Places to stay from $47 a night
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5th arr.
0.7 miles from downtown
The culturally vibrant Latin Quarter envelops the 5th and 6th arrondissements on the left bank. There's an abundance of bistros and jazz bars scattered around the Saint-Michel Fountain. The Pantheon is a monument devoted to French national heroes. The area is typically filled with students from the Sorbonne, Paris' oldest university.
Places to stay from $52 a night
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6th arr.
0.9 miles from downtown
Paris's 6th arrondissement is bordered by the Seine to the north, and Boulevard Montparnasse to the south. Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore served spirits to Hemingway and Sartre, and today they welcome celebrities and tourists. The Luxembourg Gardens are filled with sunbathers in summer, and Paris’s Jazz scene thrives in the basement clubs.
Places to stay from $46 a night
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7th arr.
1.9 miles from downtown
The 7th arrondissement is elegant, traditional, and made of money. Hôtel des Invalides is a museum complex dedicated to French military history. Walk down Rue Saint Dominique to Paris's iconic tower – buy a ticket and up you go! Along the streets, you'll find typically French bakeries and brasseries with street-side seating.
Places to stay from $57 a night
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8th arr.
2.2 miles from downtown
Paris’ famous shopping strip attracts both locals and tourists to its mix of high-end and brand-name stores. Head to Parc Monceau to see the famous rotunda, or relax on the banks of the Seine. The area is also home to government buildings including the President's home, Le Palais de l’Elysée, and the Ministère de l’Intérieur.
Places to stay from $40 a night
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9th arr.
1.6 miles from downtown
The 9th arrondissement is the city's music hub, with countless theaters, music halls and museums, especially those around Faubourg-Montmartre. This area is home to the Folies Bergère, an enduringly popular entertainment spot since the Roaring Twenties. For shopping, Galeries Lafayette and Printemps are huge department stores.
Places to stay from $27 a night
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10th arr.
1.3 miles from downtown
Paris’ ethnically diverse 10th arrondissement is a densely populated center of trade and commerce. Château Rouge is an area filled with stores selling African goods and Gare du Nord is its Indian counterpart. There are plenty of budget bars and restaurants and the banks of Canal Saint Martin are popular picnic spots in the summer.
Places to stay from $25 a night
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11th arr.
1.2 miles from downtown
Bastille is packed with cafés, restaurants, nightclubs, and the famous roundabout. Take the metro to République, a 300-yard-long square that contains the famous Statue de la République and doubles as a popular hangout for rollerbladers. Take Boulevard des Filles du Calvaire to the Cirque d'Hiver theater, an important events venue.
Places to stay from $28 a night
About Paris
Including tips for the best time to visit Paris
As the birthplace of the Enlightenment and a trailblazer in the fashion world, Paris has cemented itself as one of the world's must-see cities. In a country known for exceptional food, style, and art, the capital delivers on all three counts.
The city is split into 20 districts ("arrondissements"), each with its own distinct vibe. Le Marais (in the 4th arrondissement) is famous for its narrow, medieval streets full of traditional bakeries and chic boutiques. The area is also home to the iconic cathedral of Notre-Dame, one of the best examples of French Gothic architecture.
The 7th arrondissement is home to some of the city's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, and Musée d'Orsay. Neighboring districts have plenty to offer, too, like the iconic Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, and Opéra Garnier. In the center of Paris, you'll find the world-famous Musée du Louvre, featuring tens of thousands of classic artworks including da Vinci's "Mona Lisa." Right outside the city are the mysterious Catacombs and the Château de Versailles.
Paris, like every French city, takes pride in its cuisine and offers some of the world's best food. You'll find everything from 3-Michelin-star spots like Restaurant Guy Savoy to laid-back bistros like La Mascotte.
Promising fun for all ages, Disneyland Paris is in the eastern suburb Marne-la-Vallée, just a quick train ride from the center.
Tonight
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This weekend
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Next weekend
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | € 1 = $1.07 |
| Language | French |
| Average weekend price | $238 per night |
| Average weekday price | $240 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Paris
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Paris
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Eiffel Tower
2.6 miles from downtown
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Louvre Museum
0.7 miles from downtown
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Avenue des Champs-Elysées
2.2 miles from downtown
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Arc de Triomphe
2.8 miles from downtown
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Sacré-Coeur
2.1 miles from downtown
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Place Vendome
1.2 miles from downtown
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Moulin Rouge
2.1 miles from downtown
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Opéra Garnier
1.4 miles from downtown
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Notre Dame
0.2 miles from downtown
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Roland Garros
4.8 miles from downtown
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Paris reviews
What other travelers say about Paris
Great city with lots of "must see" things ie...
May 30, 2023
Great city with lots of "must see" things ie Eiffel tower , louvre, arc d triomph and several museums . Shopping and café/restaurants is totally another level...so 3 or 4 days should be good (even then it will be a packed itenary, especially if you include nocturnal stuff like moulin rouge , river cruise with dinner etc.) if you need to include places outside Paris like Versailles or lorrie valley etc. then you need more days. There are plenty of guided tours like booking .com etc. so book and prepare early as it can get crowded at times. getting around with hop on off bus , metro or the good old UBER which in fact is very convenient. people are very friendly and its easy to get around only thing which you cannot completely factor is the weather. but in summer there is plenty of sunny days for outdoor stuff
Paris is a marvellous city.
May 29, 2023
Paris is a marvellous city. Make sure to visit Sainte Chapelle, Versailles and Sacré Coeur. Walking towards the Eiffel Tower from Ecole Militaire in my opinion gives the best view of the hugeness of the tower. If visiting on a budget don't buy coffee on either the Rue Rivoli or the Champs Elysées. If not on a budget then they're ideal places.
Getting into the attractions are hard.
May 28, 2023
Getting into the attractions are hard. Save your money and be careful with the tours. We missed several due to a lack of good clear directions as where to go and meet the guide pack less and take money. Buy more there.
In the whole Paris, especially on Chapmes Elysee, using...
May 28, 2023
In the whole Paris, especially on Chapmes Elysee, using tripods without municipality acreditation is forbidden, even for amatour photography. I was almost arrested. As a result I had to put my camera on the ground.
Most of the waiters/servers at restaurants, even people...
May 28, 2023
Most of the waiters/servers at restaurants, even people who work at the metro stations are rude, arrogant not very helpful at all. Even if we translate what we are saying from english to french, they will turn you away with their hand actions like go away. So I think 1 visit in Paris is enough never comeback.
Beautiful city!
May 28, 2023
Beautiful city! It’s charming, fun and romantic. There are so many things to do here. We like having dinner on river boat/ cruise, watching sunset, sightseeing Paris view. However, there are so crowded and more rude and aggressive tourists. Still, I want to go back there again.
Popular places to stay in Paris
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