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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3rd arr.
0.6 miles from downtown
Le Marais is known as a melting pot of diverse cultural groups. Lined with bookstores and boutiques, the area also includes a triple-threat of museums including Musée Picasso, Musée des Arts et Métiers, and Musée Carnavalet. The Georges Pompidou Centre, a modern art museum, is a short walk away down Rue des Francs Bourgeois.
Places to stay from $19 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 $53 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 $47 a night
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7th arr.
2 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 $41 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
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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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | € 1 = $1.08 |
| Language | French |
| Average weekend price | $207 per night |
| Average weekday price | $215 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
Paris reviews
What other travelers say about Paris
Beautiful city.
May 6, 2024
Beautiful city. I would advise going out of season when there is less tourist, but the weather will be worse. Metro is dirty, and could be a bit less complicated for foreigners to use, but google maps will explain it most of the time. Some parts of the city are dirty and unsafe.
I liked seeing the Orsay, Marmottan, Rodin, Picasso and...
May 6, 2024
I liked seeing the Orsay, Marmottan, Rodin, Picasso and Louvre Museums. Sainte Chapelle took my breath away! Sacre Coeur is very beautiful, especially the mosaics. The view of the city from Montmartre is amazing. Interesting to see the restoration in progress of Notre Dame. Enjoyed the delicious food and street performers. There's beautiful architecture in all directions. And, the Eiffel Tower is a must!
We didn't have long to be in Paris because our focus was...
May 5, 2024
We didn't have long to be in Paris because our focus was Versailles and Normandy. Our hotel was a 75 meters from the Seine, 3 blocks for Notre Dame, and 2 blocks from Shakespeare Bookstore. Also, 2 blocks from the station to catch the train to the airport. We took the Toot Bus around and got off at various places such as the Arc de Triumph and Eifel Tower. We took the boat ride down the Seine and spent a couple of hours walking beside the river and sitting to snack and watch the people walking by. Delightful time that was too short.
Great city for walking and jogging.
May 4, 2024
Great city for walking and jogging. I ran along the Seine and through the Tuileries early every day and it was lovely. The Pompidou Centre is worth a visit, whatever is showing, and there's a good ice cream parlour straight opposite. It's a tourist thing to do, but I'd recommend an open top bus trip. If you're lucky the traffic will snarl up round Place de Concorde and you can spend a happy half hour watching the gendarmerie trying to sort it out!
What has changed over the years is that you can communicate...
May 3, 2024
What has changed over the years is that you can communicate in English almost everywhere. People are friendly and helpful. You can’t order dessert and cafe only at the restaurant, there need to be a food order first. Book the entrance tickets to the most popular places online in advance and be aware of waiting in queues.
Rue Montorgueil runs north to south towards to the Seine,...
May 3, 2024
Rue Montorgueil runs north to south towards to the Seine, between 2nd and 1st Arrondisement, and is the perfect location for shopping, cafes, patisseries, and close to Le Marais, Notre Dame, Louvre, Pompidou Centre. The metro is great, quick and easy to get around. Buy a Paris visite pass for 3 or 5 days. Most things are in the first zone. A very walkable, stylish city, full of life!
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