Quick Facts
Setting: Urban
Population (core): 3.4M
Population (metro): 6.7M
Best time to visit: Year-round
Top Sights
Palais Garnier
The Palais Garnier, completed in 1875, is a 19th-century architectural masterpiece by Charles Garnier. Known for its opulent design, it features statues of arts and composers. It inspired "The Phantom of the Opera" and was part of Napoleon III's Paris renewal. The grand Italian-style theatre seats 2,156.
€15.0
/ Adult
Pont Alexandre III
Pont Alexandre III, a stunning Art Nouveau bridge in Paris, was inaugurated in 1900 during the Exposition Universelle. Named after Tsar Alexandre III, it symbolizes the Franco-Russian Alliance. Spanning 160 meters, it connects key landmarks and is adorned with 1.8 kg of gold, epitomizing the Belle Époque era.
FREE
Place de la Concorde
Place de la Concorde, Paris's largest square, is steeped in history. Known for its role in the French Revolution, it features the Luxor Obelisk, fountains, and statues of French cities. Once a site of executions, it now connects to the Seine via Pont de la Concorde, blending history with architectural beauty.
FREE
Petit Palais
The Petit Palais, designed by Charles Girault for the 1900 Exposition Universelle, is a Beaux-Arts architectural gem. It features traditional columns, a grand porch, stained glass, and a dome. Now the Palais des Beaux-Arts, it houses diverse fine arts from the Renaissance to the 20th century.
FREE
Parc Monceau
Parc Monceau, a 20-acre public park, blends English garden charm with French elegance. Opened in 1860, it features eclectic follies like an Egyptian pyramid and classical colonnade. A favorite of artists like Monet, it offers tarmac trails, statues, and a Guimard Art Nouveau entrance.
FREE
Grévin Museum
Discover the Grevin Museum in Paris, a captivating wax museum since 1882. Located in the Grands Boulevards district, it features 200 lifelike figures, including singers, actors, politicians, and historical icons. A family-friendly attraction, it has showcased over 2,000 famous personalities throughout its history.
€26.5
/ Adult
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More Sights
L'église de la Madeleine
Church & concert venue completed in 1842, conceived as a pantheon in honor of Napoleon's armies.
FREE
Musée Jacquemart-André
Notable, 15th to 18th century, European art collection on display in ornate, 19th-century townhouse.
€9.5
/ Adult
Palais de la Découverte
Interactive science & astronomy exhibits & presentation program in grand, colonnaded museum.
€4.5
/ Adult
Musée Cernuschi
FREE
Gustave Moreau Museum
Single artist museum highlighting the life & works of the Parisian artist, Gustave Moreau.
€8.0
/ Adult
Pigalle Basketball
Stylish store with basketball shoes, attire & gear, plus a basketball court with a vibrant mural.
FREE
Élysée Palace
Sumptuous 18th-century official mansion home of the President of France, set in landscaped gardens.
FREE
Les Grands Boulevards
FREE
L'Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile
FREE
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