Must See~£22
Eiffel Tower
Champ de Mars
The wrought-iron icon of Paris, with lifts and stairs up to sweeping views.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- Book ahead
- Suits: Photographers
Daily, roughly 9:00–midnight
Paris
25 places, 14 of them free and 11 tours and activities. Iconic landmarks, world-class museums and café life along the Seine.
Must See~£15
Louvre Museum
Louvre
The world’s biggest art museum, home to the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- Book ahead
- Suits: Culture lovers
Wednesday–Monday, roughly 9:00–18:00; closed Tuesdays
Must SeeFree
Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité
Île de la Cité
The Gothic cathedral’s restored façade and the medieval heart of the city.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Couples
Cathedral reopened after restoration; check visiting arrangements
Must SeeFree
Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur
Montmartre
A hilltop village of artists’ studios, steep lanes and a white-domed basilica with city views.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples · Photographers
Basilica daily, roughly 6:30–22:30; district open-air
Culture~£14
Musée d’Orsay
Saint-Germain
A former railway station full of Impressionist masterpieces by Monet, Degas and Van Gogh.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Culture lovers
Tuesday–Sunday, roughly 9:30–18:00
Must See~£14
Seine River Cruise
Pont Neuf
A relaxing boat trip past Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower.
- Suggested time: 1h 15m
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Families · Couples
Daily, several departures; evening cruises popular
Local FavouritesFree
Le Marais
Le Marais
Medieval lanes, mansions, falafel shops and boutiques in one of Paris’s most characterful districts.
- Suggested time: 3 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Food lovers
Open-air; many shops open Sundays
FamilyFree
Luxembourg Gardens
Latin Quarter
Formal gardens with a big pond for toy sailboats, a favourite spot for picnics and playgrounds.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Couples
Daily, hours vary by season
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