Paris

25 places, 14 of them free and 11 tours and activities. Iconic landmarks, world-class museums and café life along the Seine.

25 places

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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