12 things to do in Paris

Eiffel Tower

Without any doubt, The lady of iron is probably the most famous monument in the world, that everyone dreams about. The Eiffel tower is the sympbl of France and Paris, but also of love. It's always amazing to visit day or night.

Louvre museum

The louvre is considered as the most visited museum in the world with its 10 million visitors every year; it's also the largest one on earth because it has more than 380 000 objects to see an 3800 artworks.

Go there early in the morning to avoid the long lines that can take up to 2 hours just to see the famous Mona Lisa.

If you are visiting the Louvre, make sure to stop for a picnic at the gardens of tuileries.

Sacré Coeur Basilica

Here's my favourite one and the favourite moument for many locals, the Sacré Coeur Basilica , which is situated in the village of Monmartre, the area where many famous artists lived. This is one of the most visited monuments in the city that has a free entrance .

For a better view, climb to its dome and enjoy a terrific view from one of the highest points of Paris.

Arc de Triumph

This Monument is one of the monuments that marked the history of France, situated at the place de l'Etoile, the arc of the triumph honours the warriors who fought and died during the french revolution.

You can climb its 284 stairs and take advantage of a 360° view of the city or you can just admire it from the outside and walk in the Champs Elysee, one of the best avenues in the world for luxury shopping.

Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame de Paris is the most visited monument of Paris, and the most beloved cathedarl in the wolrd. Completed in 1345 after more than 150 years of construction.

Closed for a couple of years because of the fire that ruined it, you can admire it only from the outside and enjoy a walking tour around the area of Saint Michel.

Seine river cruise

The Seine is the river that cuts Paris in 2, Rive droite and rive gauche, it has 37 bridges and many footbridges.

Take a roundtrip on the boat to explore the beauty of Paris and see its diffrent monuments along the seine river.

Orsay museum

Built for the universal exhibition of 1900 as a railway station and then became a museum, it's one of the well-knwon museums in Paris. Situated in front of the seine river and close to the tuileries gardens, it has over 150 000 paintings to see.

It is a great spot to admire Paris from its famous clock made as a window . There, you will find also one of the 6 statutes of liberty in Paris.

La Sainte chapelle

Situated in he heart of Paris, in the middle of l'ile de la cité, this chapel remains a mysetry because no one really knows who built it and the excat year of the construction. The most famous features of this architectural treasure are the 1113 stained windows which date from the 13th century, each one has a specific meaning and a story.

If your time is limited in Paris, you can just admire its gothic architecure from outside.

The Catacombes

This parisian undergroud ossury has more than 6 million bones from diffrent cemetries. This is one of the most hidden parts of the city which is designed for tourists and worth to eplore.

If you plan to go there, make sure to be fine with walking and wear confortable shoes because you will have to go down 131 steps and climb 112 steps.

Versailles palace & gardens

The place of Versailles is a royal residence built by Louis XIV in Versailles, about 12 miles from the west of Paris. It's one of the most recognisable and spectacuar castles in Europe which is divdied in different areas like the main Palace, Trianon Estate and the beautiful gardens.

More that 10 million persons visit the palace every year, so before you go and to avoid waiting in the line, book your tickets in advance and plan at least half a day there.

Luxembourg gardens

Beside the tuileries gardens mentioned above, the luxembourg gardens is another green beauty of Paris which is situated on the border between the 2 parisian famous neighborhoods Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter. This is one of the favourite places for parisians after work to relax and play a game or to take their children to play and enjoy the several activites dedicated for children.

There are more than 100 statutes throughout the gardens, one of them is a replica of the Statue of liberty in New York.

La Défense

These modern skyscapers that you have probably seen is Paris’ business district, situated in the suberbs, about 3 km to the west of Paris. It's home to one of the biggest shopping malls of Europe with its hundered french and international boutiques.

If there is something to not miss in la défense is to go up to the rooftop of La grande Arche and contemplate the city of lights during sunset.

Disneyland Paris

Published by Samy on aug 23,2023

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