Paris, the capital of France, is one of the European cities to which all tourists travel the most. These are 15 essential and magical places that are well worth visiting in the ‘City of Love’.
At the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is a 300-meter-high iron construction that was created for the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1889. The tower became the main symbol of Paris and is the most visited monument in the world.
The Elysian Fields
The Champs-Elysées are the main avenue in Paris. They measure about two kilometers and go from the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde. It has many luxury shops, theaters and cafes. In France it is known as “the most beautiful avenue in the world”.
Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum, with its iconic pyramid, opened at the end of the 18th century. It is the most important museum in France and one of the most visited in the world. It houses paintings such as La Gioconda by Leonardo da Vinci or sculptures such as The Venus de Milo or The Victory of Samothrace.
Montmartre
The Montmartre neighborhood is one of the most artistic in Paris. Artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Picasso or Renoir lived in it. You can see some of the most important cabarets in France as well as numerous alternative cafes. One of them is the Cafe deux Moulins, scene of scenes from the famous film Amélie.
Disneyland Paris
A must-see, especially if visiting Paris with children, is the Disney complex, which is home to two theme parks. Specifically, the Disneyland Park, where Disney characters and numerous attractions are found, and Walt Disney Studios, aimed at a more adult audience and with a movie theme.
Obelisk
The Luxor Obelisk is an obelisk from the Luxor Temple of ancient Thebes, which was placed in 1836 in the center of the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
Red Mill
The Moulin Rouge is one of the icons of Paris. Opened in 1889, during the so-called Belle Époque, this cabaret was one of the most important places in the city in its time and still today. Artists such as Frank Sinatra, Edith Piaf, Liza Minelli or Henri de Toulousse-Lautrec have performed on its stage.
Arch of Triumph
The Arc de Triomphe is, along with the Eiffel Tower, the most representative monument in Paris. With dimensions of 50 meters high and a base of 45 by 22 meters, the Arc de Triomphe represents the victories of the French army under the orders of Napoleon Bonaparte, who ordered its construction.
Orsay’s Museum
The Musée d’Orsay houses one of the most famous art galleries in Paris, with paintings by Manet, Renoir, Monet… The museum is located in the old Orsay railway station building, inaugurated in 1900 for the Universal Exposition of Paris.
Cathedral of Notre-Dame
The Notre-Dame Cathedral is another symbol of Paris and one of the oldest Gothic cathedrals in the world. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, its towers offer incredible views of the city. Unfortunately, after the serious fire of 2019, the Cathedral is under reconstruction and it will not be possible to visit it until 2024.
Palace of Versailles
The Palace of Versailles, 44 km away from the center of Paris, is an almost obligatory excursion if you visit the French capital with enough time. It is a beautiful and luxurious 17th century complex declared a World Heritage Site, both inside the palace and its gardens.
Princes Park
The Parc des Princes is the football stadium where Paris Saint Germain (PSG), the team of Messi, Mbappé and Neymar, the most powerful in France, play their matches. A visit to the Parc des Princes, where musical concerts are also held from time to time, is a recommended visit for football lovers.
Catacombs
Visiting the Catacombs of Paris, the underground galleries of Paris riddled with bones and skulls, is a disturbing and overwhelming experience. They are located 20 meters deep in the 14th arrondissement, next to the Montparnasse cemetery.
Sacred Heart
The Sacré Cœur Basilica, from 1919, is another of the emblematic monuments of Paris. It is located at the top of the butte Montmartre and offers, with its 130 meters of altitude, one of the most incredible panoramic views of the French capital.
Seine river
Taking a boat ride on the Seine River is a great way to enjoy incredible views of Paris to landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower (image), the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral or the National Assembly.
