Eyfel Kulesi
The iron tower of 1889 and the enduring symbol of Paris.
- Category
- Landmark
- Duration
- 2 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Late afternoon, evening
Tip: Book ahead; stay for the sunset sparkle.
Show on mapCulture – Paris
Paris offers a rich heritage, from Gothic cathedrals and royal palaces to Belle Époque theatres and the artistic spirit of Montmartre.
Historic sites
- Panthéon – Monument where Victor Hugo and Marie Curie are buried.
- Arc de Triomphe – Napoleon’s victory monument at the head of the Champs-Élysées.
- Conciergerie – Former royal palace and prison where Marie Antoinette was held.
Traditions
- Café culture – Terrace chairs face the street; lingering over a coffee is normal.
- Picnics on the quays – Evenings on the Seine banks with baguette, cheese and wine.
- Daily boulangerie ritual – Parisians stop by the bakery each day for a fresh baguette.
Festivals
- Bastille Day – 14 July parade on the Champs-Élysées and fireworks at the Eiffel Tower.
- Nuit Blanche – All-night free contemporary art event held each October.
- Fête de la Musique – Free concerts across the city’s streets on 21 June.
Etiquette
- Say “Bonjour” when entering shops and restaurants.
- Service is included; tipping is optional, a few euros is plenty.
- Keep your voice low on the metro and stand right on escalators.
- At the table keep hands visible, and ask for “l’addition” to pay.
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Places
Notre-Dame de Paris
Gothic masterpiece cathedral, restored after the 2019 fire and reopened in 2024.
- Category
- Religious site
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- Free
- Best time
- Early morning
Tip: Free entry; reserving online shortens the queue.
Show on mapVersay Sarayı
The Sun King’s palace, famed for its Hall of Mirrors and vast gardens.
- Category
- Palace
- Duration
- 6 h
- Price
- $$$
- Best time
- Weekday mornings
Tip: Take RER C; closed Mondays.
Show on mapSacré-Cœur
White-domed basilica crowning Montmartre with panoramic views of Paris.
- Category
- Religious site
- Duration
- 1.3 h
- Price
- Free
- Best time
- Early morning
Tip: Dome climb is paid; church is free.
Show on mapSainte-Chapelle
A 13th-century Gothic chapel famed for its soaring stained-glass windows.
- Category
- Religious site
- Duration
- 45 min
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Sunny days
Tip: Visit on a bright day for the glass.
Show on mapLe Marais
Historic district of Place des Vosges, mansions and narrow lanes.
- Category
- Neighborhood
- Duration
- 2.5 h
- Price
- Free
- Best time
- Weekend mornings
Tip: Shops open on Sundays, unlike most areas.
Show on mapPère-Lachaise
Famous cemetery with the graves of Chopin, Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison.
- Category
- Historic site
- Duration
- 2 h
- Price
- Free
- Best time
- Spring or autumn
Tip: Pick up a map at the gate.
Show on mapPalais Garnier
Opulent 19th-century opera house with gilded halls and a Chagall ceiling.
- Category
- Performance
- Duration
- 1.3 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Early morning
Tip: Attend a performance or take a guided tour.
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