Location: Paris
Top Things to do in Paris
The 10 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Paris, Ile-de-France
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
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1. Eiffel Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140,260 reviews
Completed in 1889, this colossal landmark, although initially hated by many Parisians, is now a famous symbol of French civic pride.
Reviewed By MayaBToy - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Amazing place and I conquered my fear of heights ...if you are fearless go all the way to the top the view is mesmerizing... at night the light show from the Iron Lady is breathtaking
2. Place des Vosges
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,664 reviews
Paris's oldest public square has a meticulously manicured central park and is surrounded by beautiful 17th-century townhouses.
Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia
Walking the colorful streets of Marais neighborhood, sooner or later, you're about to run into this terrific sq, very close to Bastille sq. It's considered to be the oldest planned sq in Paris, rectangular in shape with extraordinary same shape houses around. The central part is a French manicured park with Louis XIII monument in the middle. Victor Hugo lived in a corner house which is now converted into a museum.
3. Pere-Lachaise Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,629 reviews
This famous cemetery is the burial site of numerous French luminaries - authors, writers, musicians and more.
Reviewed By EileenMtShasta - Mount Shasta, United States
My visit was exponentially valuable thanks to Rick Steves audio guide (download available free online, do a search), which was an hour guided walk describing the history and directing us to the best known graves, like Oscar Wilde, Gertrude Stein, Edith Piaf, Chopin, Colette and of course Jim Morrison; as well as memorials to deaths in war, Nazi victims and plane crashes. Definitely I recommend doing this guided walk!
4. Louvre Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99,632 reviews
Home to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Louvre is considered the world's greatest art museum, with an unparalleled collection of items covering the full spectrum of art through the ages.
Reviewed By 419udays - Pune, India
This was my second visit here The place is mesmerising what with loads of historic information on the audio guide as you traverse through various lounges Painting and Sculptures were our forte then and now also
5. Domaine National du Palais-Royal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 567 reviews
This royal palace, first home to Cardinal Richelieu and later a childhood home of Louis XIV, is longer open to the public, although its exquisite gardens can still be enjoyed.
Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia
Once a royal palace now the amazing spot to enjoy some relaxing time, since it's much less crowded than places nearby.
6. Rue Cler
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 717 reviews
This lively cobblestone street effectively preserves the ambience of Paris of old and is home to countless small shops.
Reviewed By Z3458RZerick - Orlando, United States
Rue Cler is a predominantly local market street, with individual shops for each food item. One shop for cheese. One for meats. One for fruit and veggies. Once for baked goods. Etc. There are also little cafes with street seating to sit and watch the world go round. If you go, be respectful of the locals...this is where they shop. Do yourself a favor...get a little something at several shops, get a bottle of wine, and go find some shade under a tree, or on a bench, at the south end of the Champs de Mars, and have a quiet picnic, and just enjoy being in Paris.
7. Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation
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4.5 based on 384 reviews
Located on the Île de la Cité, this memorial is dedicated to the 200,000 French citizens who died in concentration camps during World War II.
Reviewed By dharding4 - Smyrna, United States
We happened to stumble across this memorial site. The surface looks like a small, peaceful park, and overlooks the Seine. Once you are inside, the weight of the memorial will come down on you. An extremely moving site, and something to see for all.
8. Pont-Neuf
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,222 reviews
This bridge, depicted in a famous painting by Renoir, is the oldest remaining bridge in Paris.
Reviewed By Ivisitedtheplace - Israel, null
According to my understanding of French, it is both the New Bridge (as in unused) and the Nine Bridge. Either way, it is a nice structure to cross on foot (includes the western end of the Ile de la Cite) and also an impressive structure to pass under (which I did three or four times on the amazing Batobus. When one goes under this bridge, one can see and photograph (as I did), the massive letter N on the sides.
9. Eglise Saint-Etienne-du-Mont de Paris
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 848 reviews
This 16th-century cathedral is a mixture of Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Reviewed By 998fredm - Summerville, United States
Eglise Saint-Etienne-du-Mont de Paris includes a variety of architectural styles, incorporated over its many years of construction. Beautiful artifacts throughout the church that make for a very interesting visit. A typical Paris church that gives one a sense of peace and tranquility. If you love churches, architecture, and history, a must visit.
10. Cimetiere de Montmartre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 648 reviews
This cemetery is the final resting place of Émile Zola, Edgar Degas, Alexandre Dumas as well as other artistic luminaries.
Reviewed By Companion58884013996
As part of our tour in Montparnasse we also decided to visit the cemetery. Really worth going there. At the entrance you either use the maps or download them to your cellphone. In the map there is a list of all the famous people who are buried there and the exact place of burial. Very easy and friendly to use. The cemetery itself is very beautiful . I felt very excited standing aside some of the great names which are part of the French history and had great influence all over the world.
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