Location: Louvre / Palais-Royal
Top Things to do in Louvre / Palais-Royal
The 10 Best Things to do in Louvre / Palais-Royal, 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. 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
2. Domaine National du Palais-Royal
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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.
3. La Comedie Francaise
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
This famous theater, home to a drama troupe that has been performing since 1680, routinely hosts classical French plays by Molière, Racine, Corneille and others.
Reviewed By carlosmp - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The wonderful premises and its three theatres make the Comédie one of the workd’s icons as far as theatre is concernes. A great scenic art school, filled with great masters in the scene, this is an unmissable place. And if you can follow, do not miss one presentation. What a wonder of civilization!
4. Right Bank (Rive Droite)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
The portion of Paris north of the River Seine.
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
The Right Bank of the Seine River is an exciting part of Paris. There are many sights to see and enjoy, such as the beautiful Champs Elysees, the Louvre, Montmartre, Arc de Triomphe, Place Vendome, Palais Garnier and many others. The best way to enjoy them is by walking.
5. Jardin des Tuileries
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,525 reviews
Located within the Place de la Concorde, this garden demonstrates the Parisian style of intricate landscaping.
Reviewed By B5394AWsteveb - Colorado Springs, United States
This is one of our favorite strolls in Paris - Place de Concorde to the Louvre. Great people watching, picnicking and napping. Grab a chair and check out!
6. Jardin du Palais Royal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 714 reviews
A beautiful garden dating back to the French Revolution.
Reviewed By PernilleI - Copenhagen, Denmark
While the summer sees this little park bristling with people, outdoor seating and activity it is no less interesting to visit at colder times of the year. It is of course much more quiet - a welcome break from the hustle and bustle of the Rue de Rivoli and the next door Louvre museum. Accessing from the Rue de Rivoli, you first pass through the courtyard with the back and white columns in different heights installed by the artist Daniel Buren in the 1980's. They give a brilliant new perspective to the square and some excellent photo opportunities of course. Walking further into the real garden of what was the Cardinal Richelieus personal palace, there is a beautiful square garden with galleries on all sides where you can find interesting shops and cafés and restaurants. The garden has chairs available for a sit-down - and you must take some time to read the quotes sculpted through holes in the chairs. They are in French of course; but all very poetic and interesting. A rare oasis of peace in Paris!
7. Jeu de Paume
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4.5 based on 202 reviews
A leading pole for the exhibition of photographic and other images, from the 19th to the 21st century (cinema, video, installation, etc.). Jeu de Paume produces, coproduces and hosts exhibitions as well as film programmes, symposiums, and public activities
Reviewed By KiwiGroom - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
I like photography especially older photography / images and the efforts people made to capture history. We visited when the Dorothea Lange exhibition was on display and I particularly liked the Great Depression photos while my wife thought the internment of Japanese-Americans during WWII were the more interesting work. Like most galleries view the website and take a view on whether it's for you or not.
8. Musee de l'Orangerie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17,167 reviews
Reviewed By ayubq2013 - Dhaka City, Bangladesh
Paris has numerous fascinating museums, but if I am asked to pick my favourite, I would probably choose Musée de l’Orangerie. This small museum, tucked in the West corner of of the famous Tuileries Gardens, next to the Place de la Concorde, houses a wonderful collection of impressionist and post impressionist paintings. The museum is most famous as the permanent home of the eight large water lily murals by Claude Monet. These 8 panels, 2 metres high and spanning 91 metres length, are arranged in 2 oval rooms purpose built for the paintings. Monet is said to have helped with the architectural design, with skylights for observing the paintings in natural light. The effect is absolutely stunning. A visit to the l’Orangerie only to see Monet’s water lilies can be a justification in itself, but the museum offers much more. It also contains fascinating paintings by Cezanne, Matisse, Modigliani, Picasso, Renoir, Rousseau, Sisley, Utrillo and others. Built in 1852 as a store for citrus plants of the Tuileries Gardens, l’Orangerie was turned into an art gallery after WWI. It was remodelled several times since, notably once after WWI to house Monet’s water lilies and subsequently after 1960 to accommodate the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume collections acquired in 1959 and 1963 respectively. We found the l’Orangerie less crowded than most other museums in Paris. if one is willing to spend 2 to 3 hours, it is possible to take in the entire museum in one visit, something not feasible in most other museums. Overall, a very pleasant and rewarding museum visit.
9. Eglise Saint-Roch
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By Lushlight - Frankfurt, Germany
Amazing art filled baroque interior. So worth a visit. Right on Rue St Honore and surprisingly spacious.
10. 1st Arrondissement
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4.5 based on 1,014 reviews
Situated principally on the right bank of the River Seine, it also includes the west end of the Île de la Cité. The arrondissement is one of the oldest in Paris, the Île de la Cité having been the heart of the city of Lutetia, conquered by the Romans in 52 BC, while some parts on the right bank (including Les Halles) date back to the early Middle Ages. It is the least populated of the city's arrondissements and one of the smallest by area, a significant part of which is occupied by the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Gardens. Much of the remainder of the arrondissement is dedicated to business and administration.
Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia
Paris' 1st Arrondisement is the sole city center and the oldest part of the French capital. It's literally a must for any 1st time visitor to Paris, as most of the prime attractions are here: the Louvre, place Concorde, place Vendome, Orsay museum, Cite island with Notre Dame, Sainte Chapel, etc... You can easily plan 3 days just to visit this part. Although this was my 8th time in Paris, even now I spent a lot of time here.
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