Location: 1st Arr. - Louvre
Top Things to do in 1st Arr. - Louvre
The 5 Best Neighborhoods in 1st Arr. - Louvre, 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. Right Bank (Rive Droite)
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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.
2. Ile de la Cite
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4.5 based on 5,310 reviews
Reviewed By Johnnythemanatee - Penetanguishene, Canada
The historical heart of Paris has much to commend it: the splendor of both Notre Dame de Paris and the Ste Chapelle, and the medieval Conciergerie with its captivating exterior and fascinating interior being the obvious highlights. But there are other wonderful treasures and diversions: the Pont-Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris with the statue of the ever popular King Henry IV astride his horse; the quaint Place de la Dauphine, a lovely if somewhat pricey place to enjoy a Parisian lunch; the Place de Vert Galant, peaceful today but remembered for it being the place where the head of the Knights Templar order was burned at the stake in the early 14th century (today you can board a Seine river cruise boat at the foot of the stairs leading back up to street level); the disturbing and evocative memorial of the deportation of the Jews at the very easterly tip of the island behind Notre Dame. By the time you climb the tower of the Notre Dame cathedral, pay a worthwhile visit to its crypt, nose around in the inevitable souvenir shops, take advantage of countless photo ops and enjoy one or two of the memorable views from any one of the bridges accessing the island, you will find that your day on the Ile de la Cite was complete and rewarding.
3. 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.
4. Les Halles
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3.5 based on 558 reviews
This fun and funky Parisian neighborhood is home to France's youngest and hippest designers, shops and cafes.
Reviewed By MixaylB - Hazmieh, Lebanon
A huge mall with a great wavy structural ceiling. There are lots of great shops here like H&M, Fnac, Lego & Sephora.
