Things to do in Paris, Ile-de-France: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

June 17, 2021 Rosalyn Ihle

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.
Restaurants in Paris

1. Avenue Montaigne

Paris France
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4.5 based on 196 reviews

Avenue Montaigne

This street near the Champs-Élysées is known for its wide array of clothing shops, including nearly all of fashion's biggest names.

Reviewed By Noraatc - Sudbury, United States

When in Paris, I always find time to stroll along Avenue Montaigne and do some window shopping. Unfortunately, many designer boutiques were closed in the evening with windows shuttered, but I took some photos of the opened ones and added to my “Avenue Montaigne”, (Paris) “Via Monte Napoleone” (Milan) and “The 5th Avenue” (NYC) collection. I never feel compelled to make a purchase - the window displays of the Avenue Montaigne are like a museum visit for me. The art of high design at its very best - Chanel, Valentino, Nina Ricci, Louis Vuitton... So enjoyable! I must admit that prices in the US are better though.

2. Pont Alexandre III

Pont Alexandre III Quai d'Orsay, 75008 Paris France
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4.5 based on 17,256 reviews

Pont Alexandre III

Reviewed By _jeffreybiehn - Fleetwood, United States

Really pretty bridge and close to D’orsey and other museums. Worthwhile to get up close and see all the details

3. Lampadaires Colonnes Rostrales

Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris France
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Lampadaires Colonnes Rostrales

Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia

These stunning gilded lampposts can be seen within the Place de la Concorde, we have found during our visit in Paris, the visitor will be rewarded with more beauty if they stop and look more into the structures. These posts are so ornate, We have never spent this much time looking at or noticing a lamppost. So worth it.

4. La Tombe du Soldat Inconnu

1 Place Charles de Gaulle Beneath the Arc de Triomphe, 75008 Paris France
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

La Tombe du Soldat Inconnu

Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia

I cannot tell a more appropriate place for the Unknown soldier tomb than this one beneath the Triumphal Arch. It is adorned with an eternal flame and ever present flowers. To reach it please use the underground passageway, do not try to run across the Etoile. Great views of Champs Elysees.

5. Fontaine des Fleuves

Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris France
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Fontaine des Fleuves

Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia

Fontaine des Fleuves is a beautiful fountain. This cast iron Fountain of the Rivers was constructed in 1838 and celebrates the Rhone and Rhine Rivers and France's naval power. It is next to the Egyptian obelisk and it also has a twin fountain on the other side of Place de la Concorde. Worth checking out.

6. Place de la Concorde

Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris France http://www.parisinfo.com/transports/90907/Place-de-la-Concorde
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4.0 based on 3,340 reviews

Place de la Concorde

The city's largest public square has a lengthy history as well - it served as the site of the guillotine that was used to execute Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, Robespierre and many others during the French Revolution.

Reviewed By DipuKV - Pune, India

Place de la Concorde has so much to offer - the obelisk at the centre and so many sightseeing options in all directions - views of the Eiffel Tower, Place Vendome in one direction, Madeleine in another, Louvre & Jardins des Tuileries in yet another and Champs Elysees / Arc de Triomphe in the fourth!

7. Grand Palais

3 avenue du General Eisenhower Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris France +33 1 44 13 17 30 [email protected] http://www.grandpalais.fr/fr
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4.0 based on 2,275 reviews

Grand Palais

The Grand Palais in Paris is the iconic monument of the Rmn-GP, where we showcase our biggest exhibitions to best advantage in its vast spaces. We also host events organized by others, such as FIAC, Paris Photo, catwalk shows during Fashion Week, the Saut Hermes equestrian event, etc. Culture is represented here in all its forms, attracting over 2 million people each year.

Reviewed By RGSOUNDF - Mercerville, United States

One thing we would absolutely emphasize for the first time visitors. Grand Palais doesn't have one entrance, but three entrances. The main entrance, along avenue Winston Churchill (opposite Le Petit Palais), one on the corner of avenue Winston Churchill and avenue du Général Eisenhower (corner entrance with a staircase) and one along avenue du Général Eisenhower. Walking from the corner towards the last entrance, there is an additional entrance, but that's the police post, the Police Commissariat of the 8th arrondissement, not intended for visitors. As a matter of fact, there is a fourth entrance, behind the museum, on avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and even though being a part of the Grand Palais complex, it is a separate science museum, Palais de la Découverte. Try to find out where exactly "your" exhibition is located before heading to the Grand Palais. Grand Palais is a very versatile museum space, and it hosts numerous events, from automobile salons to art exhibitions and food shows. The building itself is magnificent, a fine example of the Beaux-Arts architectural style, a true embodiment of La Belle Époque. It wasn't our first time at the Grand Palais, but the exhibition we visited, "Toulouse-Lautrec: Resolutely Modern" dedicated to the great post-Impressionist artist was nothing short of excellent. Located on several levels, it was the most comprehensive exposition of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, with works from the museums in private collections, from Brazil and the USA to Russia and England. We won't elaborate on the details of the exposition, for it closed about 2 weeks ago, but enough is to state that it felt like a more significant cultural event than the much-touted Leonardo da Vinci's exhibit at Louvre. We would also like to stress the importance of an audio-guide. And it is not about a language barrier (we know French quite well, plus all the signage was in both French and English) but about new and exciting information and enriching explanations one gets from an audio-guide, even if/when you think you know the works, particular artist or topic well.

8. Pont de l'Alma

75008 Paris France http://www.parisinfo.com/transports/73139/Pont-de-l-Alma
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4.0 based on 166 reviews

Pont de l'Alma

Reviewed By mhkhashaba - Kuwait City, Kuwait

This is where the liberty flame tunnel end, princess Diana got accident. It’s sad place. My kids stay asking about her the whole trip. It has metro station down and central market beside.

9. Monument du Corps Expeditionnaire Russe

1 Place du Canada, 75008 Paris France http://artcorusse.org/corp-expeditionnaire-russe-monument-a-paris/
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4.0 based on 18 reviews

Monument du Corps Expeditionnaire Russe

Reviewed By Andrew081 - St. Albans, United Kingdom

The excellent sculpture honours the memory of the Russian Expeditionary Force who, from 1916 to 1918, fought in France during the first World War. The monument bears the following inscription in French and Russian: “In 1916, at the request of the Allies, Russia sent to France two special brigades of the Russian Expeditionary Force. More than 20,000 men took part in the military operations in Champagne. More than 5,000 of them, Russian soldiers and officers, lost their lives on the French battlefields. "

10. Pont de la Concorde

Quai d'Orsay, 75007 Paris France
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4.0 based on 69 reviews

Pont de la Concorde

Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia

Pont de la Concorde dates to the late 18th century and is a bridge with some history behind it. It is not elaborate like Pont Alexandre III, which is just further up from this location. It is a stone arch bridge and it offers some beautiful views over the river. At one end you come face to face with the Assemblee Nationale and other nice buildings. At the other end you come to the Place de la Concorde and some wonderful things to see there. Worth a visit.

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