Paris
France
The most visited city in the world, and still worth every bit of the hype.
About Paris
Paris rewards a slower pace. Beyond the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, the city's pleasure is in its neighbourhoods — the Marais, Canal Saint-Martin, Montmartre — and its markets.
Why go
The Louvre, Musee d'Orsay, Versailles, and the best walking city in Europe.
Top attractions in Paris
All attractions- Eiffel TowerChamp de Mars, 7th arrondissementSummit access by lift, or stairs to the second floor for a shorter queue and a better sense of the structure.
- The LouvreRue de Rivoli, 1st arrondissementThe largest art museum in the world. Enter via the Carrousel entrance to skip the pyramid queue.
- Palace of VersaillesVersailles, 40 minutes by RER CThe State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors and 800 hectares of gardens. A full day, not a half day.
Best tours & activities
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Where to stay
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Suggested itinerary
- Day 1
Right Bank
Louvre, Tuileries, Place de la Concorde.
- Day 2
Left Bank
Musee d'Orsay, Saint-Germain, Latin Quarter.
- Day 3
Versailles
Palace and gardens, full day.
- Day 4
Montmartre
Sacre-Coeur, then Canal Saint-Martin in the evening.
Good with family
- Jardin du Luxembourg boats
- Cite des Sciences
- Disneyland Paris day trip
Travel tips
- Book Louvre and Versailles tickets online well ahead
- Pickpockets work Metro line 1, Gare du Nord and the Eiffel Tower queue
- Museums are closed on either Monday or Tuesday — check before you go
Safety in Paris
Exercise increased caution for pickpocketing around major sights and on Metro line 1. Violent crime against tourists is rare.