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Paris Tourist Map: your downloadable PDF map

You are planning an upcoming visit to the City of Light and you need a tourist map that you can easily access on your smartphone, your tablet, even without an internet connection? PARISCityVision offers you a PDF Paris tourist map you can download completely free of charge. This map lists museums, monuments and must-see destinations and is a useful tool, whether you are spending a few hours or several days in France’s most beautiful city.

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More than a simple downloadable map of Paris

We are offering you much more than a basic downloadable Paris offline map. You will find all the information you need to make your visit to the capital city an unforgettable experience , gathered on one unique map.

Among all the must-see tourist destinations, locate the most beautiful and most popular Paris tourist attractions within a few seconds. On the same map, you can find Paris most emblematic places : enjoy one of the greatest views of the capital city from the Eiffel Tower and dive into the history of Notre Dame de Paris . Discover the famous Arc de Triomphe on the Place de l’Etoile. To experience the perfect french experience, enjoy a show at the Palais Garnier Opera House . Take your time while visiting the infinite galleries of the Louvre Museum . Last but not least, climb the stairs of Montmartre to visit the Sacré-Cœur Basilica , a breathtaking place offering a wonderful panorama over the city.

The greatest museums of the city are also indicated: on your map, pinpoint the location of the Louvre or the Orsay museums on the banks of the Seine, find the Centre Pompidou in the heart of the Marais district, and locate the most beautiful cultural buildings of Paris.

Organize your visits of Paris tourist attractions

Here are some tips to schedule the visit of some of the main monuments of the city. The Eiffel Tower is probably one of the most visited places in the world. Each day, all year-long, thousands of visitors come to climb the 674 steps leading to the second stair of the Iron Lady. In order to try to avoid the crowd, we recommend you to go early , before 10:30 a.m. or on the contrary, at the end of the day , after 6:00 p.m. To discover the mysteries of the Louvre in a nice atmosphere, we advise you to schedule your visit out of the weekend. The Louvre is often crowded, but during the week , out of holidays, you might have the opportunity to enjoy a calmer atmosphere. to optimize your time, book your tickets online beforehand, so you don’t have to wait in line too much time. Last, some of Paris greatest places are free to visit , so don’t hesitate to look for hidden places and mysterious districts to truly dive into the Parisian atmosphere.

A tourist map which offers another view of Paris

Do you want to see a different side of Paris and visit hidden places, away from the major tourist sightseeing tours? Veritable gems await visitors who want to explore the authentic districts of the City of Light: covered passages around the Palais Royal , narrow streets and squares in the district of Montmartre. On our map, next to the most popular destinations, we spot other amazing tourist sites that will provide you with a unique travel experience. Our practical PDF map is always accessible. Are you looking for a Paris tourist map that you can print and slip into your pocket? Do you want to download a map to take with you and use, even when there is no internet connection? We will provide you with access to the best tourist attractions in Paris, free of charge , and all in one document! Gather all Paris tourist attractions on one map. Our Paris tourist map identifies the must-see destinations and tourist attractions : Museums

• Orsay Museum
• Centre Pompidou
• Grévin Museum
• Picasso Museum
• Rodin Museum
• Musée des Invalides
• Cité Des Sciences
• Eiffel Tower
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• Sacré-Cœur
• Arc De Triomphe
• Garnier Opera House
• Moulin Rouge

Tourist areas

• Palais Royal
• Latin Quartier
• Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Other downloadable tourist offline maps

Plan your trip in advance and download our different Paris offline maps on your smartphone or tablet:

• Map of Paris monuments
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PARISCityVision provides you with the best information in order to facilitate your stay in the capital city of France. With our Paris offline maps, take the entire capital in your pocket and choose the places you are most interested in to schedule your visits . On our plateforme, you will also find a wide range of priority tickets to visit the most beautiful places of Paris, different types of tours to discover the city at your own pace, and unique experiences to suit all of your desires. With PCV, make each stay a memorable experience.

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Map of Paris - Interactive Map of Paris

Information about the map.

Check out the main monuments, museums, squares, churches and attractions in our map of Paris. Click on each icon to see what it is.

To help you find your way once you get to your destination, the map you print out will have numbers on the various icons that correspond to a list with the most interesting tourist attractions. This way, you’ll be able to see where each attraction is.

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The map is very easy to use:

• Check out information about the destination: click on the color indicators.
• Move across the map: shift your mouse across the map.
• Zoom in: double click on the left-hand side of the mouse on the map or move the scroll wheel upwards.
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32 must-see places in Paris (map + itineraries)

This list of the best places to see in Paris will help you prepare your trip and make sure you don't miss anything important in one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Known as the City of Love, the capital of France is perfect for long romantic walks along the banks of the Seine or through the Montmartre and Le Marais neighbourhoods and visiting some of the world's most famous monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Sainte Chapelle or the ill-fated Notre Dame Cathedral, which will hopefully soon shine again.

Although Paris is a city to come back again and again, for a first trip we recommend you to stay 4 or 5 days, perfect time to visit the most important places and enjoy typical Parisian experiences such as having a coffee with a croissant in a nice terrace, having a picnic with a view of the Eiffel Tower or going shopping in its elegant galleries.

Remember that the quickest and most convenient way to get around Paris is to use the extensive metro, which has stops at all the city's main attractions, except for the Montmartre district, which can be reached by funicular or on foot.

Based on the experience of the several times we have visited this city, during the last one we wrote this list of Paris travel tips and this guide to Paris, we have made this selection of 32 must-see places to visit in Paris . Let's get started!

1. Trocadero Square

Getting there early in the morning by metro, bus or walking to Trocadero Square for the best views of the Eiffel Tower is one of the best things to do in Paris . If you arrive early in the morning, you can take a pleasant, uncrowded stroll through the Trocadero Gardens, a collection of green spaces, ponds and fountains decorated with sculptures such as the famous "Bull and Fallow deer", leading down from the Palais de Chaillot to the Pont de Jena over the Seine River. At the end of the gardens you'll come across a photogenic carrousel and the banks of the Seine, from where you also have an excellent view of the Eiffel Tower.

Other spots we love where you can see the Eiffel Tower and are located in the surrounding area are Rue de l'Université and Champ de Mars, perfect for a picnic with an unforgettable view.

2. Eiffel Tower, one of the must-see sights in Paris

The Eiffel Tower was created for the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1889 and although Parisians did not like its design at first, over time it has become the most important symbol to see in Paris and the most visited monument in the world with more than 7 million people a year.

To get to the top of this 300-metre-high iron structure, built by the famous engineer Gustave Eiffel, we recommend you take the lift rather than the 1665-step staircase, not forgetting that unlike the staircase, the lifts form endless queues, which you can save by booking this ticket to the first floor or this one to the third floor. Also with this ticket you can access the 3 floors of the tower which allows you to see the structure of the building up close and enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the whole city or enjoy one of the best restaurants in Paris " Le 58 Tour Eiffel ", perfect for a special occasion. If you prefer to dine in another restaurant, we recommend the Italian restaurant Chez Pippo, one of our favourites in Paris, which is located nearby.

A comfortable and interesting option to learn about the history of the tower and the city is to book this tour with an English speaking guide that includes the entrance without queues, a boat ride and a panoramic bus tour of the main neighbourhoods, squares and monuments of Paris. For more information you can check this post on how to visit the Eiffel Tower.

Visiting hours: daily from 9am to 0:45am July and August, the rest of the year from 9:30am to 11:45pm.

3. The Louvre

The Louvre , the most famous and visited museum in the world , is another must-see in Paris . Inaugurated at the end of the 18th century, this enormous space located in the Louvre Palace houses some of the most important masterpieces of history such as Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo or the Seated Scribe from ancient Egypt. In addition to its incredible structure, in 1989 a glass pyramid was built in the centre of the square, which acts as the entrance, and which is worth seeing at night, illuminated. An image that we are sure will stay in your memory forever.

Remember that to avoid the long queues at the entrance, which can take over two hours, we recommend that you buy your tickets in advance from this page. Another great way to skip the queues and learn more about the history of the most important pieces is to book this tour with an English-speaking guide, an expert in art and history.

If you are not a great art lover, you can complete the tour of the museum in about 3 hours, following a small map where the most important works to see in the Louvre are marked on the 3 floors. If you're going to visit quite a few of the city's tourist attractions, it's worth buying the Paris Pass, which gives you free entry to over 60 Paris attractions like the Louvre.

For more information you can read this post on how to visit the Louvre Museum and this one with all the information about the Paris Pass.

Visiting hours: Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 6pm; Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 9.45pm and closed on Tuesday.

4. Royal Palace Gardens

The Royal Palace Gardens, located a few metres from the Louvre Museum, are a haven of peace where you can relax after a visit to the museum and another of the must-see places in Paris .

These gardens of the Palais Royal, built as a residence for Cardinal Richelieu, are surprising for having a courtyard at one end with columns of different heights (colonnes de Buren) that have become one of the favourite places for instagramers and photographers. Although our favourite part is the garden area with magnificent fountains where you can cool off and benches where you can sit and read a book, surrounded by arcades where you can find small antique and vintage clothes shops.

A good way to learn more about the history and not miss anything important in Paris is to book this free tour or this free tour of mysteries and legends, both with an English speaking guide and ranked among the best free tours in Paris.

5. National Library

Entering the Richelieu-Louvois branch of the National Library of France, located between the streets des Petits-Champs, Vivienne, Louvois and Richelieu, is one of the best free things to do in Paris. If you don't have a library card, you'll only have access to a small part of this building, but enough to see its beautiful reading room covered with nine domes supported by iron arches and illuminated by natural light. Another library worth visiting in Paris is the Bibliothèque Mazarin, located on the Quai de Conti, on the banks of the Seine, and considered the oldest public library in France.

Opening hours National Library: Tuesday to Saturday from 9am to 7.30pm, Sunday from 10am to 6pm and Monday from 2pm to 7.30pm. Mazarin Library opening hours: Monday to Saturday from 10am to 6pm.

6. Sainte Chapelle, one of the places to see in Paris

The Sainte Chapelle is our favourite church to see in Paris and one of the most beautiful in the world. Gothic in style and located on the beautiful Île de la Cité, it was built between 1241 and 1248 to store various relics such as the crown of thorns, part of the cross, the iron lance and the sponge of the martyrdom of Jesus Christ. What stands out most about the interior is its lack of walls, which enhances the impressive stained-glass windows of the upper chapel, where you will be left speechless in front of so much beauty. The lower chapel is more sober and has a 13th-century fresco of the Annunciation, considered the oldest mural in the city.

A good option to get to know the history of this church and not miss any detail is to book this visit with an expert guide in Spanish that includes a tour of the island. If you don't want to take a guided tour, you can book this skip-the-line ticket in advance or this one that includes the Conciergerie, a former Gothic palace that was used as a prison for historical figures such as Marie Antoinette, whose cell can be visited.

For more information you can read this post on how to visit the Sainte-Chapelle.

Visiting hours: from April to September from 9am to 7pm and the rest of the year from 9am to 5pm. Free entrance with the Paris Pass .

7. Vivienne Gallery

You can't leave the city without visiting one of its traditional shopping arcades full of fashion and antique shops, perfect for a coffee with a croissant in one of its cafés or patisseries, another of the best things to do in Paris. Among our favourites are the Passage des Panoramas and the Galerie Vivienne, two beautiful galleries with similar architecture that prioritises natural light and early 19th-century Parisian design, which will take you back to a bygone era of splendour.

8. Montmartre neighbourhood

Montmartre is our favourite neighbourhood in the city, along with Le Marais, which is another must-see in Paris . Although nowadays it is very touristy, we can say that it still retains a certain bohemian air of yesteryear when painters like Picasso and Van Gogh lived there and it is also the perfect place to stroll through its beautiful streets and buildings, paying special attention to the Place du Tertre, full of artists painting or selling their paintings, as well as visiting the Basilica of the Sacré Coeur, one of the most beautiful places to see in Paris .

This church, which was built between 1875 and 1914, stands out for its white façade, its mix of Roman and Byzantine architecture and its staircase, where you can enjoy one of the best experiences in Paris: an unforgettable sunset, with magnificent views of the city.

The only aspect of Montmartre that we don't recommend, at least in our experience, is staying for lunch or dinner, as most of the restaurants offer tourist menus with a fairly tight quality/price ratio that, in our opinion, doesn't justify staying for lunch or dinner.

To get to Montmartre, take metro line 2 to Anvers or metro line 12 to Abbesses and from there walk up or take the Montmartre Funicular. A good way to explore this neighbourhood and learn about its history and anecdotes is to book this tour of Montmartre with a free English-speaking guide.

Visiting hours of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica: every day from 6am to 10.30pm.

9. Arc de Triomphe, one of the places to visit in Paris.

The Arc de Triomphe, built between 1806 and 1836 by Napoleon to commemorate his great victory in the battle of Austerlitz, is the most famous in the world and one of the must-see sights in Paris . At 50 metres high by 45 metres wide, and inspired by the Arch of Titus in Rome, it is located in one of the largest roundabouts in the world, so you will have to enter through an underground passage, and once in front of it, you will see the moving Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the First World War. As well as being a symbol of Paris and France as a whole, this Arc de Triomphe is one of the best vantage points in Paris with excellent views of the grand avenue of the Champs Elysées. You can get in for free with the Paris Pass or book this skip-the-line ticket in advance.

For more information you can check this post on how to visit the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

Visiting hours: every day from 10am to 11pm.

10. Seine River

The Seine River, which crosses the city forming some islands such as the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint-Louis, has become another of the points of interest to see in Paris where you can stroll during the sunset from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the Eiffel Tower along the river to enjoy one of the most romantic walks in the world. Along the way you'll cross some of the city's most beautiful bridges, including the Pont Neuf, Pont des Almes, Pont Alexandre III and Pont des Arts, which all have great views of the Île de la Cité, although our favourite is the late 16th-century Pont Neuf , which is the oldest bridge and links the Île de la Cité to the city.

In our experience, the best way to tour the river and see the city lit up is to book this boat trip on the Seine or this gourmet dinner cruise, both of which rank among the best tours in Paris. For more information you can check out this post about the best boat trip on the Seine.

11. Visit the Musée d'Orsay, one of the things to do in Paris.

Visiting the Musée d'Orsay, located in a former train station built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900, is another of the most interesting things to do in Paris . In addition to observing the architecture of this imposing building covered by a large glass and steel vault that illuminates the interior with natural light, and which still preserves the old station clock, it is worth taking the time to see the masterpieces of great painters such as "Lunch on the Grass" by Manet, "The Starry Night" and several self-portraits by Van Gogh, "Women of Tahiti" by Gauguin, "Poppies" by Monet and "The Card Players" by Paul Cézanne, among many others.

To learn more about the history of the museum and its main pieces, we recommend you book this guided tour or just buy this ticket (included in the Paris Pass).

Visiting hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9.30am to 6pm (Thursdays until 9.45pm).

12. Place Vendome

The Place Vendome, which has at its centre the impressive Vendome Column, erected by Napoleon in 1810 in imitation of the Trajan Column in Rome, is our favourite square to visit in Paris. Surrounded by historic buildings that house some of the most expensive hotels in Paris such as the Ritz and the Vendome, it is home to luxury fashion boutiques such as Dior and Chanel, and especially fine jewellers and watchmakers such as Cartier.

13. Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1163 and 1345, is one of the oldest and most beautiful Gothic cathedrals in the world. Unfortunately, nowadays, as a result of the tragic fire of 15 April 2019, the building was badly damaged, and only its magnificent exterior can be seen today, with the western façade and the two towers standing out. Above the gates of the façade, there are 28 statues representing the kings of Judea and Israel.

For the moment, waiting and hoping for an exact reconstruction of the cathedral before the fire, we are left with the memory of its luminous interior thanks to its large windows and the ascent to its two towers, in which you can find its famous and mysterious chimeras or gargoyles, from where you can enjoy views to remember.

14. Montparnasse Tower, the best viewpoint to see in Paris

The Montparnasse Tower, with a height of 210 metres, is our favourite viewpoint to see in Paris . This office building, which clashes with the classical architecture of the city, has a viewing platform on the 56th floor and a spectacular terrace on the 59th floor, protected by glass but with open-air photo opportunities, from which you can enjoy breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the whole of Paris, with the Eiffel Tower as its most important landmark. Although it's a bit far from the centre, it's easily accessible by metro on lines 4, 6, 12 and 13, which stop at Montparnasse-Bienvenüe. We recommend booking your ticket in advance, especially at weekends and during the high season, as there is a limited number of places per day.

Visiting hours: daily from 9.30am to 11pm. Free admission with the Paris Pass .

15. Champs Elysées

The Champs Elysées, a wide avenue of two kilometres connecting the Place de la Concorde with the Arc de Triomphe, is another of the most famous places to visit in Paris , where you can see the countless windows of luxurious shops, international restaurants and great historic buildings such as the Petit and Grand Palais. At the end of the walk you will reach the Place de la Concorde, where more than 1000 people were executed by guillotine during the French Revolution and where today you can see an Egyptian obelisk more than 3,000 years old.

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16. Tuileries Gardens

Past the Place de la Concorde are the magnificent Florentine-style gardens of the Tuileries, created by Catherine de Medicis in 1564 as the garden of the Tuileries Palace. It is worth strolling along the central avenue, decorated with trees, statues, fountains and ponds, until you reach the Arc de Triomphe de Carrousel, built by order of Napoleon, although for us the best part of the garden is to buy an ice cream or a crêpe at one of the stalls and sit in the comfortable chairs around the two ponds.

17. La Conciergerie, one of the must-see places in Paris

La Conciergerie, located on the Ile de la Cité, is one of the most historic places to see in Paris . A royal residence between the 10th and 14th centuries, this place was a royal residence until 1392 when it became one of the harshest prisons from which few prisoners emerged unscathed. Among several famous people of the time, Queen Marie-Antoinette was there for a time, before dying at the guillotine in 1793. During the tour of the prison you can see a reconstruction of Marie-Antoinette's cell and the differences in conditions that existed between the poor prisoners, who slept on the floor, and the rich prisoners, who had all kinds of comforts, including servants.

If you don't have much time, we recommend you book this skip-the-line ticket or this one, which also includes the skip-the-line ticket to the Sainte-Chapelle, located next door.

Visiting hours: daily: 9.30am-6pm.

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18. Le Marais, one of Paris's must-see neighbourhoods

Strolling through the bohemian neighbourhood of Le Marais, located in the heart of the city by the Seine, is another of the best things to do in Paris . Here you'll get a taste of old Paris as you stroll through cobblestone streets lined with vintage shops, hidden courtyards, art galleries, fashion boutiques, elegant mansions, designer restaurants and picnic spots such as the fantastic Place des Vosges, the oldest square in the city and home to Victor Hugo 's former home and the charming courtyard of the Hôtel de Sully. The most famous streets in the neighbourhood and where most of the locals are concentrated are Rue de Rivoli, Rosiers, Charlot, des Archives, Bourg Tibourg, Vieille du Temple, Obenkampf and Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, as well as the alleyways adjacent to them all.

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The neighbourhood is also home to some of the best restaurants in Paris, including L'As du Fallafel, Benedict, Comptoir Gourmet and Pain Vin fromage, where they serve a delicious fondue.

19. Paris City Hall

Listed as a Historic Monument, the City Hall or Hôtel de Ville, the seat of the Parisian municipality since 1357, is another of the most beautiful buildings to see in Paris . We love to sit in the bronze statue-adorned Place de l'Hôtel de Ville to take in its magnificent atmosphere and imposing neo-Renaissance façade.

A few metres from the Town Hall is another historic monument, the flamboyant Gothic-style Saint-Jacques Tower, set in a pretty garden. This 52-metre-high bell tower is all that remains of the former 16th-century church of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie, which was demolished in 1797 during the French Revolution, and during the summer you can climb it for a 360-degree view of central Paris.

20. Les Halles

From the Saint Jacques Tower you can start a tour of the Les Halles neighbourhood, which revolves around the Pompidou Centre and is another of our must-see places in Paris . Neighbouring Le Marais, this neighbourhood allows you to take a trip through different countries thanks to its multiculturalism, passing through different corners and buildings with history such as the Stock Exchange, the Nelson Mandela Garden and the Church of St. Eustache. One of our favourite areas is Rue Montorgueil, full of shops and terraces where you can have a drink, and the restaurant Au Pied de Cochon, where you can try different typical French dishes such as onion soup, foie gras and escargots (snails).

To finish the route, nothing better than seeing the original Stravinsky Fountain and entering the Georges Pompidou National Centre of Art and Culture, which stands out for its original exterior design with coloured tubes on the façade and for its valuable collection of modern art with works by Picasso, Kandinsky, Matisse and Miró. You can book your ticket to the museum on this page.

Opening hours of the Pompidou Centre: Wednesday to Monday from 11am to 10pm.

21. Luxembourg Gardens, another of the places to see in Paris.

The Luxembourg Gardens are one of the most beautiful green spaces to see in Paris as well as a perfect place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of the city. Located opposite the Palais du Luxembourg, near the Latin Quarter, it's a popular spot for Parisians to picnic, listen to free concerts or just chat with friends on the lawn, especially when the weather is nice. In these gardens with a large central pond, you'll also find several sculptures worth spending a few minutes in, among all kinds of plants and trees. One of its most charming and historic spots is the Medici Fountain, which dates back to the early 17th century when Queen Maria de' Medici had it built to recreate the Boboli Garden in her native Florence.

22. Catacombs

Another of the places to visit in Paris that have become more fashionable in recent times are the Catacombs. In this extensive network of tunnels and underground chambers at a depth of 20 metres, the remains of more than 6 million skeletons from different eras can be found, forming a large rosary. It is important to know that of the 300 kilometres of tunnels, only 800 metres of bone-lined wall galleries are open to the public.

A good option to skip the long queues, which can take more than 3 hours, is to book this ticket in advance. Bear in mind that the catacombs are a bit far from the city centre, so the best option is to get to the Denfert-Rochereau stop on metro lines 4 and 6.

Visiting hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 8.30 pm, last admission one hour before closing time.

23. Other museums to visit in Paris

Paris is a city that breathes art in every corner, but at the same time, it is full of interesting museums with world-famous collections and works of art, which we recommend you to take into account during your visit.

Other museums to see in Paris, besides the Louvre, Orsay and Pompidou, are:

Musée du quai Branly : located very close to the Eiffel Tower, this modern space exhibits samples of indigenous art, cultures and civilisations from Africa, Asia, Oceania and America. You can book your ticket from this page.

Rodin Museum : in the rococo style palace of the Hotel Biron and its gardens, some of Rodin's most famous sculptures are exhibited, such as The Gates of Hell, The Thinker and The Kiss. You can book your ticket from this page.

La Orangerie : located in a former orangery, this museum has such great gems as Monet's huge paintings of The Water Lilies. You can book your ticket from this page.

All these museums are included if you have the Paris Pass. For more information you can check this post about the best museums in Paris.

24. Saint-Martin Canal

Another of the best things to do in Paris is to take a pleasant stroll along the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin, starting at the Place de la Bastille, the symbolic site of the French Revolution and presided over by the Column of Jules. As you walk along the banks, you'll pass several parks and bridges from where you'll get the best views of this canal full of small boats, and then finish by relaxing in the Jardin des Plantes.

25. The Invalides

The National Palace of Invalides is one of the most iconic and historic monuments to see in Paris , housing the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. Baroque in style, this immense complex was built in the late 17th century as a residence for homeless war veterans and today, in addition to Napoleon's mausoleum and some of his marshals' tombs, you can visit the Army Museum, among the best of its kind, and the Saint Louis Cathedral. This is because in the past, so that soldiers and royalty would not mix, this cathedral was divided into two: the Church of Saint-Louis-des-Invalides for the military and the Church of the Dome for the royal family, the latter containing the sarcophagus with Napoleon's ashes.

A good option if you only have a few days in Paris is to book this tourist bus with recorded commentary in English that stops at the main tourist attractions in the city, such as Les Invalides. For more information you can read this post about the tourist bus in Paris. To enter the Saint Louis Cathedral, if you don't have the Paris Pass, you will have to book the entrance from this page.

Visiting hours: every day from 10am to 6pm. Closed on the first Monday of every month.

26. Latin Quarter of Paris

If you want to go out at night for dinner or a drink, you cannot miss the Latin Quarter, located to the south of the Ile de la Cité, a neighbourhood in which in its lively and busy streets such as Rue Huchette, you will find a wide variety of restaurants with terraces and signs showing prices much cheaper than in the rest of Paris. In the neighbourhood, as well as enjoying the atmosphere, you can take the time to see the Saint Michel square and fountain, visit the Church of Saint Sulpice, which has some beautiful frescoes by Delacroix and was featured in the film "The Da Vinci Code", or go into the beautiful Shakespeare & Co bookshop, although the most outstanding monument in the neighbourhood is the Pantheon of Paris, where the remains of illustrious French figures such as Voltaire, Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, Louis Braille and Alexandre Dumas, among others, rest in its interior.

If you don't want to waste time on your visit, we recommend you book this skip-the-line ticket in advance. A good option to learn more about the history and curiosities of the neighbourhood is a free tour of the Latin Quarter with an English-speaking guide.

Pantheon opening hours: daily from 10am to 6pm.

27. Galeries Lafayette, another place to visit in Paris.

The Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is one of the most famous shopping centres in the world and one of the most beautiful places to visit in Paris. With 7 floors distributed in a circular shape, which looks like a theatre thanks to its huge colourful dome, it also has a rooftop terrace where you can enjoy one of the best views of central Paris for free. Inside the art nouveau-style interior, you'll find plenty of reasonably priced brands, a gourmet section to buy typical French products and an area of good-quality restaurants and cafés. One of the best times to visit is at Christmas, when the incredible window displays seem to come to life and a large tree inside sets the store apart from the rest of the city's Christmas decorations.

Visiting hours: Monday to Saturday from 9:30am to 8:30pm and Sundays from 11am to 7pm.

28. Paris Opera Garnier

The Opéra Garnier, an immense neo-baroque building built by order of Napoleon in the 19th century, is another of the most beautiful places to see in Paris . The ornate interior offers a luxurious and ostentatious image, full of gilding, mosaics and large chandeliers, and some of its highlights include the grand marble staircase and the impressive red and gold decorated auditorium, which inspired the play " The Phantom of the Opera ".

If you don't feel like spending a lot of money on tickets to see a show, we recommend you book this guided tour or this free entrance.

Visiting hours: daily from 10am to 5pm. Entrance included in the Paris Pass .

For more information you can check this post about how to visit the Opera Garnier in Paris.

29. Pere Lachaise Cemetery

Pere Lachaise is one of the most famous cemeteries in the world as well as being the largest cemetery to visit in Paris. Known for being the resting place of many famous people, such as Maria Callas (her ashes were laid to rest here, but nowadays you can only see a commemorative plaque), Edith Piaf or composers such as Chopin. In addition, you can also find the grave of the singer Jim Morrison, leader of The Doors, which is one of the most famous in the place and is always full of souvenirs and gifts.

Another of the most beloved graves is that of writer, poet and playwright Oscar Wilde, which has a figure of a naked angel with wings outstretched and is protected by glass, as fans used to paint their lips and mark the grave with a kiss. To find the most famous tombs you can buy a map at a kiosk near the entrance.

A great way to learn about the history of the cemetery and not miss anything is to book a guided tour in English. The cemetery is a little out of town but is easily accessible by metro on lines 2 and 3, which stop at Philippe Auguste and Pere Lachaise stations.

Visiting hours: every day from 8am to 6am, except Sundays when it opens at 9am.

30. Pigalle, one of the neighbourhoods to visit in Paris

An evening stroll in the Pigalle district, located at the foot of the Montmartre hill, along the boulevard de Clichy, is another of the things to do in Paris . This red-light district, dotted with sex shops and erotic clubs, has several trendy nightclubs and, above all, the famous Moulin Rouge where artists such as Edith Piaf, Liza Minelli and Frank Sinatra have performed, and where the Féerie show is currently being staged. You can book your ticket in advance on this page.

If you visit Montmartre in the morning, you can walk to Pigalle for lunch at one of its best-known restaurants, such as Les Apotres de Pigalle or Café des Deux Moulins, famous for its appearance in the film Amelie.

31. Madeleine Church

The Church of the Madeleine, whose architecture is reminiscent of the classical temples of Ancient Greece, is another must-see in Paris. Surrounded by 52 Corinthian columns 20 metres high and erected in honour of the Great French Army by order of Napoleon, this church is impressive for its pediment with a scene of the Last Judgement and for its spectacular interior where the relics of Saint Mary Magdalene are kept.

Visiting hours: daily from 9.30am to 7pm.

32. The Defence

If you have more time, you can complete this list of places to visit in Paris by taking the metro to La Défense, the city's financial district. As well as numerous skyscrapers and the huge Quatre Temps shopping centre, it's worth a trip to this out-of-the-way spot to see the 110-metre-high Grande Arche de la Défense and take the lift up to its terrace for a unique view of Paris. You can book entry to the terrace on this page.

On your way back to the centre you can stop at the Bois de Boulogne for a pleasant stroll among the trees and ponds.

Paris itineraries

To complete this list of things to do in Paris, we recommend you follow these itineraries around the city, optimised according to the days you have available:

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To get to the centre of Paris in the quickest and most comfortable way, we recommend you follow these guides on how to get from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris, how to get from Beauvais Airport to Paris and how to get from Orly Airport to Paris.

Where to stay in Paris

A trip to Paris, the epitome of romance and elegance, is an experience that captivates the senses. To truly immerse yourself in the authentic Parisian atmosphere, consider staying at a charming bed and breakfast. These hidden gems offer a unique blend of personalized hospitality, cozy accommodations, and a glimpse into the local way of life. Join us as we explore the world of bed and breakfast in Paris, France , and discover a delightful alternative to traditional hotels.

A great area to stay in Paris is Le Marais, as it has a wide range of restaurants, is close to the main points of interest and has good metro and train (Chatelet) connections that will take you to Disneyland Paris and the Palace of Versailles.

Our recommended accommodations in this neighbourhood are the Hotel Le Compostelle , Le Relais du Marais and the Paris France Hotel . Another good value for money option is the Hotel Londres Saint Honoré , located near the Louvre and the Tuileries Gardens.

One more recommendation is Hotel Costes on costes.parishotelinn.com . It offers a range of meticulously designed rooms and suites, each showcasing the perfect balance between comfort and sophistication. Adorned with sumptuous furnishings, rich fabrics, and elegant décor, the accommodations provide a sanctuary of tranquility amidst the vibrant city. Unwind in the plush surroundings, indulge in modern amenities, and experience the epitome of Parisian luxury.

For more information on the best hotels and neighbourhoods to stay in Paris, read this post on where to stay in Paris.

Excursions from Paris

If you have time to spare, you can see some of the wonders of France by booking some of these recommended excursions:

Excursion to the Palace of Versailles

Excursion to Disneyland Paris

Excursion to Mont Saint Michel

Excursion to Bruges

Frequently asked questions about Paris

How much time do I need to see Paris? Although Paris is a huge city with long distances between the different points of interest, we believe that 4 or 5 days are enough to enjoy the best Parisian experiences and visit the main tourist attractions. If you have less time you can focus on visiting its most emblematic buildings such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle or the Louvre and stroll through its most charming neighbourhoods such as Montmartre and Le Marais, and then complete the whole list of Paris must-sees with another trip.

How to get around Paris? The quickest and most comfortable way to get around Paris is by metro, which stops close to all the most important sights in Paris, although sometimes you'll be better off on the RER train, which makes fewer stops. The price of a single ticket in zone A is 1.90 euros, although if you're going to take the metro more than once it's a good idea to get a 10-trip pass which will cost you less. Another good option for getting around the city if you're short on time is the one- or two-day tourist bus, which stops at the main sights of Paris and you can hop on and off as many times as you like.

What's the most beautiful thing about Paris? If you have less time and can't complete this list of the 32 most beautiful places in Paris, our top 10 would be: Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Sainte Chapelle, Notre Dame, Le Marais, Montmartre, Arc de Triomphe, Walk along the Seine, Les Halles and Latin Quarter.

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• The Pompidou Centre   contemporary art museum and cultural centre in a building designed by William Rogers. 
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• Museum of Modern Art    - The Paris Modern Art museum, at the Trocadero.  Entrance  free
• Picasso Museum  -  The largest collection of works by Picasso in a public museum, plus other artists.
• Rodin Museum -  The world's largest collection of Rodin's sculptures
• Petit Palais. - City of Paris Art gallery  A good collection, including paintings by the Impressionists. Entrance  free .
• Vuitton Foundation  - opened 2014. Modern and contemporary art, in a building designed by Frank Gehry.
• Les Invalides - The French military museum -   
• Cité des Sciences - The Paris Science Museum at La Vilette
• Musée Carnavalet -  Museum of the City of Paris - local history. Entrance  free .
• Museum d'histoire naturelle   The Paris Natural History Museum
• The Paris Sewers museum  A guided tour under the streets of Paris.

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As the capital city of France, Paris has endured as an important city for more than 2,000 years. Often called by nicknames like the “city of love” and “city of lights,” Paris is today one of the world’s leading centers for business, fashion, entertainment, art and culture. Just the mere mention of Paris conjures up images of the city’s world famous landmarks, museums and cathedrals.

Also called the Capital of Fashion, Paris is home to some of the world’s finest designer names including Yves Saint-Laurent, Lancôme, L’Oréal and Christian Dior. The city’s shopping scene ranges from shopping centers to open-air markets, boutiques and flea markets. An overview of the top tourist attractions in Paris :

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25. Place des Vosges

The Place des Vosges, formerly called Place Royale, was the prototype for all residential squares in Europe. All houses were built using the same design: red brick with steep pitched blue slate roofs.

Not only is it shaped like a true square, it is the first city square that was planned by a monarch (Henry IV in the early 17th century). Third, it turned the Marais into a fashionable spot for French nobility in the decades before the French Revolution.

24. Moulin Rouge

The year 1889 is known as the year when France’s most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower, was constructed. It’s also the year the Moulin Rouge opened its doors as an entertainment venue. When it opened, it catered to the rich who wanted to “slum” it.

Courtesans worked there and were responsible for inventing the can-can, a dance considered racy for the era. The Moulin Rouge is still considered Paris’s premier entertainment venue and has been the subject of numerous films.

23. Conciergerie

The Conciergerie was built in the 10th century to be the main palace for French kings who, over the centuries, enlarged it. Its Great Hall was one of the largest in Europe; another hall was where the palace’s 2,000 workers ate. Some buildings were converted into a prison in the 14th century.

The palace later became a revolutionary tribunal and prison during the Reign of Terror, with famous prisoners including Marie Antoinette and Madame du Barry. Today the Conciergerie is a popular tourist attraction in Paris but also still serves as courts.

22. Pantheon

The Pantheon is where famous French citizens are buried. Modeled after the Pantheon in Rome, it was originally a church dedicated to St. Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, and her relics.

The church was rebuilt in the neoclassical style by King Louis XV to thank God for his recovery from serious illness. It was changed to a mausoleum during the French Revolution to honor revolutionary martyrs. Famous people buried here include Voltaire, Victor Hugo and Marie Curie.

21. Pere Lachaise Cemetery

The world’s most visited cemetery, Pere Lachaise became a municipal cemetery in 1804 under Napoleon. It is the final resting place for many famous people, including the Doors’ Jim Morrison, author Oscar Wilde and chanteuse Edith Piaf.

The cemetery contains many sculptures, as each family of the deceased tried to out-do the monuments placed by the other wealthy families. The result is many spectacular works of art that are equally as interesting as the various gravesites of famous individuals.

20. Disneyland Paris

When Europeans can’t get to Los Angeles to see the original Disneyland, they head to Disneyland Paris, the most visited theme park in Europe. Just like its namesake, Disneyland Paris is more than just a theme park with spectacular rides.

It’s a resort with hotels, shopping and golf among its varied activities. In 1992, it became the second Disney park to open outside of the United States. It’s located about 30 km (20 miles) from central Paris. A companion park, Walt Disney Studios Park, opened in 2002.

19. Musee de l’Orangerie

Travelers who appreciate impressionist and post-impressionist art need to check out the Musee de l’Orangerie. The museum, located in a corner of the Tuilries Garden, is home to eight Water Lilies murals by Claude Monet; these murals are considered the museum’s centerpiece.

It also contains works by other impressionist artists, including Picasso, Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse and Modigliani. The orangerie was originally built in 1852 to protect the Tuileries Palace’s orange trees.

18. Palais Garnier

Architect Charles Garnier spared no ornate detail when he designed the Palais Garnier in the 19th century. Perhaps this is why the building was the most expensive of its era. Seating nearly 2,000 people, the Palais Garnier is home to the National Opera of Paris.

It is the star of the novel and subsequent films, Phantom of the Opera. The Palais Garnier is still in use today though mainly for ballet and also is home to the opera library museum.

17. Les Invalides

Les Invalides is a complex of buildings that honors the French military. It was built in 1670 as a hospital and retirement home for vets. It still serves that function today as well as many more.

Les Invalides is home to military museums and a church that is the burial site of its war heroes, including Napoleon Bonaparte. Les Invalides is where rioters obtained the cannons and muskets they used later that day to storm the Bastille, thus kicking off the French Revolution.

16. Seine Cruise

The River Seine runs nearly 800 km (500 miles) through France on its way to the English Channel. Cruising the river as it winds through Paris is one of the most romantic things visitors can do.

Seine cruises pass under numerous bridges in Paris, going by such sights as the Louvre, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. A Seine cruise lasts about an hour, but what a magic hour it is! A Seine cruise also is a good way to experience Paris at night.

15. Musee Rodin

Travelers who’ve seen copies of the famous sculpture The Thinker can visit the real thing when they’re in Paris. The statue was sculpted by Auguste Rodin, a famous early 20th century French artist.

The Thinker as well as 6,600 other sculptures can be found at the Musee Rodin, established in 1919 in his former studio, the Hotel Biron in central Paris. Many of his famous sculptures can be found in gardens that surround the museum.

14. Les Catacombes

In contrast with the City of Lights, Les Catacombes represents the dark side of Paris. Just under a mile long beneath the streets of Paris, this tourist attraction presents a gruesome side: the remains of millions of Parisians who were

Bones are arranged artistically; poems and other passages can be found throughout. Some bodies, such as those killed in the French Revolution, came directly here, bypassing the cemeteries.

13. Champs-Elysees

The tree-lined Avenue des Champs-Elysees is Paris’s most famous street and has even been described as the most beautiful avenue in the world. Just over a mile long, the boulevard connects the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. Life in Paris centers around the Champs-Elysees.

It’s an avenue lined with restaurants, upscale boutiques, museums and night clubs. It’s home to the Bastille Day military parade and the end of the Tour de France.

12. Pont Alexandre III

In a city where romance reigns, what could be more romantic than the Pont Alexandre III, a bridge that is deemed to be the most extravagant and ornate in Paris. Named for the Russian tsar, this steel single arch bridge spans the Seine, connecting the districts of Champs-Elysees, Les Invalides and Eiffel Tower.

Seeing the bridge is almost like going to an art gallery, since numerous French sculptors made the statues, including winged horses, nymphs and cherubs that adorn the top.

11. Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles started out life as a royal hunting lodge, but later became a palace housing the king’s court. The mammoth structure is ornate, opulent and over the top in its richness.

It is one of Paris’s most visited landmarks, with visitors coming to see its magnificent gardens and the Hall of Mirrors with its 357 mirrors decorating 17 arches. The Palace of Versailles ceased being a royal residence during the French Revolution and today houses a museum of French history.

10. Place de la Concorde

At the east end of the Champs-Elysées is Place de la Concorde, the largest square in Paris with fantastic vistas in every direction. It was in this square that the French King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and many others were guillotined during the French revolution.

The large 3200 years old Egyptian obelisk in the center of the Place de la Concorde was brought from the Temple of Luxor in the 19th century.

9. Sainte-Chapelle

Begun sometime after 1239, the Sainte-Chapelle is considered among the highest achievements of Gothic architecture. Its construction was commissioned by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion Relics, including Christ’s Crown of Thorns, one of the most important relics in medieval Christendom.

Although damaged during the French revolution, and restored in the 19th century, it retains one of the most extensive in-situ collections of 13th-century stained glass anywhere in the world.

8. Centre Pompidou

Designed in the style of high-tech architecture, Centre Pompidou is a cultural institution in the Beaubourg area of the 4th arrondissement. It houses a vast public library, the Musée National d’Art Moderne which is the largest museum for modern art in Europe, a bookshop, a movie theater and a panoramic terrace. The library occupies the first three floors of the building, while the museum’s permanent collection is located on floors 4 and 5.

The first and top floor are used for large expositions. The Centre is named after Georges Pompidou, the President of France from 1969 to 1974 who commissioned the building.

7. Musee d’Orsay

A must-do for art lovers, the Musee d’Orsay is known for housing the world’s premier collection of impressionist paintings. Located in a former railway station, this grand museum showcases thousands of art works and objects that cover a period between the mid-1800s and the early 1900s.

Visitors can walk through several rooms to view amazing art works by many famous artists such as Monet, Van Gogh, Cezane, Degas, Pissarro, Renoir and Jean-Francois Millet.

6. Jardin du Luxembourg

Known in English as the Luxembourg Gardens, this public park is the second largest in Paris. Visitors here can picnic or stroll leisurely among beautiful lawns, formal gardens and fruit orchards that feature many artistic statues and fountains.

For fun and sport, there are jogging paths, tennis courts and fitness equipment. Children can play in the huge playground, ride ponies, watch a puppet show and sail model boats in a pond.

5. Sacre-Coeur

One of the most noticeable landmarks in Paris is the striking white-domed basilica of the Sacre-Coeur. Situated at the city’s highest point on Montmartre hill, this stunning basilica draws many tourists every year to see its marble architecture and gorgeous interior.

A tour awards visitors with views of gold mosaics, stained-glass windows and one of the world’s largest clocks.

4. Notre Dame de Paris

No trip to Paris could be complete without a visit to the world famous Notre Dame cathedral. Standing more than 400 feet (120 meters) high with two lofty towers and a spire, this marvelous church is considered a supreme example of French Gothic architecture.

A tour of this 13th century masterpiece allows visitors to admire the awe-inspiring rose windows, Gothic carvings, beautiful sculptures and a collection of relics.

3. Arc de Triomphe

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Paris, the Arc de Triomphe was constructed in 1806 to memorialize the triumphal battles of Napoleon Bonaparte.

Standing 164 feet high and 148 feet (50 by 45 meters) wide, the arch features intricate reliefs depicting victorious battles and engraved names of many who died fighting for the emperor. Beneath the arch is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the first world war.

Topping the list of the world’s most visited museums, the Louvre Museum is located in the Louvre Palace with its signature glass pyramid marking its entrance. Housing a collection of more than 1 million objects, the Louvre boasts some of the world’s most famous art works such as Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” Michelangelo’s “Dying Slave” and the Greek statue, “Venus of Milo.”

Other popular exhibits include the extravagant apartments of Napoleon III, the ancient Code of Hammurabi, Egyptian antiquities and paintings by masters like Rembrandt and Rubens.

1. Eiffel Tower

Visiting the iconic symbol of Paris usually ranks as the number one thing to do for most tourists. Towering more than 1,000 feet (300 meters) high in the Champ de Mars park, this iron structure was constructed for the 1889 World Exposition.

One of the world’s most photographed tourist attractions, the Eiffel Tower presents an excellent photography opportunity for both day and night times. Visitors can ride the elevator to see incredible views of the city or dine in one of the two fine restaurants that are situated within the tower.

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September 10, 2020 at 9:11 am

Paris is my favorite place to travel. I’ve been there 3x , but still eager to go back someday. You can’t be bored with the place, it is amazing! If you love history and arts, this is where you belong.

September 7, 2018 at 8:26 pm

I wait for 45m to go up Eiffel tower , not bad. Need at least 10 days in Paris otherwise you don’t have enough time. Disney Land Paris is cool, especially if you have children. I like Arc de Triomphe , but it depends on every one’s taste

August 28, 2018 at 4:02 am

The best view of Eiffel i think is at night with the wonderful lights, seen from trocadero park. It was magnificent.

November 1, 2016 at 11:34 am

I was in love when I went to paris it is so amazing!!!

September 20, 2016 at 10:44 am

I visited Paris and it was lovely …the wait for the Eiffel Tower tour was not long but we had a fast pass…we waited maybe 15 minutes. It was worth the wait though..

August 21, 2016 at 2:27 pm

Wow….paris is really amazing…. its so wonderful i wish i could visit the place someday

September 27, 2015 at 3:14 am

Wow…. Paris is really amazing….. Its so wonderful, I wish i could visit this place someday.

August 29, 2013 at 9:44 pm

I loved how you had the pictures of all the tourist attractions so we veiwers had an Idea of what they looked like

March 27, 2013 at 1:49 am

List is full but missing for me is…underground city under Paris downtown!!! A lots of tunels and secret gates/rooms etc – mysterous and very very old The Catacombs of Paris are welcome!

February 26, 2013 at 11:34 am

I’ve always wanted to go to the Eiffel tower but I hear the wait times, to go up it, are really long. Anyone experience short wait times and are there any good times to go, where one doesn’t have to wait too long?

February 15, 2013 at 12:13 pm

Paris is truly magnificent and a dream place for travelers. Your photos really captured the loveliness of Paris especially the Louvre and the Eiffel tower. Excellent!

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Paris is one of the most beautiful and romantic of all cities, brimming with historic associations and remaining vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design. Dubbed the City of Light (la Ville Lumière) and Capital of Fashion, it is home to the world's finest and most luxurious fashion designers and cosmetics, such as Chanel No.5, Christian Dior, Yves Saint-Laurent, Guerlain, Lancôme, L'Oréal, Clarins, etc. A large part of the city, including the River Seine, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city has the second highest number of Michelin-restaurants in the world (after Tokyo) and contains numerous iconic landmarks, such as the world's most visited tourist site the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, Moulin Rouge, Lido etc, making it the most popular tourist destination in the world with 45 million tourists annually.

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Paris top ten tourist attractions

From Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower, Paris holds some of the world's most famous sights and these ten attractions should be top of the list for any first-time visitor. With the exception of the overtly modern Pompidou Centre, they have been landmarks of this elegant and romantic capital for centuries and remain awe-inspiring sights, no matter how often you visit the city. Below is the list of the city's ten best sights and attractions, elected for their mass popularity, historical importance, or sheer aesthetic appeal. If you want to experience Paris' most essential and iconic places before exploring in more depth, this guide will help you pinpoint what to see and do first.

1. Musée du Louvre

The world's largest museum unsurprisingly also contains one of the world's most important collections of art and antiquities. To learn the Louvre in and out, you might need a lifetime. Still, one has to start somewhere. The secret to mastering the Louvre is to combine a few key works you definitely want to see with the discoveries you make by wandering aimlessly. The site of the world's largest and most diverse collection of pre-20th century painting, sculpture, and decorative objects, The Louvre is definitely one of Paris' most coveted attractions. Not forgetting the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo, bask in the works of Vermeer, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and countless others. The palace itself is testament to a rich history spanning from the medieval period to the present.

2. Musée d'Orsay

Walk over the bridge from the Louvre to the Musée d'Orsay - and see the bridge between classical and modern art. Housing the world's most important collection of impressionist and post-impressionist painting, the Musée d'Orsay's light, airy rooms whir you through three floors of modern wonders, from Degas' ethereal dancers to Monet's water lilies, all the way to Gaugin's leafy jungles. Major works by Van Gogh, Delacroix, Manet, and others await you, too.

3. Eiffel Tower

More than any other landmark, the Eiffel Tower has come to represent an elegant and contemporary Paris. The iron tower, which was built for the 1889 World Exposition by Gustave Eiffel, was wildly unpopular with Parisians when it was unveiled, and was nearly torn down. It has since attracted over 220 million visitors, and it would be hard to imagine Paris now without it. The tower crowns the Paris night sky with its festive light, and glitters up a storm every hour. Note that queues are shorter if you come late at night. The Eiffel Tower has a fabulous luxury restaurant, Le Jules Verne (with its own lift) and has just added a Champagne bar on the top floor. Cliché? Maybe. But essential.

4. Notre-Dame

This great Gothic cathedral, founded on the site of a Roman temple, was completed in 1334 and is a repository of French art and history. It also represents the geographical heart of France. No first trip to Paris is complete without a visit to this marvel of architecture. One of the most singular and beautiful cathedrals of Europe, Notre Dame Cathedral's dramatic towers, spire, stained glass and statuary are guaranteed to take your breath away. Witness firsthand the spot that was once the heartbeat of medieval Paris, and that took over 100 years of hard labor to complete. Climbing the North tower to see Paris from the hunchback Quasimodo's vantage is essential, too. You'll soon understand why Notre Dame is one of Paris' top attractions.

5. Sacré-Coeur and Montmartre

With its unmistakeable white dome, the Sacre Coeur sits at the highest point of Paris on the Montmartre knoll, or butte. This basilica, which was consecrated in 1909, is best-known for its garish gold mosaic interiors and for its dramatic terrace, from which you can expect sweeping views of Paris on a clear day. Take the funicular up with a metro ticket and stop off at Sacre Coeur before exploring the winding, village-like streets of Montmartre. And after expending all your energy climbing Montmartre's formidable hills and stairs, consider a traditional Parisian cabaret at the legendary Moulin Rouge.

6. Arc de Triomphe

The 164-foot Arc de Triomphe commissioned by Emperor Napoléon I does exactly what it was made to do: evoke sheer military power and triumph. It was built in an age when leaders erected monuments in their own honor, and scaled to their egos. The arch's beautiful sculptures and reliefs commemorate Napoléon's generals and soldiers. Visit the Arc de Triomphe to begin or culminate a walk down the equally grandiose Avenue des Champs-Elysées. You can't help but feel grand yourself.

7. Centre Georges Pompidou

Parisians consider the Centre Georges Pompidou to be the cultural pulse of the city. This modern art museum and cultural center, located in the neighborhood affectionately dubbed Beaubourg by locals, opened in 1977 to honor president Georges Pompidou. The Center's signature skeletal design, which evokes bones and blood vessels, is either loved or reviled (no in-betweens). If wacky design isn't your cup of tea, the permanent collection at the National Museum of Modern Art is a must and features works by Modigliani and Matisse.

8. Panthéon

Today Paris's beautiful Panthéon building is a fitting final resting place for the nation's great figures. However, it was originally built as a church, on the instigation of Louis XV to celebrate his recovery from a serious bout of gout in 1744. Dedicated to Sainte Geneviève, the structure was finished in 1790 and was intended to look like the Pantheon in Rome, hence the name; in fact it more closely resembles St Paul's Cathedral in London . During the Revolution it was turned into a mausoleum, but Napoleon gave it back to the church in 1806. It was later deconsecrated, handed back to the church once more, before finally becoming a public building in 1885.

9. Sainte-Chapelle

La Sainte Chapelle is a 13th century Gothic chapel built on the Ile de la Cité in the heart of Paris and commissioned by Louis IX. When you ascend into the chapel you are indeed struck by the weightlessness of the space, an effect achieved by the sheer amount of glazing, with the roof seeming to be held up by glass. The colour and saturation of the stained glass is tremendous as it wraps around the volume. This is a space to spend time in savouring the views and the experience. And worth the long queues that seem to be there all year round.

10. Hôtel des Invalides

Hotel des Invalides was built between 1670 - 1676 by King Louis XIV as a residence for sick and injured soldiers. Today, the complex of buildings designed by the architect Libéral Bruant, contain monuments, museums and mausoleums relating to French military history. The complex is easily recognisable on the Parisian skyline because of the 107 metre high (351 ft) gold gilded baroque dome that sits on top of the Hotel des Invalides' Royal Chapel, designed by Jules Hardouin Mansart. The Royal Chapel is now a mausoleum visited by tourists who flock to see the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, whose remains where interned here in 1861.

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Streetwise Paris is different from most folded maps. It has an accordion fold, making it easy to use on the street or Metro. It's laminated, making it waterproof and tear-proof, a real benefit. And, there's a very good Metro map in the classic style.

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The map index provide details on hours of operation, admission costs, addresses and phone numbers.

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Paris Tourist Map

You can find on this page the map of Paris monuments, the map of Paris tourist buses and the map of Paris river bus Batobus. Paris is the capital of France and the most visited city in the world with 28 million tourists per year including 17 million foreigners. Thanks to its numerous monuments, museums, sightseeings, landmarks and attractions, Paris was declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Paris, capital of France, is the most touristic city in Europe. Every year it attracts millions of visitors from all over the world. The site offers you maps of the monuments of Paris to guide you efficiently through the city. Tourists can also enjoy Paris thanks to tourist bus lines designed especially for them. The Opentour or Big Bus line vehicles allow you to visit the capital in an original way.

Paris sightseeing map

In Paris you can visit:

• museums: Orsay Museum, Louvre Museum, Quai Branly museum
• monuments: Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe
• neighborhoods: Latin Quarter, Montmartre, Pigalle, Marais
• religious buildings: Cathedral of Notre Dame, Sacré-Cœur Basilica
• squares: Place de la Concorde, Place de la Bastille
• different attractions: Trocadero, Invalides, Pont Alexandre-III, Grand Palais, Champs Elysées, Opéra Garnier, Jardin du Luxembourg, Moulin rouge, Centre Pompidou, Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand

The Paris monuments map gives useful addresses but also information on the most famous monuments such as the Eiffel Tower which is located northwest of the Champ-de-Mars. The Arc de Triomphe, located at the top of the Avenue des Champs-Élysées and northwest of the Place de la Concorde is also a monument not to be missed.

The Sacré-Cœur, at the top of Montmartre, as well as La Sainte-Chapelle and Notre-Dame-de-Paris represent French Gothic architecture and are also must-see monuments in the city of Paris.

The monuments of Paris are scattered all over the capital. It is highly recommended to have a map of the monuments of Paris. Many trips can be made on foot to discover the capital in detail. The subway, buses or tramway will help you to go from one monument of Paris to another: you should also have a map of Paris transportation.

Paris hop on hop off

L'OpenTour of Paris is an original way of visiting Paris and discover its monuments, museums, attractions while getting on and off at your disposal. This concept of hop on hop off bus or open-top double-decker buses offers a network of 4 tourist tours and routes and 50 stops with commentary in 10 languages.

The Opentour buses offer to discover Paris thanks to 3 different day tours, as shown on the Open Tour map. You can switch from one tour to the other as you wish and the commentaries are available in 12 languages. You can get on and off freely and enjoy an exceptional view from the upper deck of the buses.

Details of the three Open Tour circuits :

• Red line: Montmartre - Grands Boulevards - Gare du Nord - République. Duration : 1 h 20
• Blue line: Opera - Madeleine - Louvre Museum - Champs - Elysees - Eiffel Tower - Concorde - Orsay Museum. Duration : 2 h 20
• Green line: Notre Dame - Luxembourg - Pantheon - Tour Montparnasse - Invalides. Duration : 1 h 20

The main Open Tour tourist bus stops: Madeleine, Opera, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Orsay Museum, Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Trocadero, Invalides, Montmartre-Antwerp, Gare du Nord, the Grand Boulevards, Saint-Lazare Station, Saint-Germain, Montparnasse...

Hop on hop off bus paris

The Big Bus / Cars Rouges is a second hop on hop off bus company with open roofs to discover the city of Paris via a tour. Big Bus offers 2 lines, a tourist bus line and a river cruise line on the Seine. Tours are commented in 9 languages.

The Big Bus Tours of Paris (called the red buses) are buses with an open roof allowing you to admire the monuments throughout the route. The Parisian Big Bus Tours offer a Hop On Hop Off sightseeing bus service. Free Wifi, air conditioning, ponchos in case of rain bring comfort to the visit. The Big Buses stop at the company's bus stops every 10 minutes or so. The audio guides provided have commentaries in several languages (up to 14 different ones). In the minibuses, the drivers are multilingual.

Big Bus Paris offers 2 routes: 

• The Big Bus Rouge line has a fairly classic route: Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, Eiffel Tower... First departure from the Eiffel Tower at 9:30 am, last departure shortly before 5:41 pm. Frequency: every 5 to 15 minutes. Duration of the complete tour: 2 hours and 20 minutes.
• The blue Big Bus line gives access to the Circuit Montmartre. You can take the bus at the Louvre-Pyramide stop or at Gare du Nord. Please note that there is no real stop on this route. At Louvre-Pyramide, first departure at 10 am, last departure at 5:30 pm. Frequency: every 30 minutes. Duration of the complete circuit: 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Paris river cruises

The Batobus of Paris is a regular river hop on hop off shuttle service transporting passengers on the Seine to visit Paris.

The Batobus takes you all along the Seine in the heart of Paris to reach different areas of the capital. Batobus allows you to visit the capital by looking at the monuments along the Seine and giving you the freedom to go up or down as you wish. Batobus is also a practical, river-based Parisian means of transport, accessible to bicycles.

It is made up of a fleet of 6 panoramic trimaran boats and has 9 stations. Its Pass is valid for 24 hours. With its panoramic view, its terrace, its heating and air conditioning, the Batobus offers a pleasant cruise and a practical means of transport.

• First departure from the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame station at 10am.
• Last departure from the Eiffel Tower station at 5pm from Monday to Thursday and at 7pm from Friday to Sunday.
• Last departure from Beaugrenelle station at 6:50 pm from Monday to Thursday and at 8:45 pm from Friday to Sunday.

Stations and itinerary: Eiffel Tower, Invalides / Pont Alexandre III, Musée d'Orsay, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Notre-Dame, Jardin des Plantes / Cité de la Mode et du Design, Hôtel de Ville, Louvre, Champs-Élysées, Beaugrenelle. The whole loop takes about 2 hours, and the navigation time between each station takes about 8 to 12 minutes depending on the route.

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Paris Arrondissements Map & District Guide

What are Paris arrondissements?    Arrondissements are administrative districts.   Although Paris is a compact city, it contains 20 arrondissements numbered 1 through 20 within its borders. 

Each of the 20 Paris districts has its own unique identity and personality, popular attractions, special events , and other interesting things to do and see.

Our Favorite Paris Neighborhood Tours

• Food & Wine Tasting Walking Tour in Le Marais - Small group tour in the 3rd & 4th arrondissements - highly rated
• Iconic Paris Neighborhoods Guided Walking Tour - Choose from 5 different neighorhoods; discover top attractions and secret places
• Montmartre Cheese, Wine, & Pastry Guided Walking Tour - Highly rated food & sightseeing tour in the 18th arrondissement

Arrondissements with lower numbers form the center of the city and contain most of the top historic attractions and not surprisingly, many tourists. 

As you can see when you look at our Paris arrondissements map below, districts with higher numbers spiral out clockwise from the center (much like the shell of a snail, or escargot).  Most were former villages annexed by Paris in the 1800s, and you'll still find plenty of their original charm.  They are mostly residential and aside from the picturesque Montmartre neighborhood and a few popular attractions such as Atelier des Lumières in the 12th and Père Lachaise Cemetery in the 20th, you usually won't see many tourists.

Whether you're planning your first visit or a return trip to the City of Light, knowing which Paris neighborhoods have the attractions, activities, and events you want to experience will help you make the most of your time, decide where to book a hotel room or reserve an apartment, and discover more nearby to do and see. 

Our Paris Arrondissement Guide below includes an interactive arrondissement map , highlights about top destinations, activities, major events, tours, and hotels in each district, the best arrondissement to stay in based on what you want to see and do, and tips for using the district numbers to help you plan your trip to Paris.

We've packed lots of useful information into this article, but it's long .  If you're looking for details about a specific topic or district, use these Quick Links to find it fast:  Arrondissement Map -  Arrondissements Guide: 1st Arr   -  2nd Arr   -  3rd Arr   -  4th   -  5th   -  6th   -  7th   -  8th   -  9th   -  10th   -  11th   -  12th   -  13th   -  14th   -  15th   -  16th   -  17th   -  18th   -  19th   -  20th   - FAQs

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Paris Arrondissement Map:  Understanding the City's Layout

Our interactive Paris map shows the 20 arrondissements with attractions and landmarks, the city's two great forests, the Seine River, and top attractions plus a few key destinations outside of the city such as Versailles, Disneyland Paris, La Vallée Village discount shopping center, the La Défense business district, and the three closest international airports. 

Zoom in to get a closer view of Paris streets and neighborhoods, or zoom out to see more of France.

The blue line of the Seine River divides the city into the Right Bank (above the river) and the Left Bank below it. 

In the middle of the Seine are two small islands, Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis.  

Île de la Cité, the historic heart of the city includes parts of the 1st and 4th arrondissements.  This is where the area's first settlers, a Celtic tribe called the Parisii , made their home over 2,300 years ago.  It is also where you'll find some of the city's most famous attractions. 

Île Saint-Louis belongs to the 4th district, and is a quiet residential area with 17th century homes, a main street lined with boutiques and bistros, and a few small upscale hotels.

The large green areas at each side of Paris (think of them as the snail's head and tail) represent two enormous tree-filled parks ( bois ), sometimes called the "lungs" of the city.

One final thing you should know is that an almost-constantly congested multi-lane highway, the Périphérique (Parisians normally call it " la Périph "), circles the outer districts (but not the parks) - look closely at the map, and you can see it just inside the city limits.  If you take a taxi or private transport to or from Charles de Gaulle Airport, you'll most likely experience it first-hand - for better or worse.

Paris Arrondissement Guide 

Now, let's take a look at the landmarks and attractions that make each arrondissement special to help you choose where to stay and what to see and do during your visit.

1st Arrondissement:   Louvre Museum, Sainte-Chapelle, Les Halles

Why visit:   Famous attractions, spectacular gardens, and excellent cafés, restaurants, and boutiques pack the 1st arrondissement with must-see "bucket list" sights for first-time as well as returning Paris visitors.

Top Attractions in the 1st Arrondissement

Discover:   The Louvre Museum, home to the Mona Lisa and many other treasured works of art.  Tuileries Gardens, filled with flowers and statues, pools and fountains, cafes, and a giant ferris wheel.  Musée de l'Orangerie , featuring Monet's lush waterlily paintings.  Musée des Arts Decoratifs is a must if you're into design, decorative items, or just like beautiful things.

Find more ways to experience the Louvre

Experience:  Royal Paris in the almost-hidden Palais Royal Garden and shopping arcades, two of the city's biggest and best Christmas Markets during November and December, the soaring stained glass windows and concerts at Sainte-Chapelle, and Marie Antoinette's last days in the Conciergerie, a medieval palace and infamous Reign of Terror prison.

Join a walking tour of Ile de la Cité

Shop:  Famous designer boutiques, market streets, and the most popular French cookware shops in Paris pack the 1st. 

Explore:  Les Halles, once the city's largest food market before being torn down in the name of urban renewal, now attracts enthusiastic crowds with its new shopping, entertainment, and dining plaza.  Don't miss the jazz clubs in nearby Rue des Lombards or the epic market pedestrian-only street, Rue Montorgueil.

Visit:   Île de la Cité, the tiny Island in the Seine River straddling the 1st and 4th arrondissements where you'll find the historic heart of Paris, medieval masterpieces, hidden gardens, and lots more.

Fun 1st Arrondissement Wine & Food Experiences

• French Wine Tasting Class with Sommelier - Savor French wines, Champagne, and fresh bread as you learn about France's wine region, how Champagne is made, and lots more from the popular O Chateau wine bar about a 5-minute walk from the Louvre
• 2-Hour Seine River Lunch Cruise - See the Louvre Museum and other famous sites in the 1st arrondissement and other parts of Paris as you cruise by while relaxing over a wonderful 3-course lunch
• Wine Museum Guided Tour with Wine Tasting - Tour the former wine cellars of the King of France across from the Louvre Museum, learn how wine is made, find about about different French grapes and wine regions, and taste some delicious wines

1st Arrondissement Complete Guide:  Find more things to do & see

Where to Stay in the 1st Arrondissement 

• Top Hotels in the 1st - See our recommendations for best places to stay near the Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle, Rue Saint-Honoré and Les Halles shopping districts, and other top 1st District attractions

Best places to stay in the 1st District during winter months

See Top Attractions from a Seine River Cruise

2nd arrondissement - covered arcades, sentier, bourse.

Why visit:   You'll love the 2nd arrondissement's covered 19th century shopping arcades, the best Japanese and Korean restaurants in Paris, and fascinating glimpses of the Paris's thriving wholesale textile and design industries in the Sentier neighborhood. 

Top Attractions in the 2nd Arrondissement

The 2nd Arrondissement sometimes gets overlooked as being a mostly-business district dominated by the Bourse (Palais Brongiart), the former Paris stock exchange now used for special trade shows, and at its east end by the Sentier quartier, home to the Paris textile industry and wholesale-only clothing showrooms.

However, you'll find some hidden treasures tucked away in the 2nd - especially if you enjoy shopping and dining.   And at the lively western end of the district, excellent shopping, hotels, and restaurants near the Paris Opera House and bustling Avenue de l'Opéra attract numerous visitors.

Discover:   Japanese restaurants lining Rue Saint-Anne.  Designer boutiques around Place des Victoires, and more affordable shopping along Avenue de l'Opéra. 

Explore: 19th century Passages Couverts , the glass-roofed covered retail arcades and galeries lined with boutiques and bistros - inspiration for today's indoor shopping malls.  Look for Galerie Vivienne (elegant shops and bistros), Passage du Caire (wholesale textiles and clothing), Passage de Choiseul (Korean specialties), Passage du Grand Cerf (art, crafts, esoteric collections), and Passage des Princes (toys and games).  Treasure hunters will want to explore the stamp, coin, and antique dealers in Passage des Panoramas not far from the Drouot Auction House in the 9th.  Explore on your own - or join a secret passages tour.

In and around Sentier, hip restaurants started popping up a few years ago, and now chic hotels are following, making this an increasingly trendy neighborhood for visitors - plus Sentier is next door to the even trendier Marais.

2nd Arrondissement Complete Guide:  Find more things to do & see

Where to Stay in the 2nd District

• Hotel Edouard VII - 4-star hotel in a superb location on Avenue de l'Opéra, less than a 5-minute walk from the Paris Opera House.  Find current rates
• Hotel Bachaumont - Lovely 4-star hotel with an Art Deco vibe on a quiet side street between the pedestrian-only Rue Montorgueil market street and a stretch of Rue Montmartre lined with luxury boutiques.  Compare rates
• The Hoxton - Elegant and contemporary, located in a gorgeous 18th century building in the bustling Sentier district.   Find lowest rates

Find more hotels in the 2nd arrondissement

Want to Get Around Paris the Fun & Easy Way?

Hop On/Hop Off double-decker buses give you an easy way to explore Paris arrondissement and see the city's top attractions.  Your ticket gives you access to 3 different tour routes  past all the famous landmarks, sights, and shopping areas.   Hop off as often as you wish to explore on foot, and then hop back on to see more attractions as you enjoy the panoramic views from the top deck.   For a few additional Euros, you can get a 2 or 3 day ticket - a fun and economical way to get around the city as you sightsee.

3rd Arrondissement ( Temple ) - Picasso Museum, Upper Marais, Musée Carnavalet

Why visit:   Known as the Haut ("Upper") Marais, the 3rd Arrondissement gives you a glimpse of medieval Paris plus plenty of ornate 17th century mansions, popular museums, and fashion boutiques.

Top Attractions in the 3rd District

You'll find a number of outstanding museums here including the famous Picasso Museum housed in a 17th century mansion, Musée des Arts et Métiers with its displays ranging from airplanes to perfume, and Musée Carnavalet.  

- Find all the best ways to visit the Picasso Museum

- Discover:   Jewish culture in France in the Museum of Jewish Art and History.

- Dine on tasty couscous or kebabs at an outdoor table next to the food stalls at Marché des Enfants Rouges, the oldest covered market in Paris where residences have shopped for 400 years. 

- Stroll along narrow cobblestone streets and explore the indie designer boutiques.

Recommended Self-Guided Paris Walk:  Rue Payenne Gardens

Where to stay in the 3rd arrondissement

4th Arrondissement - Notre Dame, Pompidou Center, Île Saint-Louis, Place des Vosges, Hôtel de Ville

Why visit:   The 4th Arrondissement is "must see" area for first time and return visitors. So many famous historic sites and top attractions are located here - plus the medieval Marais neighborhood offers some of the best shopping in Paris. 

Top Attractions in the 4th Arrondissement

The 4th includes Île Saint-Louis, half of Île de la Cité, and a swath of the Right Bank, including part of the Marais, and is packed with top attractions, historic neighborhoods, chic shopping, and superb restaurants.

Discover:   The magnificent Cathedral of Notre Dame on Île de la Cité.  Bertillon ice cream, considered the best in Paris, in Île Saint-Louis.   

Explore the trendy boutiques and galleries in the Marais, and visit antique stores and artisans in historic Village Saint-Paul.  

Admire modern and recent art on a private tour at Centre Pompidou, go for carryout falafel in Rue de Rosiers in the Marais home of the oldest Orthodox Jewish community in Paris, and picnic in picture-perfect Place des Vosges.

Fun Ways to See the Marais

• Le Marais District & Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour - On this small group tour with maximum 8 people, you'll see important attractions and beautiful parks, and explore the historic Jewish Quarter and its wonderful kosher restaurants and boutiques.  Find out more 
• Marais Walking Food Tour: Cheese, Wine, & Delicacies - You'll stroll around this charming neighborhood and see its many art galleries, boutiques, cafes, and centuries-old architecture as you stop at 8-10 places to sample cheese, wine, pastries, and seasonal specialties.  This tour lasts 3+ hours.  Find out more
• Marais Pastry & Chocolate Tour - You'll explore small streets and hidden nooks of the Marais while learning about the neighborhood, visiting chocolate shops and bakeries, and tasting some samples.   Find out more

Best places to stay in the Marais

Where to stay in the Marais during winter months

Best Paris Arrondissements for Your Visit

Which district should you choose when choosing where to make hotel reservations or book an apartment for your Paris visit?  Here's a quick guide:

Are you a . . .

• First-time (or return) visitor who wants to see top Paris attractions?  Focus on these arrondissements:  1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, part of 16 (Trocadéro) and part of 18 (Montmartre) 
• Return visitor who wants to explore the "real" Paris off the tourist path and discover hidden treasures?   Explore these arrondissements:    2, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 (beyond Trocadéro), 17, 18 (beyond Montmartre), 19, and 20

5th Arrondissement - Latin Quarter, Cluny Museum, Arènes de Lutèce, Panthéon

Why visit:   Layers of history, the famous Latin Quarter and other top attractions, charming street markets, and winding cobblestone lanes make the 5th Arrondissement another "must-see" part of the city for first-time and returning visitors.

Top Attractions in the 5th Arrondissement

Discover:   The famous Pantheon, towering majestically over much of the district  

The Roman-era Arènes de Lutèce and Roman baths under Musée Cluny, home to magnificent tapestries and other medieval treasures. 

The Jardin des Plants, where you'll find an ancient botanic garden, Natural History Museum, and the small but appealing Paris Zoo.

Don't miss the Rue Mouffetard street market, Shakespeare and Company Bookstore, and Tunisian pastries and tiny glasses of mint tea at the Arab Institute's terrace restaurant overlooking the most scenic parts of Paris.

Find best hotels & apartments in the Latin Quarter

6th Arrondissement - Luxembourg Garden, Saint Germain des Prés, & Saint-Sulpice Church

Why visit:   The lovely 6th arrondissement, famous for its formerly bohemian Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood and a slice of the chill Latin Quarter, is a lovely upper-class mostly-residential district with commercial areas devoted to superb boutiques, art galleries, and dining.

Top Attractions in the 6th Arrondissement

Discover:   Beautiful Luxembourg Garden.   Cafés and bistros along Boulevard Saint-Germain made famous by French Existentialists and American writers during the last century.

Visit: The magnificent Church of Saint-Sulpice, setting for The Da Vinci Code, and Paris's oldest church, Eglise Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Explore: The district's wonderful antique shops, home furnishing boutiques, and clothing stores.  

Buy:  Holiday gifts at the large Christmas market by Saint-Germain Church from mid-November through December

Recommended 6th Arrondissement Tours

• Saint-Germain Pastry & Chocolate Walking Tour - You'll sample pastries, chocolates, and breads on this walking tour through this posh Paris neighborhood
• Saint-Germain-des-Prés Private Tour - From famous cafes and churches to fantastic chocolate and pastry shops, your guide will customize this private tour to suit your interests

Where to Stay in the 6th Arrondissement

• Hotel Clémont - This charming 2-star boutique hotel with 28 guestrooms has air conditioning and an elevator, and serves a fantastic breakfast; great value near the Saint Germain Market and Saint Sulpice Church
• Hotel de Buci - This charming 24-room boutique hotel on the Rue Buci market street features furnishings with a romantic Louis XV 18th century très-Parisian vibe
• Hotel Madison - Lovely 4-star boutique hotel with 50 rooms and suites across from Saint Germain des Prés church in a fantastic location near two metro stations
• Hôtel Montalembert - Excellent 5-star boutique hotel in Saint Germain de Prés near museums, the Bon Marché luxury department store and food hall, and numerous small boutiques and antique shops Find best rates
• Hotel de Seine (52 Rue de Seine) - This centrally-located small 3-star boutique hotel features 30 guestrooms, air conditioning, and an elevator in an excellent location near the Seine River - Book Now

Find more hotels & apartments in the 6th arrondissement

Where to stay in Saint-Germain-des-Pres during winter months

7th Arrondissement - Eiffel Tower, Orsay Museum, Bon Marché, Champ de Mars 

Why visit:   The 7th arrondissement is where you'll find the world's most famous landmark - the Eiffel Tower - as well as several top museums, the only department store on the Left Bank, a popular market street, and many top-notch restaurants.

Top Attractions in the 7th District

Discover:   Sweeping Paris views from the top of the Eiffel Tower.  

Find out how to get skip-the-line-priority entrance to the Eiffel Tower

See Impressionist masterpieces at Musée d'Orsay, non-western art at the Branly Museum, and magnificent sculptures and a romantic garden at Musée Rodin. 

Find skip-the-line tickets & guided tours to the Orsay Museum

Shop for luxury goods and gourmet food and wine selections at Le Bon Marché.  

History buffs will want to explore Les Invalides , where you'll find the Musée de l'Armée and Napoleon's tomb in Dome Church (get a priority entrance ticket that covers both).   After your visit, walk a few blocks to reach the popular Rue Cler market street, overflowing with small cafes and yummy bakeries where you enjoy a wonderful lunch or dinner.  Or buy a few gourmet goodies and head over to nearby Champ de Mars for a picnic.

Where to Stay in the 7th Arrondissement

Find best hotels near the Eiffel Tower

Best hotels in Paris's 7th arrondissement

8th Arrondissement - Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Golden Triangle, Parc Monceau

Why visit:   With the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Élysées as major tourist attractions, the 8th arrondissement ranks high on the "must visit" list for most first time visitors.  But there's so much to see and do here that you'll want to return whenever you're in Paris.

Top Attractions in the 8th Arrondissement

Discover:   Expansive views from the top of the Arc, the beautiful but blood-soaked Place de la Concorde, and an eternal flame marking the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the base.   Excellent art collections, exquisite architecture, and a little-known tea room overlooking a lovely garden at the Petit Palais .  Special exhibits at the enormous glass-roofed Grand Palais.  Luxury goods on display in designer showrooms along the Golden Triangle.  

Need a change of pace in this wealthy, tourist-filled arrondissement? 

Head over to tranquil Parc Monceau , and visit one of the nearby specialty museums - Musée Cernuschi , Musée Nissim de Camondo , or Musée Jacquemart-André.

Fun Things to Do in the 8th Arrondissement

• View Paris from the top of the Arc de Triomphe - You'll experience panoramic views of the entire city and all its iconic sites.  That's where we took the photo of Sacre Coeur at the top of this page.  Tickets are cheap - but admission lines can be long, so do yourself a favor and get a skip-the-line ticket online before you go.

Find out more about visiting the Arc de Triomphe

Best places to stay in the 8th arrondissement

Fun Ways to See & Do near the Arc de Triomphe

9th arrondissement - opera garnier, pigalle, grand department stores.

Why visit:   For most tourists, the top reason to visit the 9th arrondissement is shopping at the Grands Magasins (big luxury department stores) - Galeries Lafayette and Au Printemps - in this lively district filled with gorgeous19th century Haussmannian architecture.  

Top Attractions in the 9th Arrondissement

More to discover:  

• The spectacular Opéra Garnier (Paris Opera) - the largest and possibly the most flamboyant opera house in Europe, and a must-visit destination for Phantom of the Opera fans.

    Explore the Paris Opera House, a Baroque masterpiece

• Musée Grévin, the wax museum, located in Passage Jouffroy, one of the many historic covered arcades in the 9th. 

    Get your Grevin Museum tickets online and skip the (usually) long ticket queue at the entrance

If you enjoy exploring newly hip neighborhoods, head to trendy South Pigalle, known as SoPi where you can visit the Musée de la Vie Romantic (but do know that SoPi's northern edge bordering the 18th can still feel a bit sketchy due to the remaining sex shows in this former red-light district, although in reality it's quite safe). 

Stop by the famous Drouot auction house, and explore the surrounding streets where you'll find many dealers specializing in stamps, coins, antiques, and other collectibles.

9th Arrondissement Complete Guide:  Find more things to do & see

Where to stay in the 9th arrondissement

Best places to stay in the 9th during winter months

10th Arrondissement - Canal Saint-Martin, Place de la République, Gare du Nord, Gare de l'Est

Why visit:   The diverse 10th arrondissement contains two major Paris train stations, Gare du Nord and Gare de l'Ést, surrounded by numerous popular bistros and cafes, and a variety of neighborhoods - some more gentrified (which means more hotels, etc) than others. 

What to Discover:   Scenic bridges and locks along Canal Saint-Martin - Take a cruise, or simply stroll around the neighborhood and enjoy the colorful street art, lively cafes, and boutiques - in particular, look for up-and-coming young designers and pop-up stores.  

Place de la République (shared with 11th) - another trendy spot filled with bars and bistros, nightlife, and towering over the square, a magnificent statue of Marianne, Goddess of Liberty and symbol of the French Republic.

Where to stay in the 10th arrondissement

11th Arrondissement - Place de la Bastille, Nightlife

Why visit:   The 11th arrondissement is a pleasant mostly residential area, formerly working class but now trendy and increasingly gentrified, with no major landmarks aside from Place de la Bastille and the enormous Opéra Bastille where you can catch a Paris Opera concert or ballet. 

If you are looking for a lively nightlife scene, check out the bars and clubs in the Oberkampf neighborhood.  If you need any camera equipment or accessories while you are in Paris, you may want to visit one of the specialized camera stores along Boulevard Beaumarchais, near the Chemin Vert Metro Station.

For a unique immersive digitized art and music experience in a former iron foundry, visit Atelier des Lumières.

Discover:    Lots of ethnic and French cafes around and near Place de la Bastille.  Vintage furniture and clothing stores around Rue de Marché Popincourt and Rue Nueve Popincourt. 

The Bastille Arts and Crafts Market held from 9am - about 6pm every Saturday along Boulevard Richard Lenoir, starting just beyond the Bastille Métro Station. 

If you are adventurous, explore the almost-hidden passages and interior courtyards along the north side of Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, once occupied by 19th century furniture makers and artisans, and now art galleries, craft studios, and boutiques.

12th Arrondissement - Proménade Plantée, Marché d'Aligre Market, Bercy Village

Why visit:   Although the 12th arrondissement is primarily residential, it has several attractions worth exploring if you're on a return visit to Paris and want to interesting sites beyond the major tourist attractions.  On the 12th's eastern side is the largest public park in Paris, Bois de Vincennes, complete with a chateau, English-style gardens, and a zoo.

Discover:   Interesting city views and exquisite gardens along the elevated parkland of the Proménade Plantée.  Thrilling ballet performances at the glittering Bastille Opera.  Treasures (and junk) at the Marché d'Aligre, the city's most popular flea market.  Spend an afternoon browsing in the boutiques and sipping wine at an outdoor cafe in Bercy Village, converted from 19th century wine warehouses next to the Seine.

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Paris Arrondissement Numbers:  4 Ways You Can Use Them

• Avoid getting lost:  Most street signs display the arrondissement number - an easy way to confirm roughly where you are. 
• Find your destination's location:  Not sure where you're going?  Look up the address, which almost always include a 5-digit postal code . The code's last two digits are the arrondissement number, which tells you where your destination is located.   For example, if you look up the address for the Picasso Museum, you'll see the street address plus the postal code: 75004.  That means the museum is in Paris's 4th district.   (Paris addresses always have " 75 " as the first two digits.)
• Plan your trip:   Do you have a bucket list of attractions and places you want to visit?   Look up their addresses, note the district numbers, and plan your itinerary based on locations to minimize your travel time between attractions.
• Choose where to book accommodations :  Once you identify the arrondissement where most of your bucket list attractions are located, choose a hotel or apartment in the same district for ultimate convenience.

13th Arrondissement - Gobelins Tapestry, Place d'Italie, Street Art, Butte aux Cailles

Why visit:   Fans of street art will find plenty to enjoy in the 13th arrondissement, where an innovative mayor and many modern concrete high-rise buildings provide a welcoming canvas space for street art professionals and amateurs.  Otherwise, this is another mostly residential neighborhood - no major tourist attractions, but plenty of interesting local spots to explore.

Discover:   How tapestries are made at Gobelins Manufactory, creators of museum-worthy pieces since the mid-1400s.  A large enclosed shopping mall - a rarity in Paris - in Place d'Italie.  Charming leafy streets in the hilly Butte aux Cailles neighborhood.  And of course, look for street art - some discrete, some mammoth - wherever you go in the 13th.

How to Explore: 

Street Art in the 13th District Walking Tour - You'll see a lot of exciting street art including some by internationally famous graffiti artists in this fascinating tour of the 13th arrondissement- Find out more & book your ticket

Off the Beaten Track in Paris - Travel in style in a vintage Citroen 2CV convertible to see Butte aux Cailles in the 13th as well as a number of other hidden but wonderful places around the city:  the beautiful Place des Vosges park in the Marais, the Roman arena Arènes de Lutèce, the site of the Bastille Prison, arty Village Saint Paul, and seven other special places you might not find on your own - Find out more & book your ticket

14th Arrondissement - The Catacombs, Montparnasse Cemetery, Fondation Cartier

Why visit:  The 14th arrondissement offers an interesting mix of commercial and residential areas, with plenty of cultural and historical attractions worth seeing, including the always-popular Paris Catacombs.

Discover:   A maze of underground tunnels where the remains of about 6 million people are buried in the Catacombs.  The tombs of famous artists, writers, and performers in Montparnasse Cemetery.  Contemporary art exhibits at Fondation Cartier, in a striking building designed by architect Jean Nouvel.  Lots of theaters, restaurants , and several famous bistros in the area around the triangle formed by the Montparnasse-Bienvenue, Edgar Quinet, and Vavin Métro Stations. 

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Must-visit destination for history buffs:  Musée de la Liberation, a museum that examines the history of the French Resistance and the Liberation of Paris from the Nazis during World War II by focusing on heroic actions of individuals. 

Next to the 14th, on the other side of the Périphérique:   Vanves Flea Market

15th Arrondissement - Parc André Citroen, Montparnasse Tower, Beaugrenelle Mall

Why visit:   The 15th arrondissement is a large, mostly residential middle-to-upper income district with lovely parks, a spectacular shopping mall, and easy access to Île-des-Cygnes (Island of the Swans), an almost-hidden park in the middle of the Seine. Visit the 15th to get a feel for how real Parisians live and play.

Discover:   Hot air balloon rides at Parc André Citroen.  Spectacular views of Paris from on top of Montparnasse Tower.   The weekend antiquarian and used book market at Parc Georges Brassens.   A collection of top clothing and specialty stores in the upscale Beaugrenelle shopping mall.  

For the perfect afternoon, head to the Mirabeau Bridge and walk down the ramp to Île-des-Cygnes, a lovely sliver of an island in the Seine with excellent views of the Eiffel Tower.

Find out where to stay in the 15th district

16th Arrondissement - Trocadéro, Palais de Tokyo, Musée Marmottan, Bois de Boulogne, Paris Aquarium

Why visit:   Although much of the 16th arrondissement is a wealthy residential area (a favorite of well-off American ex-pats), numerous superb museums, excellent Eiffel Tower views, and the huge Bois de Boulogne park give you plenty of reasons to visit. 

Discover:   Unobstructed views of the Eiffel Tower from the marble-paved platform at Trocadéro.  A large collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings by Claude Monet at Musée Marmottan.  The French Open, Fondation Louis Vuitton, a chateau and lake, a zoo, and greenhouses containing 100,000 plants in the Bois de Boulogne park. 

You could easily spend days exploring treasures in the 16th's many specialty museums - anthropology at Musée de l'Homme, avant-garde contemporary art at Palais de Tokyo, Asian art at Musée Guimet, fashion at Musée Galliera, 20th century masterpieces at Musée d'Art Moderne, and the world of counterfeiting at Musée de la Contrefaçon, to name just a few.  And if you're visiting Paris with kids, the Paris Aquarium will be a big hit.

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17th Arrondissement - Batignolles Square, Martin Luther King Park

Why visit:   The 17th Arrondissement's economic diversity makes it hard to categorize, and because it lacks any major tourist attractions aside from the Arc de Triomphe (which it shares with the 8th and 16th), you might easily skip over it on your first, second, or even third trip to Paris. 

But if you want to explore the "real" Paris, head to the leafy Batignolles neighborhood in the eastern part of the 17th, where you'll find a mix of 19th century charm and 21st century modernization.

Discover:   Gourmet treats from all over France and freshly harvested organic produce in the Batignolles outdoor markets.  

Charming sidewalk cafes lead up to Batignolles Square, a neighborhood park filled with landscaped hills and dells, a duck pond, and pétanque courts. 

On the other side is Parc Clichy-Batignolles, a gorgeous new recreational arena once occupied by freight yards, where you'll find a skate park, basketball courts, and a playgound surrounded by natural landscaping, scenic walks, and sustainable energy displays including wind turbines and solar panels.

Explore the Artsy & Bohemian Side of Batignolles in this 3-Hour Walking Tour

Find the best places to stay in the 17th arrondissement

18th Arrondissement - Montmartre, Sacré Coeur, Moulin Rouge, Les Puces Flea Market

Why visit:   Famous attractions, village-like neighborhoods once populated by artists and writers, and fantastic views of Paris attract large numbers of visitors to the 18th Arrondissement.  You'll also find plenty of appealing cafes and boutiques.

Top Montmartre Attractions

Discover:   The sloping hills, vineyard, and stories about famous artists and musicians who once lived in Montmartre.  The charming village of Abbesses.  

Enjoy: Spectacular views from Sacre Coeur.  

Treat yourself to:  Unforgettable shows and dinner at Moulin Rouge.  

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Explore:   Five floors of dazzling textiles and trims at the Saint-Pierre Fabric Market .

Spend a day at:  The biggest flea market in Paris (and the world), Marché aux Puces (Flea Market) in Saint-Ouen located just north of the Peripherique at Clingancourt.

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19th arrondissement - parc de la villette, buttes chaumont park, paris plages.

Why visit:   Cultural, recreational, and scenic attractions fill the 19th Arrondissement's two huge parks - plus the district boasts the city's largest artificial lake, the site of summer festivals, sports, and even a "beach."

Discover:   Cité de la Science et l’Industrie science museum, Cité de la Musique music instruments museum, and Philharmonie de Paris concert hall at Parc de la Villette.  

Enjoy:  Bassin de la Villette's beach and row boats during Paris Plages.   Flower-covered slopes, a waterfall, and some of the best views of Paris in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.

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20th Arrondissement - Père Lachaise Cemetery, Belleville, Street Art

Why visit:   The 20th's biggest attraction is Cimetière du Père-Lachaise - the famous Père Lachaise Cemetery - where rows of ornate tombs and monuments of famous writers, musicians, artists, philosophers, and politicians perch on the landscaped hills.  The 20th District also includes a swath of the sprawling and dynamic Belleville neighborhood, which spans parts of the 19th, 10th, and 11th districts as well.

Discover:   The final resting spots of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Frédéric Chopin, Edith Piaf, Rossini, and many other luminaries at Père-Lachaise, along with some of the city's most fascinating and poignant tombstones.  For a special experience, take a guided tour (or choose a small-group or private option).

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Enjoy:  Sweeping views of Paris from a hilltop covered terrace adorned with graphic art in Parc de Belleville , and at the back, a small historic vineyard; down the side of the hill is a 300-foot long tiered waterfall-fountain, plus expanses of award-winning flower gardens.

Explore:  The interesting street art, indie boutiques, art galleries, green space, and the city's second largest Chinatown (complete with wonderful, affordable restaurants) in Belleville.  And on the other side of the Périphérique from the 20th:  Montreuil Flea Market

Find out where to stay in Paris's 20th arrondissement

Paris Hotel Map - Where to Stay in Your Favorite Paris District

Want to find a convenient Paris hotel or apartment close to your bucket list attractions? 

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about Paris Arrondissements, Names, Quarters, & Neighborhoods

Paris districts:  do they have names.

Yes.  Each arrondissement has a historic name in addition to a number.  But there's no need to learn them because they are not normally used in daily conversation, directions, or much of anything else.

You'll almost always hear Parisians refer to districts by only the number .  For example, "She works in the 7th."

Confused?  Don't worry about it.  By the time you've spent a few days in Paris, all of this will make more sense.

The practice of compartmentalizing Paris into administrative districts and numbering them sequentially dates back to 1795 when the city was divided into 12 arrondissements.  In 1860, Emperor Napoleon III more than doubled the size of the city by annexing 11 surrounding towns and expanding the number of arrondissements to the present 20. 

The recent formation of "Paris Centre" by administratively combining the first four districts doesn't really change much.  The major practical difference is that now the Paris Centre arrondissements will share one mayor and one city hall. 

Is a Quartier (Quarter) the Same as a Neighborhood in Paris?  

It depends - but not usually.

Each of Paris's 20 arrondissements contains four distinct quartiers (administrative sub-districts) and each quartier has a historic name.

Although many quartier names such as Croulebarbe and Gaillon are no longer used in everyday conversation, others such as Les Halles (1st arrondissement), Sentier (2nd), Saint-Germain-des-Prés (6th) - do double duty as neighborhood names , although neighborhood boundaries usually don't align with quartiers boundaries.

Additionally, some neighborhood names such Latin Quarter and Marais   are what Parisians have traditionally called the area, and have no relationship at all to the names of quartiers.

For example, the Latin Quarter is an area in the 5th, 6th, and even a bit of the 13th districts where students from all other Europe gathered during the Middle Ages while studying at the Sorbonne University.  They spoke Latin as their common language, and that's how this Paris neighborhood got its name. 

Similarly, the super-chic Marais neighborhood spanning large swaths of the 3rd and 4th arrondissements used to be swamp land, and so Parisians called it Le Marais ("the swamp").  

Bottom line:  Paris neighborhood names and locations within or across arrondissements are useful to know.   Quartier names, not so much.

What Arrondissement Has the Most Tourist Attractions? 

Probably the 1st arrondissement (although not everyone may define "tourist" attraction the same way).

In this old and historic Paris area, you'll find the Louvre Museum (former Palais du Louvre, home to Paris kings and queens, and now the world's most-visited museum.

More to the point, Paris 1 is where you can see da Vinci's Mona Lisa), Sainte Chapelle with its stunning gorgeous medieval stained glass walls and wonderful classical concerts, La Conciergerie, a medieval palace and Reign of Terror prison, Musée de l'Orangerie, home to Monet's water lily paintings, the Forum des Halles shopping center (and nearby kitchenware stores), designer boutiques along Rue Saint Honoré, Tuileries Garden, and the Palais Royal Garden, just to name a few of the top attractions. 

And last but certainly not least, the 1st is where you'll find the super-popular Tuileries Christmas Market and Hotel de Ville Christmas Market.

What Does "1re" Mean?  What about "1ère"? 

This is how Parisians (and everyone else in France) abbreviates "1st Arrondissement" ( "la premier" in French) - and yes, there's a very short ("1re" or "2e" etc) and a slightly longer ("1ère" or "2ème") way (which you'll less frequently see written as "1ière" or "2ième") to do this and both are used interchangeably.   Although the longer version is technically incorrect, that doesn't stop people from using it - so you should expect to see both.

However ... older street signs may show the arrondissement number as a Roman numeral  - so brush up on those as needed.

Here's a cheatsheet with arrondissement numbers in English, French (along with Roman numerals), short and longer French abbreviations, and historical names in case you do happen to hear them:

Arrondissement

• First (1st)
• Second (2nd)
• Third (3rd)
• Fourth (4th)
• Fifth (5th)
• Sixth (6th)
• Seventh (7th)
• Eighth (8th)
• Ninth (9th)
• Tenth (10th)
• Eleventh (11th)
• Twelfth (12th)
• Thirteenth (13th)
• Fourteenth (14th)
• Fifteenth (15th)
• Sixteenth (16th)
• Seventeenth (17th)
• Eighteenth (18th)
• Nineteenth (19th)
• Twentieth (20th)
• Première (I)
• Deuxième (II)
• Troisième (III)
• Quartrième (IV)
• Cinquième (V)
• Sixième (VI)
• Septième (VII)
• Huitième (VIII)
• Neuvième (IX)
• Dixième (X)
• Onzième (XI)
• Douzième (XII)
• Treizième (XIII)
• Quatorzième (XIV)
• Quinzième (XV)
• Seizième (XVI)
• Dix-septième (XVII)
• Dix-huitième (XVIII)
• Dix-neuvième (XIX)
• Vingtième (XX)

Abbreviations

•  2e (2ème)
• 10e (10ème)
• 11e (11ème)
• 12e (12ème)
• 13e (13ème)
• 14e (14ème)
• 15e (15ème)
• 16e (16ème)
• 17e (17ème)
• 18e (18ème)
• 19e (19ème)
• 20e (20ème)
• Hôtel de Ville
• Palais-Bourbon
• Observatoire
• Batignolles-Monceau
• Butte-Montmartre
• Buttes-Chaumont
• Ménilmontant

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