The most famous Eiffel Tower in Paris - Yes you are right, but there is not much to see and do in Paris - you are absolutely wrong. Rather, with so many gorgeous things to see and do in Paris, it's no wonder that even if you're in Paris for the first time, you still feel a sense of familiarity when you arrive in Paris and you're already Know the City of Light.
One question will surely leave you wondering what to do here in Paris, because with so many amazing and varied options, the French capital tops the bucket list of so many visitors. Here are some of the must-do unique experiences to plan, photographing the Eiffel Tower, praise Notre Dame Cathedral, see the world famous cabaret at the Moulin Rouge and Louvre Museum, which can rarely left by a visitor's itinerary.
If you are planning a trip to Paris you are dreaming about a long weekend, long trip or even your next one trip, this list of some of the best things you see and do in Paris will help you provide the great inspiration. However, this list is not exhaustive.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris
Perched on the highest hill in Paris in the Montmartre neighborhood, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, also commonly known as the Sacré-Coeur, is a Catholic basilica in Paris, France. One of the most famous religious buildings in France, it is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sacred Heart Basilica's white façade gives it a unique look among Parisian monuments by employing elements of Romanesque and Byzantine styles. It was built by the French government in 18th century (Construction began in 1875 and was completed in 1914.) as a symbol of the return of self-confidence, after a few years of the commune and the Franco-Prussian War. Whereas, all except the three kings of France were buried in this Gothic church. The church is open all day, the basilica welcomes anyone who wants to come.
Musée d’Orsay
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| A major monument to art lovers, built between 1898 and 1900 © Diane Picchiottino / Unsplash |
A major monument to art lovers, the second most visited Musée d'Orsay in Paris is a museum on the Left Bank of the Seine in Paris, France. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay under the soaring roof of the Beaux-Arts railway stations in Paris, built between 1898 and 1900. A four-story building houses two excellent cafés and a luxurious restaurant with exhibitions and art galleries. Guided tours of the museum highlights in English are available to you every day. Don't exploring for a room here, so let yourself roam in the world's largest collection of impressionistic masterpieces by Manet, Monet, Cézanne, Renoir, Van Gogh, Gaugin, Degas and many others.
Palais Garnier
Palais Garnier
Opulent from every angle, the 9th arrondissement, the 1,979-seat Opera House at the Place de l'Opéra (also known as the Opéra Garnier Paris or Palais Garnier), may be the world's most famous opera house for lovers of opera or ballet. The venue was built at the behest of Emperor Napoleon III for the Paris Opera with Baron Haussmann’s grand renovation of Paris from 1861 to 1875. The façade is covered with ornamentation and busts, while L'Harmonie and La Poésie, two gilded copper statues greet you at the entrance from high. Plans and designs of the architect Charles Garnier, representative of the Napoleon III style, the Palais Garnier is named for the architect (Charles Garnier). You will have to pay around 14 euros for admission, although it is well worth it.
Jardin du Luxembourg
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| The garden itself is a beautiful sight, dotted of more than 100 statues © Sami Zoller / Unsplash |
Located in the heart of the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France, the famously charming green oasis Jardin du Luxembourg was conceived in the early 17th century by Marie de’ Medici – known in English as the Luxembourg Garden. Bordering Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter, the Luxembourg Garden is ideal for visitors to relax on a lawn chair in the sun, enjoy romantic strolls, impromptu picnics, admire a mash-up of Italian and French landscaping influences, and an ideal place to do explore. For people watching, you come during spring and summer when all the flowers are in bloom. The garden, covering 56.8 acres, is well known for its tree-lined promenade, tennis courts to play in, lush flower beds, model sailboats and lawns on the octagonal Grand Basin. If you're athletic, be sure to indulge in joggers early in the morning. The garden itself is a beautiful sight, dotted of more than 100 statues. Apart from this, there is also an orchard of rare apple varieties inside. A favorite circuit for joggers and amblers, several greenhouses and a beekeeping house, where beekeeping is taught and honey is sold in the fall.
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower holds the same significance to visitors to Paris as it does to India, the Qutub Minar – already famous for his viaducts and bridges, built in 1889 by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel, the tower which is the same height as the 81-story (324 m) building. This wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France, built for the World's Fair, is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. It has attracted a total of 300 million guests since its opening; And a highlight is that the climb from ground level to the first level is over 300 steps. It is named after engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company spent two years designing and erecting the iconic monument. It offers the most breathtaking point at night in Paris, when the entire tower is discovered in a twinkling cascade of lights - its electric dance for five minutes every hour. The dazzling light show is so beautiful that spectators gaze at it - in which 20,000 lights have been reinstalled.
Louvre Museum
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| With about 38,000 objects displayed in an area of 72,735 square meters © Richard Powazynski / Unsplash |
The Louvre , or The Louvre Museum, a historical monument in Paris, France, is the ultimate traveler’s prize of your visit. However, the Louvre hardly will needs an introduction, as it is the most visited and largest art museum in the world, having received a visitor count of over 10 million in 2018. The Louvre Palace began as a medieval fortress, before it became a gallery for artists. Fast forward of this former royal palace, which you'll need to devote quite some time to to fully appreciate it, which is also home to some of the world's most iconic artworks, including the three most popular Mona Lisa, Winged Victory and Venus de Milo. It can be a overwhelming experience surrounded by art famous for you, with about 38,000 objects displayed in an area of 72,735 square meters.
Louis Vuitton Foundation
On the southern edge of the Jardin d’Acclimatation on the man-made lake in Bois de Boulogne, The Louis Vuitton Fondation, which was originally opened to the public in 2014, is a contemporary art museum and cultural centre. It is one of the most fascinating cultural views for the Paris skyline, designed by American architect Frank Owen Gehry. It is sponsored by luxury-goods conglomerate LVMH and its subsidiaries, which include private collections including Max Beckmann, Jasper Johns, Gustav Klimt, Gerhard Richter, Thomas Schütte, Pierre Huyghe, Sarah Morris, Taryn Simon, Christian Boltanski, Ludwig Mies and many others. The museum is bustling with visitors all the time with spectacular architecture and attractions exhibitions, with more than 1.4 million people visiting the museum in 2017. It was opened on October 20, 2014 in the presence of President François Hollande.
Palais-Royal
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| The Palais-Royal garden has been listed as a historical monument since 1920 © Jimmy JAEH / Unsplash |
Far from the hustle and bustle, The Palais-Royal, occupied by the Constitutional Council and the Ministry of Culture, is a former royal palace opposite the Louvre just off Rue Saint-Honoré is located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France. This 17th-century royal Palais-Royal complex is the epitome of Paris in some ways: magnificent formal gardens, shops, art, cafés, architecture, history and elegant boutiques a quiet haven for people watching behind the walls. As the screened entrance faces the royal estate, opposite of the Louvre. Originally the palace was first named Palais-Cardinal, and was built by the architect Jacques Lemercier for Cardinal Richelieu who lived in the palace until his death in 1642. Inside there is a courtyard, which houses Les Deux Plateaux, where you will find 260 columns of marble painted of varying sizes by Daniel Buren. Be sure to take a few minutes to the Louvre or the JJardin des Tuilieries to take in the walking distance.
Musée Picasso
The hugely popular museum Musée Picasso, located in the Hôtel Salé in the Rue de Thorigny in the Marais district of Paris, France, reopened in 2014 after a five-year makeover, dedicated to Pablo Picasso, an artist from Spain – The much-hyped has become more popular than ever after reopening after costing an estimated €52 million. Musée Picasso is the center of the world's largest public art gallery of inimitable oeuvre that covers about 54,000 square feet in two buildings and is state-owned. It became home to the collection by allowing Picasso's descendants to pay tax as art, including thousands of stored pieces including the artist's photographic collection, correspondence and author. The museum's collection has over 5,000 (paintings, sculptures, drawings, ceramics, prints, engravings and notebooks) famous works of art making it one of the best.
Arc de Triomphe
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| The famous monument was commissioned by Napoleon to celebrate his victory over Place de l’Etoile in 1806 © Canmandawe / Unsplash |
The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile is a standing monumental astylar arch erected at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle in Paris, France. The famous monument was commissioned by Napoleon to celebrate his victory over Place de l’Etoile in 1806 and to preserve the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. For some of the most spectacular views in Paris, you need to climb 284 steps at the top of the Arc de Triomphe. From the top you will get to see amazing views of the most iconic places in the city in every direction and as far as the embossed decorative work of the arch is concerned, the reliefs of some of the major events of the 1790s and 1800s have been carved on its facades. And the names of the military leaders died in the war time are etched in pillars. You will need to get tickets online to see, climb up and admire the arch from inside.
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