Paris region places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Paris region region. See also our Paris region travel guide.
59 Rivoli
59 Rivoli is an art gallery housing 30 art studies that can be visited along with an exhibition space. See 59 Rivoli guide
Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe is the second largest triumphal arch in the world and at one end of the Champs Elysees, most famous shopping street in Paris See Arc de Triomphe guide
Arenes de Lutece
The Arenes de Lutece, a Roman amphitheatre, is the oldest monument in Paris See Arenes de Lutece guide
Assembly National
The Palais Bourbon, home to the Assembly National in France, is an 18th century palace transformed into a government building See Assembly National guide
Basilica de Sacre Coeur
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart is one of the most famous Paris landmarks, and stands in Montmartre on the highest hill in the city so also has exceptional views See Basilica de Sacre Coeur guide
Basilica of Saint-Denis
In the Basilica of Saint-Denis, where many of the French kings are buried, you can admire one of the very first gothic style cathedrals to be built See Basilica of Saint-Denis guide Advertisement
Bois de Boulogne
The Bois de Boulogne is Paris' second biggest park and contains woods and gardens as well as an amusement park for young children and lots more. See Bois de Boulogne guide
Bourdelle Museum
The Bourdelle Museum commemorates the works of the 20th century sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, pupil of Rodin See Bourdelle Museum guide
Carnavalet Museum
Carnavalet Museum is dedicated to the history of Paris, including the city, the Revolution and the Napoleonic period See Carnavalet Museum guide
Carousel du Louvre
The Carousel du Louvre is a shopping centre, museum entrance and exhibition centre next to the Louvre in Paris See Carousel du Louvre guide
Catacombs
For a different side of Paris, explore the ancient catacombs in tunnels underneath the city See Catacombs guide
Champs-Elysees
The Champs-Elsées, often called the most beautiful avenue in the world, is in the heart of Paris See Champs-Elysees guide
Chateau de Champs-sur-Marne
The Chateau de Champs-sur-Marne is a beautifully restored 18th century chateau with extensive gardens See Chateau de Champs-sur-Marne guide
Chateau de Rambouillet
Once a Royal castle, the Chateau de Rambouillet is now the summer residence for French presidents See Chateau de Rambouillet guide
Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
The Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte is one of the most important classical style castles in France See Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte guide Advertisement
Chateau de Vincennes
The Chateau de Vincennes has an interesting history as an important royal residence for several centuries and See Chateau de Vincennes guide
Church Saint-Eustache
The Church Saint-Eustache is a large gothic style church in the centre of Paris See Church Saint-Eustache guide
Church Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The Church Saint-Germain-des-Prés is an ancient (6th century origins) church in the Latin Quarter of Paris See Church Saint-Germain-des-Prés guide
Church Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre
The Church Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre is an ancient church next to Square René Viviani in Paris See Church Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre guide
Church Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis
The Church Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis is an imposing baroque style church in the Marais quarter of Paris See Church Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis guide
Church Saint-Severin
The Church Saint-Severin is the oldest church south of the river in Paris, and features flamboyant gothic architecture and stained glass windows See Church Saint-Severin guide
Cluny Museum
Cluny Museum is a museum of medieval and religious art in the 5th arrondissement of Paris See Cluny Museum guide
Conciergerie
La Conciergerie at Paris is one of the oldest and most important gothic palaces in France See Conciergerie guide
Coulée verte René-Dumont
The coulée verte is an old railway line that has been transformed into a gardened footpath full trees and plants. See Coulée verte René-Dumont guide
Eglise de la Madeleine
The Eglise de la Madeleine is a most unusual church, being built under orders from Napoleon to resemble a traditional Greek temple See Eglise de la Madeleine guide
Eiffel Tower
Built in the late 19th century as a temporary monument, it is extraordinary that the Eiffel Tower has since become the most famous landmark in Paris See Eiffel Tower guide
Fontainebleau
The extraordinary decoration of the numerous rooms and royal apartments at Fontainebleau, and the lovely parkland around the house, make it a key monument in Paris See Fontainebleau guide
Galeries Lafayette
Galeries Lafayette is a famous department store in Paris, with an exceptional art deco dome and a roof terrace with superb views across paris See Galeries Lafayette guide
Gardens of the Chateau de Versailles
The Gardens of the Chateau de Versailles are a remarkable garden famous throughout the world for its size and splendor. See Gardens of the Chateau de Versailles guide
Grand Mosque
The Grand Mosque in Paris is an impressive example of Islamic art and architecture See Grand Mosque guide
Greenhouses of the Jardin des Plantes
The greenhouses of the Jardin des Plantes de Paris house tropical plants, cacti and succulents and plants and trees of New Caledonia See Greenhouses of the Jardin des Plantes guide
Hôtel de Sens
The Hotel de Sens is a 15th century Bishop's palace in the Marais district of Paris See Hôtel de Sens guide
Hotel de Sully
The Hotel de Sully is an impressive 17th century mansion house with courtyard and gardens in the Maris district of Paris See Hotel de Sully guide
Jardin des Plantes de Paris
The Jardin des Plantes de Paris is a large garden and botanic garden and also home to a zoo and several museums. See Jardin des Plantes de Paris guide
Jardin des Tuileries
The Jardin des Tuileries is a large park and garden near the Louvre in the centre of Paris See Jardin des Tuileries guide
Jardin du Luxembourg
The Jardin du Luxembourg is one of the most extensive and most popular public parks in Paris See Jardin du Luxembourg guide
Jardin Tino Rossi
The Tino Rossi garden is both a pretty riverside walk and garden and also an outdoor sculpture museum. See Jardin Tino Rossi guide
La Galerie Dior
The Galerie Dior houses a sumptuous collection of Dior's creations. See La Galerie Dior guide
La Roche-Guyon
At La Roche-Guyon, a 'plus beau village de France', you can exlore a pretty village with an ancient castle and donjon See La Roche-Guyon guide
La Samaritaine
La Samaritaine is a department store in Paris with beautiful interior architecture in the art deco and art nouveau styles See La Samaritaine guide
Maison Angelina
The Maison Angelina on Rue de Rivoli is an iconic tea room in central Paris. See Maison Angelina guide
Maison de Victor Hugo
The Maison de Victor Hugo is a large apartment in the house where Victor Hugo lived, on the Place des Vosges See Maison de Victor Hugo guide
Meaux
Meaux is visited because of its episcopal city, with a cathedral, chapter house and bishops palace See Meaux guide
Montmartre
The Montmartre region of Paris is almost a separate village within the city, and now a magnet for artists and tourists See Montmartre guide
Montparnasse Cemetery
The Montparnasse Cemetery is Paris' second largest cemetery and many well known figures are buried there including Jean-Paul Sartre. See Montparnasse Cemetery guide
Moret-sur-Loing
Moret-sur-Loing is a pleasant town with a historic centre close to Fontainebleau See Moret-sur-Loing guide
Musee de l'Orangerie
The Musee de l'Orangerie in Paris is best known for its eight paintings of Water Lilies by Monet See Musee de l'Orangerie guide
Museum of Arts and Metiers
The Museum of Arts and Metiers in Paris is a fascinating reminder of many of the industrial and scientific developments of the last two centuries See Museum of Arts and Metiers guide
Museum of Modern Art in Paris
The Museum of Modern Art in Paris includes works by several important artists including Picasso, Matisse and Dufy See Museum of Modern Art in Paris guide
National Library of France
The National Library of France, Richelieu site, is an important national library inside a 17th century palace, known for its Oval Hall See National Library of France guide
Notre Dame cathedral
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame, on an island in the Seine River, is one of the most remarkable gothic cathedrals in the world See Notre Dame cathedral guide
Palais-Royal
The Palais-Royal is a 17th century palace with attractive gardens in the heart of Paris See Palais-Royal guide
Pantheon
The 18th century Pantheon was originally to be a church based on the pantheon in Rome, but is actually used as a temple to honour the great and good from the world of French arts See Pantheon guide
Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
The Parc des Buttes Chaumont is a lovely park in the north-east of Paris. See Parc des Buttes-Chaumont guide
Parc Floral de Paris
The Parc Floral de Paris is a lovely park in the south-east of Paris. See Parc Floral de Paris guide
Parc Monceau
The Parc Monceau is a pleasant park in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. See Parc Monceau guide
Paris Opera
The extravagant design and decoration of the Palais Garnier, usually known as the Paris Opera, make it one of the most ornate buildings in Paris See Paris Opera guide
Pere Lachaise Cemetery
The Pere Lachaise cemetery is a beautiful cemetery full of well-known figures from France and elsewhere. See Pere Lachaise Cemetery guide
Petit Palais
The Petit Palais is an imposing building in classical style that holds the Paris Museum of Fine Arts See Petit Palais guide
Place des Vosges
The Place des Vosges is an impressive square surrounded by 17th century townhouses See Place des Vosges guide
Place du Tertre
The Place du Tertre is a pretty square in Montmartre famous for its artists See Place du Tertre guide
Place Edouard VII and Square de l’Opéra-Louis Jouvet
Place Edouard VII and Square de l’Opéra-Louis Jouvet are two small squares in the centre of Paris, built in the early 20th century See Place Edouard VII and Square de l’Opéra-Louis Jouvet guide
Place Vendôme
Place Vendôme is one of the royal squares in Paris, and a centre for upmarket jewellery shopping See Place Vendôme guide
Pont Alexandre III
The Pont Alexandre III bridge is the most beautiful bridge in Paris See Pont Alexandre III guide
Pont de Bir-Hakeim
The Pont de Bir-Hakeim is a famous bridge in Paris with views of the Eiffel Tower See Pont de Bir-Hakeim guide
Pont des Arts
The Pont des Arts is a metal pedestrian bridge built in 1804 in the centre of Paris See Pont des Arts guide
Porte de Vanves flea market
The Vanves flea market is one of the most popular of the flea markets in Paris and a great place to find a bargain. See Porte de Vanves flea market guide
Printemps Haussmann
Printemps Haussmann is a famous 19th century department store in the centre of Paris, renowned for its dome, rooftop terrace and monumental staircase See Printemps Haussmann guide
Provins
The small town of Provins has retained a great deal of its medieval heritage, making it one of the most interesting towns to visit in the Paris region See Provins guide
River Seine
The Seine river is at the heart of the city, near many of the famous monuments, and a boat ride on the Seine is a popular attraction See River Seine guide
Rodin Museum
The Rodin Museum is an impressive museum in Paris dedicated to the works of the artist-sculptor See Rodin Museum guide
Royaumont Abbey
Royaumont Abbey, once one of the most important cistercian abbeys in France, is a 13th century abbey north of Paris See Royaumont Abbey guide
Rue Montorgueil
Rue Montorgueil is an animated street full of boutiques, shops and cafes in the centre of Paris See Rue Montorgueil guide
Saint-Jacques Tower
The Saint-Jacques Tower is a 16th century belltower from an older church, now used as a viewpoint to admire the views across Paris See Saint-Jacques Tower guide
Sainte-Chapelle
Sainte-Chapelle, on the Ile de la Cité in Paris, is an important gothic chapel with remarkable stained glass windows See Sainte-Chapelle guide
Shakespeare and Company
Shakespeare and Company is a historic bookshop and literary centre in the 5th arrondissement See Shakespeare and Company guide
Square René Viviani
The Square René-Viviani in the centre of Paris has views of Notre-Dame and the oldest tree in Paris See Square René Viviani guide
Stravinsky Fountain
The Stravinsky fountain is a modernist fountain of animated and brightly coloured characters and jets of water See Stravinsky Fountain guide
The Louvre
The most visited art museum in the world, the Louvre contains countless numbers of extraordinary works of art See The Louvre guide
The Trianon Estate of the Chateau de Versailles
The Trianon estate of the Chateau de Versailles has two small palaces and a rustic hamlet surrounded by lovely flowery gardens. See The Trianon Estate of the Chateau de Versailles guide
Versailles Palace
A short distance outside central Paris, the Palais de Versailles is an enormous and luxuriously furnished palace, with landscaped gardens to match See Versailles Palace guide
Zadkine Museum
The Zadkine museum holds an excellent collection of work by the 20th century sculptor and painter. See Zadkine Museum guideFor more information see the Paris region guide
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