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.
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 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 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 guide
Catacombs
For a different side of Paris, explore the ancient catacombs in tunnels underneath the city See guide
Champs-Elysees
The Champs-Elsées, often called the most beautiful avenue in the world, is in the heart of Paris See guide
Chateau de Champs-sur-Marne
The Chateau de Champs-sur-Marne is a beautifully restored 18th century chateau with extensive gardens See guide Advertisement
Chateau de Rambouillet
Once a Royal castle, the Chateau de Rambouillet is now the summer residence for French presidents See guide
Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte
The Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte is one of the most important classical style castles in France See guide
Chateau de Vincennes
The Chateau de Vincennes has an interesting history as an important royal residence for several centuries and See guide
Conciergerie
La Conciergerie at Paris is one of the oldest and most important gothic palaces in France See 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 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 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 guide
Jardin des Tuileries
The Jardin des Tuileries is a large park and garden near the Louvre in the centre of Paris See guide
Jardin du Luxembourg
The Jardin du Luxembourg is one of the most extensive and most popular public parks in Paris See guide Advertisement
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 guide
Meaux
Meaux is visited because of its episcopal city, with a cathedral, chapter house and bishops palace See guide
Montmartre
The Montmartre region of Paris is almost a separate village within the city, and now a magnet for artists and tourists See guide
Moret-sur-Loing
Moret-sur-Loing is a pleasant town with a historic centre close to Fontainebleau See 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 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 guide
Palais-Royal
The Palais-Royal is a 17th century palace with attractive gardens in the heart of Paris See 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 guide
Paris
The city of Paris continues to be the most popular destination with visitors to France - and for good reason! See 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 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 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 guide
Royaumont Abbey
Royaumont Abbey, once one of the most important cistercian abbeys in France, is a 13th century abbey north of Paris See guide
Sainte-Chapelle
Sainte-Chapelle, on the Ile de la Cité in Paris, is an important gothic chapel with remarkable stained glass windows See guide
The Louvre
The most visited art museum in the world, the Louvre contains countless numbers of extraordinary works of art See 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 guideFor more information see the Paris region guide
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