11 Places to Visit in Paris + Things To Do for First-Timers

By Marcos Detourista. Updated on June 6, 2019.

Where to go in Paris? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, things to do, best places to visit, Paris tourist spots, attractions & more.

1. Louvre Museum

Louvre Pyramid in Paris, France

Marcos at the Louvre Pyramid, in Paris

Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum, in Paris, France

Mona Lisa at the Louvre Museum

Louvre Museum ceiling paitings and sculptural details, in Paris,

Louvre Museum ceiling paitings and sculptural details

Location: Rue de Rivoli. Save on Google Maps.

Paris Museum Pass

Excellent value multi-attractions pass with skip-the-line entry.

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Louvre Museum entrance ticket (priority access)

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2. Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel)

Eiffel Tower view from Seine River, in Paris, France

Eiffel Tower view from Seine River

Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

Eiffel Tower

Location: Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole. Save on Google Maps.

Eiffel Tower entrance ticket

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3. Montparnasse Tower

Eiffel Tower and Paris Skyline view from Montparnasse Tower, in

Eiffel Tower and Paris Skyline view from Montparnasse Tower

Location: 33 Avenue du Maine. Save on Google Maps.

Montparnasse Tower entrance ticket

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4. Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral facade, in Paris, France

Notre Dame Cathedral, in Paris

Location: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl. Jean-Paul II. Save on Google Maps.

5. Sainte-Chapelle

Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, France

Sainte-Chapelle, Paris

Location: 8 Boulevard du Palais. Save on Google Maps.

Sainte-Chapelle entrance ticket

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6. Orsay Museum (Musée d’Orsay)

Orsay Mueum (Musée d'Orsay), in Paris, France

Orsay Mueum, in Paris

Orsay Museum entrance ticket

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7. Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Basilica

Sacre Coeur Basilica, in Montmartre, Paris, France

Sacre Coeur Basilica in Montmartre, Paris

Location: 35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre. Save on Google Maps.

Montmartre tour packages

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8. Moulin Rouge Show

Moulin Rouge, in Paris, France

Moulin Rouge theatre, in Paris

Location: Moulin Rouge Theatre, 82 Boulevard de Clichy. Save on Google Maps.

Moulin Rouge ticket packages

Tours + discounts

9. Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe, in Paris, France

Arc de Triomphe, in Paris

Paris Skyline and La Defense view from Arc de Triomphe, in Paris

Paris Skyline and La Defense view from Arc de Triomphe

Eiffel Tower view from Arc de Triomphe, in Paris, France

Eiffel Tower view from Arc de Triomphe

Location: Place Charles de Gaulle. Save on Google Maps.

Arc de Triomphe entrance ticket

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10. Trocadero

Trocadero, in Paris, France

Trocadero, Paris

Eiffel Tower view from Trocadero, in Paris, France

Marcos with the Eiffel Tower view from Trocadero, in Paris

Location: Place du Trocadéro. Save on Google Maps.

11. Versailles Palace

Marcos at the Palace of Versailles near Paris, France

Marcos at the Palace of Versailles

Gardens of Versailles, near Paris, France

Gardens of Versailles, near Paris

Bed chamber at the Palace of Versailles near Paris, France

Bed chamber at the Palace of Versailles

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Versailles Palace guided tour package + entrance ticket

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Places to visit in Paris

Paris tourist spots, things to do in Paris, where to go in Paris & more.

1. Louvre Museum

2. Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel)

3. Montparnasse Tower

4. Notre Dame Cathedral

5. Sainte-Chapelle

6. Orsay Museum (Musée d’Orsay)

7. Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Basilica

8. Moulin Rouge Show

9. Arc de Triomphe

10. Trocadero

11. Versailles Palace

Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank.

What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Paris that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!

Where to Stay in Paris

Stay in a central location near Paris’ top tourist spots. In case you find a nice place to stay that’s farther afield, make sure it’s located near a metro/train station.

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Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons.

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Must-visit in Venice 😍 The Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal is the oldest in the city. Go early in the morning because this spot is usually filled with crowds.

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Soaking up the history at the Bridge of Sighs in Venice. This famous bridge passes over the Rio di Palazzo, and connects the New Prison (Prigioni Nuove) to the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace.
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The best way to explore this unique floating city is by gondola, of course. It's an experience like no other, to see Venice from the maze-like canals. Walking is also a must since it's not possible for cars to pass through the narrow streets. Venice's historical core is fairly compact. You can easily fit many of the major sights in a day. Here are some of the spots we enjoyed visiting:
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✔️Saint Mark’s Basilica
✔️Piazza San Marco (San Marco Square)
✔️St Mark’s Campanile (Bell Tower)
✔️Doge’s Palace
✔️Bridge of Sighs
✔️Venice Gondola Ride
✔️Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo
✔️Casa di Marco Polo
✔️Casanova House’s in Venice
✔️Parish of Santa Maria Formosa
✔️Rialto Bridge
✔️Grand Canal
✔️T Fondaco dei Tedeschi

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Early morning walk in Venice 🇮🇹😍. Crowded with tourists is usually the reality, you'd see here.
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Beautiful from every angle 😍 The spiral staircase is one of the spots not-to-miss at the Vatican Museums.
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Of course, no visit here would be complete without the Sistine Chapel where you can find some of Michelangelo greatest works including The Last Judgement and The Creation of Adam. It's also the site of the papal conclave, the process by which the pope is chosen.
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Leslie Carbone says

January 9, 2020 at 4:36 am

Great list! I’m so grateful to have seen Notre Dame.

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