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

Paris, the Capital of France is known to be the City of Love and is the most romantic city in the world. French Wine and Cuisine is world famous along with several fascinating museums and art galleries, as well as top-notch stores and a thriving fashion scene.

Explore Paris’s renowned tourist spots. The Eiffel tower is a fantastic landmark to see, especially at night. Explore the Biggest art museum in the world the Louvre, and capture memorable pictures with the famous glass pyramid. Go on a day trip to the amazing Palace of Versailles and Disneyland Paris.

To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted below. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. But before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip!

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1. Louvre Museum

Paris Museum Pass

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

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Location: Rue de Rivoli. Save on Google Maps.

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

Louvre Museum entrance ticket (priority access)

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2. Eiffel Tower (Tour Eiffel)

Eiffel Tower entrance ticket

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

Eiffel Tower view from Seine River, in Paris, France

Eiffel Tower view from Seine River

Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

Eiffel Tower

3. 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, in Paris

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

5. Sainte-Chapelle

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, in Paris

Location: 1 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur. Save on Google Maps.

Orsay Museum entrance ticket

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7. Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Basilica

Sacre Coeur Basilica in Montmartre, Paris

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

8. Moulin Rouge Show

Moulin Rouge theatre, in Paris

Moulin Rouge ticket packages

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

9. Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe, in Paris

Paris Skyline and La Defense view from Arc de Triomphe

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, Paris

Marcos with the Eiffel Tower view from Trocadero, in Paris

Location: Place du Trocadéro. Save on Google Maps.

11. Versailles Palace

Versailles Palace guided tour package + entrance ticket

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Location: Place d’Armes, Versailles. Save on Google Maps.

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

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!

Places to visit in Paris

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