Paris is the capital and most populous city of France. It is
situated on the Seine River, in the north of the country, at the heart of the
Île-de-France region. Within its administrative limits (the 20
arrondissements), the city had 2,243,833 inhabitants in 2010 while its
metropolitan area is one of the largest population centres in Europe with more
than 12 million inhabitants.
Paris probably has more familiar landmarks than any other
city in the world. As a result, first-time visitors often arrive in the French
capital with all sorts of expectations: of grand vistas, of intellectuals
discussing weighty matters in cafés, of romance along the Seine, of naughty
nightclub revues, of rude people who won’t speak English. If you look hard
enough, you can probably find all of those. But another approach is to set
aside the preconceptions of Paris and to explore the city’s avenues and
backstreets as if the tip of the Eiffel Tower or the spire of Notre Dame wasn’t
about to pop into view at any moment.
Places
to visit in Paris
The Eiffel
Tower
Ok, ten out or ten for stating the obvious. Everyone puts the
Eiffel Tower top of the list of things to see in Paris. But with good reason,
because the Eiffel Tower is a place you just can’t miss. From its looming
construction to its stunning views of the city and just the general energy and
buzz of the place, it really does live up to the billing.
The Catacombs of Paris
While most people come to this city for romance, there’s a
darker side to be found… This underground burial complex houses six million
skeletons dating to the 18th century. Stacked in endless corridors, it’s a
fascinating and haunting place. If you have the courage, it’s one of the most
interesting places in Paris to see.
Musee du Louvre
Firmly seated among the most famous places to visit in Paris,
you could spend your entire trip exploring the Louvre. It is vast and packed
full of masterpieces at every turn. So do you zip through to see the highlights
– the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo et al - or do you take your time and risk
joining the collection…
The Pantheon - Paris
The Pantheon's in Rome right? True, but it’s also in Paris.
At least, the Paris Pantheon is in Paris. Makes sense, if you think about it.
The Paris Pantheon is a church turned mausoleum and resting place of France’s
famous. Little visited, it’s a magnificent building and ranks as one of the
best things to do in Paris.
Palace of Versailles
A monument to the decadence of royalty and a constant draw
for vast numbers of visitors, Versailles is simply astonishing. And if the
massive opulent palace isn’t enough, the gardens will simply blow your mind.
Representing ostentatiousness beyond measure, it’s clearly one of the very best
places to visit in Paris.
Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris
Standing at the very heart of the city, Notre Dame is an
iconic cathedral and a staple entry on any list of what to see in Paris. With
its looming ceilings and magnificent stained-glass windows, it's a wonderful
place to visit. Its fame and location leave it slightly over-glorified, but
it's genuinely impressive all the same.
Pere Lachaise Cemetery
This cemetery is not the most obvious of things to do in
Paris, and yet it has a strange allure. As well as many famous figures and
military grandees found here, and alongside ornate and elaborate tombs, are a
number of graves which have become cult destinations – principally the burials
of Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison.
Crypte Archeologique - Paris
One of the city’s best hidden gems is the Crypte
Archeologique – an underground museum of Roman Paris. Indeed, few people even
think of Roman ruins among the interesting places in Paris to visit. This site
is more curious as it's directly below Notre Dame; yet of the thousands above,
barely dozens descend its steps.
Sainte Chapelle
If there was ever an example of good things in small packages
then Sainte Chapelle is it. A 13th century church, its beautiful upper chapel
is formed of intricate stained-glass windows and a richly decorated ceiling.
It’s easily one of the top ten Paris places to visit and really has to be seen
to be appreciated.
Musee de Cluny
A hidden gem in the heart of Paris, Musee de Cluny is a
medieval museum nestling within an ancient Roman bath complex. In fact, this
tucked away treasure is one of the very best remnants of the ancient Roman city
which would become Paris. If you’re seeking interesting places to visit in
Paris, this is hard to beat.
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