Top must see attractions in Paris: our selection

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Who has never dreamt of visiting Paris? If you’re willing to visit the city of love for the first time, you might feel a little lost and have thousands of questions that cross mind. Where to start from? What are the major monuments that have to be visited? We’ll try to answer these questions in the following paragraphs.

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is certainly the most emblematic monument of Paris from which you can have an unequaled panoramic view of the whole city. This massive iron-made tower was built at the end of the 19th century and offers countless accommodations for tourists. With its impressive colossal stature, there’s no wonder why it is one of the most visited monuments in the world.

Louvre Museum

The Louvre is one of the biggest and most prolific museums of the world. The main works of art known to humanity are all gathered in this museum such as the Mona Lisa, the Aphrodite of Milos (also known as the “Venus de Milo”) and Vermeer’s Lacemaker. You won’t have enough time to visit this museum in its entirety but just walking through the galleries can be very enjoyable.

Musée d’Orsay

The Musée d’Orsay is another museum abundant with masterpieces that proves Paris truly is a culturally rich city. It shelters permanent collections of modern and impressionist art as well as various temporary collections. The museum was opened in 1986 and contains among other things great works by Monet, Cezanne, Seurat and Van Gogh.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Located on île de la Cité, this 8 centuries old cathedral symbolizes the quintessence of French gothic architecture. It took three hundred years to complete the cathedral, that’s why it mixes various architectural styles (French gothic, Renaissance and naturalism). Due to its outstanding architecture, this cathedral attracts tourists from all over the world.

Champs-Elysées

This 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles) long avenue extends over the Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe. It is recognized as the world’s most beautiful avenue and thus must absolutely be visited during a trip to Paris. You’ll find countless restaurants, cafés, cinemas and shops bordering it to occupy your time while admiring the beauty of the city.

Montmartre

Being the beating heart of Paris, Montmartre really is a must-see in the French capital. Unlike what some people think, it’s not just some touristy neighborhood full of souvenir shops since it is home to a cemetery where Gustave Moreau and Edgar Degas rest as well as to Sacré-coeur Basilica.

Saint-Germain-Des-Prés

Located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, the famous quarter Saint-Germain-des-Prés shelters so many attractions that you’ll no longer know where to turn to. It is notably renowned for sheltering some well-known cafés such as Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots. It is also home to the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Sacré-Cœur Basilica

Elaborated upon the initiative of Mary of Medici, this garden takes place in the 6th arrondissement of Paris between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter. This garden covers an area of 25 hectares comprising French and English sumptuous gardens.

Luxembourg Garden

Le Marais

Le Marais is considered as one of the classiest quarters of Paris as it is overflowing with chic hotels and shops. Nevertheless, the quarter still has a rich history that appears through its numerous historic buildings. Furthermore, this quarter contains a lot of interesting art galleries and is considered a LGBT center. All those elements truly make Le Marais a multi-faceted place.

We give you the chance to admire all those breathtaking monuments via Hop on Hop off bus tours. This way, you’ll be able to admire the beauty of the City’s landmark while receiving some enlightening information.