5 Most Beautiful Places to visit in Paris

Paris is a big city and is rich with lot of activities to do. So how can you know what to do as a priority? It’s your first visit to Paris and you want to be sure not to miss any of the best visits of the city? Don’t worry; We gathered them especially for you. If there is only 5 places to visit in Paris, there are those ones.

 

5 Most Beautiful Places to visit in Paris

 

1) The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is the emblem of Paris, and it would be an absolute sacrilege to not at least go by and take its picture. 325 meters high (or 1066 ft), the Eiffel Tower was built for the Paris World Exhibition of 1889 by Gustave Eiffel. It held the world’s highest building record until 1930, when the Chrysler Building was built in New York City. Today it is the second most visited building in France, right after the Notre-Dame-de-Paris cathedral. Brave the queue and the height and climb to the top, and you won’t be disappointed by the view of Paris and the Champ de Mars!

Little advantage: The Eiffel Tower owns several restaurants, so you can enjoy a meal with a spectacular view, though you will have to book your table a few months in advance to be able to eat there.

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Access: metro Trocadéro (line 9), Ecole militaire (line 8), Bir Hakeim (line 6) or RER C station Champ de Mars.

 

2) Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Elysées

Another symbol of the French power, the Arc de Triomphe was ordered by Napoleon Bonaparte to commemorate the victory of the Battle of Austerlitz in 1806. Today it commemorates the First World War and holds the flame of the Unknown Soldier. The Arc de Triomphe also overlooks Paris, the Avenue des Champs-Elysées in particular, known to be the most beautiful avenue in the whole world. The Champs-Elysées are also great for shopping, because they gather the biggest French and international brands!

The Arc de Triomphe is open every day from 10 AM to 10:30 PM.

Access: Arc de Triomphe: Metro Charles de Gaulle-Etoile (lines 1, 2, 6, RER A)

Champs-Elysées: Franklin Roosevelt (line 1), George V (line 1) or Champs-Elysées – Clémenceau (lines 1 and 13)

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3) Château de Versailles

An absolute masterpiece, the Château de Versailles is the symbol of the French monarchy and used to be the home of the Sun King Louis XIV as well as his descendants Louis XV and Louis XVI. Originally a simple hunting pavilion for King Louis XIII, it was transformed into the marvel it is today under Louis XIV’s orders as a means to establish dominance over the nobles and to leave his trace upon the world. Spend a day out of time by visiting the Château de Versailles, but also its gardens, the Petit Trianon, the Grand Trianon and the Hameau de la Reine!

The Castle is open every day except on Monday, from 9 AM to 6:30 PM. The Trianons and the Hameau only open at noon.

Access: Versailles Château Rive Gauche station (RER C) or Versailles Rive Droite station (Transilien L, access by the Paris Saint-Lazare station)

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4) Louvre Museum

It was a Royal residence for 300 years. The Palais du Louvre has been hosting the Louvre Museum since 1793. Gathering thousands of pieces of artwork from Ancient Egypt to the Romantic Period, the Louvre is the symbol of the History of France. You will find there some classic works, like Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Eugène Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People, Géricault’s Raft of the Medusa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace or even the Venus de Milo.

The Louvre Museum is open every day except on Tuesdays, from 9 am to 6 pm. On Wednesdays and Fridays, the museum closes at 9:45 pm.

Access: Metro Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre (lines 1 and 7)

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5) Sacré-Coeur

Built after the Franco-German war of 1870, the Sacré-Coeur basilica was to be dedicated to the Heart of the Christ. Indeed, it was supposed to expiate the sins committed by the French people during the war. Located at the top of the Montmartre Hill, the Sacré-Coeur is the second most visited religious monument, right behind the Notre-Dame cathedral. Not only is the inside absolutely stunning, with its white stones and the painting of the Christ inside the Heart, but the view from the top of Montmartre is breathtaking!

The Sacré-Coeur basilica is open every day with no exceptions, from 6 am to 10:30 pm and the entrance is free.

Access: Lines 2 and 12 of the Metro system are your best bets to reach the foot of Montmartre hill, and by far, the ones we most recommend.

Among these 5 Most Beautiful Places to visit in Paris which you will visit first?

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