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Musee d'Orsay
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Musee d'Orsay
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Ranked #1 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 2,815 reviews

Musee d'Orsay is not to be missed, even if you "know nothing" about art.  The museum boasts the best collection of Impressionist paintings in the world.   In room after room, some... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance  1.2 miles from city centre
How to become Parisian in one hour?
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How to become Parisian in one hour?
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Ranked #2 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 487 reviews
Owner description: MAKE YOUR TRIP UNIQUE !Come and discover the most successful Comedy show 100% IN ENGLISH in Paris You love Paris but you... more » Owner description: MAKE YOUR TRIP UNIQUE !Come and discover the most successful Comedy show 100% IN ENGLISH in Paris You love Paris but you think that Parisian are rude! You're right, they are! Don’t wait and come to THE training approved by more than 100 000 spectators !!!This is THE ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE to enjoy Paris !NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDRENS UNDER 16 ! PLAYBILL « Worldwide audience in a packed theater”NY TIMES "Learning to Be French Through Comedy !"THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD "Giraud offers guide to parisian rudeness on a packed theater!"LE MONDE "An International recognition!"LE POINT "Giraud is a showman with a caustic humor! It’s a concentrate of the world who rushed to see the phenomenon Olivier GiraudLE FIGARO The show is a triumph, this wonderful show is both accessible to the French than English speaking tourists. Delighted all emerge from the room! " « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  1.3 miles from city centre
Sainte-Chapelle
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Sainte-Chapelle
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Ranked #3 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 1,470 reviews
Owner description: The Sainte-Chapelle is the finest royal chapel to be built in France and features a truly exceptional collection of... more » Owner description: The Sainte-Chapelle is the finest royal chapel to be built in France and features a truly exceptional collection of stained-glass windows. It was built in the mid 13th century by Louis IX, at the heart of the royal residence, the Palais de la Cité. It was built to house the relics of the Passion of Christ. Adorned with a unique collection of fifteen glass panels and a large rose window forming a veritable wall of light,the Sainte-Chapelle is a gem of French Gothic architecture. Designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open:> 1st March to 31st October: Monday to Friday: from 9.30 a.m. to 12.45 a.m. and to 2.15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.> 1st November to 29th February: Monday to Friday: from 9 a.m. to 12.45 a.m. and to 2.15 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. The best time to visit is in the morning from Tuesday to Friday. Closed:> 1st January, 1st May and 25th December and in case of negative temperatures. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Musee de l'Orangerie
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Musee de l'Orangerie
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Ranked #4 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 1,259 reviews

beautiful art. I wasn't expecting the magnificent display of Monet's Nympheaus.  Absolutely stunning. I thought it would be a series of rectangular pictures.  Instead, we found... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Palais Garnier - Opera National de Paris
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Palais Garnier - Opera National de Paris
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Ranked #5 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 691 reviews
This performance hall hosts opera, ballet and chamber music performances.
Attraction type  Operas; Architectural Buildings; Theatres
Distance  1.4 miles from city centre
Musee du Louvre
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Musee du Louvre
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Ranked #6 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 4,719 reviews

The Louvre is a huge art gallery housed in an old Parisian palace. It holds a collection of nearly 400,000 items of art and historical objects in its permenant collection. This... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Notre Dame Cathedral
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Notre Dame Cathedral
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Ranked #7 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 3,233 reviews
Owner description: This famous cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture on which construction began in the 12th century, stands on the... more » Owner description: This famous cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture on which construction began in the 12th century, stands on the Île de la Cité and is the symbolic heart of the city. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Musee Nissim de Camondo
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Musee Nissim de Camondo
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Ranked #8 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 148 reviews

The Musée Nissim de Camondo houses what may be finest collection of decorative arts from the late period of Louis XV.  Created by Count Moïse de Camondo, the house and collection... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums; Museums
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
Saint-Germain-des-Pres
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Saint-Germain-des-Pres
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Ranked #9 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 514 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Pont Alexandre III
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Pont Alexandre III
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Ranked #10 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 187 reviews

Pont Alexandre III is an arch bridge that spans the Seine, connecting the Champs-Élysées quarter and the Invalides and Eiffel Tower Quarter, regarded by many as one of the... more »

Attraction type  Bridges; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.8 miles from city centre
Musee Rodin
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Musee Rodin
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Ranked #11 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 781 reviews

You can easily enjoy the wonderful offerings of Musee Rodin in 1-2 hours.  It is covered by the Museum Pass, closed Mondays; you can opt for entry to the grounds only or pay a few... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Gardens; Museums
Distance  1.6 miles from city centre
Luxembourg Gardens
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Luxembourg Gardens
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Ranked #12 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 1,221 reviews
Owner description: These formal gardens, open to only royalty before the French Revolution, now serve as one of Paris's most popular... more » Owner description: These formal gardens, open to only royalty before the French Revolution, now serve as one of Paris's most popular destinations for relaxation. « less
Attraction type  Gardens; Parks
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
River Seine
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River Seine
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Ranked #13 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 1,143 reviews
This famous river flows from east to west through the heart of the city and divides Paris's Left Bank and Right Bank.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  0.1 miles from city centre
Eiffel Tower
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Eiffel Tower
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Ranked #14 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 5,238 reviews

As one of the most visible icons of Paris, the Eiifel Tower is an iron lattice tower built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World's Fair and located on Champ de Mars. At 324... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers; Monuments/ Statues; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Tourist/ Visitor Centres
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Le Marais
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Le Marais
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Ranked #15 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 679 reviews
Owner description: Located on a land-filled swamp, this revitalized neighborhood, once a center of high culture, fell into disrepair following... more » Owner description: Located on a land-filled swamp, this revitalized neighborhood, once a center of high culture, fell into disrepair following the French Revolution, but has regained prominence. « less
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Musee Marmottan
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Musee Marmottan
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Ranked #16 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 229 reviews

Musee Marmottan Claude Monet is nestled in on the east side of the Bois de Boulogne, by Ranelagh Park.  Housed in a 19th century townhouse, you will find approximately 65... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  3.8 miles from city centre
Ile de la Cite
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Ile de la Cite
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Ranked #17 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 160 reviews
Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Islands; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
Musee National du Moyen Age-Thermes et Hotel de Cluny
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Musee National du Moyen Age-Thermes et Hotel de Cluny
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Ranked #18 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 266 reviews
Owner description: This museum, located in a spacious former hotel, houses a collection of medieval art, including jewelry, tapestries and... more » Owner description: This museum, located in a spacious former hotel, houses a collection of medieval art, including jewelry, tapestries and sculptures. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  0.5 miles from city centre
Musee Jacquemart-Andre
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Musee Jacquemart-Andre
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Ranked #19 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 136 reviews
Owner description: Built by Edouard André and his wife Nélie Jacquemart, both avid art collectors, in the new Paris being laid out by Baron... more » Owner description: Built by Edouard André and his wife Nélie Jacquemart, both avid art collectors, in the new Paris being laid out by Baron Haussmann towards the end of the 19th century, this private mansion offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore a wealthy 19th century home. The museum presents a wonderful collection of masterpieces: Fragonard, Rembrant, Botticelli… This is the only museum open seven days a week in Paris, from 10 am to 18 pm. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Arc de Triomphe
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Arc de Triomphe
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Ranked #20 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 2,352 reviews
Owner description: The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée.Inspired by... more » Owner description: The Arc de triomphe was begun in 1806, on the orders of Napoleon I to honour the victories of his Grande Armée.Inspired by the great arches of antiquity, the monument combines the commemorative with the symbolic and it has always played a major role in the national republican consciousness. Every evening, the flame is lit on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the Great War. An exhibition portrays the history and explains its symbolic importance, nationally as well as internationally. The terrace provides superb views both by day and night across the city and its great sweeping avenues.-Opening hours : April to September: from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; October to March: from 10 a.m. to 10.30 p.m.-Closed: 1st January, 1st May, 8th May (morning), 14th July (morning), 11th November (morning), 25th December-Entry fees: Adults = 9,5 €; Concessions = 6 €; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Monuments/ Statues; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  2.8 miles from city centre
Army Museum (Musee de l'Armee)
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Army Museum (Musee de l'Armee)
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Ranked #21 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 122 reviews
Nearly every weapon and instrument of war imaginable can be found in this comprehensive collection of military equipment.
Attraction type  Military Museums
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
Pere-Lachaise Cemetery (Cimetiere du Pere-Lachaise)
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Pere-Lachaise Cemetery (Cimetiere du Pere-Lachaise)
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Ranked #22 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 473 reviews
This famous cemetery is the burial site of numerous French luminaries - authors, writers, musicians and more.
Attraction type  Cemeteries; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
Place des Vosges
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Place des Vosges
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Ranked #23 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 169 reviews
Owner description: Paris's oldest public square has a meticulously manicured central park and is surrounded by beautiful 17th-century... more » Owner description: Paris's oldest public square has a meticulously manicured central park and is surrounded by beautiful 17th-century townhouses. « less
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
Le Cordon Bleu Academie d'Art Culinaire
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Le Cordon Bleu Academie d'Art Culinaire
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Ranked #24 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 27 reviews
This famous cooking school, established over 100 years ago, has a growing international reputation.
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  2.6 miles from city centre
Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre (Sacre-Coeur)
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Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre (Sacre-Coeur)
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Ranked #25 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 828 reviews

Sacre-Coeur is amazing, sitting as it does at the highest point in Paris on the hill of Montmartre.  As it sits at the very top of the hill, you can get great views of Paris and... more »

Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites
Distance  2.1 miles from city centre
Harnn & Thann Spa
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Harnn & Thann Spa
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Ranked #26 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
Parc des Buttes Chaumont
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Parc des Buttes Chaumont
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Ranked #27 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Owner description: This elevated park in the northeast section of the city features an artificial lake and waterfall as well as impressive views... more » Owner description: This elevated park in the northeast section of the city features an artificial lake and waterfall as well as impressive views of the surrounding area. « less
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Musee Carnavalet
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Musee Carnavalet
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Ranked #28 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 116 reviews
Owner description: This museum documents the history of Paris from its beginnings through modern times and includes impressive exhibits on... more » Owner description: This museum documents the history of Paris from its beginnings through modern times and includes impressive exhibits on Voltaire and Rousseau. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city centre
Pantheon
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Pantheon
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Ranked #29 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 179 reviews
Owner description: With the Pantheon, architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot met Louis XV’s wish to glorify the monarchy in the form of a church... more » Owner description: With the Pantheon, architect Jacques-Germain Soufflot met Louis XV’s wish to glorify the monarchy in the form of a church dedicated to Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris. The edifice was deconsecrated during the Revolution in 1791 and renamed the Pantheon. During the turbulent years of the 19th century, as regimes changed, it alternated in its role as a religious and patriotic monument. Since 1885, the year of Victor Hugo’s death and burial in the Pantheon, it has been the last resting place for the great writers, scientists, generals, churchmen and politicians who have made the history of France. The crypt houses the tombs of more than 70 illustrious figures including Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Emile Zola, Alexandre Dumas, Pierre and Marie Curie etc.Open:> 1st April to 30th September: from 10 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.> 1st October to 31st March: from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last admission 45 minutes before closing time. Closed:> 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. Admission fees: Adults : 8,5€; Concessions (18 to 25) = 5,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups « less
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites; Cemeteries
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
Ile St.-Louis
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Ile St.-Louis
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Ranked #30 of 534 Attractions in Paris
4.5 of 5 stars 68 reviews

In the main street, "Rue Saint Louis en L'Ile",  there is a fine gallery (L'ile aux Images) where you can find lots of original photographs and lithographs. Prob... the best... more »

Attraction type  Neighbourhoods; Islands; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.2 miles from city centre
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