Places People Choose to Visit in Paris

Places to Visit

Paris, or the city of love, is a place you'll probably find on everyone's bucket list. Not only is it a popular honeymoon destination, it is utmost famous for its architecture, cue Eiffel Tower, its wine, haute couture, and that's just the beginning. We have gathered a list of places you should visit, while in Paris, so that you don't miss out on any experience that Paris has to offer.

Eiffel Tower

You think Paris, you think Eiffel Tower, it is that simple. Named after engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company was behind the creation of the tower, Eiffel Tower is made entirely of wrought iron, and is one of the most beautiful and most visited tourist destinations. In 2015 alone, about 6.91 million people visited it, and it is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. Standing at a height of 324 meters, this tower allows visitors at three levels, and has restaurants on the first two of them. You can’t just visit Paris, and not visit Eiffel Tower.

Musée d’Orsay

This art gallery holds some of the impressionist masterpieces including Monet, Van Gogh, Manet, Cézanne, and many more. This beautiful place is located under the grand ol’ Beaux Arts Railway Station, and contains the largest collection of the said artworks around the globe.

Palais Royal Gardens

These gardens are hidden, from the loud city noise, behind the walls of this castle that dates back to 17th century. Although once home to royals, this place inhibits world class designers, perfumers and antiquaries including Stella McCarthy and Pierre Hardy. Enjoy the serene gardens as well as lunch or tea, or well, both, at this historic palace.

Ile Saint Louis

The beautiful narrow streets, the serenading gardens of the mansions of 1600’s, or streets with numerous shops, you have plenty of options in your hand. To make things even better, you can try one of the 90 flavors from the Paris’ best handmade AND all natural ice cream maker- Bertillon.

Musée Picasso

This place is incalculably famous, and even underwent a five years long, yes five years long, renovation worth €52 million. This place houses the world’s largest collected works of Picasso, inimitable, if we may add. This is every art lover’s must visit place!

Rue Saint Honoré

This is the place for haute couture, and it is swamped with every fashion enthusiast, from super models to princesses of Saudi. From Chanel, to Louis Vuitton, to Balenciaga and even Zara, something is bound to catch your eye here. Let the shopaholic inside you get all wild and shop till you drop!

Bateau Mouche

A peaceful boat ride with a glimpse at the beautiful streets and bridges of Paris. And with the variety of boats and option to get off and on wherever at a one-time fee sounds too good to be true, but you can experience it none the less! And with the option of enjoying a flute of champagne or even a meal, serendipity it is, undoubtedly.

Marché aux Puce de Saint Ouen

This place is literally the world’s largest flea market. Been there for over 150 years, you will find everything here for a very, very small price. The vibes, the beauty and the experience is one of a kind, with the items ranging from antiques to furnishings to vintage stuff people would be attracted to. A hard to pass place, for sure.

Rue des Martyrs

This is the place where you will find authenticity of Paris. Usually overshadowed by the more well known places, you can find everything from fruit and fish vendors to high end pastry shops, and chocolatiers to elegant boutiques here. The enticing allure of this place is what makes it even more special, and a gem of Paris, indeed.

The Louvre

Louvre is unquestionably the greatest art museum all over the globe. With pieces including Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and Winged Victory, which are considered some of the greatest art pieces, this place will mark an achievement and success of your visit to Paris. This place literally includes pieces from almost every civilization on earth. Need we say more?

St Germain des Pres

Is this the France’s chocolate central? Yes. Is it the world’s chocolate central? Also, yes. While this information would be enough to lure you in this place, we should add that this place abodes more than 20 world class chocolatiers including Jean Paul Hévin, Le Chocolat Alain and Henri Leroux, and you can sample the best of the best chocolaty treats here. Ah the chocolate heaven!

Pére Lachaise

Although this is a cemetery, but this is where you will find the tombs of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Getrude Stein, Proust and so many more. Even the famous lovers Héloïse and Abelard, who were brought back together through their remains by Joséphine Bonaparte. This almost makes it a romantic place, for fans all over the world. Pay homage to your idols, or take a stroll underneath the chestnut trees.

Marais

Marais is, without a doubt, the most fashionable area of Paris. Cocktail bars, cafes and restaurants are not the only places you will find here. On a slightly deeper venture, you will be able to locate several hidden gems in this beautiful locale.

Pain de Sucre

Your visit to Paris will be incomplete without having a taste of the various scrumptious pastries and sweet treats. Layered croissants, cookies that melt in your mouth, soufflé, crème brûlée, and so many more mouth watering dishes await to be savored by you.

Basilique du Sacré Coeur

This beautifully architectured Roman Catholic Church is also known by the name of Sacré-Coeur. This sacrosanct place is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and is the second most visited tourist place, located at the highest point of the city, at butte Montmartre.

Best Time to Visit

Although no time is a bad time to visit Paris, but you would want to avoid summers if you aren’t a fan of heat or crowds. Spring and Fall are the better options, then.

How to Reach

• Nearest Airport: Orly and Charles de Gaulle are the two major airports, although Orly is much closer.
• Nearest Railway Station: Paris Gare du Nord is the nearest railway station to Paris.

This is everything about where you should visit in the mind blowing city of Paris. Happy jorney!