10 Best Things To Do in Paris

Paris is one of the world's most iconic cities and is home to numerous historical landmarks. The historical district along the Seine in the center of Paris is designated as a UNESCO Heritage Site. Discover the 10 Best Things To Do in Paris!

Paris is home to many recognizable buildings and structures, including the Eiffel Tower, the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre museum, Musée d'Orsay, the Arc de Triomphe, the Basilica of Sacré-Coeur on the hill of Montmartre, and many others.

It's the city that is to be explored on foot or by a river cruise to absorb all of its architectural beauty.  With so many things to do and see in Paris, it could be difficult to decide which sites to see if you have a limited amount of time to spend in Paris.

Paris has a reputation as the "City of Art". In fact, the historical district along the Seine in the center of Paris is designated as a UNESCO Heritage Site.  Below are the 10 Best Things To Do in Paris!

1. Eiffel Tower

At 324 meters tall, the Eiffel Tower is the highest structure in Paris.  The Eiffel Tower was constructed for the Paris Universal Exposition of 1889.

2. The Louvre Museum

The Louvre is one of the most visited art museums in the world.

3. Musée d'Orsay

The Musée d'Orsay is world-famous for its collections of French Impressionist art.

4. Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame de Paris is a spectacular medieval Catholic cathedral located on the Île de la Cité (a natural island in the Seine in Paris). The cathedral features French Gothic architectural style.

The Cathedral is temporarily closed.

5. Luxembourg Palace

Luxembourg Palace was built in the 17th century to be the royal residence of Marie de' Medici, who was the Queen of France as the second wife of King Henry IV of France.

6. Pont Alexandre III

Pont Alexandre III is one of the most intricately designed bridges in Paris.   With a total length of 160 meters and a width of 40 meters, this bridge connects the Champs-Élysées with the Invalides buildings and the Eiffel Tower.   The bridge was named after Tsar Alexander III (the Emperor of Russia from 1881 until 1894).

7. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris (or Sacré-Cœur Basilica) is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, Paris.

8. Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe is located at the Place Charles de Gaulle at the western end of the Champs-Élysées (an avenue between the Place de la Concorde and the Place Charles de Gaulle). The Arc has a truly remarkable location: it's situated at the center of twelve radiating avenues.

The arc commemorates the soldiers of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. The height of the arc is 50 meters.

9. Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles (Château de Versailles) was the home of the French royalty in the 17th and 18th centuries!   It's only 12 miles away from the center of Paris, and is a "must see" place for any tourist.

10. Place de la Concorde

Place de la Concorde is a large square located at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées. It's decorated with beautiful statues and fountains. The Obelisk of Luxor is located at the Place de la Concorde, Paris, France.