One week in Paris

09:00AM   Eiffel Tower - Visit duration 2h30
11:45AM   River Cruise - Visit duration 1h
12:45PM   Champs de Mars - Visit duration 45min
01:55PM   Rodin Museum - Visit duration 1h
03:10PM   Hotel des Invalides - Visit duration 1h
04:15PM   Alexander III Bridge - Visit duration 15min
04:40PM   Place de la Concorde - Visit duration 30min
05:40PM   Arc de Triomphe - Visit duration 30min

A not-to-be-missed monument and symbol of the capital, the Eiffel Tower stands 324 m tall, and weighs 10,100 tons.

Created in 2 years, 2 months and 5 days, it was built for the World Expo of 1889 and celebrated its 120th anniversary in 2009.

 You can go up the Eiffel Tower by steps or with the lifts. 
- On the 1st floor: walk around the shops
- On the 2nd floor: treat yourself to a gastronomic meal at the famous Jules Verne restaurant, at 125 metres above ground
- On the 3rd floor: you are at cloud level and have an exceptional 360° view! 

Address: 5 avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France
Opening times: 9:30AM – 11:00PM
Access: Metro (6) Bir-Hakeim / RER C Champs de Mars
Phone reservations: for individuals: +33 (0) 8 92 70 12 39 / for groups: +33 (0) 8 92 70 00 16

More information about the Eiffel Tower here. 

For more than 60 years, the Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches has told a love story to generations of passengers, those who are curious, poets, those who are romantic or in love...

Our crew is waiting for you on board one of our 9 boats enclosed in glass and bathed in light to cast off and accompany you on a journey through time. Daily departures throughout the day and in the evening.

The 6 boat restaurants of the Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches travel all over Paris every day to reveal the heart of the City of Light. They will allow you to discover or rediscover all of the magic of the banks of the River Seine, which are enhanced, in no predictable order, by the most prestigious monuments, which have marked history.

The Compagnie des Bateaux Mouches makes it a point of honour to only serve dishes made from fresh products, which are selected each morning and are cooked to order.

Address: Port de la Conférence, Pont de l’Alma, Rive droite, 75008 PARIS
Access: Underground line 9 - Alma-Marceau / Underground line1 - Franklin Roosevelt / Bus 28, 42, 49, 63, 72, 80, 83, 92 / RER (regional express network line) C : Pont de l’Alma station
Phone: +33 (0)1 42 25 96 10

More information about the Compagnie des Bateaux-Mouches here. 

The Champ de Mars (in English – "Field of March") is a large public green park, one of the nicest parks in Paris for families, located just between the Eiffel Tower and the École Militaire.

The grassy field with lines of trees crossing it was originally created to host parades of the French Military Academy. 

Today, the Champ de Mars park is one of the best spots in Paris for picnics or just for hanging out. It is even allowed to walk on the grass itself which is very unusual for Paris. 

While there is also a playground for kids at the Champ de Mars may have other kids attractions you want to look at if travelling as a family.

Metro: Ecole Militaire, Motte-Piquet Grenelle, Dupleix, Bir Hakeim

Close to Invalides and the Eiffel Tower, the Musée Rodin is situated within the Hôtel Biron, an 18th century mansion. The museum features a number of the great artist's sculptures as well as some of the works of Camille Claudel. 

The collections demonstrate Auguste Rodin's taste for art collections: drawings, engravings, paintings, ceramics, photographs and antiques. 

The French garden at the museum is a must-see! 

Address: 79 rue de Varenne 75007 Paris
Access: Metro: Varenne / Buses: 69, 82, 87, 92 / RER: Invalides
Phone: +33 (0) 1 44 18 61 10
Opening Hours: 10am to 5.45pm (closed on Mondays)

More information about the Rodin Museum here. 

Église du Dôme has a sparkling golden dome (1677–1735) and is one of the finest religious edifices erected under Louis XIV.
It received the remains of Napoleon in 1840. 
The very extravagant Tombeau de Napoléon 1er, in the centre of the church, comprises six coffins fitting into one another like a Russian matryoshka doll.

Address: Avenue de Tourville, 75007 Paris, France
Access: Metro: Invalides, Varenne and La Tour-Maubourg
Opening Hours: 10am-7pm Jul & Aug, to 6pm Sep & Apr-Jun, to 5pm Oct-Mar

The Pont Alexandre III is a deck arch bridge that crosses the Seine in Paris. It connects the Champs-Élysées quarter and the Invalides and Eiffel Tower quarter. It is widely regarded as the most ornate, extravagant bridge in the city. It is classified as a French "Monument historique" (historical monument).

Address: Cours La Reine / Quai d'Orsay, 75008 Paris, France

Place de la Concorde is situated at the bottom of the Champs-Elysées. Today it is famous for the Luxor Obelisk (a 3,300 year old Egyptian obelisk erected on the square in May 1998), the surrounding prestigious hotels, and the two monumental fountains (Fontaine des Mers and Fontaine des Fleuves). 

Created in 1772, Place de la Concorde was originally known for having been an execution site during the French Revolution. Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette (among others) were guillotined here. Between 1836 and 1846 the architect Jacques-Ignace Hittorf redesigned the square to become what it is today.

Access: Metro Concorde / RER Charles de Gaulle - Étoile

Situated at the Place de l’Etoile, overlooking the Champs-Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe is the biggest arch in the world.
It was commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate his victory at Austerlitz.

The architects Chalgrin, Joust and Blouet all worked on the monument. Sculptures were designed by Cortot, Rude, Etex, Pradier and Lemaire.

Beneath the arch is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and each evening at 6:30PM its flame is rekindled. From the top of the monument, visitors benefit from a panoramic view of Paris, during the day and at night, and two viewpoint indicators.

A museum retracing the history of the Arc de Triomphe, situated within the structure, completes the visit.

Address: Place de l'Etoile, 75008 Paris
Access: RER A Charles de Gaulle Etoile
Opening times: 10:00AM – 10:30PM

More information about the Arc de Triomphe here. 

09:00AM   Saint Sulpice Church - Visit Duration 1h
10:20AM   Louvre Museum - Visit Duration 2h30
01:05PM   Tuileries Gardens - Visit Duration 30min
01:45PM   National Opera - Visit Duration 1h
03:00PM   Grevin Wax Museum - Visit Duration 1h30
04:30PM   Shopping Printemps & Galeries Lafayette - Visit Duration 2h

Built in the 17th century, with foundations from the 12th century, the Eglise Saint-Sulpice is one of the biggest churches in Paris. 

Located in the heart of the 6th arrondissement, in the Saint-Germain-des-Près district, it is definitely worth a visit. 
Inside, admire the nave, the Chapelle de la Vierge with a statue of Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, the sacristy and its wood-panelling in a Louis XV style, mural paintings by Eugène Delacrois, and the large organ by Cavaillé-Coll. 

The Eglise Saint-Sulpice is one of the sites in Paris where the 'Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown, best seller in 2003, was filmed.

Address: 2 rue Palatine
, 75006 Paris
Access: Metro: Mabillon, Odéon, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Sulpice / Buses: 58, 63, 70, 86, 87, 89, 95
Phone: +33 (0) 1 42 34 59 98

The Louvre is the one place nobody can miss on any trip to Paris. Occupying the former Palace of the Kings of France, it is one of the richest buildings in the world. A magical place visited by over 8 million art lovers every year.

Enlarged and embellished over the centuries: the Louvre consists of 135.000m2 of space dedicated to the art of great civilisations from Antiquity to the 19th century.

Address: Musée du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France
Access: Metro: Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre / Bus: 21, 24, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 76, 81, 95
Opening times: 9AM - 6PM (closed on Tuesdays) and 9AM - 9:45PM on Wednesday and Friday
Phone: +33 1 40 20 50 50

More information about the Louvre here.

The famous gardener of King Louis XIV, André Le Nôtre, re-landscaped the gardens in 1664 to give them their current French formal garden style. The gardens, which separate the Louvre from the Place de la Concorde, are a cultural walking place for Parisians and tourists where Maillol statues stand alongside those of Rodin or Giacometti. 

The gardens’ two ponds are perfect for relaxation. The Musée de l’Orangerie, where visitors can admire the works of Monet, is located south-west of Tuileries. From March to December, free tours in French are organized. For lovers of candyfloss, rides and thrills, go to the Fête des Tuileries from June to August.

Address: Place de la Concorde, 75001 Paris
Access: Metro: Concorde, Tuileries / Buses: 21, 24, 27, 42, 68, 72, 73, 81, 84, 94, 95 / RER: Musée d'Orsay

The Palais Garnier or the Opéra Garnier is "probably the most famous opera house in the world, a symbol of Paris like Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, or the Sacré Coeur Basilica."

This is at least partly due to its use as the setting for Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel The Phantom of the Opera and, especially, the novel's subsequent adaptations in films and Andrew Lloyd Webber's popular 1986 musical.

Another contributing factor is that among the buildings constructed in Paris during the Second Empire, besides being the most expensive, it has been described as the only one that is "unquestionably a masterpiece of the first rank." 

The Palais Garnier also houses the Bibliothèque-Musée de l'Opéra de Paris (Paris Opera Library-Museum). Although the Library-Museum is no longer managed by the Opera and is part of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, the museum is included in unaccompanied tours of the Palais Garnier.

Address: Corner of Rues Scribe and Auber, 75009 Paris
Access: Metro Alight at Opéra, lines 3,7,8 / RER: Auber stop, line A / Bus: lines 20, 21, 22, 27, 29, 42, 52, 53, 66, 68, 81, 95
Opening Hours: 10AM - 5PM

More information about the National Opera here. 

The Grévin Wax Museum, established in 1882 in Paris is one of the oldest wax museums in Europe. The building itself is quite impressive with its baroque architecture. 

The museum holds more than 400 famous wax figures from the history of the world until these days.
Besides the expected figures, you will be able to see here scenes of the French Revolution, some famous European and American movie stars, and also important historical figures such as Albert Einstein and Mahatma Gandhi. New characters are regularly added to the museum.

A special section of the museum called "Snapshots of the 20th Century" tried to bring back to life some of the important events from the last 100 years - from the the first step on the moon through the fall of the Berlin wall.
Finally, the "Discovery Tour" will show you how the wax figures are made.

Address: 10 Boulevard Montmartre, 75009 Paris
Phone: +33 (0) 1 47 70 85 05
Metro: Richelieu Drouot, Grands Boulevards
Opening Hours: 10am to 6pm (9am to 9pm on holidays)

More information about the Grévin Museum. 

Created in 1865 by the visionary Jules Jaluzot and listed as a historical monument, Printemps Haussmann is today one of the major department stores in Paris, devoted to luxury goods, fashion, glamour and things to dream about.

With a panoramic terrace with an exceptional view over Paris, its magnificent art deco cupola, its Haussmannian facade and spectacular window displays, Printemps Haussmann offers you an unforgettable experience at the heart of Parisian style and fashion, and offers you the opportunity to find the latest in fashion, luxury, homeware and beauty all in one place through a selection of great French and international brands.

More information about Printemps. 

Since its beginning in the late 19th century, Galeries Lafayette has accurately reflected the styles of the times through a sophisticated, constantly renewed selection of brands, ranging from the most prestigious to the most affordable. 

This lively, varied and wide-ranging approach to fashion is at the centre of Galeries Lafayette’s strategic vision. Fashion influences all segments of our merchandise selection, from women’s, men’s and children’s apparel to home furnishings and gourmet food.

Address: 40, boulevard Haussmann
75009 Paris
Access: Metro Chaussée d'Antin-La Fayette - L. 7, 9
Opening Hours: 9.30AM – 8PM (from Monday to Saturday)
Phone: +33 (0) 1 42 82 34 56

More information about Galeries Lafayette. 

09:00AM   Montparnasse - Visit duration 1h
10:20AM   Luxembourg Gardens - Visit duration 1h30
12:00PM   Pantheon - Visit duration 45min
12:55PM   Cluny Museum - Visit duration 1h
02:15PM   Holy Chapel - Visit duration 1h30
04:05PM   Orsay Museum - Visit duration 2h 

Montparnasse Tower, a fantastic view of the whole of Paris!

The 56th floor and panoramic terrace of the Montparnasse Tower shows you Paris from a different perspective. Discover the capital in a different way at the top of the tower. Europe’s fastest lift takes you to a height of 200 metres in 38 seconds. An ideal place to begin or end your stay in Paris. A stunning view of all the monuments of the capital.

Numerous audio-visual and interactive equipment will help your to discover and understand Paris:
- Tactile viewpoint indicators
- Multimedia activities (interactive terminals with quiz, etc.)
- An exhibition of photos of historical Paris

Finally, make the most of your visit to the 56th floor with a tasty and romantic stop at the 360 Café, the highest panoramic bar in Paris.

Address: 33 Avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris
Access: Metro Montparnasse-Bienvenue (lignes: 4, 6, 12, 13) / Buses: 28, 58, 82, 88, 89, 91, 92, 94, 95, 96 / SNCF: Gare Montparnasse
Phone: +33 (0) 1 45 38 52 56

More information about Montparnasse Tower. 

The Luxembourg Gardens is the second largest public park in Paris located in the 6th arrondissement. The park is the garden of the French Senate, which is itself housed in the Luxembourg Palace.

Address: Rue Guynemer, 75006 Paris, France
Access: Metro(4): Odeon / RER B : Luxembourg

A masterpiece created by Soufflot (1713-1780) and a former church, during the French Revolution the Panthéon became the burial place for famous French figures. 

72 famous greats rest here, including Voltaire, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Emile Zola, Jean Jaurès, Jean Moulin, and since 1996, André Malraux.

Address: Place du Panthéon 
75005 Paris
Access: Metro: Cardinal Lemoine / Buses: 21, 27, 83, 84, 85, 89 / RER: Luxembourg
Opening times: From 1 April to 30 September: 10am to 6.30pm. From 1 October to 31 March: 10am to 6pm
Phone: +33 (0) 1 44 32 18 00

More information about the Panthéon.  

Upon entering the Musée de Cluny, you will find yourself in exceptional surroundings which join together two prestigious buildings in the heart of Paris: the Thermes Gallo-Romaines de Lutèce (Gallo-Roman baths), built at the end of the 1st century and the Hôtel des Abbés de Cluny, built at the end of the 15th century.

You also have access to a large collection of art from the Mediterranean, Scandinavian and British Isles. Colourful, diverse and sometimes strange, the collections include paintings, sculptures, tapestries, stained glass, and silver and ivory pieces which give you an insight into the history of art.

Some of the masterpieces displayed here include the Lady and the Unicorn (a tapestry of the well-known fictional story), sculptures of the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the stained glass windows of Sainte-Chapelle, and La Rose et l'Autel d'Or de Bâle. The medieval inspired garden is another place to see when you visit as it provides a link between the collections, building and urban surroundings.

Many events and activities are held at the Musée de Cluny such as exhibitions, conferences, book readings, medieval music concerts, guided tours and workshops.

Address: 6 place Paul Painlevé
, 75005 Paris
Access: Metro: Cluny - La Sorbonne / Buses: 21, 27, 38, 63, 85, 86, 87 / RER: Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame
Opening times: 9.15am to 5.45pm (closed on Tuesdays)
Phone: +33 (0) 1 53 73 78 00

More information about the Cluny Museum. 

Situated on the Ile de la Cité, a short walk from Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Sainte-Chapelle chapel is a jewel of Gothic art. 

It was built in the 12th century, upon the order of King Saint-Louis, to house Christ’s Crown of Thorns, now held at Notre-Dame. The upper chapel of the monument is covered in 600 m² of stained-glass windows, of which 2/3 are authentic. 

It’s one of the most complete and remarkable sets of stained glass of this era.

Address: 8 boulevard du Palais 75001 Paris
Phone: +33 (0) 1 53 40 60 80
Access: Metro: Cité / Buses: 21, 27, 38, 85, 96 and Balabus / RER: Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame
Opening hours: From 1 March to 31 October: 9.30am to 6pm. From 1 November to 28 February: 9am to 5pm

More information Holy Chapel here.

Internationally renowned for its rich collection of impressionist art, the Musée d'Orsay also displays all western artistic creation between 1848 and 1914. Its collections represent all expressive forms, from painting to architecture, not forgetting sculpting, decorative arts and photography. 

You're sure to be dazzled by the beauty of the place: a palace-like railway station, launched for the 1900 Universal Exposition.

At the end of 2011, the museum reopened all of its entirely renovated spaces as well as some new rooms: an additional 400 m² for the Pavillon Amont, post-impressionist artists at the heart of the museum, the restructuring of the Galerie des Impressionnistes, a new space for temporary exhibitions, and a new aquatic decor in the Café des Hauteurs, designed by Brazilian designers, the Campana Brothers.

Address: 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris
Access: Metro Solférino / RER C : Musée d'Orsay / Buses: 24, 63, 68, 69, 73, 83, 84, 94
Opening times: 9:30 am – 9:45 pm (closed on Mondays)
Phone: +33 (0) 1 40 49 48 14

More information about the Orsay Museum here. 

09:00AM   Dali Museum - Visit duration 1h30
10:30AM   Place du Tertre - Visit duration 1h30
12:05PM   Sacred Heart Basilica - Visit duration 1h
01:25PM   Pompidou Center - Visit duration 2h
03:35PM   Notre Dame Cathedral - Visit duration 2h

In the heart of Montmartre, Espace Dalí presents the only permanent exhibition in France entirely devoted to the master of surrealism, and more particularly to his sculptures and engravings. Travel throughout a phantasmagoric world and discover over 300 original artworks that made Salvador Dalí one of the major artists of the 20th century.

Address: 11 rue Poulbot 75018 Paris
Access: Metro: Abbesses, Anvers / Buses: 64, 80, 95 / Train: Gare du Nord
Opening times: 10am-6pm
Phone: +33 1 42 64 40 10

More information about the Espace Dalí here. 

Here, folklore is in full swing, between the restaurant terraces and easels belonging to the artists who share 140 spaces, giving 1 m² for two artists working in alternation. But the village's historical square is definitely worth seeing! 

Address: Place du Tertre 75018 Paris
Access: Metro: Abbesses, Lamarck - Caulaincourt

The Sacré-Coeur, consecrated in 1919, is one of the most iconic monuments in Paris.

At the top of the Butte Montmarte, it provides one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the capital, from more than 400 metres above ground.

In a Roman-Byzantine style, the Sacré Coeur is recognizable by its white colour. Inside the building, the ceiling is decorated with the largest mosaic in France measuring about 480 m². The crypt is worth a visit.

A bit higher up, visitors can access the dome where the 360° view of Paris is magnificent. A short walk from the Sacré Coeur is the Place du Tertre, the district of Abbesses with its steep, winding roads, and at the bottom of the hill, the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret.

Address: Parvis du Sacré Coeur, 75018 Paris
Opening Hours: 9AM - 11PM

More information about the Sacred Heart here. 

Constantin Brancusi, a major artist in the history of modern sculpture, was born in Romania in 1876, and went on to live in France from 1904 to 1957. He created most of his works in the workshops which he occupied in the 15th arrondissement. In his will, he left his entire workshop, reconstructed on the piazza of the Centre Pompidou in 1997, to the French state. 

It features a unique collection of 137 sculptures, 87 pedestals, 41 drawings, 2 paintings and more than 1,600 photographic glass plates and original photos by the artist.

Address: Place Georges Pompidou 75004 Paris
Phone: +33 (0) 1 44 78 12 33

More information about the Georges Pompidou Centre here. 

The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is the most visited monument in France.

It was built in the Middle Ages, at the far end of the Île de la Cité. Work started in the 13th century and finished in the 15th century. Badly damaged during the French Revolution, the cathedral was restored in the 19th century by the architect, Viollet-le-Duc.

Its many visitors come to admire its stained glass and rose windows, the towers, the steeple and the gargoyles. They can also discover the Notre-Dame treasury and try and climb the towers to enjoy a panoramic view of Paris. 

Address: 6 place du Parvis Notre-Dame, 75004 Paris
Access: District Notres-Dame - Ile Saint-Louis / RER Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame / Buses: 21, 24, 27, 38, 47, 85, 96
Opening hours: 8AM - 6.45PM (7.15PM on Saturdays and Sundays)
Treasury hours: 9.30AM - 6PM (Monday to Friday) / 9.30AM - 6.30PM (Saturdays) / 1.30PM - 6.30PM (Sundays)
Phone: +33 (0) 1 42 34 56 10

More information about Notre-Dame Cathedral here.

Day trip to Versailles:
- Visit of the Palace
- Visit of the Gardens
- Visit of the Hameau

Together with its gardens, the Château de Versailles is one of the most famous monuments of world heritage. The buildings trace the architectural style of the 17th and 18th centuries and include: the Royal Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors, the Chapel, the Royal Opera and the Museum of the History of France. 

Address: 78000 Versailles
Phone: +33 (0) 1 30 83 78 00
Access: Bus: 171 / Train: Versailles - Rive Droite / RER: Versailles - Rive Gauche

More information about the Château de Versailles here. 

09:00AM   Catacombs - Visit duration 1h15
10:35AM   Carnavalet Museum - Visit duration 2h
12:40PM   City Hall - Visit duration 45min
01:45PM   Pont Neuf Bridge - Visit duration 15min
02:15PM   Decorative Arts Museum - Visit duration 1h15
03:50PM   Madeleine Church - Visit duration 1h15
05:25PM   Champs Elysées - Visit duration 1h30

The Catacombs of Paris are underground ossuaries in Paris. 

The ossuaries holds the remains of about 6 million people and fills a renovated section of caverns and tunnels that are the remains of historical stone mines. 

Opened in the late 18th century, the underground cemetery became a tourist attraction on a small scale from the early 19th century, and has been open to the public on a regular basis from 1874.

The Catacombs are one of the 14 City of Paris Museums that have been incorporated since January 1, 2013, in the public institution Paris Musées. The official name for the catacombs is l'Ossuaire Municipal. Although this cemetery covers only a small section of underground tunnels comprising "les carrieres de Paris". Parisians today often refer to the entire tunnel network as "the catacombs".

Address: 1, avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy (place Denfert-Rochereau) 
75014 Paris
Access: Métro and RER B : Denfert-Rochereau / 
Buses : 38, 68
Phone: +33 (0) 1 43 22 47 63
Opening times: Tuesday to Sunday from 10AM to 5PM (closed on Mondays)

More information about the Catacombs here. 

Situated in the historical Marais district, the Musée Carnavalet is dedicated to the history of Paris from its origins to present day. 

Opened in 1880, the current museum occupies 2 mansions from the 16th and 17th centuries. In this remarkable architectural setting, you can discover the rich collections of the museum: medieval and Gallo-Roman archeological collection, mementos of the French Revolution, paintings, sculptures, furniture and items of art. 
The collections are presented in rooms which reconstruct the atmosphere of 14th and 15th century private residences. 

One of the highlights of the visit is the Orangery, which was entirely restored in 2000. Major exhibitions are regularly organized here.

Address: 16 rue des Francs-Bourgeois, 75003 Paris
Access: Metro: Chemin Vert, Saint-Paul / RER: 29, 69, 76, 96
Phone: +33 (0) 1 44 59 58 58
Opening Hours: 9AM - 6PM (closed on Monday)

More information about the Carnavalet Museum. 

Paris's very impressive 19th century Hotel de Ville (City Hall) sits on a large square with fancy fountains and lampposts. 

The municipality of Paris has been located here since the mid 14th century. The City Hall building, severely damaged by the crowds, was rebuilt in late 19th century and has been since one of the most dramatic and impressive buildings in Paris. 

The entrance to the CIty Hall is decorated with more than 100 stone figures of famous Parisians while the impressive interior is unfortunately open to the public only during the Heritage Weekend in September.

There are free exhibitions (art, architecture, design, and photography) that can be accessed from the back entrance on Rue Lobau.

In the large square at the front of the City Hall, the city holds events, temporary exhibitions, a carrousel and sometimes even beach volleyball tournaments (that is, if you’re in Paris during the right season). 

In the winter, you can find a large skating open arena just in front of the building.

Address: Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris
Metro: Hotel de Ville

The Pont Neuf Bridge, the New Bridge, with its sparkling-white stone, is actually Paris' oldest standing bridge built in 1578 to connect the right bank with the left from the 1st to the 6th arrondissements.

The stone structure was considered radical from an architectural point of view when it was built. As it happens, Pont Neuf Bridge is also has one of Europe’s earliest pedestrian sidewalks.

It is a popular road for strolls even today when no tourist should be allowed to miss the view of Notre-Dame de Paris or the Eiffel Tower while standing in the middle of the bridge.

The tip of the island is Square du Vert-Galant, named after Henry IV (was called the green gallant).

The arches on which the Pont Neuf Bridge is built are decorated with figures.

The bridge is actually composed of two separate parts - one of five arches connecting the left bank to the Île de la Cité while the other seven arches connect the island to the right bank.

Metro: Pont Neuf

The new Musée des Arts décoratifs is housed in a wing of the Louvre Palace and comprises three museums: The Musée des Arts décoratifs, the Musée de la Mode et du textile, and the Musée de la publicité.
The first holds one of the world's most important collections of decorative arts, from the Middle Ages to the contemporary period. The different departments of the museum show 150,000 pieces of work (graphic arts, jewellery, toys, ceramics, furniture...)
The Musée de la Mode et du textile exhibits 86,000 pieces of work (costumes, fashion accessories and pieces of textile) from the 17th century to the present. Creations by Chanel, Pierre Balmain, Christian Dior ou Yves Saint Laurent are also on show.
The Musée de la publicité houses an exceptional collection of vintage and contemporary posters, the publicity collections are regularly enriched with television commercials, press advertisements, radio adverts and promotional objects. 

Address: 107 rue de Rivoli
 75001 Paris
Access: Metro: Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre, Tuileries / Buses: 21, 27, 39, 48, 68, 69, 72, 81, 95
Opening hours: 11am to 6pm
Phone: + 33 (0) 1 44 55 57 50

More information about the Decorative Art Museum here. 

L'église de la Madeleine is a Catholic church occupying a commanding position in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. 
The Madeleine Church was designed in its present form as a temple to the glory of Napoleon's army. To its south lies the Place de la Concorde, to the east is the Place Vendome, and to the west Saint-Augustin.

Address: Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris, France
Get there: Metro: Madeleine

More information about Madeleine Church here. 

With its cinemas, cafés, luxury specialty shops and clipped horse-chestnut trees, the Champs-Élysées is arguably one of the world's most famous streets, and is one of the most expensive strips of real estate in the world.

Several French monuments are also on the street, including the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde.
The name is French for Elysian Fields, the place of the blessed dead in Greek mythology.

The Champs-Élysées is considered "the most beautiful avenue in the world". A number of elite institutions (such as the Presidential Elysee Palace) are located in this area, which is the wealthiest in France.

Address: Avenue des Champs Elysees, 75008, Paris, France
Access: Metro (1) Champs-Elysées / RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle Etoile

9:00AM   Grand Palais - Visit Duration 1h30
10:35AM   Petit Palais - Visit Duration 1h30
12:10PM   St-Germain-des-Près - Visit Duration 4h30

The Grand Palais is one of the most iconic Parisian monuments. Built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle, it is recognizable by its large glass dome flanked by the French flag.

This architectural masterpiece combining stone, steel and glass has been listed as a historical monument since 2000. It comprises 3 major sites: the Nave, the National Galleries and the Palais de la Découverte.

The fanlight nave, 240 m long, welcomes major national and international events for various domains (horse riding, contemporary art, fairgrounds, etc.). The national galleries organize large-scale exhibitions on artists that have marked the history of art (Picasso, Hopper, Renoir, etc.).

The Palais de la Découverte is a museum and cultural centre dedicated to science, where children can learn whilst having fun, through permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. 

A 3-in-1 site that's not to be missed, not far from the Champs-Elysées.

Address: Avenue Winston Churchill
, 75008 Paris

Access: Metro: Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau
Phone: +33 (0) 1 44 13 17 17

More information about the Grand Palais here. 

The Petit Palais is an architectural gem from 1900 situated on the Champs-Elysées. The building was built for the World Expo, like the Grand Palais which is across the street, and houses the Musée de Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris. 

Sculptures, paintings, tapestries, items of art, icons offer a large artistic panorama. Ancient and Medieval collections stand alongside works from the French and Italian Renaissances and Flemish and Dutch paintings. 

Visitors can discover a collection of canvases from major French artists of the 19th century: Delacroix, Monet, Sisley, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, Courbet, etc. 

An interior garden, which you can stroll along, accentuates all its charm.

Address: Avenue Winston Churchill 75008 Paris
Access: Metro: Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau / Buses: 28, 42, 72, 73, 83, 93
Phone: +33 (0) 1 53 43 40 00
Opening times: 10AM - 6PM (closed on Mondays)

More information about the Petit Palais here. 

Formerly the epicentre for publishers and literature buffs, the Saint-Germain des Prés district became famous in the 20th century when it was a haunt of intellectuals. It was notably after the Second World War, at the Café de Flore and the Deux Magots that philosophers, poets, artists and writers like Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, Boris Vian, and Jacques Prévert enlivened the intellectual climate of the district.

Today, Saint Germain des Prés retains the authentic charm of its 17th-century buildings. Rather than a meeting place for intellectuals, the area is now reputed for its designer, often luxury, boutiques, gourmet addresses and small and interesting streets ideal for a romantic stroll.

Metro: Saint-Germain-des-Prés