The Luxembourg Garden covers over 56 acres and is known for its lawns, tree-lined promenades, tennis courts, flowerbeds, model sailboats on its octagonal Grand Bassin, as well as picturesque Medici Fountain, built in 1620. The name "Luxembourg" comes from the Latin "Mons Lucotitius," the name of the hill where the garden is located.
The Louvre is the world's largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris. It is best known for being the home of the Mona Lisa: the half-length portrait painting by Leonardo da Vinci. This masterpiece has been described as "the best known, the most visited, the most written about, the most sung about, the most parodied work of art in the world."
Created by Catherine de' Medici in 1564, the Tuileries Garden is a 55 acre, public garden located between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde. A fun, although gruesome fact regarding Place de la Concorde: the infamous Marie Antoinette was executed here during the French Revolution.
Located in between the Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, the Avenue des Champs-Élysées is often described as "the world’s most beautiful avenue" and is a Paris must-see. Tourists and Parisians can be spotted strolling at any time of day or night and at any time of year along this iconic street.
Triumphal Arch of the Star is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly named Place de l'Étoile—the étoile or "star" of the juncture formed by its twelve radiating avenues.
This museum holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography. It houses the largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world by painters including Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Gauguin, and Van Gogh.
The palace is a historical monument and a UNESCO World Heritage site, notable especially for the ceremonial Hall of Mirrors, the jewel-like Royal Opera, the royal apartments, the small rustic Hameau (Hamlet) created for Marie Antoinette, and the vast Gardens of Versailles with fountains, canals, and geometric flower beds. Please note that Versailles is located outside the City of Paris.
The Palais Garnier has been called "probably the most famous opera house in the world, a symbol of Paris..." It was built by the architect Charles Garnier from 1861 to 1875 at the behest of Emperor Napoleon III.
This flagship store is located near Palais Garnier. A wide range of brands are available at the store to suit all budgets, from ready to wear to haute couture. The architecture of the store is art nouveau, with a remarkable dome and a panoramic view of Paris. It hosts a popular weekly fashion show for visitors.
It is the landmark Paris department store that dates to 1870 that recently reopened following a 16-year closure. The architecture of the store is art nouveau and art deco style and the main store is listed as a historical monument.
ENTERTAINMENT If you’re looking to gain a unique insight into Paris and observe its historic monuments from a different vantage point, go for a Seine River Cruise.
ENTERTAINMENT Moulin Rouge is a famous tourist spot offering musical dance entertainment for visitors from around the world. The club's decor still contains much of the romance of fin de siècle (meaning "end of century"), France.
ENTERTAINMENT Disneyland Paris is an entertainment resort in Chessy, a town located about 20 miles east of the center of Paris. It encompasses two theme parks, many resort hotels, Disney Nature Resorts, shopping, dining, and entertainment, and a golf course, in addition to several additional recreational and entertainment venues.
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PLACES Notre-Dame de Paris, meaning "Our Lady of Paris," or simply referred to as Notre-Dame, is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité (an island in the river Seine in the center of Paris). The cathedral was consecrated to the Virgin Mary and considered to be one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. Please note that Notre-Dame is currently closed and under renovation after the 2019 fire.
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL PLACES Montmartre is a located on a large hill in Paris and is primarily known for the artistic history, vibrant nightclub, and the white-domed Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris at the summit. Commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica, and often simply Sacré-Cœur, it is a Roman Catholic church and is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
DINING It is very easy to eat, drink, and have good time in Paris for a reasonable price. Do what Parisians do the most: stroll! Look at what is on the "ardoise" and find your next terrace for a good time. Great bistros can be found everywhere but it is worth mentioning le Bouillon Pigalle for its exceptional eggs, or l'Entrecote, a one-meal restaurant that will serve you the best meats in France.
DINING From the Arc de Triomphe and Sacré Coeur, Paris has undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and iconic skylines in the world. Where better to survey Paris’s architectural marvels than ten floors up with a cocktail in hand? You will enjoy many rooftops--our favorites being: La Perruche, Terrass Hotel, Mama Shelter, and Le Perchoir Menilmontant.