Top 10 Best Places to Visit in Paris, France

Over 30 million people visit Paris, France each year. So I’m counting down the top 10 best places to visit in Paris.

10~ Saint Germain Des Pres

Saint Germain Des Pres has one of Paris’s oldest churches. It was founded in 558 AD by a German bishop. Later a village was built around it. There is a beautiful library.  It is the oldest public library in France. It’s open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm every weekday. In Saint Germain Des Pres, there are shops and restaurants and more.

9~ Sacre Coeur Basilica

The Sacre Coeur is a Roman Catholic church. It’s a religious monument, but it’s also political. It’s been around since Pengan times. It survived through the middle ages and the french revolution.

8~ Montparnasse Tower

The Montparnasse Tower is an office skyscraper. It was built from 1969 till 1973. It was the tallest skyscraper in France until 2011. This skyscraper gives a great view of Paris France. 

7~Seine River

The Seine River is 485 miles. It is 18 miles deep. The river flows through dividing the right and left banks. Admission tickets cost $50.60. You’ll be able to see amazing sights such as the Notre Dame and many more.

6~ Luxembourg Gardens

Luxembourg Gardens was created in 1612 by  Marie de’ Medici. You can tour it for free. While you are there, you can see the Luxembourg Palace, unfortunately, you are not able to go into the Palace unless you are accompanied by a government official or an invitation.

5~ Disneyland

There are 6 Disneylands around the world. You can find them in California, Florida, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Shanghai, and Paris. Disneyland Paris costs 107 Euros per ticket, which in the United States would be about $117. This is a great place for a family to go while they are visiting France.

4~ Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. The Arc de Triomphe is a monument that honors people who fought and died in the french revolutionary war and also the Napoleonic wars.  You could just walk around the base of it. Another option is you can climb it. For an adult ticket, it costs 12 Euros, and people under 18 are free.

3~ Louvre Museum

The Louvre is the world’s largest art museum. In the 1600s to 1700s, the Louvre was a palace for french kings. During the French revolution, it turned into a museum. You’ll see paintings by Raphael, Leonardo Da Vinci, and many more. The most famous art piece is the Mona Lisa. To get in, it costs 15 Euros. 

2~ Notre Dame

There was a massive fire that broke out in this cathedral, but the fire didn’t destroy the structure except it will take a while to finish being rebuilt. Currently, it is closed temporarily, but it is expected to be done by the summer Olympics held in Paris in 2024. Usually, this would be a great place to visit, but unfortunately, it doesn’t open until 2024. When it does open, it is expected to be an amazing experience.

1~ Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel tower is one of France’s most famous landmarks. The construction started on January 28th, 1887.  Adults 25 and older must pay 7 euros. 12 to 24 years of age must pay 5 Euros. Children 4 to 11 must pay 3 Euros. The best time to see it is at night time. You can see the whole city from the Eiffel tower. Plus it gives you good pictures. The Eiffel Tower is 1,063 feet.

print

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Skip to toolbar