The Eiffel Tower, Louvre & cafe life
Paris
Paris · City of light, art & romance
The eternal capital of romance and art, where grand Haussmann boulevards lead to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Seine. Paris rewards aimless wandering — from Montmartre's hills to Left Bank cafes — as much as its world-famous monuments.
Top sightsSights
Eiffel Tower
The iron icon of Paris — climb or take the lift for city-wide views.
Louvre
The world’s most-visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.
Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité
The Gothic cathedral on the island where Paris was born.
Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
The hilltop artists’ quarter crowned by a white basilica.
Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
The grand avenue leading to Napoleon’s triumphal arch.
What to eatFood
Croissant
The flaky butter pastry, best fresh from a neighborhood boulangerie.
Steak frites
Seared steak with crisp fries — the classic bistro plate.
Macarons
Delicate almond meringue sandwiches in every color.
Good to know
- A carnet or Navigo pass covers the efficient Métro and buses.
- Book the Louvre and Eiffel Tower online to skip long queues.
- Many museums are free on the first Sunday of the month.
Getting there
Two airports — Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY); the TGV and Eurostar link Paris to London, Lyon and the rest of Europe.
Next city
Nice