Discover Paris’s 200 best Autumn spots for your trip

The Luxembourg Palace was built in the early 17th century for Marie de' Medici and now houses the French Senate, set within the beloved Jardin du Luxembourg. While the palace interior has limited public access, the surrounding gardens — with their fountains, tree-lined paths, and green metal chairs — are one of the most cherished green spaces in Paris.

Kodawari Ramen Tsukiji serves quality ramen inspired by Tokyo's historic fish market, which operated from 1935 until 2018. Chef Jean-Baptiste Meusnier, an outspoken enthusiast of the dish, oversees carefully selected and often handmade ingredients.

Expect a themed setting evoking Japan, with the restaurant recognized by industry awards including the 2017 Palme d'Or de la Restauration.

Part of the Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle in Paris's 5th arrondissement, this gallery displays taxidermied animals, from an African wildlife caravan to marine and endangered species, illustrating the history of life on Earth. Modern lighting and design frame the historic building, blending science with storytelling.

Open daily except Tuesdays, it suits families, school groups and visitors with accessibility needs.

The Petit Palais houses the City of Paris's museum of fine arts, with permanent collections free to access. Visitors can explore galleries featuring works by artists like Gustave Courbet, alongside temporary exhibitions covering modern and contemporary art.

The building itself, with its péristyle, is part of the experience, and guided tours and workshops are regularly offered. Open Tuesday to Sunday, with late nights on Fridays and Saturdays for temporary exhibitions.

The Musée de l'Orangerie houses Claude Monet's Grandes Décorations, immersive Nymphéas paintings displayed in oval rooms designed for the works. It also holds the Walter-Guillaume collection, featuring paintings by artists such as Renoir, Cézanne, and Picasso.

Set in the Tuileries Garden, the museum offers guided tours, family workshops, and accessibility-adapted visits alongside its permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Set in a vaulted 5th-arrondissement cellar with a history stretching back to Templar and Freemason gatherings, Caveau de la Huchette has hosted live jazz nightly since 1946. Bands play three sets an evening for a crowd that mixes local regulars with visitors, many dancing swing on the small floor.

The club, run by vibraphonist Dany Doriz since 1970, opens daily without reservation and featured in the film La La Land.

This guided visit provides entry to the Louvre along with an introduction to its permanent collections, from ancient antiquities to European masterpieces. A guide leads visitors through key galleries, offering context on the museum's history and highlighted works.

Guided tours are also available through temporary exhibitions. Reservation is required, and is mandatory for all visitors between 1 July and 31 August 2026.

Musée Guimet houses extensive collections spanning Afghanistan, India, Southeast Asia, China, Korea, Japan and the Himalayan world, including sculpture, ceramics and textiles. Spread across three sites near place d'Iéna, it presents both permanent holdings and temporary exhibitions, such as one on Silla-era Korean treasures.

A research library and auditorium support its role as a center for Asian art scholarship.

Kodawari Ramen Yokochō recreates the atmosphere of a narrow Tokyo alley lined with izakaya and small eateries. Chef Jean-Baptiste Meusnier, an outspoken ramen enthusiast, oversees a menu built on carefully selected or artisan-made ingredients.

The immersive decor and focus on quality have earned the restaurant several hospitality industry awards, including the 2017 Palme d'Or de la Restauration.

A guided Louvre tour with reserved (skip-the-line) access, covering major works including the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and pieces by Caravaggio and Michelangelo. An expert guide provides context and stories behind each masterpiece throughout the visit.

Café de Flore is a landmark café in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, long associated with Parisian literary and intellectual life. Since 1994 it has hosted the Prix de Flore, an annual award for a promising young author, presented each November over dinner at the café.

Expect classic café fare, coffee and breakfast service in a setting steeped in literary history.

The Louvre occupies a former royal residence along the Seine, displaying tens of thousands of artworks and artifacts spanning ancient civilizations to the 19th century. Its collection includes the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace.

The museum's modern glass pyramid entrance, added in 1989, has become a landmark in its own right.

La Géode is a striking mirrored sphere housing an IMAX cinema with a 180° dome screen, part of the Pathé network. It shows documentary-style films with immersive visuals and powerful sound, covering topics like nature and science.

The distinctive geodesic structure is notable on its own, making it a landmark within the Cité des Sciences complex. Ticket prices and picture quality draw mixed reactions from visitors.

Near the Canopée des Halles and the Louvre, this brasserie has served round-the-clock since 8am to 5am, seven days a week. The menu features generous, traditional French dishes such as frog legs, cassoulet and pig's trotters, alongside a seafood selection also available for takeaway.

With its classic Parisian décor, terrace and lively atmosphere, it's a spot for family lunches, late dinners or gatherings with friends.

Founded in 2002 by Christophe Vasseur, this bakery occupies a former classified shop on rue Yves Toudic, with painted ceilings and weathered marble. It follows a purist approach: organic ingredients, long fermentation, and hand-crafted breads, viennoiseries and specialty coffee.

The site has since expanded into a nearby table and a glass-fronted workshop where bread is shaped in view of passersby.

Opened to the public in 1809, the Catacombes de Paris occupy former limestone quarry galleries 20 metres beneath the city. The 1,500-metre route winds past walls of stacked bones and skulls, transferred here as Paris cemeteries closed.

Displays cover the site's geology, architecture and history. Advance booking is recommended, and an audioguide is included with tickets.

This grand hôtel particulier near the Champs-Élysées preserves the elegant atmosphere of a 19th-century Parisian residence while displaying Paris's finest private art collection. Lavishly furnished salons showcase works by Uccello, Mantegna, Botticelli, Van Dyck, Rembrandt, Fragonard and Reynolds.

Visitors can explore the couple's history, use a family-friendly visitor app, and stop for refreshments at the on-site restaurant, Le Nélie.

Musée d'Orsay occupies a former Belle Époque railway station, its grand hall and glass roof forming a striking backdrop for the collection inside. The museum specializes in Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works, alongside sculpture and decorative arts.

Timed-entry tickets help manage visitor flow, and many describe the building itself, with its ornate architecture and large clock, as a highlight alongside the artwork.

Located close to the Eiffel Tower, this aquarium displays a varied collection of fish and a notably large array of jellyfish. Visitors can watch shows and view videos detailing the history of the site and its species.

The atmosphere is family-friendly, with exhibits presented in a way reviewers describe as both engaging and respectful to marine life.

The Palais Garnier hosts the Opéra national de Paris's opera, ballet and concert performances, alongside exhibitions and guided tours of its lavish interiors. Built as part of the Opéra national de Paris's network of venues, it marks 150 years of history in 2025.

Visitors can attend performances, public rehearsals, or explore the building independently or with a group tour.

Housed in a converted 19th-century foundry, this Culturespaces venue opened in 2018 as a digital art centre. Large-scale projections cover the walls, floor and ceiling, immersing visitors in works by artists such as Van Gogh alongside contemporary digital creations.

A rotating programme includes different shows on different days, plus a children's workshop space and a bookshop-boutique.

Built in the style of a classical Greek temple, this landmark church dedicated to Sainte Marie-Madeleine features a colonnaded facade and a domed, ornate interior. It functions as an active Catholic parish, holding daily and Sunday Mass, alongside concerts and cultural events.

Visitors can explore the sanctuary daily, with wheelchair access via an elevator on Boulevard Malesherbes.

Le Café des Chats is a unique Paris restaurant where a dozen cats, all adopted from animal welfare associations, live freely alongside guests. Dishes and desserts are homemade, prepared on-site by the kitchen team.

Strict rules protect the cats' wellbeing, including no feeding, no waking sleeping cats, and no flash photography. Open Tuesday to Sunday, with a weekend 'Pass Ronron' fee during peak times.

Set on Rue Saint-Honoré, this bistronomic restaurant is run by chef Bruno Doucet, trained under names like Pierre Gagnaire and Jean-Pierre Vigato. The kitchen emphasizes quality produce, seasoning and precise cooking, with dishes drawing on French terroir traditions.

Beyond dining in, the restaurant offers cocotte dishes for home delivery, an in-house épicerie, a wine cellar and gift cards. Service is overseen by sommelier-trained maître d' Cyril Sagot.

Built by Louis XIV as a home for wounded soldiers, this landmark complex now houses the Musée de l'Armée and Napoleon's tomb beneath its gilded dome. The emperor's remains, returned from Saint Helena in 1840, were placed here in a ceremony known as the Retour des Cendres.

Visitors can explore military history exhibits alongside the tomb itself.

Located near Opéra, this café and pastry shop is part of chef Cédric Grolet's collection of Paris addresses, which also includes a chocolaterie. It serves as a spot for coffee, breakfast and pastries, drawing visitors for a quick stop rather than a sit-down meal.

Expect a compact space geared toward takeaway treats and light refreshments.

La Bohème Montmartre is a charming café known for its floral decorations and lively Parisian atmosphere. Guests can choose between cozy indoor seating, useful in case of rain, or outdoor tables to soak in the neighborhood ambiance.

The menu features classic dishes such as beef tartare and grilled chicken, served in generous portions. It's a popular stop for a relaxed lunch while exploring Montmartre.

Café de l'Industrie is a lively bistro known for its old-world Parisian atmosphere, with vintage furnishings and eclectic art on the walls. The menu covers classic French dishes like salads and brochettes, drawing a mix of locals and visitors.

Expect a busy, trendy setting with a nostalgic, almost theatrical decor that feels like stepping back in time.

Shakespeare and Company is an independent English-language bookstore on the Left Bank, selling fiction, poetry, rare editions and its own branded titles. Beyond books, it hosts author events, podcasts and a small cafe, drawing on a literary history tied to figures like James Joyce.

Shelves are packed across cosy, winding rooms, with staff picks and themed sections for browsing.

The Grand Palais is a landmark exhibition hall known for its massive glass dome and grand architecture. It hosts rotating art exhibitions, drawing queues for popular shows.

Visitors praise the building itself as much as the exhibitions, along with thoughtful curation and well-stocked museum shops. It stands directly across from the Petit Palais.