Discover Paris’s 200 best Elegant Eye spots for your trip

AURA Invalides

★ 4.7 · 4,103 reviews

Discover AURA Invalides after dark in the historic courtyard of the Hôtel des Invalides. Watch projection mapping and sound design transform the walls, bringing the monument's story and Napoleon's tomb to life in a whole new light.

Day Trip to the Cliffs of Étretat

★ 4.7 · 155 reviews

Escape Paris for a day at the Cliffs of Étretat on the Normandy coast. Walk beneath the towering white chalk arches that once inspired Monet, guided by a knowledgeable local for a relaxing coastal break.

Luxembourg Palace

★ 4.7 · 3,840 reviews

Discover the Luxembourg Palace, seat of the French Senate on the Left Bank. Stroll through the surrounding Jardin du Luxembourg, taking in the fountains, tree-lined paths, and iconic green metal chairs.

Dover Street Market Paris

★ 4.1 · 193 reviews

Explore Dover Street Market Paris inside a striking 18th-century Marais mansion turned concept store. Browse ever-changing, art installation-style displays showcasing a curated mix of high fashion labels from Rei Kawakubo's Comme des Garçons.

Saint Clotilde Basilica

★ 4.7 · 1,174 reviews

Step inside Saint Clotilde Basilica, one of Paris's first great neo-Gothic churches near the Invalides. Wander beneath its twin spires and admire the stained-glass windows in a peaceful setting far removed from the city's crowded landmarks.

Montmartre

Discover Montmartre, the hilltop artists' quarter crowned by the Sacré-Cœur basilica. Wander its steep, winding streets and staircases, browse Place du Tertre, and duck into quieter lanes for a glimpse of the neighborhood's original bohemian charm.

Lavirotte Building

★ 4.8 · 399 reviews

Discover the Lavirotte Building, a showpiece of Parisian Art Nouveau near the Eiffel Tower. Admire its elaborately sculpted facade of flowers, animals, and sinuous ironwork from the street on a quick, memorable stop.

Salle Ovale de la BnF Richelieu

★ 4.7 · 1,932 reviews

Step into the Salle Ovale, the newly restored reading room at the heart of Paris's historic Richelieu library. Sit beneath the glass-domed ceiling among students and visitors, taking in one of the city's most striking free architectural spaces.

Hôtel de la Marine

★ 4.7 · 5,920 reviews

Step into the Hôtel de la Marine on Place de la Concorde, a restored 18th-century palace once home to the royal furniture collection and the French Navy. Wander through meticulously recreated period interiors that reviewers rank among Paris's best museum experiences.

Eiffel Tower: 2nd Floor Access or Summit Access

★ 4.5 · 1,603 reviews

Skip the line at the Eiffel Tower, Paris's defining landmark. Head up to the 2nd floor or all the way to the summit for sweeping city views, with guided assistance included along the way.

Maison La Roche

★ 4.4 · 481 reviews

Step into Maison La Roche, one of Le Corbusier's earliest built statements of modernist design. Wander through the pilotis, ribbon windows, and open floor plans that once housed a private art collection, now preserved as a museum in the 16th arrondissement.

Bagatelle Park

★ 4.6 · 5,124 reviews

Wander through Bagatelle Park, a landscaped garden tucked inside the Bois de Boulogne. Stroll past the famous rose garden in full bloom around June, and admire the 18th-century château without the crowds of central Paris.

Palais Garnier

★ 4.7 · 60,107 reviews

Step inside the Palais Garnier, Charles Garnier's opulent 19th-century opera house. Wander the grand marble staircase and gilded halls, admire Chagall's painted ceiling, or catch a Paris Opera Ballet performance beneath it.

Louvre

★ 4.7 · 373,193 reviews

Step inside the Louvre, the world's most-visited art museum set within a former royal palace. Wander past the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace before entering through the iconic glass pyramid.

L'Oiseau Blanc

★ 4.6 · 1,968 reviews

Discover L'Oiseau Blanc, a rooftop restaurant atop the Peninsula Paris honoring aviation's golden age. Enjoy refined French cuisine and attentive service while taking in panoramic views of the city skyline.

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche

★ 4.5 · 22,038 reviews

Step into Le Bon Marché, the world's first modern department store on the Left Bank. Browse carefully curated fashion floors, then wander La Grande Épicerie next door for a food hall experience unlike the bigger stores near Opéra.

Tour Eiffel

★ 4.7 · 492,552 reviews

Discover the Eiffel Tower, Paris's iconic iron landmark. Climb by elevator or stairs to platforms at 154m or 276m for sweeping city views, then unwind over dinner or champagne before browsing the boutique.

Sainte-Chapelle

★ 4.6 · 49,736 reviews

Step into Sainte-Chapelle, a Gothic gem on Île de la Cité. Climb to the upper chapel and stand beneath 1,113 stained-glass windows and the Rose Window of the Apocalypse as colored light fills the soaring space.

Pont Alexandre III

Discover Pont Alexandre III, Paris's most ornate Seine crossing. Stroll past gilded bronze nymphs and cherubs while taking in open river views between the Invalides and the Grand Palais.

Notre-Dame de Paris

★ 4.7 · 97,386 reviews

Step inside Notre-Dame de Paris on Île de la Cité, one of Gothic architecture's greatest achievements. Admire the sculpted portals and stained-glass windows, explore the nave and chapels, and view the treasury's relics, tapestries, and icons.

Printemps Haussmann

★ 4.7 · 38,668 reviews

Explore Printemps Haussmann, a Belle Époque department store near the Opéra. Browse the fashion floors beneath the ornate 1923 stained-glass dome, then head to the rooftop terrace for a free panoramic view over central Paris.

Hotel de Crillon

★ 4.7 · 3,521 reviews

Discover Hôtel de Crillon, an 18th-century palace overlooking Place de la Concorde. Wander through marble-detailed suites and the historic Salons Historiques, then unwind over a drink at Bar Les Ambassadeurs.

Opera at Palais Garnier

★ 4.7 · 60,106 reviews

Step inside the Palais Garnier, one of Paris's most opulent 19th-century theaters. Attend an opera, ballet, or concert, catch a public rehearsal, or wander the lavish interiors on a guided or independent tour.

Atelier des Lumières

★ 4.5 · 37,109 reviews

Step into the Atelier des Lumières, a former 19th-century foundry turned digital art centre. Walk through floor-to-ceiling projections that wrap the walls, floor, and ceiling around you, bringing works like Van Gogh's to life alongside contemporary digital shows.

Sacré-Cœur

★ 4.7 · 166,345 reviews

Discover Sacré-Cœur, the white-domed basilica crowning Montmartre. Step inside to see the ornate choir mosaic, stained glass, and Savoyarde bell, then climb to the terrace for panoramic views over Paris.

Place des Vosges

★ 4.6 · 33,160 reviews

Step into Place des Vosges, Paris's oldest planned square in the heart of the Marais. Wander the arcaded walkways beneath matching brick-and-stone townhouses, relax by the fountains on the lawn, and peek into Victor Hugo's former home.

Musée d'Orsay

★ 4.8 · 115,986 reviews

Step inside a former Belle Époque railway station turned world-class museum. Wander beneath the glass roof and iconic clock to admire Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces alongside sculpture and decorative arts.

Great Mosque of Paris

★ 4.5 · 16,623 reviews

Step into the Hispano-Moorish courtyards of the Great Mosque of Paris. Wander the tiled patios and intricate archways, then unwind with mint tea at the on-site tea room tucked away in the Quartier Latin.

Galerie Vivienne

Step into Galerie Vivienne, one of Paris's best-preserved 19th-century covered passages. Wander beneath the curved glass ceiling over mosaic floors, browsing boutiques, bookshops, and a wine cellar away from the busier streets nearby.

Jardin des Tuileries

★ 4.6 · 118,775 reviews

Discover the Jardin des Tuileries, the formal garden linking the Louvre to Place de la Concorde. Stroll tree-lined paths past fountains and statues, pause at the central café, and rest on manicured lawns between museum visits.