Discover Paris’s 200 best spots for a Friend Groups' trip

Built by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World's Fair, the Eiffel Tower remains the defining symbol of Paris and one of the most visited monuments in the world. This ticket gives access to either the 2nd floor, with sweeping city views, or all the way to the summit, weather permitting, and reviewers consistently praise the guided assistance included with the ticket.

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.

Les Cognées has quickly built an outstanding reputation in a less touristy part of the 18th arrondissement, with reviewers repeatedly highlighting attentive, personalized service from the team, including bartender Cyril. It's become a destination bar worth the trip outside the central tourist areas.

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.

A 2-hour guided escape game through Père Lachaise Cemetery, where small groups work together to solve the mystery of "Victor's" death using a flawed map and hidden clues. A live guide and game master accompany the group throughout, sharing real historical stories about notable graves such as Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Édith Piaf along the way.

A guided wine-tasting session led by a certified sommelier in a Parisian wine boutique, sampling wines from regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and the Loire Valley, paired with a selection of French AOC cheeses. The sommelier covers terroir, tasting technique, and pairing principles throughout.

A guided evening pub crawl visiting several bars around Paris, including jazz bars and lively spots, with drink deals along the way. The night ends with skip-the-line entry to a well-known Parisian club, with a guide keeping the group together and the energy up throughout.

An evening walking tour covering the darker chapters of Parisian history, from the plague to the French Revolution. The guide leads the group past sites tied to mischief, murder, and legend — including the Square of the Innocents and areas around the Louvre — sharing eerie tales along the way.

This is the entry point to the Eiffel Tower, where visitors can purchase tickets and access the first and second floors or the summit by elevator or stairs. Expect queues, especially in high season, though evening visits offer a calmer atmosphere.

The site also includes restaurants, a champagne bar, and event spaces such as the Salle Gustave Eiffel.

Notre-Dame de Paris is a medieval Gothic cathedral known for its sculpted portals, stained-glass windows, and towers overlooking the Seine. It houses relics including the Crown of Thorns and a treasury of tapestries, icons, and liturgical art.

Visitors can attend Mass, explore the nave and chapels, or view exhibits on its architecture and history.

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.

The Eiffel Tower rises above Paris with a ground-level parvis, a 2nd floor at 154m and a summit at 276m, each offering different views of the city. Visitors can ascend by elevator or stairs, with tickets sold for various levels and combinations.

Onsite dining includes the Madame Brasserie and a champagne bar, plus a boutique selling official souvenirs. Evening visits offer a quieter atmosphere with shorter queues.

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.

Accessed through a barbershop's back door, this Paris 8e speakeasy pays tribute to the 1919 Prohibition era when clandestine bars flourished. Behind the discreet entrance, guests find dim, intimate rooms serving refined cocktails alongside a felted smoking lounge stocked with a curated cigar selection.

The combined barbershop, bar and cigar lounge concept draws on the era's dandy culture for a confidential, old-world atmosphere.

A walking food tour through the Marais district, stopping at a range of spots for tastings — from croque monsieur and poutine-style dishes to chouquettes and macarons. The guide shares food culture and history along the way, ending with recommendations for more spots to try.

A 2-3 hour guided tour through the Louvre with a pre-reserved ticket for fast entry. The guide leads a route through the museum's most iconic works, including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace, sharing the stories behind each.

Guests can continue exploring independently after the guided portion ends.

Danico hides behind Daroco's Bourse restaurant, offering an intimate, dimly lit cocktail experience once you find the entrance. It's part of the wave of hidden-door bars that have become a signature of the Paris nightlife scene, and reviewers praise both the inventive drinks and the sense of discovery in finding it.

The Hôtel de la Marine occupies one of the twin buildings on Place de la Concorde designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel in the 1770s, and served as the headquarters of the French Navy for over two centuries before its recent restoration and public opening. The interiors have been meticulously recreated to their 18th-century splendor, and reviewers consistently rate it among the best museum experiences in Paris.

The Avenue des Champs-Élysées has been Paris's grand ceremonial boulevard since the 17th century, running in a straight line from the Arc de Triomphe down to Place de la Concorde. Today it mixes flagship stores, car showrooms, and cafés, and remains one of the most-walked streets in the city, especially lively in the evening when it's lit up.

Le Marais escaped much of Haussmann's 19th-century redevelopment, preserving narrow medieval streets and elegant 17th-century mansions alongside the Place des Vosges, one of the oldest planned squares in Paris. Today it mixes historic sites with an eclectic concentration of independent boutiques, galleries, and one of the city's most vibrant nightlife and LGBTQ+ scenes.

This landscaped garden links the Louvre to Place de la Concorde, offering tree-lined paths, fountains, and statues alongside a central café. Visitors can expect a peaceful escape amid manicured lawns and gravel walkways, with occasional attractions like a Ferris wheel.

It's a popular spot for a quiet stroll or rest between museum visits.

A 45-75 minute guided tour covering both the exterior and newly restored interior of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The guide explains the Gothic facade's symbols, flying buttresses, and rose windows, then leads guests inside to see the light-filled interior following its five-year post-fire restoration.

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.

Established in 1686 in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Le Procope was the first Paris restaurant to serve coffee at table and became a meeting place for figures like Voltaire, Rousseau and Diderot. The 18th-century interior preserves this literary history, while a hidden courtyard terrace offers outdoor seating.

The kitchen reworks classic Parisian dishes such as coq au vin and braised beef cheek, and historic salons are available for private events.

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.

A skip-the-line ticket to the Paris Catacombs, paired with a self-guided audio tour available in 4 languages. Visitors descend into the underground tunnels, originally quarries, to see rooms lined with the bones and skulls of around 6 million Parisians, relocated here when the city's cemeteries became overfilled.

Completed in 1919, this Romano-Byzantine basilica sits atop the Montmartre hill and is known for its striking white dome and travertine stone facade. Inside, visitors find an ornate choir mosaic, chapels, stained glass, and the Savoyarde bell, alongside an active community offering daily Mass, confession, and continuous adoration.

Its terrace and dome offer panoramic views over the city.

Osteria Ferrara occupies a former cabinetmaker's bistro dating to 1932, once a gathering place for Italian anarchists. Chef Fabrizio, formerly of Caffè dei Cioppi, serves Italian cuisine in a space that retains its historic, convivial character.

The restaurant offers wheelchair access, Wi-Fi, and privatization options, and is open for lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday.

The Eiffel Tower stays open into the evening, offering access to the 2nd floor and summit by elevator or stairs with typically shorter queues than daytime. Visitors can take in illuminated views over the Ville Lumière from the esplanade, 2nd floor (154m) or summit (276m).

Restaurants and a champagne bar are available on-site for those wanting to extend the experience.

A 3-hour walking tour through the elegant streets of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, tasting chocolates, pastries, and other sweets from award-winning Parisian chocolatiers and pâtissiers. The guide shares stories and background on each maker along the way.