Discover Paris’s 117 best Landmark Hunter spots for your trip

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.

Arc de Triomphe

★ 4.7 · 296,119 reviews

Discover the Arc de Triomphe, the sculpted monument crowning the Champs-Élysées. Climb 284 steps to the rooftop terrace for panoramic city views, then explore the facade's carvings, the Unknown Soldier's tomb, and guided tours below.

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.

Place de la Concorde

★ 4.6 · 70,693 reviews

Discover Place de la Concorde, Paris's largest public square. Walk among the towering Luxor Obelisk, ornate fountains, and statues, taking in wide views toward the Seine and Tuileries Garden.

Avenue des Champs-Élysées

★ 4.7 · 6,548 reviews

Stroll down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris's grand boulevard linking the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde. Browse flagship stores, cafés, and cinemas along the way, and return in the evening to see the avenue lit up.

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.

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.

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.

Place du Trocadéro

Discover Place du Trocadéro, the hilltop square with the city's best Eiffel Tower views. Snap photos from the terraces, wander down past the cascading fountains toward the Seine, and enjoy street performers along the way.

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.

Champ-de-Mars

★ 4.6 · 224,389 reviews

Discover the Champ-de-Mars, the great lawn stretching from the Eiffel Tower to the École Militaire. Settle in for a picnic and watch the tower light up at night from one of Paris's best free viewpoints.

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.

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.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church

★ 4.7 · 6,417 reviews

Step into Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church, the oldest standing church in Paris. Wander its 11th-century interior and step back out onto the historic square that anchors this beloved Left Bank neighborhood.

Les Invalides

★ 4.7 · 14,241 reviews

Step inside Les Invalides, Louis XIV's grand soldiers' home turned military landmark. Stand beneath the gilded dome at Napoleon's tomb, then wander the Musée de l'Armée's exhibits tracing centuries of military history.

Grand Palais

★ 4.5 · 29,851 reviews

Step inside the Grand Palais, where soaring glass and steel architecture sets the stage for major art exhibitions. Explore thoughtfully curated shows, browse well-stocked museum shops, and admire the massive dome right across from the Petit Palais.

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.

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.

Jardin du Luxembourg

★ 4.7 · 127,929 reviews

Discover the Jardin du Luxembourg, the Senate's historic garden in the heart of Paris. Stroll past the Médicis Fountain and statues, join a guided tour or horticulture course, and check out the Musée du Luxembourg, beehive school, and music kiosk along the way.

Parc Monceau

★ 4.6 · 23,800 reviews

Discover Parc Monceau, a landscaped green escape in Paris's elegant 8th arrondissement. Stroll the shaded pathways at your own pace, with extended summer evening hours and easy access for visitors with reduced mobility.

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.

Musée de l'Orangerie

★ 4.6 · 24,516 reviews

Step into the oval rooms of the Musée de l'Orangerie, built specifically to showcase Monet's water lilies. Wander among the immersive Nymphéas murals, then explore the Walter-Guillaume collection featuring Renoir, Cézanne, and Picasso.

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.

Place Vendôme

Step into Place Vendôme, an octagonal square framed by uniform stone facades. Wander past luxury jewelers and the Ritz, then admire the bronze column rising at the center of this quietly grand corner of Paris.

Drink on Galeries Lafayette rooftop

★ 4.7 · 3,066 reviews

Discover the rooftop terrace atop Galeries Lafayette for a scenic pause above the city. Sip coffee or a light drink while taking in sweeping views over the Opéra Garnier and, on clear days, the Eiffel Tower.

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.

1-hour boat tour - La Seine

★ 4.4 · 88,160 reviews

Set sail on a one-hour Seine cruise departing right at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. Glide past Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and Hôtel de Ville while multilingual audio commentary in 14 languages fills you in on each landmark.

Petit Palais

★ 4.7 · 25,629 reviews

Step into the Petit Palais, Paris's Beaux-Arts museum of fine arts on Avenue Winston-Churchill. Wander the free permanent galleries with works by Gustave Courbet, catch a temporary exhibition, and admire the building's péristyle along the way.

Père Lachaise Cemetery

★ 4.6 · 4,574 reviews

Wander through Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris's largest green space and a living work of art. Follow one of six themed walking routes past sculpted monuments, chapels, and shaded paths to discover the graves of famous figures.

Rue de Rivoli

★ 4.6 · 895 reviews

Stroll along Rue de Rivoli, one of Paris's grand arcaded streets. Wander under the covered walkways past shops, cafés, and souvenir stores as you move between the Louvre and Tuileries Garden, sheltered from the weather.