Discover Invalides’s 9 best spots for your trip in Paris

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.

Built for the 1900 World's Fair, this arched bridge links the Invalides quarter to the Champs-Élysées area near the Grand Palais. Its single steel span is adorned with gilded bronze sculptures, cherubs, and nymphs at each end, reflecting Belle Époque design.

The bridge offers open views along the Seine and makes for a scenic stop while walking between riverbank landmarks.

AURA Invalides uses projection mapping and sound design across the historic courtyard of the Invalides to tell the story of the monument and Napoleon's tomb after dark. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the lighting and storytelling as a fresh way to experience a site many have already seen by day.

Housed in the Hôtel Biron, the Musée Rodin displays major works by sculptor Auguste Rodin, including The Thinker and The Gates of Hell. The surrounding garden, filled with sculptures and rose beds, is one of the museum's highlights.

The collection also includes works by Camille Claudel, Rodin's collaborator and muse.

Chez L'Ami Jean is a bistro on rue Malar helmed by chef Stéphane Jégo, embodying the irreverent spirit that shaped bistronomy. The menu changes with the seasons and the chef's inspiration, featuring dishes like terrine du Père Jégo and a signature rice pudding.

The atmosphere is convivial and unpretentious, with a team including Yuji, Mario, Amandine and Laurent. Takeaway dishes and gift invitations are also available.

The Palais Bourbon has housed the National Assembly, the lower house of the French Parliament, since the early 19th century, its columned facade deliberately mirroring the Madeleine church across the river. Reviewers who manage to visit describe richly decorated interiors, including a library with murals by Delacroix, though access is limited to specific guided visit slots.

Jardin Catherine-Labouré occupies the former grounds of a convent on Rue de Babylone, now a tranquil, walled green space that stays relatively unknown to tourists despite sitting steps from Le Bon Marché. Reviewers frequently recommend picking up food from La Grande Épicerie nearby and eating in the garden.

The Lavirotte Building, completed in 1901, is considered one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau architecture in Paris, with an elaborately sculpted facade of flowers, animals, and sinuous ironwork. It's viewed from the street rather than entered, making it a quick but memorable stop for architecture fans exploring the area near the Eiffel Tower.

Basilique Sainte-Clotilde, completed in 1857, was one of the first major neo-Gothic churches built in Paris and its twin spires remain visible across the surrounding 7th arrondissement. Reviewers frequently describe it as an underappreciated gem, with particular praise for its stained-glass windows and peaceful atmosphere compared to the more crowded churches in the city center.