Best Things to Do in Paris for Senior Travelers
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From the classic 1-hour boat tour - La Seine and Classical music concert in a church, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 857 reviews
Discover live classical music inside Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, one of Paris's oldest churches, tucked in the Latin Quarter. Settle in for a 65-minute performance by the Ensemble Royal and guest soloists, featuring Vivaldi's Spring and Summer, Mozart's Lacrimosa, and Saint-Saëns' The Swan.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 20,754 reviews
Step into the Hôtel Biron for an intimate look at Auguste Rodin's sculpture. Wander past The Thinker and The Gates of Hell indoors, then stroll the rose-filled garden dotted with sculptures and works by Camille Claudel.
★ 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.
★ 4.3 · 8,000 reviews
Set sail on an evening cruise along the Seine, departing from Port de Suffren near the Eiffel Tower. Watch illuminated landmarks like the Louvre, Notre-Dame, and the Musée d'Orsay glide by, with background music and an optional app-based commentary in over 10 languages.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 10,067 reviews
Step inside Musée Marmottan Monet, a private mansion turned art haven. Wander through Empire-style period rooms to see the world's largest Monet collection alongside Berthe Morisot's works, then relax in the garden café.
★ 4.5 · 9,954 reviews
Step into the Musée Jacquemart-André, a lavishly furnished 19th-century mansion near the Champs-Élysées. Wander through opulent salons filled with masterpieces by Rembrandt, Botticelli, and Fragonard, then relax over refreshments at Le Nélie.
★ 4.6 · 51,030 reviews
Discover the Jardin des Plantes, Paris's historic botanical garden by the Seine. Wander tree-lined paths and flowerbeds, step into the Grandes Serres greenhouses, visit the Ménagerie zoo, and explore galleries on evolution, geology, and mineralogy.
★ 4.6 · 21,384 reviews
Explore the Palais-Royal, a former royal residence just across from the Louvre. Wander through the landscaped garden and arcaded galleries lined with shops, pausing to take in art installations set against the historic courtyards.
★ 4.7 · 904 reviews
Step into Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs, a lesser-visited gem near Arts et Métiers. Wander the long nave and admire the striking mix of Gothic and Renaissance architecture beneath elegant vaulted ceilings.
★ 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.
★ 4.2 · 5,565 reviews
Discover Paris after dark on a Seine dinner cruise, boarding near the elegant Pont Alexandre III. Savor a bistronomic 3-course French menu prepared on board as you glide past the illuminated Eiffel Tower and other landmarks.
★ 4.7 · 600 reviews
Cruise Paris in a vintage Citroën 2CV convertible with your own driver-guide. Spend two hours weaving past the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Sacré-Cœur, Les Invalides, and Notre-Dame, plus narrow backstreets, with photo stops along the way.
★ 4.3 · 1,332 reviews
Discover Allard, a Left Bank bistro dating back to 1932 and now overseen by chef Alain Ducasse. Settle into red velvet banquettes among vintage tapestries and wood panelling, and savor seasonal French classics paired with Burgundy wines.
★ 4.4 · 2,944 reviews
Discover La Closerie des Lilas, the storied Montparnasse haunt of Hemingway and Picasso. Savor oysters, quenelles, or tartare in the brasserie, then sip a classic cocktail beneath live piano at the Bar Hemingway.
★ 4.8 · 1,500 reviews
Discover French wine culture with a guided tasting led by a certified sommelier in a cozy Parisian boutique. Sample wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and the Loire Valley paired with AOC cheeses, while learning about terroir and tasting technique.
★ 4.4 · 17,091 reviews
Discover Bofinger, a historic brasserie near Bastille. Sit beneath its classic decor and savor Alsatian dishes like choucroute and flammekueche, fresh seafood platters, and artisanal beers, on the terrace or late into the evening.
★ 4.5 · 3,126 reviews
Discover Square René Viviani, a pocket of green beside the Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre church. Wander shaded allées and rose beds, swap a book at the free book box, and rest with a drink of water before continuing along the Left Bank.
★ 4.7 · 1,759 reviews
Step into the Musée Nissim de Camondo, a mansion built beside Parc Monceau to recreate an aristocratic 18th-century home. Wander through rooms filled with Moïse de Camondo's fine furniture, tapestries, porcelain, and silverware, each piece revealing a refined private world.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 13,852 reviews
Step inside La Madeleine, a church built to look like a Greek temple near Place de la Madeleine. Admire the towering Corinthian columns and ornate domed interior, and catch a concert or cultural event if timing allows.
★ 4.3 · 7,616 reviews
Settle in at Café de la Paix, a Parisian institution facing the Opéra Garnier since 1862. Sip coffee or savor French classics like sole and onion gratin beneath the classified Napoleon III décor, or linger over pastries on the terrace.
★ 4.3 · 2,136 reviews
Step into the Musée du Luxembourg, tucked inside the gardens' greenery. Explore a well-curated temporary exhibition in air-conditioned comfort, guided by welcoming staff through compact, thoughtfully organized galleries.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 12,427 reviews
Step into Musée Carnavalet, Paris's oldest city museum. Wander free through 3,800 works and period-decorated rooms tracing the capital's story from prehistoric times to today, with temporary exhibitions and guided tours along the way.
Paris · 🧭 Tours
1-hour boat tour - La Seine
1h
Paris · 🎭 Entertainment
Classical music concert in a church
1h5
Paris · 🏛️ Landmark
Luxembourg Palace
20 min
Paris · 🌳 Nature
Jardin du Luxembourg
45 min
Paris · 🎨 Museum
Petit Palais
1h30
Jardin des Tuileries
Musée Rodin
Place des Vosges
15 min
Hour-long evening boat tour - La Seine
Musée d'Orsay
2h
Musée Marmottan Monet
Musée Jacquemart-André
Jardin des Plantes
Palais Royal
30 min
Saint-Nicolas-des-Champs Church
Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church
Paris · 🍽️ Food
Dinner on the Seine - 3-course bistronomic meal
Paris tour guide in convertible
Allard
1h15
La Closerie des Lilas
Paris · 🍸 Drinks
Wine and cheese tasting
Bofinger
Square René Viviani
Musée Nissim de Camondo
Opera at Palais Garnier
3h
La Madeleine Church
Paris · 🥐 Breakfast
Cafe de la Paix
Musée du Luxembourg
Musée de l'Orangerie
Musée Carnavalet
