Paris is a big city and is full of hundreds of activities to do. So how do you know what to do first? This is your first visit to Paris and you want to make sure you do not miss any of the capital's flagship activities? No worries, France Hotel Guide has gathered them here just for you!
- The Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is the absolute emblem of Paris, and it would be a real sacrilege not to take a picture in front!
325 meters high, the Eiffel Tower was built for the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel.
She held the record for the world's tallest monument until 1930 when the Chrysler Building was built in New York.
Today it is the second most visited monument in France, behind Notre-Dame-de-Paris cathedral.
Brave the tail and heights, and climb to the top, the view of Paris and the Champ de Mars will not disappoint you!
Little more: The Eiffel Tower has different restaurants, to enjoy a meal with a spectacular view! Attention,
you must book well in advance if you want to eat in one of these restaurants!
The Eiffel Tower is open every day from 9:30 to 23h.
Prices: The ticket for the Eiffel Tower is 17 € for adults, 14.5 € for young people from 12 to 24 years and 8 € for children. (Prices are subject to change)
Access: metro Trocadéro (line 9), Ecole Militaire (line 8), Bir Hakeim (line 6) or RER C stop Champ de Mars.
- The Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées
Another emblem of the French power, the Arc de Triomphe was commissioned by Napoleon I to commemorate the victory of the Battle of Austerlitz in 1806. Today, it commemorates the First World War and houses the tomb and the flame of the Unknown Soldier. The Arc de Triomphe also overlooks Paris, including the Avenue des Champs-Elysées, which is known as the most beautiful avenue in the world. The Champs-Elysées is also ideal for shopping as they bring together the brands of the biggest French and international brands!
The Arc de Triomphe is open every day from 10h to 22h30.
Rates: The entrance is 12 € full price and 9 € reduced rate. (Prices are subject to change)
Access: Subway Charle de Gaulle - Etoile (line 1, 2, 6, RER A) (Arc de Triomphe), Franklin Roosevelt (line 1), George V (line 1) or Champs-Elysées - Clemenceau (line 1 and 13) for the Champs-Elysées.
- The Palace of Versailles
Masterpiece of grandeur, the Palace of Versailles is the symbol of the French monarchy and was the home of the Sun King Louis XIV and his descendants,
Louis XV and Louis XVI. Originally a hunting lodge for King Louis XIII,
it was transformed into the wonder it is today under Louis XIV to better establish its domination of the nobility and leave its mark on the world.
Spend a day out of time by visiting the Palace of Versailles, but also the Gardens, the small and the Grand Trianon, and the Hameau de la Reine!
The Castle is open every day except Monday, from 9h to 18h30. The Trianons and the Hamlet open at 12 noon.
Prices: The single ticket for the Castle is € 18, and admission is free for young people under the age of 26 who are residents of the European Union.
Access: Gare de Versailles Château Rive Gauche (RER C) or Versailles Rive Droite Station (Transilien L, access by Gare Saint-Lazare)
- The Louvre Museum
A royal residence for 300 years, the Louvre Palace has been home to the Louvre since 1793.
Collecting thousands of works dating from Ancient Egypt to the Romantic Period, the Louvre is the symbol of the History of France.
You will find essential works, such as The Mona Lisa of Leonardo da Vinci, The Liberty Leading the People of Eugene Delacroix,
The Raft of the Medusa by Géricault, The Victory of Samothrace or The Venus of Milo.
The Louvre Museum is open every day except Tuesdays from 9 am to 6 pm. On Wednesdays and Fridays, the museum closes at 21:45.
Prices: The full-fare ticket costs € 15, but admission is free for those under 26 living in the European Union,
as well as for everyone every first Sunday of the month from October to March. (Prices are subject to change).
Access : Metro Palais Royal - Louvre Museum (line 1 and 7)
- Notre-Dame-de-Paris
Located on Île de la Cité, the Notre-Dame-de-Paris Cathedral was for a long time the main symbol of Paris, before the construction of the Eiffel Tower. She is also at the centre of Victor Hugo's novel Notre-Dame-de-Paris. It was among other places the coronation of Napoleon I.
The cathedral is open every day from 7.45 am to 6.45 pm (7:15 pm on Saturdays and Sundays).
Rates: The entrance of Notre-Dame-de-Paris is free.
Access: RER B and C stop Saint-Michel - Notre-Dame, metro Saint-Michel (line 4), Cité (line 4) or Cluny - La Sorbonne (line 10).
omg . thanks for your guide . i well travel there at spring .