Top 10 places to visit in Paris




1. Eiffel Tower: Visiting the iconic symbol of Paris usually ranks as the number one thing to do for most tourists. It is one of the most visited monuments in the world with nearly 7 million visitors a year.


Height: 300 meter
Built by Gustave Eiffel
Most photographed tourist attraction
Distance from Paris CDG Airport: 32 km
Address: Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France



2. Louvre Museum:  Louvre Museum is housing a collection of more than 1 million objects  such as “Mona Lisa,” “Dying Slave”, Leonardo da Vinci’s Michelangelo’s and the Greek statue, “Venus of Milo.


Built in the late 12th century under Philip
Area of museum is 210,000 square meters
Distance from Paris CDG Airport : 28 km
Addres : Musée du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France

3. Arc de Triomphe:  Arc de Triomphe was constructed in 1806 to memorialize the triumphal battles of Napoleon Bonaparte.  It stands on 1.9 km between Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe.


Height: 50 m
Neoclassical architecture
Distance from Paris CDG Airport : 31 km
Addres : Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France


4. Notre Dame de Paris: Parris trip could be complete without a visit to the world famous Notre Dame cathedral. First walk around the cathedral, then go inside and climb the 387 steps to the top of the towers to see  a panoramic view of the region.


Height: 120 meters
Gothic architecture
Distance from Paris CDG Airport: 34 km
Addres: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France


5. Montmartre:  Montmartre was completed in 1919 and honors the French victims of the Franco-Prussian war of 1870. If you're in the area, do visit the Square of Tertre, few blocks from the Basilica.



Height: 130 meters
The famous cabarets Moulin Rouge and Michou are located in Montmartre.
Distance from Paris CDG Airport : 27 km
Addres : Montmartre, 75018 Paris, France



6. Luxembourg park: Very relaxing gardens with a breath taking view, the best part is that is completely free. For fun and sport, there is jogging paths, tennis courts, and fitness equipment.


There are 106 statues, a bronze reduction of the Statue of Liberty and 3 beautiful fountains.
Distance from Paris CDG Airport : 40 km
Address: 75006 Paris, France



7. Disneyland: Founded in 1992 Disneyland is the most visited theme park in Europe.Disneyland Paris has two theme parks: Walt Disney Studios & Disneyland (with Sleeping Beauty's castle).


Area : 480 Acre
Opening Hours: 10AM–8:30PM
Distance from Paris CDG Airport : 45 km
Address: 77777 Marne-la-Vallée, France

8. Palais Garnier: Perhaps the best way to fully experience the Palais Garnier is by purchasing a ballet or opera ticket. Remember to book your tickets several months in advance, as performances are highly coveted.



Opens everyday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
Capacity: 1,979
Distance from Paris CDG Airport: 28 km
Address: 8 Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris, France


9. Palace of Versailles: Palace of Versailles was built in the 17th century as a symbol of military power of France and as a demonstration of French supremacy in Europe.



UNESCO World Heritage Site
French Baroque architecture
Distance from Paris CDG Airport : 50 km
Address: Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France

10. Champs-Élysées:  1.9 kilometers long and 70 meters wide, running between the Place de la Concorde and the Place Charles de Gaulle, where the Arc de Triomphe is located.



Distance from Paris CDG Airport : 34 km
Address: Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, France

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