Beautiful Paris offers endless possibilities for ways to spend your days, but if you need a little inspiration, look no further. This list of 50 things to do in Paris has ideas for first time visitors, and old hands alike. Tell me your suggestions in the comments!

1. Taste Paris’ best ice cream at Berthillon – best enjoyed on the banks of the Seine
2. Take a tour of the unbelievably opulent Opera Garnier
3. Go to the top of the Arc de Triomphe at night
4. Wander around the charming streets of Ile Saint Louis
5. Walk down the Champs-Elysee, while there are still a few French shops left
6. Revel in the true home of French luxury, Rue Faubourg Saint Honore
7. Ice skate on top of the Eiffel Tower in winter
8. Catch the Tour de France in summer
9. Pick up a painting from the Montmartre artist markets
10. Eat lunch in a park with a ham & cheese crepe from a street vendor
11. Take in all the sights of the city with a Bateaux Mouches Seine Cruise
12. Marvel at the stained glass windows in Sainte-Chapelle
13. Escape the hustle and bustle at the tranquil Musee de l’Orangerie
14. Visit the beautiful Jardin des Tuileries
15. Take a day trip out to Versailles
16. Savour the best view over Paris from Tour Montparnasse
17. Enjoy the sculptures and gardens of Musee Rodin for only 1 Euro
18. Gawk at the gorgeous ceiling of Galerie Lafayette while you do your shopping
19. Ride the free carousel under Sacre Coeur
20. Dress up for a night at The Lido on the Champs-Elysee
21. Picnic on the Champs du Mars under the sparkling Eiffel Tower at dusk
22. Discover Paris’ underground tomb at the Montparnasse Catacombs
23. Whip up a delicious meal with a cooking class at Atelier des Chefs
24. Visit the Louvre, the most famous art museum in the world
25. Dine at a classic French restaurant, like Allard in St Germain
26. See what all the fuss is about at the Moulin Rouge
27. Step back in time at the Musee de Moyen Age
28. Have a picnic in the picturesque Place des Vosges
29. Stop by the city’s most beautiful metro stops in the Cite station
30. Visit the Pantheon, the final resting place of France’s intellectual heroes
31. Visit filming locations from Emily in Paris: her office, her apartment & Gabriel’s restaurant
32. Eat Paris’ most famous macarons at Laduree in Saint Germain
33. Visit Notre Dame and meet the gargoyles with the bell tower climb
34. Browse the art galleries in the hallways that fringe Place des Vosges
35. Escape the tourists in Parc Montsouris
36. Enjoy modern art at Centre Pompidou & take in the panoramic views from the 6th floor
37. Find a treasure at the flower markets, close to the Cite metro stop
38. Start your day with a fresh croissant or pain au chocolat (my favourite) from a boulangerie
39. Visit La Grande Arche, the modern cousin to the Arc de Triomphe
40. Climb Sacre Coeur for some of the best views over Paris
41. Have a picnic on the banks of the Seine
42. Visit Napoleon’s enormous, over-the-top tomb at Invalides
43. Get lost in Printemps
44. Eat a crepe, hot from a street vendor
45. During the Christmas season, visit the adorable Christmas markets under the Eiffel Tower
46. Find a new scent at a French parfumerie like Fragonard, Annick Goutal or Serge Lutens
47. Visit Paris’ oldest department store, Le Bon Marche.
48. Soak up the sunshine at the grand Jardin du Luxembourg
49.  Sort the trash from the treasure at Marche Aux Puces
50. Eat crème brûlée like it’s going out of fashion. Yum!

What are some of your favourite things to do Paris? What’s on your wish list?

Genevieve Lauren

Hello! I’m an Australian travel blogger, living in Melbourne, Australia. I grew up in Brisbane, studied in Paris, lived & worked in New York City and now live in Melbourne, Australia.

I love sharing specific and useful recommendations, itineraries and guides for the most beautiful things to see, do, experience & eat wherever I go.

My favourite travel destinations are Australia, New York City & surrounds, France, Greece & Japan, but I’m always excited to explore somewhere new!

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