50 Things to Do in Paris

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!

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