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!
- Taste Paris’ best ice cream at Berthillon – best enjoyed on the banks of the Seine
- Take a tour of the unbelievably opulent Opera Garnier
- Go to the top of the Arc de Triomphe at night
- Wander around the charming streets of Ile Saint Louis
- Walk down the Champs-Elysee, while there are still a few French shops left
- Revel in the true home of French luxury, Rue Faubourg Saint Honore
- Ice skate on top of the Eiffel Tower in winter
- Catch the Tour de France in summer
- Pick up a painting from the Montmartre artist markets
- Eat lunch in a park with a ham & cheese crepe from a street vendor
- Take in all the sights of the city with a Bateaux Mouches Seine Cruise
- Marvel at the stained glass windows in Sainte-Chapelle
- Escape the hustle and bustle at the tranquil Musee de l’Orangerie
- Visit the beautiful Jardin des Tuileries
- Take a day trip out to Versailles
- Savour the best view over Paris from Tour Montparnasse
- Enjoy the sculptures and gardens of Musee Rodin for only 1 Euro
- Gawk at the gorgeous ceiling of Galerie Lafayette while you do your shopping
- Ride the free carousel under Sacre Coeur
- Dress up for a night at The Lido on the Champs-Elysee
- Picnic on the Champs du Mars under the sparkling Eiffel Tower at dusk
- Discover Paris’ underground tomb at the Montparnasse Catacombs
- Whip up a delicious meal with a cooking class at Atelier des Chefs
- Visit the Louvre, the most famous art museum in the world
- Dine at a classic French restaurant, like Allard in St Germain
- See what all the fuss is about at the Moulin Rouge
- Step back in time at the Musee de Moyen Age
- Have a picnic in the picturesque Place des Vosges
- Stop by the city’s most beautiful metro stops in the Cite station
- Visit the Pantheon, the final resting place of France’s intellectual heroes
- Visit filming locations from Emily in Paris: her office, her apartment & Gabriel’s restaurant
- Eat Paris’ most famous macarons at Laduree in Saint Germain
- Visit Notre Dame and meet the gargoyles with the bell tower climb
- Browse the art galleries in the hallways that fringe Place des Vosges
- Escape the tourists in Parc Montsouris
- Enjoy modern art at Centre Pompidou & take in the panoramic views from the 6th floor
- Find a treasure at the flower markets, close to the Cite metro stop
- Start your day with a fresh croissant or pain au chocolat (my favourite) from a boulangerie
- Visit La Grande Arche, the modern cousin to the Arc de Triomphe
- Climb Sacre Coeur for some of the best views over Paris
- Have a picnic on the banks of the Seine
- Visit Napoleon’s enormous, over-the-top tomb at Invalides
- Get lost in Printemps
- Eat a crepe, hot from a street vendor
- During the Christmas season, visit the adorable Christmas markets under the Eiffel Tower
- Find a new scent at a French parfumerie like Fragonard, Annick Goutal or Serge Lutens
- Visit Paris’ oldest department store, Le Bon Marche.
- Soak up the sunshine at the grand Jardin du Luxembourg
- Sort the trash from the treasure at Marche Aux Puces
- 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?
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.
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Happy to say I did 30 of these! Thanks for the memories
Awesome! Glad you liked it 🙂
I love this list! I’m headed to Paris in two months- I’ll definitely be adding some of these things to my days there!
Thank you! And lucky you, I am very jealous! 🙂