Places to visit in Paris
Everything to see and do in Paris, curated by the Concierge.
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The best things to see in Paris
Our pick of the essential cultural visits in Paris: museums, monuments, gardens.
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Abbaye royale du Val-de-Grâce et musée du Service de santé des armées
In Paris’s 5th arrondissement, the Val-de-Grâce combines a former royal abbey with a military museum focused on the history of army medicine.
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Académie Fratellini
Académie Fratellini in Saint-Denis, near Paris, is a contemporary circus venue combining performances, training and practical visitor information.
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American Center for Art and Culture - Hôtel Mona Bismarck
The American Center for Art and Culture, housed in Paris’s Hôtel Mona Bismarck, hosts exhibitions and cultural events near the Seine.
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Former national asylum for convalescents at Saint-Maurice
This former care institution in Saint-Maurice offers a discreet entry point into hospital and psychiatric history just outside Paris.
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Ancienne patinoire de Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine
The former Saint-Ouen ice rink, at 4 rue du Docteur Bauer, draws interest for its architecture and occasional cultural use.
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Appartement-Atelier de Le Corbusier
In Paris, the Appartement-Atelier de Le Corbusier shows how he lived and worked inside a building he designed for himself.
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Aquarium de Paris
Aquarium de Paris, near Trocadéro, is a family-friendly marine attraction with a flexible visit length that fits easily into a Paris sightseeing day.
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Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe in Paris combines Napoleonic history, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and broad views over the Champs-Élysées.
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Arènes de Lutèce
The Arènes de Lutèce in Paris’s 5th arrondissement are rare Gallo-Roman remains, tucked behind Rue Monge and generally open to the public.
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Arènes de Lutèce et square Capitan
Arènes de Lutèce et Square Capitan, in Paris’s 5th arrondissement, combine a former Gallo-Roman amphitheatre with a quiet public garden.
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ART 42
ART 42 is an urban art museum inside a school in Paris’s 17th arrondissement. Check current access arrangements before visiting.
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Art 42 - Urban Art Collection
Art 42 in Paris presents an urban art collection inside École 42 in the 17th arrondissement. The visit focuses on street art.
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Artcurial
Artcurial Paris, near the Champs-Élysées roundabout, is an auction house known for preview exhibitions, catalogues, and upcoming sales.
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Assemblée Nationale - Palais Bourbon
On Paris’s Left Bank, the Palais Bourbon houses the National Assembly. It is mainly visited through guided tours or occasional public opening days.
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Atelier Brancusi
Atelier Brancusi in Paris, opposite the Centre Pompidou, recreates the sculptor’s studio and the display he intended for his works.
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Atelier des Lumières
Atelier des Lumières in Paris presents immersive digital art exhibitions inside a former foundry, with a free-flow visit built around image and sound.
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Ateliers d'Artistes - Les Frigos
Les Frigos, at 19 rue des Frigos in Paris 13, houses artists' studios in a former industrial building. It is usually seen during occasional open days.
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Ateliers d'artistes de Belleville
Belleville artists’ studios in eastern Paris are best discovered during open studio events. They offer direct access to local creative practice.
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Au bonheur du jour
Au Bonheur du Jour in Paris 2 is a gallery focused on antique erotic art. It is a short walk from Rue Sainte-Anne and the Palais-Royal area.
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Aura Invalides (entrée place Vauban)
AURA Invalides is an evening immersive experience beneath the Dôme des Invalides, using the Place Vauban entrance, separate from standard site visits.
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Barrage-écluse de Saint-Maurice
The Saint-Maurice lock and dam, just outside Paris near Maisons-Alfort, offers a clear view of the river landscape, navigation and waterside walks.
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Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre
The Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre crowns the hilltop. It offers broad city views, a landmark dome, and free access to the main church.
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Basilique Notre-Dame de Boulogne
Basilique Notre-Dame de Boulogne, in Boulogne-Billancourt near Paris, is worth visiting for its local religious history and its old-town setting.
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Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires
Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement is a Catholic church known for prayer, quiet visits, and a long devotional history.
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Basilique Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours
Basilique Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours in Paris 11 is a place of worship on boulevard de Ménilmontant. People come for quiet reflection and parish life.
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Basilique Sainte Jeanne d'Arc
In Paris 18, the Basilique Sainte Jeanne d'Arc is a local church connected to the memory of Joan of Arc, in the Chapelle area.
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Bassin de La Villette
Bassin de la Villette in Paris 19 is a large urban water basin. It suits walks, seasonal activities, and canal-side strolls in northeast Paris.
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Bastille Design Center
Bastille Design Center, in Paris’s 11th arrondissement, is an exhibition and events venue set in a former industrial building near Bastille.
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Bateau-Lavoir - Cité d'artistes
In Montmartre, the Bateau-Lavoir is a noted Paris artists’ studio address. It is best seen from Place Émile Goudeau in the 18th arrondissement.
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Bergère x Paris
Bergère x Paris, at 14 rue Bergère in the 9th arrondissement, is best understood as a specific address on Rue Bergère. It is easiest to approach with the neighborhood layout in
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Bétonsalon - Centre d'art et de recherche
A contemporary art centre in Paris 13, Bétonsalon presents exhibitions and research projects within a university campus setting, away from major museum crowds.
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Bibliothèque Arthur Rimbaud
Bibliothèque Arthur Rimbaud in Paris’s 4th arrondissement is a local library, easy to pair with a walk through the Marais and nearby civic landmarks.
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Bibliothèque Benjamin Rabier
Bibliothèque Benjamin Rabier in Paris 19 is a local library suited to quiet reading, study time, and a simple cultural stop in northeast Paris.
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Bibliothèque Forney
Bibliothèque Forney Paris sits inside the Hôtel de Sens in the Marais, combining a specialist library, exhibitions and historic architecture in one discreet cultural stop.
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Bibliothèque Germaine Tillion
Bibliothèque Germaine Tillion, a Paris 16 library near Trocadéro, offers a calm place to read, work, and access the Paris library catalogue.
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Bibliothèque Nationale de France - Arsenal
The Bibliothèque de l’Arsenal, a BnF site at 1 rue de Sully, draws visitors for its historic interiors. It also hosts occasional exhibitions near Bastille.
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Bibliothèque Nationale de France - Richelieu
The Richelieu site of the BnF combines a museum, historic reading rooms and a central courtyard in Paris’s 2nd arrondissement, near Palais-Royal.
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Bibliothèque Nationale de France - Site François Mitterrand
The François-Mitterrand site of the BnF, in Paris’s 13th arrondissement, draws visitors for its architecture, exhibitions, and reading spaces, depending on access conditions.
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Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) | Richelieu : Musée et Salle ovale
At the BnF Richelieu site in central Paris, the museum and Oval Room combine heritage, reading spaces and a thoughtful cultural visit.
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Bibliothèque Ouest Christine-de-Pisan
A local library in Vincennes near Paris, Bibliothèque Ouest Christine-de-Pisan is a practical stop for reading or studying. It also suits a quiet break.
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Bibliothèque Publique d'Information - BPI
The BPI at Centre Pompidou in Paris is a major reference library for on-site reading. It works well as a cultural stop in the Marais area.
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Bibliothèque Sud Alfred-de-Vigny
Bibliothèque Sud Alfred-de-Vigny in Vincennes is a local library suited to reading, quiet study, and a simple cultural stop near eastern Paris.
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BiLiPo - Bibliothèque des Littératures Policières
BiLiPo, in Paris’s 5th arrondissement, is a specialist library devoted to crime fiction, well suited to a focused literary visit.
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Bois de Vincennes
Bois de Vincennes, on Paris’s eastern edge, is a vast park. It has lakes, wooded paths and leisure areas for walks, runs and family outings.
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Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection
In central Paris, the Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection presents contemporary art through temporary exhibitions in a landmark circular building.
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Buste de Dalida
The Dalida bust in Montmartre, Paris, is a small outdoor monument linked to the singer. It is often visited with her former home area and grave.
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Carré Rive Gauche
Carré Rive Gauche on Paris Left Bank brings together antique dealers and galleries between Rue du Bac, Rue de Lille and Quai Voltaire.
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Casino de Paris
Casino de Paris is a Paris performance venue known for its programme of concerts, musicals and comedy shows in a classic theatre setting.
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Holy Trinity Cathedral
The Holy Trinity Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral in Paris’s 16th arrondissement, visited for its contemporary design and setting near Trocadéro.
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Cathédrale de la Sainte-Trinité - Église Orthodoxe Russe
Paris’s Holy Trinity Cathedral is a contemporary Russian Orthodox church, visited for its architecture, quiet atmosphere, and place in the city’s religious landscape.
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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Notre-Dame Cathedral Paris stands on the Île de la Cité. Check the official Notre-Dame de Paris website before planning your visit.
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Cathédrale Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky
Saint-Alexander-Nevsky Cathedral at 12 rue Daru in Paris is a well-known Orthodox cathedral. It is noted for its onion domes and Russian heritage.
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Centre Bouddhique Kagyu-Dzong - Grande Pagode de Vincennes
A Buddhist temple in Paris, the Grande Pagode de Vincennes is best visited for its architecture, wooded setting, and selected public ceremonies.
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Centre culturel algérien
In Paris’s 15th arrondissement, this cultural centre hosts exhibitions, talks and events connected to Algerian culture in a calm local setting.
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Centre culturel canadien
The Centre culturel canadien in Paris hosts exhibitions and cultural events linked to Canada, and works well for a short, focused visit.
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Centre culturel de Chine à Paris
Near Les Invalides, this cultural venue hosts exhibitions and events focused on Chinese arts and culture in Paris’s 7th arrondissement.
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Centre culturel suisse
The Centre culturel suisse Paris, in the Marais, hosts a contemporary programme of exhibitions, performances, screenings and talks.
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Centre d'art contemporain d'Ivry - Le Crédac
Le Crédac is a contemporary art centre in Ivry-sur-Seine, showing temporary exhibitions inside the former Manufacture des Oeillets, just outside Paris.
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Centre historique des archives - Service historique de la Défense
Set in the Pavillon du Roi in Vincennes, this branch of the Defence Historical Service explores French military history through archival heritage.
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Centre National de la Danse
The Centre national de la danse in Pantin, near Paris, brings together exhibitions, performances, research resources, and public programs focused on dance.
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