France Travel Guide & Map: The Best 61 Places to See, Eat and Stay
Across France · 61 best places in France
The best of France on one travel map: the top places in every city and region we cover, each linked to its full map. Filter by what you want to do.
By Amit KerenPlanning a trip to France? This France travel guide map shows the best places in every French city and region we cover, starting with Paris and the châteaux and gardens you can reach on a day trip. Each spot links to the full map of its city.
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Landmark & square · Landmark
Gustave Eiffel's 330 metre iron tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair. Book a timed ticket for the lift or the stairs to the second floor, or go all the way to the top. After dark it sparkles for five minutes at the start of every hour.
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Viewpoint · Gardens and viewpoint
The terrace and gardens across the river from the Eiffel Tower, the classic spot for a photo of the whole tower. Go at sunrise for an empty terrace, or after dark to watch the tower sparkle.
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Church & religious site · Gothic cathedral
Paris's Gothic cathedral on Île de la Cité, reopened in December 2024 after the 2019 fire. Entry is free, and booking a free time slot online skips most of the queue. The towers can be climbed with a separate ticket.
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Church & religious site · Gothic chapel
A 13th-century royal chapel inside the Palais de Justice, with walls made almost entirely of stained glass. Go on a sunny day, when the upper chapel glows. Book a timed ticket, as the security queue can be long.
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Viewpoint · Monument and viewpoint
Napoleon's triumphal arch at the top of the Champs-Élysées, with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath it. Climb the 284 steps to the roof for a view down twelve avenues to the Eiffel Tower and La Défense. Reach it through the underground passage, never across the roundabout.
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Area · Avenue
Paris's most famous avenue, almost 2 km from Place de la Concorde up to the Arc de Triomphe, lined with flagship shops, cinemas and cafés. Walk it from the Concorde end and finish at the arch.
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Church & religious site · Basilica and viewpoint
The white basilica at the top of Montmartre, with one of the best free views over Paris from its steps. Entry is free; the dome has its own ticket and about 300 steps. Afterwards, wander the lanes around Place du Tertre.
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Landmark & square · Opera house
The opulent 1875 opera house that inspired The Phantom of the Opera, with a marble grand staircase and a ceiling painted by Marc Chagall. Visit with a self-guided ticket during the day, or book a ballet or opera.
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Landmark & square · Historic square
The oldest planned square in Paris, from 1612, with matching red-brick houses, arcades and a garden in the middle. Victor Hugo's house at number 6 is a free museum. It is the perfect start for a walk through the Marais.
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Landmark & square · Monument
The domed neoclassical monument in the Latin Quarter where France buries its great citizens, including Voltaire, Victor Hugo and Marie Curie. Foucault's pendulum swings under the dome, and in the warmer months you can climb to the colonnade for a view.
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Area · Canal
A 4.5 km canal in the 10th arrondissement with iron footbridges, locks and plane trees. Locals picnic on the banks on summer evenings, and the streets around it are full of cafés, bakeries and independent shops.
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Palace & castle · Royal palace
The palace of Louis XIV, about 20 km south-west of Paris, with the Hall of Mirrors, the royal apartments and huge formal gardens. Take the RER C to Versailles Château Rive Gauche, book a timed ticket and plan most of a day. It is closed on Mondays.
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Landmark & square · Square
Paris's largest square, between the Tuileries and the Champs-Élysées. The 3,300-year-old Luxor Obelisk stands in the middle, with two fountains and views up to the Arc de Triomphe.
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Landmark & square · Bridge
The most ornate bridge in Paris, with gilded statues and Art Nouveau lamps, linking the Invalides to the Grand Palais. One of the best spots in the city for a sunset photo of the Eiffel Tower.
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Landmark & square · Artists' square
The small square at the top of Montmartre where painters and portrait artists set up their easels every day, surrounded by old cafés and restaurants.
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Area · Street
The heart of the old Jewish quarter of the Marais, known for its falafel shops, bakeries and small boutiques.
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Landmark & square · Landmark
The glass pyramid in the Cour Napoléon is the main entrance to the Louvre and one of the most photographed spots in Paris. The courtyard is free and open to walk through, so you can see it without a museum ticket.
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Area · Latin Quarter, 5th
One of the oldest streets in Paris, running downhill from Place de la Contrescarpe past food stalls, cheese shops and cheap restaurants. Mornings are busiest at the market end.
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Area · Pedestrian street, 12th
A short cobbled pedestrian street of pastel-painted houses near Gare de Lyon, one of the most photographed streets in Paris. People live here, so keep your voice down and don't sit on the doorsteps.
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Landmark & square · Square, 1st
An elegant octagonal square with the Vendôme Column in the middle, the Ritz Paris and the windows of the city's top jewellers.
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Palace & castle · Royal palace
Former royal residence with origins in the 12th century, offering lavish apartments and museums tracing centuries of French history.
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Palace & castle · Historic château
Grand château housing a major art collection, with extensive gardens and an equine museum on the estate.
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Palace & castle · Historic château
Ornate 17th-century château with a domed roof and expansive formal gardens, ideal for exploring French architecture and landscape design.
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Church & religious site · Historic church
Catholic church dating to the 17th century, known for its grand facade, Delacroix murals, and monumental organ.
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Church & religious site · Gothic church
Gothic church built between 1532 and 1632, with murals, sculptures, and a large pipe organ to admire inside.
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Landmark & square · City hall
Paris's city hall features a grand Neo-Renaissance facade, with temporary exhibitions and interior tours available by appointment.
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Museum · Art museum
The world's most visited museum, home of the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Book a timed ticket online and pick two or three wings rather than trying to see everything. It is closed on Tuesdays.
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Museum · Art museum
A small museum at the end of the Tuileries built around Monet's Water Lilies, eight huge panels in two oval rooms lit by daylight. A visit takes about an hour. It is closed on Tuesdays.
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Museum · Art museum
Impressionist and post-impressionist art by Monet, Renoir, Degas and Van Gogh in a former railway station on the Left Bank. Look out over the Seine through the giant clock window on the fifth floor. It is closed on Mondays.
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Museum · Museum and monument
Louis XIV's veterans' hospital, now home to the Army Museum and Napoleon's tomb under the golden dome. One ticket covers the museum and the tomb.
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Museum · History museum
Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00, closed Monday
The museum of the history of Paris, in two Marais mansions with a quiet garden courtyard. The permanent collection is free.
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Museum · Art museum
Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 to 18:00, closed Monday
The world's largest Picasso collection, in a 17th-century Marais mansion: paintings, sculptures and drawings from every period of his life.
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Attraction · Underground ossuary
Tunnels under the 14th arrondissement holding the bones of about six million Parisians, moved here from the city's cemeteries from the 1780s. The walk is 1.5 km, with 131 steps down and 112 back up. Book well ahead, as tickets sell out.
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Attraction · Seine river cruise
Seine sightseeing cruises from Port de la Bourdonnais, right below the Eiffel Tower. The classic cruise lasts about an hour and returns to the same dock, passing Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay.
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Attraction · Cabaret
The cabaret with the red windmill, home of the French cancan since 1889. Shows run every night at 21:00 and 23:00. Book ahead, or just see the windmill lit up after dark.
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Attraction · Concert hall
Concert hall opened in 2015, known for its angular architecture and wave-shaped auditorium with acclaimed acoustics.
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Attraction · Theme park
Disney theme park resort with family rides, live shows, character encounters, and hotels for longer stays.
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Attraction · Dark ride, Fantasyland
A flying pirate ship carries you over moonlit London and on to Neverland. It is one of the most popular rides in the park and loads slowly, so the queue is long all day.
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Park & garden · Formal garden
The formal garden between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde, laid out in the 1660s by André Le Nôtre. Grab one of the green chairs by the ponds, then walk on to the Orangerie at the far end.
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Park & garden · Park
The Left Bank's favourite park, around the palace where the French Senate sits. Rent a toy sailboat on the big pond, find the Medici Fountain and sit in the famous green chairs.
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Park & garden · Cemetery
Paris's largest cemetery and a peaceful walk along tree-lined paths, with the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf and Chopin. Entry is free. Download a map before you go, as it is easy to get lost.
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Park & garden · Artist's gardens
Monet's home in Giverny pairs flower gardens and a water lily pond with rooms displaying his collection of Japanese prints.
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Restaurant · Café and restaurant
Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00, closed Monday and Tuesday
The pink house on the corner of Rue de l'Abreuvoir, one of the most photographed spots in Montmartre. Painted by Utrillo, it is still a small restaurant today.
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Restaurant · French bistro
A glass-walled riverside restaurant by the Bateaux Parisiens docks, with French bistro dishes and views of the Eiffel Tower.
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Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Mexican spot pairing creative tacos and simple side dishes with classic cocktails for a casual meal and drinks.
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Restaurant · French restaurant
Casual French restaurant on Île Saint-Louis serving sandwiches, crepes, salads and main courses, with sidewalk seating.
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Restaurant · Ramen restaurant
Ramen restaurant specializing in fish-based broths, with immersive decor recreating the atmosphere of Tokyo's former Tsukiji fish market.
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Café & dessert · Café
Daily from 7:00 (weekends from 9:00) to late
The Montmartre café where Amélie worked in the film. Still a neighbourhood café on Rue Lepic, with a crème brûlée on the menu in her honour.
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Café & dessert · Café and crêpes
Daily 7:30 to 22:30
A casual café on Rue de Rivoli, across from the Tuileries, serving sandwiches, bowls and sweet crêpes. Easy for a quick family lunch.
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Café & dessert · Historic café
Historic Saint-Germain-des-Prés café associated with writers and artists, serving coffee and traditional French dishes with terrace seating.
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Café & dessert · Coffee shop
Small coffee shop beside the Palais Royal gardens, offering coffee and sweet treats for a garden stroll.
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Café & dessert · Pastry shop
Celebrated Parisian pastry house known for macarons with inventive flavor combinations, alongside chocolates and other sweet creations.
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Café & dessert · Pastry shop
Acclaimed bakery by Cédric Grolet offering elaborately crafted cakes and pastries in a chic setting on Avenue de l’Opéra.
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Bar · Cocktail bar
Wood-paneled cocktail bar serving classic and bespoke drinks, with a cellar piano bar for an evening of music.
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Bar · Cocktail bar
Intimate cocktail bar known for creative drinks and inventive presentation, suited to exploring flavors beyond the classics.
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Bar · Cocktail bar
Cocktail bar focused on French spirits, offering inventive drinks that introduce lesser-known domestic distilleries and ingredients.
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Bar · Rooftop bar
Rooftop bar in Ménilmontant offering cocktails and views across Paris rooftops, ideal for an open-air evening drink.
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Shop · Department store
The flagship department store under a huge stained-glass dome on Boulevard Haussmann. Take the escalators to the free rooftop terrace for a view of the Opéra and the Eiffel Tower, and step out on the glass walkway under the dome.
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Shop · Bookshop
Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 20:00, Sunday 12:00 to 19:00
The famous English-language bookshop facing Notre-Dame, with creaky floors, reading nooks upstairs and a café next door.
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Shop · Luxury shopping, 8th
The most luxurious shopping street in Paris, with Dior, Chanel and other fashion houses, the Hôtel Plaza Athénée and the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.
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Shop · Department store
Upscale department store dating to the nineteenth century, known for designer fashion, homewares, beauty products and gourmet groceries.
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Recommended hotels
Rue de Rivoli, Tuileries
Best for: Palace hotel
Palace hotel facing the Tuileries Garden, with a Michelin-starred restaurant and a short walk to the Louvre.
Avenue Montaigne
Best for: Fashion and luxury
Dorchester Collection palace hotel on Avenue Montaigne, with many rooms looking toward the Eiffel Tower.
Trocadéro
Best for: Eiffel Tower views
Former home of Prince Roland Bonaparte facing the Eiffel Tower across the Seine, with an indoor pool.
Place des Vosges, Le Marais
Best for: Romantic stay
Ivy-covered hotel hidden behind the arcades of Place des Vosges, with a spa, in the heart of the Marais.
Louvre, near the Tuileries
Best for: Location
Classic hotel next to the Louvre, a short walk from the Tuileries, Place Vendôme and Avenue de l'Opéra.
Grands Boulevards
Best for: Rooftop bar
Design hotel by the Experimental group with a rooftop bar and an Italian restaurant, close to the Opéra and the department stores.
Saint-Germain and Montparnasse
Best for: Couples
Boutique hotel with a small spa on a quiet street near the Luxembourg Gardens.
Latin Quarter
Best for: Latin Quarter
Small boutique hotel near the Arènes de Lutèce and Rue Mouffetard, a 10 minute walk to Notre-Dame.
Latin Quarter
Best for: Value
Small boutique hotel in the Latin Quarter, handy for Notre-Dame, Saint-Michel and Rue Mouffetard.
Near Gare de l'Est
Best for: Budget
Budget hostel with private rooms near Gare de l'Est, close to Canal Saint-Martin and Belleville.
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