Things to do in Paris

Iconic monuments, shows, sightseeing tours, museums, zoos, aquariums, and unusual experiences, our tips for discovering the best things to see and do in Paris!

Museums

Paris’s museums showcase all the arts: painting, sculpture, photography, etc.

Monuments

Churches, palaces, bridges, fountains … Paris is world-famous for the beauty and number of its monuments.

Tours and cruises

Panoramic bus tours, guided walking or cycling tours, cruises on the Seine or canals... explore Paris to your heart's content!

Ideas for walks in Paris

Mythical, trendy, popular, unusual … Paris has many aspects to reveal in the course of a variety of itineraries

Theme and leisure parks

From gardens for young and old to thrills and spills, discover the amusement and leisure parks of Paris.
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Paris by night: hot spots and ideas

Bars, restaurants, concert venues, nightclubs ... All the info on nightlife and partying in Paris.

Food & drink

Paris 'Capital of Gastronomy' invites travellers from all over the world to have a feast!

Shopping

Luxury, ready-to-wear, gastronomy, antiques, lifestyle … shopping addresses galore.

Ideas for sightseeing itineraries in Paris

Treat yourself to a weekend outing to explore Paris, with our suggestions for must-do, unusual, shopping, or secret itineraries, by bike, on foot or even on a boat!

Best of Practical

Paris Passlib’: Paris’s official and 100% customizable city pass

The Paris Passlib' is the official pass for Paris. It is entirely digital and has its own dedicated app. Available in three options, the Paris Passlib' gives you access to a wide range of activities: museums, Parisian monuments, cruises, guided tours...

From £59

Upcoming special events

14 July, new cultural season, Christmas festivities … Programmes for the biggest events in Paris.
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Museums, monuments and heritage

Take a stroll through the streets of Paris and admire its iconic monuments, and architecture, both historic and modern.

Parks & gardens in Paris

Public gardens, parks, woods … With more than 400 parks and gardens, Paris is the most wooded capital in Europe

Open-air art and architecture in Paris

Street art, architecture, outdoor works of art, movie locations, art is everywhere in the French capital!

Cabarets and shows

Let yourself be tempted by a magical evening of entertainment in one of the capital's cabarets, or dinner in a music hall.

Zoos & Aquariums

Fish, wild animals, birds, farm animals … The Paris region has numerous wildlife parks and aquariums

Activities to do in Paris

Escape games, water-skiing, virtual reality, even a helicopter ride, enjoy a wide range of activities in Paris

Cooking workshops and classes

Paris offers a wide range of cookery classes to help you concoct tasty dishes, from the original to the great classics of French cuisine.