Ultimate Paris Bucket List: 99 Unforgettable Things to Do & See

Paris is an incredible city, where you could spend months exploring all the bucket-list sights and hidden corners (and believe me, I’ve tried to see everything!).

After nine trips and over six months spent exploring, I’ve criss-crossed the city to create this ultimate bucket list of 99 amazing things to see and do in Paris.

Of course, no one can see it all in one trip, but this list gives you a sense of what’s out there so you can pick what fits your interests. I’ve roughly ordered the list from the most famous spots to more off-the-beaten-path favorites, though everything here is worth your time.

So browse, plan, and get ready for an unforgettable Paris adventure.

Your Ultimate Paris Bucket List

1. Eiffel Tower

The unofficial symbol of Paris, the Eiffel Tower needs no introduction. This iconic structure towers over the city and is an absolute must-do. You can admire it from the ground, climb the stairs to the second level, or take an elevator to the top. (Do all three!)

2. Louvre

The largest museum in the world, the Louvre is an essential experience when visiting Paris. It’s more than just the Mona Lisa – amazing architecture, beautiful paintings, inspiring statues, and intriguing artifacts make this a place like no other. (Pro Tip: You need to make a timed entry reservation weeks in advance).

3. Arc de Triomphe

In some ways it feels like all roads in Paris lead to this massive monument. It stands majestic in the center of the city. Napoleon built the Arc de Triomphe to celebrate his many military victories.

View it from the many avenues leading to it, or go to the top to get an incredible vantage over the city.

4. Notre Dame

Set on Ile de la Cité, one of the islands on the Seine, the Notre Dame Cathedral is quite literally the heart of Paris. Breathtaking in size, design, and beauty, the cathedral’s soaring spaces and Gothic design make it a must-see.

For a different experience, you can climb the towers of Notre Dame for amazing vistas and a chance to get up close and personal with the bells and the gargoyles.

5. Champs Elysées

This expansive, lovely, tree-lined avenue is filled with upscale boutiques, name brands, restaurants, cafes, and is a lovely spot for a stroll. It runs from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe and offers fantastic views of the Arc.

6. Sacré Coeur Basilica

This stunningly white basilica sits atop Montmartre, the prominent hill and neighborhood on the northern edge of Paris. The basilica is designed in a Neo-Byzantine style, and has beautiful, colorful frescoes on the ceilings inside. Come early to avoid the heavy crowds that gather during the middle of the day.

7. Versailles

One of the most famous palaces in the world and home of King Louis XIV, XV, and XVI, Versailles features incredibly lavish design and opulent decorations. The palace is jaw-dropping, but I also adore the expansive grounds and gardens, which deserve half a day of exploration on their own.

8. Champs de Mars

The Champs de Mars is the large park that leads up to the Eiffel Tower. There are winding trails through the park, large lawns for relaxing and picnicking, incredible views, and great photo ops of the tower.

9. Trocadero

Across the Seine from the Champ de Mars, Trocadéro Square offers one of the best elevated views of the Eiffel Tower. The area is beautifully landscaped, with fountains, statues, and plenty of great photo spots overlooking the tower.

10. Discover Other Eiffel Tower Viewpoints

Of course, there are plenty more spots beyond the classic views from Trocadéro and the Champ de Mars.

I love Rue de l’Université, Rue Buenos Aires, and Avenue de Camoëns, where the Eiffel Tower is perfectly framed by elegant Parisian apartments, and Pont de Bir-Hakeim right along the Seine. Honestly, you’ll find great views of the Eiffel Tower all over the city.

11. Watch the Eiffel Tower Sparkle at Night

While the Eiffel Tower is great during the day, it is truly something special at night. Make sure you come and watch the five-minute light show that happens at the top of every hour after dark.

The lights on the tower sparkle and tinkle, which always elicits a collective gasp from the crowd – it’s a magical sight.

(No picture because technically it’s illegal for me to publish images of the Eiffel Tower lit up at night)

12. Jardin de Tuileries

The Tuileries Gardens is a massive, nearly 1 km long park that borders the Seine between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde in the 1st arrondissement. You’ll find charming walking paths, fountains, basins, sculptures, wooded areas, flowers, and greenery in this popular Parisian garden.

13. Jardin de Luxembourg

The Luxembourg Garden, right next to the French Senate, is a beautiful, spacious park in the Saint-Germain neighborhood. You’ll see people lounging in chairs, kids sailing little toy boats in the big fountain, and locals strolling the tree-lined paths or relaxing on the lawns.

There are also tennis courts, basketball courts, and a great playground tucked in the grounds. And don’t miss the Medici Fountain—it’s one of the prettiest spots in the park.

14. Seine River Cruise

A great way to take in the sights of Paris is cruising along the Seine River. It’s delightful to experience Paris from the water, as many of the main sites are located along the riverbanks.

You can choose from a shorter 1-hour sightseeing cruise or a longer 3-hour dinner cruise.

15. Musée d’Orsay

The Musée d’Orsay, housed in a former Beaux-Arts train station, showcases an incredible collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by artists like Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Degas, and Manet.

16. Walk Along the Seine

Paris has some wonderful walkways along the Seine, and taking some time to relax as you meander along the river is a great way to soak in the feel of the city and see many of the classic locations.

While there really aren’t any *bad* sections of the Seine to walk along, I personally love walking the southern bank between Ile Saint Louis and Place de la Concorde, and then the northern bank between Pont de l’Alma and the Eiffel Tower.

17. Bouquinistes

One of the most charming aspects of walking along the Seine is the bouquinistes, little pop-up stalls selling vintage books, postcards, and artwork. These make for excellent souvenirs to bring home with you!

18. Sainte Chapelle

Although not as famous as Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle is perhaps even more beautiful. This small chapel is filled with floor-to-ceiling, intricate stained-glass windows that create a multi-colored wonder.

19. Opera Garnier

The Opera Garnier is one of my very favorite buildings in Paris. The design, including the Grand Staircase, the Grand Foyer (pictured above), and the main theater hall is opulent and awe-inspiring, and a great spot for pictures. You can tour the building during the day or come for a show in the evening.

Fun fact: this building and some strange events that occurred here inspired the Phantom of the Opera book and musical.

20. l’Orangerie Museum

Place de la Concorde has an intriguing history, as it was the site of the main guillotine during the French Revolution. Today, a large Egyptian obelisk (a gift from Egypt), plus a set of intricate fountains, decorate this pretty square, which marks the start of the Champs Elysées Avenue.

24. Catacombs

In the 1700s, Paris’s cemeteries became so overcrowded that thousands of bones were moved into the tunnels beneath the city. Today, you can visit a section of this underground labyrinth, the Catacombs of Paris, where walls of neatly arranged skulls and bones line the passageways.

25. Pont Alexandre III

Pont Alexandre III is easily the most ornate bridge in Paris, known for its lavish sculptures and intricate stonework. Spanning the Seine between Les Invalides and the Grand Palais, it’s a masterpiece of Beaux-Arts design. This is just one of many fascinating and beautiful bridges in Paris.

26. Les Invalides

Les Invalides is a historic military complex that includes the Army Museum, the Plan Relief Museum, and the Museum of the Order of the Liberation.

The biggest highlight of the complex, however, is Napoleon’s tomb, located inside the Église du Dôme, the gold-topped church you can spot from all over Paris. Inside, his larger-than-life tomb rests beneath the ornate dome, surrounded by other memorials to French military figures.

27. Have a Picnic

One of the best ways to experience Paris is to grab some picnic supplies (a fresh baguette, cheese, maybe some fruit) and find a bench or patch of grass in one of the city’s many parks. There’s nothing quite like enjoying a simple but delicious picnic in a beautiful Parisian location.

28. Experience a Fromagerie

Cheese is practically its own food group in France, and you can’t leave the city without trying some high-quality cheese varieties. I always recommend stopping by a fromagerie (cheese shop) while in the city.

I love comté, brie de Meaux, and camembert, but there are practically endless options. You can get advice from the fromager and buy multiple small slices of cheese to find your favorite variety.

29. Experience a Boulangerie

What better way to pair your cheese than with a crispy, warm baguette? Honestly, if you don’t eat a baguette at least once in Paris, you’re doing it wrong 😉

And don’t stop at the bread – boulangeries are full of sweet treats. Pick up a croissant or pain au chocolat or other pastry for breakfast, or a treat for dessert like tarte aux fruits or millefeuille. There are boulangeries on just about every corner in Paris, so a sweet treat is usually just a few steps away.

30. Eat Classic French Fare

Paris is full of cozy bistros, delicious restaurants, and popular spots where you can try classic French dishes like boeuf bourguignon, duck confit, and onion soup. Dining out for a lingering meal is an essential part of Parisian life – just as meaningful as visiting a museum or monument

31. Savor Hot Chocolate

Parisian hot chocolate is thick, creamy, and rich – truly a treat to savor. Many cafés offer this warm drink, but the best, in my opinion, can be found at Angelina and Carette.

32. Pantheon

The Pantheon is a soaring, stately building in the Latin Quarter dedicated to famous French scientists, philosophers, writers, and military leaders. The interior is beautiful, with frescoed domes, intricate paintings and sculptures, a large portico of Corinthian columns, and the Foucault Pendulum.

In the underground crypt, you can find the tombs of famous French leaders and thinkers, including Voltaire, Marie Curie, Louis Braille, and Victor Hugo.

33. Galeries Lafayette

Galeries Lafayette is an upscale department store in Paris, known for its luxury brands and incredible domed atrium. Even if you aren’t in the market for high-ticket items, it’s worth coming for the atmosphere and to check out the free rooftop terrace with panoramic views.

34. Other Luxury Department Stores

While Galeries Lafayette is the most popular and opulent, there are several other luxury department stores in Paris worth checking out. Printemps is just next to Galeries Lafayette and also has a free panoramic terrace.

Le Bon Marché is Paris’s oldest department store and the only one located on the Left Bank.

And Samaritaine dates back to 1870, housed in another beautiful building with Art Nouveau details.

35. Moulin Rouge

The Moulin Rouge, set in the heart of Montmartre, is Paris’s most iconic cabaret. Its bright Moulin Rouge (aka Red Windmill) on the rooftop has been a symbol of Parisian nightlife for more than a century.

36. Rodin Museum

The Rodin Museum is dedicated to the sculptures of the talented Auguste Rodin, including famous works like The Thinker, The Kiss, and The Gates of Hell. The art is displayed in a lovely mansion and surrounding garden, and is one of my personal favorite museums in Paris.

37. Disneyland Paris

If you are someone who loves Disney, crossing this park off your bucket list will be fun! Located outside of Paris, this offers that beloved Disneyland charm (and is set up very similarly to Disneyland in California)

38. Rue de Rivoli

Rue de Rivoli runs from the Louvre all the way to Hôtel de Ville, following the Seine through the heart of Paris. It’s one of the city’s main shopping streets, with more upscale stores near the Louvre, then shifting to more casual chain stores and local boutiques as you head east.

39. Palais Royale

Palais Royal is a peaceful garden tucked just behind the Louvre, with tree-lined walkways, sculptures, and a central fountain that feels like a smaller, quieter version of the Tuileries.

Right next to the garden, you’ll find the Buren Columns, a courtyard filled with rows of black-and-white striped columns that has become a fun spot for photos.

40. Centre Pompidou

The Centre Pompidou, in the Marais neighborhood, houses one of the largest modern art collections in Europe, but the building itself is just as fascinating. Its “inside-out” design puts pipes, ducts, and escalators on the outside (all color-coded), making it one of Paris’s most unique museums.

41. Les Deux Magots & Café de Flore

Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore were once the hangouts of Paris’s greatest writers and thinkers, from Hemingway to Sartre. Today, you can still stop in for a coffee or light meal at these two cafes, and soak up the same Left Bank atmosphere that inspired generations of artists.

42. Marché aux Fleurs

Paris is home to many vibrant markets, but the Marché aux Fleurs is dedicated solely to flowers, plants, and outdoor decor. It’s relatively small but oh so very charming.

43. Parc Monceau

Parc Monceau is one of Paris’s most elegant parks, tucked away in the 8th arrondissement. Its highlight is a small pond encircled by Corinthian columns, where willow branches dip into the water. With shady paths, open lawns, and plenty of benches, it’s a favorite local spot for a stroll or a relaxing afternoon outdoors.

44. Sample Macarons

Perhaps the most iconic French dessert is the small, airy macaron. Made with almond flour, these unique treats are a must try. There are shops selling macarons all over the city, but I personally love the ones from Ladurée. For a super fun experience, participate in a macaron-making class.

45. Canal Saint-Martin

Canal Saint Martin is a 4.6 km long canal that runs north and south through Paris, connecting the Seine to another canal in the north.

While much of the canal is underground, the section just north of Place de la Republique is so charming, with walking paths on both sides of the waterfront, cafes nearby, and cute little pedestrian bridges crossing over. This is a popular spot for locals to hang out, especially on a warm evening.

46. Walking Tour

Walking tours are a great way to learn about Paris’s history and uncover spots you might otherwise miss. I’ve personally really enjoyed every walking tour I’ve taken, as they always leave me appreciating the city even more. I’d recommend this Montmartre walking tour or this Latin Quarter walking tour.

47. Place des Vosges

Place des Vosges was Paris’s first planned square, built in the early 1600s and once a popular gathering place for nobility. Elegant red-brick arcades and uniform facades surround a central garden with four fountains, creating a perfectly symmetrical look.

48. Shakespeare and Company

Shakespeare and Company is a popular English-language bookstore in the Latin Quarter, beloved for its cozy and charming interior and its large selection of books.

49. Petit Palais

Originally created for the 1900 World Fair, this stunning building is home to a free museum (perfect if you’re on a budget) filled with sculptures and paintings from many famous artists, plus a charming garden courtyard.

50. Grand Palais

Just across the street from the Petit Palais, the Grand Palais is known for its enormous steel and glass roof, which almost resembles a giant greenhouse. Also built for the 1900 World Fair, the Grand Palais hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions and events.

51. Covered Passages

In the early 1800s, elegant covered passageways popped up throughout central Paris, built so wealthy Parisians could shop in comfort without dealing with the city’s rain and mud. They’re lined with boutiques and cafés and filled with beautiful architectural details.

Galerie Vivienne and Passage des Panoramas are the most well-known, but Passage Jouffroy, Galerie Véro-Dodat, or Passage du Grand Cerf are a few other options.

52. Visit a Market

French markets are just so charming, full of overflowing stalls displaying fresh, vibrant fruits and vegetables, fresh meat, cheese, bread, pastries, and often hot foods to eat right there.

There are quite a few markets all over Paris. The Marché Saxe-Breteuil is not far from the Eiffel Tower, Marché d’Aligre and Marché Bastille are near Place de la Bastille, and Marché Monge is in the Latin Quarter.

53. Do a Vintage Car Tour

For the hopeless romantic who loves a good vintage moment, a private vintage car tour around Paris can be a really fun experience. Cruising in a restored classic car, you’ll get to take in many of Paris’ best spots with a friendly driver, who will take you to the top spots and hidden gems around the city.

54. Père-Lachaise Cemetery

This large cemetery features lovely, cobblestoned, tree-lined paths to walk, and old, ornate, above-ground tombs and sepulchers. Beyond a peaceful spot to walk, numerous well-known people are interred here, such as Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, and Oscar Wilde.

55. Place Vendome

Place Vendôme, built in the late 1600s to honor the victories of Louis XIV, is one of Paris’s most elegant squares. Napoleon later added the Vendôme Column, topped with his statue, to mark the Battle of Austerlitz. Today, it’s known for its uniform architecture and luxury shops and hotels.

56. Hotel de la Marine

The Hotel de la Marine is a mansion facing Place de la Concorde. During the 1700’s it was designated the residence and office of the “Garde-Meuble”, the institution in charge of coordinating the royal furniture.

The chief of the Garde-Meuble took full advantage of living in this beautiful mansion and had it outfitted to befit his status. Today, it’s a museum that shows what life was like in the 1700s, with room after swoon-worthy room to discover.

57. Église de la Madeleine

La Madeleine is one of Paris’s most distinctive churches, designed to resemble a Greek temple with towering Corinthian columns and a triangular pediment. Inside you’ll find multiple domes, grand arches, massive columns, and intricate designs and colorful murals covering the walls and ceiling.

58. Ile de la Cité and Ile Saint Louis

These central islands in the Seine are the original location of Paris. The city started and grew from these isles and it continues to be the heart of the city. Many of the locations mentioned are found on or near these islands, but I think it’s worth walking around and exploring them, too.

Ile de la Cité has more monuments, while Ile Saint Louis is more residential.

59. Go Thrifting

Thrifting opportunities abound throughout Paris, but most especially in the Marais district, where you can find great deals on fashionable clothing items. Some popular thrift stores include Episode, Free’p’star, and Guerrisol.

60. Conciergerie

The Conciergerie was first built as a royal residence for Philip IV in the 1300s and was known as the Palais de la Cité. Parts of the residence were converted to a prison at the end of the 14th century, and it was used exclusively as a prison during the French Revolution.

The Conciergerie’s most famous prisoner? Marie Antoinette, who was held here for over 70 days before being taken to the guillotine.

61. Place de la Bastille

This square marks the former site of the Bastille, the infamous state prison whose storming sparked the French Revolution. The prison was demolished soon after, and today the July Column stands in its place, topped with a statue known as the “Spirit of Freedom.”

62. Eglise Saint-Etienne-du-Mont

Located just behind the Panthéon, this beautiful church combines Gothic and early Renaissance styles. Its most notable feature is the intricate stone rood screen (the only one still standing in Paris) flanked by two spiral staircases.

63. Statue of Liberty

Just south of the Eiffel Tower, Paris has its own Statue of Liberty standing proudly on the Île aux Cygnes, a narrow island in the middle of the Seine by the Pont de Grenelle.

This smaller version was gifted to the city by the American community in 1889 to honor Franco-American friendship, just three years after the original was unveiled in New York.

64. The Grand Mosque of Paris

This beautiful place of worship is built in traditional Moorish Revival style, with a symmetrical design, central water features, carved stucco archways, and colorful mosaics covering the floors and walls. The courtyard and gardens are open to the public.

65. Do a Professional Photoshoot

One of the things my husband and I have been doing on most of our international trips is to book a local photographer for a photoshoot in a beautiful spot in the country we’re visiting. And Paris is ready-made for a memorable and stunning photoshoot.

66. Boulevard Saint Germain

Boulevard Saint Germain is the main artery through the Latin Quarter and Saint Germain neighborhoods, and is a wide, tree-lined avenue with beautiful buildings. It’s a beautiful spot for a stroll.

Many points of interest lie along this street, including the Musée de Cluny, Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore, or the Saint-Germain-des-Prés church.

67. Musée de Cluny

This museum, found in the Latin Quarter, focuses on Medieval artwork and history. A major highlight is the collection of enormous, brilliantly colored tapestries that are both intricate and beautifully preserved. You can also see the ruins of an ancient Roman bathhouse just outside the museum walls.

68. Christmas Markets

If you are visiting Paris in December, you have to visit at least one of Paris’s many Christmas markets. The atmosphere is magical with lights, scents, and sounds to delight, and amazing food and drink to try as you browse stands full of gifts and decorations.

My favorite markets are found in the Tuileries Garden, at La Defense, and near Notre Dame.

69. Saint-Germain-des-Pres Church

This Gothic church in the heart of the Saint-Germain quarter is considered the oldest in Paris. Its ceiling is painted deep blue and dotted with stars, while the columns and arches are decorated with colorful geometric patterns – it almost feels whimsical.

70. Carnavalet Museum

The Carnavalet Museum is dedicated to the history of Paris. Among its multiple floors of exhibits, you’ll find old maps, models, signage, artifacts, furniture, and paintings that tell the story of Paris from Roman times to the present day. Don’t miss the lovely courtyard garden cafe – a big highlight of the museum.

71. Saint-Sulpice

The third-largest church in Paris, Saint-Sulpice was built in the 17th century in a neoclassical style. It’s known for its massive Corinthian columns and mismatched towers, as the right one was never finished. Inside, you can see the gnomon, an 18th-century astronomical device once used to track the sun’s position and determine the date of Easter.

72. Jardin des Plantes

The Jardin des Plantes is a beautiful park and botanical garden in Paris in the Latin Quarter. It has gorgeous flower displays, and as a botanical garden, it features a huge variety of plants and trees, as well as specialized areas like an alpine garden, rose garden, and tropical greenhouse.

You can also find several museums here, like the Natural History Museum or a small zoo.

73. Galerie Dior

The Galerie Dior is one of Paris’s newest museums and has quickly become a favorite. It traces Christian Dior’s life and the evolution of the Dior fashion house through beautifully curated rooms and stunning dress displays. Every room really does feel like a work of art.

Even if you’re not into high fashion, it’s a fascinating look at design, art, history, and creativity in Paris.

74. Hotel de Ville

Hôtel de Ville is Paris’s city hall, but it looks far more like a palace than a government building. Its ornate façade and towers make it one of the most striking landmarks in the city, best admired from the large square in front.

75. Place de la Sorbonne

The Sorbonne, founded in the 1200s, is France’s oldest university and a cornerstone of the Latin Quarter. The square in front is a bustling spot lined with cafés and shaded benches, with the Sorbonne Chapel visible at the far end.

76. Parc des Buttes-Chaumont

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, in the 19th arrondissement, sits well outside the city center and offers a spacious green escape loved by locals. It’s much more natural than the planned gardens (like Tuileries or Luxembourg), with crisscrossing walking paths and wide lawns throughout the park, and a cute pond at the center.

77. Marché des Enfants Rouge

The Marché des Enfants Rouges, founded in 1615, is the oldest market in Paris. There are a few produce stands, but most of the space is filled with food stalls serving everything from charcuterie boards to Moroccan tagines.

It’s especially busy at lunchtime, when locals line up to eat at the counters and shared tables around the stalls.

78. Porte Saint Denis & Porte Saint Martin

The Porte Saint-Denis and Porte Saint-Martin are two triumphal arches built in the 1670s under Louis XIV, long before the Arc de Triomphe was conceived. Both replaced former city gates and were designed to celebrate the king’s military victories, with carvings and inscriptions marking Paris’s historic northern entrance.

79. La Coulée Verte

The Coulée Verte, or Promenade Plantée, is a 4.5 km walkway built on a former raised railway line in the 12th arrondissement. The first stretch near the Opéra Bastille is the most scenic, with a raised path lined with trees, archways, flowers, and benches that overlook the streets below.

80. Montparnasse Tower

Tour Montparnasse is a solitary skyscraper in Paris’s Left Bank, standing out among the typical Parisian buildings that surround it. While most people extremely dislike the sight of the tower, the views from the rooftop observation deck over the city and the Eiffel Tower are unmatched.

81. Hotel de Soubise – National Archives

Originally built in the 1300’s, and renovated in high Rococo style, this mansion was seized during the French Revolution and has belonged to the government since. Today, it is the home of the Museum of the National Archives, where important historical documents are kept and displayed.

82. Musée d’Art Moderne at the Palais de Tokyo

This museum features a wide variety of modern art and is located right along the Seine, not far from the Eiffel Tower. Two of the most famous displays are The Electricity Fairy, a massive installation that fills an entire U-shaped room, and The Dance by Henri Matisse.

83. Tour Saint Jacques

Tour Saint-Jacques, a 54-meter Gothic tower near Hôtel de Ville, is all that remains of a 16th-century church built by the city’s butchers’ guild.

You can visit on a guided tour from May to November, climbing 300 steps to the top for panoramic views of landmarks like Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame, the Seine, the Pantheon, and more.

84. Victor Hugo House

Located on Place des Vosges, the Victor Hugo House offers a glimpse into the life of the famed French writer. The museum displays personal artifacts, manuscripts, and furnishings from his time here.

While Hugo produced many literary works, he is most celebrated for Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

85. Saint Denis Basilica

Just north of Paris, the Basilica of Saint-Denis is the burial place of nearly every French monarch from the 10th to 19th centuries, including Louis XIV, François I, Catherine de Medici, and Marie Antoinette. Intricate royal tombs fill the choir beneath stunning stained-glass windows, earning it the title of France’s “royal necropolis.”

86. Arènes de Lutèce

The Arènes de Lutèce is an open-air Roman amphitheater dating back nearly 2,000 years, from when Paris was still called Lutetia. Located in the Latin Quarter, these ancient ruins once hosted gladiator games and public events and is one of the oldest surviving sites in the city.

87. Musée de la Vie Romantique

The Museum of the Romantic Life is a small house-turned-museum that belonged to the Dutch painter, Ary Scheffer. You’ll find period furniture, a charming courtyard and café, and numerous paintings of this prominent painter.

88. Musée Jacquemart-André

The Musée Jacquemart-André is a 19th-century mansion that once belonged to art collectors Nélie Jacquemart and Édouard André, who filled their home with paintings, sculptures, and decorative art.

Today, you can tour its lavish salons and marble-lined winter garden for a glimpse into Parisian high-society life.

89. Picasso Museum

The Picasso Museum showcases hundreds of works by the artist, organized by period to show how his style evolved over time. Each gallery gives context about his life and the events that shaped his art, from his early realistic paintings to the bold Cubist pieces he became known for.

90. Musée Gustave Moreau

This museum was once the home of the symbolist painter Gustave Moreau. The ground floor preserves his apartment, while the two upper levels open into soaring studios lined floor to ceiling with paintings and sketches, connected by a beautiful spiral staircase.

91. BNF Richelieu Library Oval Reading Room

The Oval Reading Room of the French National Library is a stunning room with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and a beautiful glass ceiling. Visitors can quietly walk the perimeter of the room, admiring the architecture and perusing some small exhibits.

92. Musée des Arts Forains

The Musée des Arts Forains is an immersive museum dedicated to fairground art from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Housed in old wine warehouses, it showcases restored carousels, games, and carnival pieces that visitors can interact with and even ride during guided tours.

93. Marché Aux Puces de Saint-Ouen

The Marché aux Puces in Saint-Ouen is Paris’s premier flea market and the largest flea market in the world. It sprawls across many streets and covered arcades filled with vintage treasures, from antiques and art to furniture and décor. Some stalls are so beautiful they almost feel like mini-museums.

94. La Grande Épicerie de Paris

La Grande Épicerie is a food lover’s paradise – this large food hall/grocery store sells high-quality foodstuffs, unique products, gifts, and novelties. This is a great place to pick up some interesting culinary souvenirs to bring home with you. I often bring home mustards, chocolate, cookies, butter, and cheese from this store.

95. Assemblée Nationale Tour & Library

The Assemblée Nationale is France’s lower house of Parliament, and you can go on a free guided tour (in French) of the Palais Bourbon that is home to the Assembly. You’ll visit key rooms like the Assembly Chamber, the ornate Salle des Fêtes, and the restored Library, known for its Delacroix-painted ceiling and historic manuscripts.

96. Bois de Boulogne

On the southwest edge of Paris, the Bois de Boulogne is a massive 2,000-acre park that feels surprisingly wild for the city. It’s full of wooded trails, streams, and open meadows, with lakes and ponds scattered throughout.

You’ll also find an English garden, a small zoo, a horse track, and the tennis complex that hosts the French Open.

97. Bois de Vincennes

The Bois de Vincennes, on Paris’s eastern edge, is even larger than the Bois de Boulogne and has a similarly wild, natural feel. Its wooded trails wind past four lakes, including one with a grotto and another with the Temple of Love.

You can also explore the medieval Château de Vincennes, a small botanical garden, a zoo, and an arboretum within the park.

98. Musée des Arts et Métiers

The Musée des Arts et Métiers is Paris’s museum of technological innovation, featuring thousands of inventions spanning centuries, from early steam engines and airplanes to the original Foucault Pendulum. The museum’s exhibits showcase how science and engineering have shaped the modern world.

99. La Défense

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