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Musee d'Orsay, Paris
As featured in 3 days in Paris
Ollie #1 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 2,802 reviews

Musee d'Orsay is not to be missed, even if you "know nothing" about art.  The museum boasts the best collection of Impressionist paintings in the world.   In room after room, some... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Architectural Buildings; Museums
Distance  15.2 miles from city center
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Sainte-Chapelle, Paris
Ollie #2 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 1,463 reviews
Owner description: The Sainte-Chapelle is the finest royal chapel to be built in France and features a truly exceptional collection of stained-glass windows. It was...... more » Owner description: The Sainte-Chapelle is the finest royal chapel to be built in France and features a truly exceptional collection of stained-glass windows. It was built in the mid 13th century by Louis IX, at the heart of the royal residence, the Palais de la Cité. It was built to house the relics of the Passion of Christ. Adorned with a unique collection of fifteen glass panels and a large rose window forming a veritable wall of light,the Sainte-Chapelle is a gem of French Gothic architecture. Designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open:> 1st March to 31st October: Monday to Friday: from 9.30 a.m. to 12.45 a.m. and to 2.15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.> 1st November to 29th February: Monday to Friday: from 9 a.m. to 12.45 a.m. and to 2.15 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. The best time to visit is in the morning from Tuesday to Friday. Closed:> 1st January, 1st May and 25th December and in case of negative temperatures. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Architectural Buildings; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  14.5 miles from city center
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How to become Parisian in one hour?, Paris
Ollie #3 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 486 reviews
Owner description: MAKE YOUR TRIP UNIQUE !Come and discover the most successful Comedy show 100% IN ENGLISH in Paris You love Paris but you think that Parisian are rude!...... more » Owner description: MAKE YOUR TRIP UNIQUE !Come and discover the most successful Comedy show 100% IN ENGLISH in Paris You love Paris but you think that Parisian are rude! You're right, they are! Don’t wait and come to THE training approved by more than 100 000 spectators !!!This is THE ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE to enjoy Paris !NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDRENS UNDER 16 ! PLAYBILL « Worldwide audience in a packed theater”NY TIMES "Learning to Be French Through Comedy !"THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD "Giraud offers guide to parisian rudeness on a packed theater!"LE MONDE "An International recognition!"LE POINT "Giraud is a showman with a caustic humor! It’s a concentrate of the world who rushed to see the phenomenon Olivier GiraudLE FIGARO The show is a triumph, this wonderful show is both accessible to the French than English speaking tourists. Delighted all emerge from the room! " « less
Attraction type  Performances
Distance  13.6 miles from city center
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Musee de l'Orangerie, Paris
Ollie #4 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 1,251 reviews

beautiful art. I wasn't expecting the magnificent display of Monet's Nympheaus.  Absolutely stunning. I thought it would be a series of rectangular pictures.  Instead, we found... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  15.5 miles from city center
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Palais Garnier - Opera National de Paris, Paris
Ollie #5 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 689 reviews
This performance hall hosts opera, ballet and chamber music performances.
Attraction type  Operas; Architectural Buildings; Theaters
Distance  15.8 miles from city center
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Musee du Louvre, Paris
As featured in 3 days in Paris
Ollie #6 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 4,700 reviews

The Louvre is a huge art gallery housed in an old Parisian palace. It holds a collection of nearly 400,000 items of art and historical objects in its permenant collection. This... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  15.1 miles from city center
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Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris
As featured in 3 days in Paris
Ollie #7 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 3,222 reviews
Owner description: This famous cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture on which construction began in the 12th century, stands on the Île de la Cité and is the...... more » Owner description: This famous cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture on which construction began in the 12th century, stands on the Île de la Cité and is the symbolic heart of the city. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Churches/ Cathedrals
Distance  14.3 miles from city center
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Musee Nissim de Camondo, Paris
Ollie #8 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 147 reviews

The Musée Nissim de Camondo houses what may be finest collection of decorative arts from the late period of Louis XV.  Created by Count Moïse de Camondo, the house and collection... more »

Attraction type  Historic Sites; History Museums; Museums
Distance  16.6 miles from city center
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Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris
Ollie #9 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 509 reviews
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  14.7 miles from city center
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Musee Marmottan, Paris
Ollie #10 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 228 reviews

Musee Marmottan Claude Monet is nestled in on the east side of the Bois de Boulogne, by Ranelagh Park.  Housed in a 19th century townhouse, you will find approximately 65... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  16.8 miles from city center
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River Seine, Paris
Ollie #11 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 1,138 reviews
This famous river flows from east to west through the heart of the city and divides Paris's Left Bank and Right Bank.
Attraction type  Bodies of Water
Distance  14.4 miles from city center
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Luxembourg Gardens, Paris
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Ollie #12 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 1,216 reviews
These formal gardens, open to only royalty before the French Revolution, now serve as one of Paris's most popular destinations for relaxation.
Attraction type  Gardens; Parks
Distance  14.3 miles from city center
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Pont Alexandre III, Paris
Ollie #13 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 185 reviews

Pont Alexandre III is an arch bridge that spans the Seine, connecting the Champs-Élysées quarter and the Invalides and Eiffel Tower Quarter, regarded by many as one of the... more »

Attraction type  Bridges; Historic Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  15.7 miles from city center
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Eiffel Tower, Paris
As featured in 3 days in Paris
Ollie #14 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 5,213 reviews

As one of the most visible icons of Paris, the Eiifel Tower is an iron lattice tower built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World's Fair and located on Champ de Mars. At 324... more »

Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Observation Decks/ Towers; Monuments/ Statues; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Distance  16.0 miles from city center
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Musee Rodin, Paris
As featured in Paris for young kids
Ollie #15 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 775 reviews

You can easily enjoy the wonderful offerings of Musee Rodin in 1-2 hours.  It is covered by the Museum Pass, closed Mondays; you can opt for entry to the grounds only or pay a few... more »

Attraction type  Art Museums; Gardens; Museums
Distance  15.2 miles from city center
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Ile de la Cite, Paris
Ollie #16 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 158 reviews
Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Islands; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  14.4 miles from city center
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Le Marais, Paris
Ollie #17 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 675 reviews
Owner description: Located on a land-filled swamp, this revitalized neighborhood, once a center of high culture, fell into disrepair following the French Revolution, but...... more » Owner description: Located on a land-filled swamp, this revitalized neighborhood, once a center of high culture, fell into disrepair following the French Revolution, but has regained prominence. « less
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  14.3 miles from city center
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Musee Jacquemart-Andre, Paris
Ollie #18 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 133 reviews
Owner description: Built by Edouard André and his wife Nélie Jacquemart, both avid art collectors, in the new Paris being laid out by Baron Haussmann towards the end of...... more » Owner description: Built by Edouard André and his wife Nélie Jacquemart, both avid art collectors, in the new Paris being laid out by Baron Haussmann towards the end of the 19th century, this private mansion offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore a wealthy 19th century home. The museum presents a wonderful collection of masterpieces: Fragonard, Rembrant, Botticelli… This is the only museum open seven days a week in Paris, from 10 am to 18 pm. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  16.5 miles from city center
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Musee National du Moyen Age-Thermes et Hotel de Cluny, Paris
Ollie #19 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 265 reviews
This museum, located in a spacious former hotel, houses a collection of medieval art, including jewelry, tapestries and sculptures.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Architectural Buildings; Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  14.2 miles from city center
The Trianons & The Hamlet (Le Hameau), Versailles
Ollie #20 of 657 attractions in Ile-de-France
4.5 of 5 stars 71 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Castles; Architectural Buildings
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