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Top Attractions in France

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Historic former railway station transformed into a haven for Impressionist and post-Impressionist art, featuring five floors of masterpieces and a notable Van Gogh exhibit.
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French Gothic cathedral displaying intricate sculptures and vibrant stained glass, with restoration visible. Offers panoramic city views from its towers and significant historical artwork.
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Majestic historical monument with panoramic city vistas, including a view of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Features a tribute to military bravery, with a serene ambiance ideal for sunset visits.
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Tranquil garden in the Latin Quarter with lush greenery, historical fountains, and shaded benches, ideal for leisurely strolls or picnics. Features activities for children and cultural insights.
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Historic hilltop basilica in Montmartre with panoramic city views, known for its intricate stained glass and serene chapels, ideal for reflection and history enthusiasts.
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Riverside promenade featuring historic bookstalls and scenic bike paths, ideal for strolls with views of iconic landmarks, complemented by narrated boat tours on the river, day or night.
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Charming cobblestone streets in a bohemian neighborhood, alive with street artists, quaint cafes, and historic artist haunts. Features vibrant shops and local art perfect for unique finds.
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What travelers are saying

  • naomifosterenn
    Herault, France1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark with breathtaking views of Paris. A must visit for anyone traveling to the city!!
    Written January 30, 2025
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  • Gololo
    Stockton, CA134 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gorgeous architecture, sculptures and artwork. Took a tour that was guided to see the main highlights. Afterwards made a dash to see Napoleon’s living quarters. Absolutely stunning.

    Afterwards made it closed, stopped to eat in the restaurant at the entry/ exit. Delicious
    Written February 6, 2025
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  • Augusto
    La Plata, Argentina265 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The impressionist lover paradise. An absolute must-do. We were lucky enough that the Musee was celebrating the anniversary of the first Impressionism exposition, so they had an special exhibition for the most celebrated impressionism works, some of them typically located in other museums.

    Set aside at least three hours.
    Written February 4, 2025
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  • Thackeray
    England, UK535 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tickets become available on line just after midnight (Paris time) two days before you wish to visit, ie. early on Sunday morning to visit on Tuesday. Every time slot is available at that time.
    Written February 9, 2025
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  • Faith A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s definitely worth taking the time to visit, especially if you're into history, architecture, or just enjoying a breathtaking view of Paris.
    Written January 31, 2025
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  • worleybird98
    Hudson, OH929 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had arrived to Paris early in the morning, and had to drop our luggage at a Stasher location so we picked one next to these gardens. Once our luggage was dropped off, we got to go right into the gardens and it was such a nice visit. Everything is nice and open, lots of shade trees, and it was just a beautiful place to relax, grab a chair, and do some people watching. We loved the grand basin, we got to see one of the statues of liberty, and we got to use the public restrooms, (which are actually very nice). We finished our visit by stopping by the Medici fountain and then headed out of the gardens to continue our sightseeing for the day. It was a very relaxing stop and I'm so glad we didn't miss it!
    Written January 11, 2025
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  • Rachel M
    44 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful place to visit - encourage you to walk to the top! Majestic views of the city in every direction. We attended mass and it was very sacred.
    Written January 30, 2025
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  • Tilly Lladnek
    Northumberland, UK310 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We visited Disneyland Paris for the 13th time for 2 days (arrived on December 9th and left early on December 11). We were also visiting with two priority cards on green.

    The Disneyland park never disappoints. In just over half a day we were able to do all the rides (except Pinocchio and Casey Junior as they were closed).
    The Christmas decorations throughout the park were great, especially down Main Street.

    Walt Disney Studios is a great park with many good rides. The rides are normally doable in around 3 and a half hours (if not a busy day) and with a priority card 2 and half hours. We love the park but sadly a lot of Walt Disney Studios is boarded up which was a shame but we did find out during the visit it is apparently because of the renaming of the park to Disney Adventure land.

    The food at both parks can be unpredictable; it can either be the best you've ever had or the worst. Unfortunately, the Disney parks are not very accommodating for people with coeliac disease (gluten free). At many fast-food restaurants in the park (like Bella Notte), our only options were salads/vegan food or microwave meals that resembled and tasted like baby food. At buffets you also only have a small option of foods.

    Most of the staff members are very friendly and always have smiles on their faces. However, there were a few staff members who weren't very friendly.
    For instance, while we were getting off Big Thunder Mountain, a family member accidentally dropped their phone onto the tracks. Although we knew it wasn’t a ideal situation, they could have been more understanding and friendly. They didn't keep us informed about what was happening. When we tried to explain the situation, they just shrugged, as if to say, "What am I supposed to do?" We stood there without any information for quite some time and got the impression that they were annoyed with us as they kept shaking their heads at us and rolling their eyes. It would have been helpful if a staff member had quickly/briefly explained what would happen next and didn't do those gestures towards us, especially since the person who dropped the phone was only struggling to get out because she is disabled. Despite the behavior of a few workers, the majority of the staff were very helpful.

    The priority card generally works well, but halfway through, we realized that the green color assigned to one of our family members was not correct, as she was having difficulty with the steps and getting in and out of the ride vehicles. We were unsure what to do with the card as it wasn't the correct colour. Having the green card meant we used both the premier queue and if there wasn't one we used the disabled queue. Most of the premier queues only skip half of the main queue and then merge into the normal queue. In our opinion, there should be a staff member present at every ride where the premier queue merges with the normal queue, as we faced challenges with this merging process. For example , on the Indiana Jones ride, no one wanted to let us into the queue. When we finally found a space to join, a group behind us started pointing and yelling that we had "just pushed in," which attracted unwanted attention and made us feel uncomfortable. The merging experience often leads to awkwardness since people are reluctant to let you join the line. A staff member's presence would greatly alleviate this situation.

    Another issue we encountered was at the ride "Le Pays des Contes de Fèes" (the storybook boats next to Casey Jr.). The boarding area for disabled guests has a significant gap and step between the platform and the boat, making it very challenging for those with disabilities. Staff members had to physically help everyone out of the boat. In contrast, the area where guests in the normal queue board actually has a smaller gap. It would be ideal to add something like a removable platform to make exiting the boat easier. On our second attempt at riding the ride, we went through the normal queue, which meant there was a smaller step the boat as the gap wasn't as big but the actual queue stairs and the moving boat were then an issue.

    Queue jumping can be a significant issue in the parks, we noticed it more in the disabled queues. For instance, While we were in the disabled queue, a mother instructed her son to run past us and duck under the barriers to get ahead in line. She then pushed us aside while waving her disabled pass in our faces, insisting that her disability allowed her to go in front of us. We tried to explain that it was a queue for everyone with a disabled pass and that it's not acceptable to push ahead or send children under the barriers then catch up. Two staff members saw this happen but did not do anything, for a brief second it looked like one of the workers was going to say something but he then backed down. The workers continued to watch, and one of them eventually walked away. The worker then allowed that family on the ride before us, despite witnessing them send their under the barrier and push past us.

    We also had people try push in front of us on several other rides (The Parachutes, Crushes Coaster, The Story boats) . When We were waiting for the Toy Soldiers Parachute ride in the disabled queue a large family of over 25 members in front of us repeatedly rode in groups, and when each ride ended, the group would quickly run off the ride and past everyone in the disabled queue to rejoin their relatives. This meant we were in the queue for 40 minutes and if the queue didn’t move. Thankfully on the parachutes, Crushes Coaster and the boats the worker made sure whoever was queues up first could go on first. However, sadly some workers like the slinky dog worker choose not to do or say anything at all.

    The Christmas parade was amazing. It was wonderful to see the festive floats lit up in the dark and the characters in their Christmas outfits. We arrived an hour early to secure front-row views. It's definitely worth the wait.

    The fireworks were good. It was our first time watching them in over seven years, but we were a bit disappointed to see that not much had changed. However, if you haven't seen the fireworks before, you will likely enjoy them!

    The Notre-Dame de Paris show was nice to watch, and it was exciting to experience something new. The Notre-Dame show was only on for a few days, so we feel fortunate to have attended. Although the Notre-Dame show replaced the usual drone show, we would still love to see the drone show someday, as we have never had the chance to watch it before.

    The shops at Disneyland Paris are really pricey, but you kind of expect that at Disneyland. There's not a ton of variety in what they sell, and it feels like most of it is just Stitch-themed stuff, which kind of takes away from the overall selection.

    I would definitely recommend a visit for all ages. There are things to do for every age
    group. There are many rides for thrill seekers as well as numerous rides that are slow and gentle. Even if you don't like rides there is lots of things to do like meet & greets, watch shows and parades, walk round the labyrinth, castle and also loads of photo opportunities
    Written January 18, 2025
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  • Watson P
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our first time to go visit Seine River as a family and we had a lot of fun. The view at night was stunning and gorgeous. Highly recommended
    Written January 14, 2025
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  • A travelling person
    Yorkshire, UK15 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Montmartre is a wonderful district full of artists and tasteful cafés. The art square is very nice with many talented locals there. It is a wonderful place and must begone to for a good time in Paris! However, there are a few crowds.
    Written February 9, 2025
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  • Quentin H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by a grandiose interior. The ceilings are painted with exquisite scenes from opera productions, and the space feels as if it could host an event from another time.
    Written February 8, 2025
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  • TripPhotographer52
    Cincinnati, OH1,943 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Notre Dame Cathedral was still closed for repairs from the fire when we were in Paris, so we wanted to go to St Chapelle, an old cathedral nearby, as we were told about the beautiful stain glass windows. We were told correctly, as the windows were beautiful. We walked over without an online reservation as it was a Tuesday and we did not think we needed one. We were wrong- big line, so we made online timed reservations to avoid waiting longer. Make timed online reservations ahead of time. There is a lower level and upper level so see it all. This cathedral was originally completed in 1248- amazing how it has lasted.
    Written January 19, 2025
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