Things to Do in Paris
50 curated spots from Paris itineraries
Activities & Attractions
30 curated experiences
Louvre Museum
Use a skip-the-line timed entry and focus on a curated route through the museum’s essential works rather than trying to see everything.
3h · $25-35
Luxembourg Gardens
Walk the gravel paths, watch the sailboats on the octagonal pond, and find the palm trees and greenhouses on the south side.
2h · Free
Jardin du Luxembourg
Walk the gardens, look for the fountains and formal landscaping, and let the family enjoy an easy outdoor pause between museum and city-center sights.
1h 30m · Free
Arc de Triomphe
Climb for sunset views over Champs-Élysées; see eternal flame below.
1h 30m · $20
Centre Pompidou
Explore modern art collections like Picasso and Matisse; rooftop for Seine photos.
2h · $20 or Free
Eiffel Tower
Ascend to 2nd floor, picnic in Champ de Mars afterward.
2h · $30
Jardin des Tuileries
Relax in green metal chairs by the ponds, walk the tree-lined alleys, and enjoy views back to the Louvre and forward to the Place de la Concorde.
45m · Free
Canal Saint-Martin Stroll
Walk the canal banks, photograph bridges and reflections, and browse small shops and casual cafés along the water.
1h 30m · Free
Marais Walking Tour
Place des Vosges, Jewish Quarter, street art photos.
1h 30m · Free
Canal Saint‑Martin Walk
Stroll along the tree‑lined canal, watch the locks in action, and browse indie shops and cafés.[1][2]
1h 30m · Free
Covered Passages & Grands Boulevards Walk
Head down by metro to explore 19th‑century covered passages like Passage des Panoramas and Galerie Vivienne, plus the façades of Opéra Garnier.
2h · Free (excluding any café stops)
Eiffel Tower & Champ de Mars
Ascend tower (book summit), picnic on lawns, watch hourly sparkle show.
2h · $30 or Free grounds
Île de la Cité & Notre-Dame Area Walk
Walk around the exterior of Notre‑Dame, browse the nearby flower market Marché aux Fleurs, and cross the bridges toward the Latin Quarter, taking river and cathedral photos.[1][5]
1h 30m · Free
Latin Quarter Walk
Stroll medieval streets, Shakespeare & Co bookstore, free explore ruins.
1h · Free
Le Marais Shopping
Boutiques and bookstores on charming streets; focus on independent shops.
1h 30m · Varies
Le Marais Walking Tour
Explore passages, boutiques, Place des Vosges.
2h · Free
Louvre Museum (Focused Visit)
Pre-book a timed skip-the-line ticket and focus on 2–3 sections (e.g., Italian painting, Egyptian antiquities, and the main courtyard) rather than trying to see everything.
2h 30m · $20-25 per person
Canal Saint-Martin Walk
Stroll along the canal’s tree-lined banks, cross iron footbridges, and pause on benches watching boats navigate the locks.
1h 30m · Free
Canal Saint‑Martin Stroll
Walk along the canal, watching the locks, browsing independent shops, and people-watching on the quays.
2h · Free
Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
Walk part of the avenue and head up to the Arc’s rooftop terrace for sweeping city views at sunset.[1][4]
2h · $15 (under 18 often free for EU/other residents)
Île de la Cité & Notre‑Dame Area Walk
Stroll from Saint‑Germain across the Seine to the island, admire Notre‑Dame’s exterior and surrounding streets, and wander riverside bookstalls.[2]
1h 30m · Free
Jardin des Plantes
Botanical gardens, alpine rock garden, greenhouses (Metro 15 min).
2h · $10 or Free
La Cuisine Paris Cooking Class
2.5hr market-to-table class (10am start, €89); learn pastries. Book online.
2h 30m · $100
Latin Quarter & Panthéon Walk
Loop past the Panthéon, Sorbonne, and quiet side streets; pop into bookshops and photograph winding lanes and historic facades.
2h 30m · Free (Panthéon interior ~$15 if you choose to enter)
Latin Quarter Wander
Explore medieval streets, Shakespeare and Company bookstore, and hidden passages (10-min walk from Luxembourg).
2h · Free
Le Caveau de la Huchette
Live jazz club; 9pm show (€15 entry + drink). Metro Line 1 to 10 (20 min).
2h · $25
Le Marais Walk
Spend the morning in the district’s elegant streets, historic hôtels particuliers, and small squares for architecture and neighborhood character.
2h · Free
Louvre Museum Highlights
Early entry to Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo; guided audio for 2 hours (RER from Montmartre, 20 min).
2h · $25
7th Arrondissement Architecture Walk
Stroll past elegant façades, embassy-like streets, and quiet avenues around Invalides and the surrounding blocks.
1h · Free
Arc de Triomphe & Champs-Élysées
Rooftop views, avenue shopping stroll.
2h · $20Restaurants & Food
20 local favorites
Café de Flore
Historic café in Saint-Germain; order croissants and café au lait at outdoor tables.
1h · $30-40 per person
Chez Janou
Book a Provençal-leaning dinner with a lively room and a dependable dessert to finish the day.
1h 30m · $40-70 per person
L’As du Fallafel
Grab a famous overstuffed falafel pita to-go and eat it on a nearby bench or in Place des Vosges.
45m · $10-14 per person
Les Philosophes
Bustling Marais bistro; go for French onion soup, steak-frites, or seasonal specials on the terrace.
1h 30m · $30-45 per person
Bouillon Pigalle
Finish with classic French comfort food in a lively, value-oriented brasserie atmosphere.
1h 15m · $20-35 per person
Café Constant
Reserve an end-of-trip dinner for well-executed French cuisine in a dependable, polished neighborhood bistro.
1h 30m · $45-75 per person
Coutume Café
Specialty coffee and light breakfast plates in a bright space near the Musée Rodin and Invalides.
45m · $15-22 per person
Hardware Société Paris
Australian‑style brunch café near Sacré‑Cœur serving generous plates, good coffee, and child‑friendly favorites like pancakes.
1h 15m · $20-30 per person
Breizh Café
Gourmet crepes with cider.
1h 15m · $40-60 per person
La Maison Rose
Iconic pink rustic house cafe; order French onion soup or salade niçoise with house wine.
1h · $15-20 per person
Le Petit Cler
Cozy bistro on a market street; try the steak-frites or daily plat du jour and enjoy people-watching from the terrace.
1h 30m · $22-28 per person
Le Procope
One of Paris’s oldest cafés, serving classic French dishes in historic surroundings.
1h 30m · $35-50 per person
Du Pain et des Idées
Famous bakery near the canal; try the escargot pastries (pistachio-chocolate is a favorite) and grab coffees nearby.
30m · $8-15 per person
Holybelly 5
Fluffy vegetarian pancakes, avocado toast, and excellent coffee; arrive early to avoid lines.
1h · $15-25 per person
Le Consulat
Historic café with onion soup, wine.
1h 30m · $30-45 per person
Le Refuge des Fondus
Fondue specialist; share cheese fondue with wine in baby bottles.
1h 30m · $30-45 per person
Bread & Roses
Fresh pastries and coffee near Eiffel Tower.
45m · $10-20 per person
Café Marly
Louvre courtyard café; croissants and coffee.
45m · $20-30 per person
Les Antiquaires
Refined but approachable bistro near the Orsay, serving updated classics and good wines by the glass.
1h 15m · $30-45 per person
Bistrot Victoires
Lively bistro with steak-frites, roast chicken, and salads in a traditional setting a few minutes from the Louvre.
1h 15m · $25-35 per person