Paris is rich in history and culture. As the capital of France, it holds 20% of France’s population. There’s no real way to summarize all that Paris has to offer into a short post. But here are a few of my top must-see places when visiting. Plus 10 more on PDF you can take with you at the end of this post.
Disneyland Paris
I know, I know. Some will disagree with this but I love Disney and Disneyland Paris is a must in my eyes when visiting Paris. It’s a given you will visit some of the classics listed out in this post and more. But for a minute let’s have Disney in its rightful place as number 1.
THE DETAILS
Opening Hours: Hours vary throughout the year, click here to check for your dates.
Location: Boulevard de Parc, 77700 Chessy, France
Entrance Fee: Tickets for 1 day can be as low as $60+
Times vary year-round and so does ticket prices. Click here to narrow down your exact price for your dates.
Tips: If you want to avoid crowds, as most do, take a good look at the calendar and be sure not to buy tickets for holidays and weekends.
Link: https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-us/
Louvre
The Louvre is a Paris landmark. It also hosts the world’s largest art museum in the world totaling over 380,000 objects and displaying over 35,000 pieces of art. This, by itself, deserves more than 1 visit. Try giving yourself at least 2 or 3 visits to cover everything this museum has to offer.
THE DETAILS
Opening Hours: The Louvre is open every day (except Tuesday) from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Night openings until 9:45 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Closed on the following holidays: January 1, May 1, December 25.
Location: Musée du Louvre, 75058 Paris – France
How to get there: Métro: Palais-Royal Musée du Louvre (lines 1 and 7)
Entrance Fee: Online tickets are ~$18.73. Tickets bought on-site are ~$16.53.
Tips: The best time to visit is “First thing in the morning or on night openings.” Click here for FAQ.
Notre-Dame
The Notre-Dame Cathedral is a no-brainer when visiting Paris. It’s been around for over 800 years and it still draws millions. Even with it closed, because of the fire, it’s still a sight to see and worth the visit. Here’s the link to stay updated on what’s happening.
When to travel to France:
High Season: July – August
**Try to book at least 6 months out for these months.
Mid Season: April – June & September
Low Season: October – March
**Prices are up to 50% lower than the high season.
Paris will always be one of the most visited places ever because of it’s rich history and culture.
If you’d like more places to see when visiting Paris, France, click here!
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