Repere în Paris

Paris oozes history, culture and romance. It is one of the most visited cities in Europe and no doubt is worthy of the praise it gets. Home to over 200 museums, and 2,100 monuments, there’s no shortage of landmarks within the city, each brimming with history. One of the best ways to connect with Paris would be to explore its landmarks. There’s much to immerse yourself in beginning from the Eiffel Tower, to the Louvre, Versailles, Sainte Chapelle, Arc De Triomphe, Paris Pantheon and much more. It definitely is worth your time and money to visit landmarks in order to add to the quintessential Parisian experience.

Many landmarks in Paris offer free entry and others have affordable entry prices. If you’re on a budget, exploring landmarks such as Sainte Chapelle, Pantheon Paris, Orangerie Museum, Château de Fontainebleau would be a great place to start with tickets starting as low as €11.50. 

Other landmarks include:

The following are the cheapest tickets available:

Yes, apart from most attractions having free entry for individuals under 18 years of age, as well as free entry for disabled individuals and their one companion, Headout also offers up to  19% discount on select tickets and 10% cashback on select tickets.

Yes, there are several guided tours to choose from. Depending on your ticket, you can explore several types of guided tours and learn more about the intricate details of the landmark from a local expert. Guided tours also offer skip-the-line entry making your access to Parisian landmarks all the more easier. There are several guided tours options with different durations available with your Versailles tickets, Eiffel Tower tickets, Louvre Museum tickets, Orsay Museum tickets and more. Please read the information correctly regarding the size, duration and time slot of your guided tour before booking your tickets

Yes, several landmarks in Paris offer night tours. Explore famous Paris sites under the twinkling stars as the peak hour rush dies down. Learn more about the sites as they become a part of the glittering evening Parisian night. Explore famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Versailles with curated tours.

Combo tickets are great in order to maximize your benefits as they allow you to save up on time and money. Make the most of Paris with several combo tickets to choose from including the combo Louvre Museum and Arc de Triomphe tickets, the combo Palace of Versailles and Orsay Museum tickets, the combo Eiffel 2nd floor guided tour and Palace of Versailles tickets to name a few. 

Yes, depending on your choice of tickets you can opt for walking tours. Explore the city by foot as you navigate several landmarks. Walking tours are perfect to acquaint yourself with the colossal history of Paris as well as it allows you to linger on attractions of your choice for longer. There are several walking tours to choose from including the 48 hour Paris unlimited walking tour, the full day excursion to Giverny and Versailles with lunch, the Montparnasse guided walking tour and more.

Most landmarks in Paris have a strict cancelation policy. However, depending on your ticket you might be able to reschedule your time slots as well as get a refund 24 hours to 72 hours prior to your scheduled day. 

Here are some of the most famous landmarks in Paris:

While the verdict on this is still out, historians consider the Arènes de Lutèce to be the oldest building in Paris. Constructed back in 1st Century AD, it served as a Roman amphitheatre that could seat 15,000 spectators. It is located at the 5th arrondissement in Paris, close to the Seine and Pantheon.

The Eiffel Tower is the tallest landmark in Paris, about 324 m from bottom to top, about 81 storeys of a building. Visitors can go to the observation deck on the Eiffel Tower Summit and soak in the city's views from the top.

The tie for the most-visited landmarks is between the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. The Louvre is the most-popular museum in the world, hosting artwork by renowned names like Da Vinci and Caravaggio. The Eiffel Tower is the tallest in Paris and with offers two observation decks for visitors to soak in the Parisian views.

The top 5 landmarks not to miss out in Paris are:

Apart from the popular landmarks, some underrated landmarks in the city are:

On the first Sunday every month, the following landmarks are free: Centre Pompidou, Musée d'Orsay, Musée national de l'Orangerie, Musée national Picasso, Musée national Jean-Jacques Henner, and several more offer free entry.

Visitors enjoy free entry all year round to Librairie du Compagnonnage, Musée Curie, Nouveau musée du parfum Fragonard, Musée de la Préfecture de Police, Arènes de Lutèce, Centre Pompidou, Centre d’art contemporain, Mémorial de la Shoah, and Musée d'Ennery.

Due to Paris' popularity, one can almost always expect large crowds at its landmarks. The best way to avoid the long queues is by booking skip-the-line tickets online. With these tickets, you can save time and get priority entry into most landmarks in the city. Get skip-the-line entry with your Eiffel Tower tickets, Louvre Museum tickets, Versailles Palace tickets, Paris Conciergerie tickets, and more.

Yes. All city passes in Paris include entry to popular landmarks in the city. Depending on the pass you opt for, you can choose to visit a certain number of landmarks over 2/3/4/5/7 days. A major benefit of opting for this pass is that you get skip-the-line entry into most attractions, along with a host of other benefits such as flexible validity, a detailed guidebook, and access to activities and transport options.

Since the Eiffel Tower is located in the heart of the city, in the 7th arrondissement, we'll look at popular landmarks around it. Here are the ones not to miss out on:

Under 3 km radius
1. Quai Branly Museum - 6 minutes away (on foot)
2. Orsay Museum - 11 minutes away (by car)
3. Champ De Mars park - 7 minutes away (on foot)
4. Les Invalides & Musée De L’Armée - 8 minutes away (by car)
5. Arc de Triomphe - 11 minutes away (by car)
6. Rodin Museum - 10 minutes away (by car)

Under 5 km radius
1. Louvre Museum - 15 minutes away (by car)
2. Paris Pantheon - 20 minutes away (by car)
3. Sainte Chapelle - 20 minutes away (by car)

Most popular landmarks in the city are around the 1st, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th arrondissements. You'll find Sainte Chapelle, Louvre Museum, Notre Dame, and Paris Pantheon around the 5th and 6th arrondissement, the Louvre and Palais Garnier around the 1st, Arc de Triomphe around the 8th, and the Eiffel at the 7th arrondissement.

Here are the 3 best ways to make sure you don't miss out on the major landmarks in Paris: