Paris - The Main Sights

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The best place to start is at the most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. Try to get there for 9am to beat the queues. You might feel energetic enough to climb the 360 steps to the 1st level but, of course, the most spectacular panorama is from the 3rd level, up at 274m and accessible by lift only.

After viewing from on high, you can get a closer look at some of these monuments by taking a relaxing boat trip along the Seine. At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, cross the main road towards the Pont de l'Alma bridge and go down a flight of steps on your right, following signs to the "Bateaux Parisiens". The one-hour rides start and finish here; they leave twice an hour during peak periods and a guide provides an interesting multi-lingual commentary.

Back at the Pont de l'Alma, cross the bridge and walk up through the Trocadro gardens to the Esplanade. You'll be feeling hungry now, but if you fancy a change of scene, head for the metro, take line 6 to Charles de Gaulle Etoile and exit on the Champs-Elyses for a great choice of fast-food and traditional eateries.

Once on the "Champs", you can head for the Arc de Triomphe via the underpass, and even go up to the top; whether you choose to do this or not, you should definitely walk down the "world's most beautiful avenue". It is very long but you can hop on a No. 73 bus going downhill to see it all. At the bottom of the Champs Elysees you will hit the Place de la Concorde with its Egyptian Obelisk. A leisurely stroll through the Tuileries gardens will then take you to the Louvre and its controversial pyramid entrance. You can either have a look inside, visit an exhibition or have a snack in one of the many cafes in the Carrousel.

Another 15-minute stroll along and across the Seine, or a metro ride from Louvre to Hotel de Ville (line 1), will take you to Notre-Dame Cathedral to view the exquisite Gothic architecture and stained-glass windows, before taking a well-deserved rest.







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Trocadero Gardens


Watch out for the rollerbladers!
 Avenue de New-York
Paris 75016
+33 1 4742 9056 (Ministry of Tourism)
Trocadero Gardens
Eiffel Tower


The symbol of Paris
 Champ de Mars
Paris 75007
+33 1 4411 2323
http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/
Eiffel Tower
Arc de Triomphe


The magic roundabout
 Place Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile
Paris 75008
+33 1 5537 7377
Arc de Triomphe
Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris


France's greatest cathedral
 6 Place du Parvis-de-Notre-Dame
(Quai aux Fleurs)
Paris 75004
+33 1 4234 5610
Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris
Tuileries Gardens


Between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde
 Rue de Rivoli
Paris 75001
+33 (0)1 4020 9043
http://www.v1.paris.fr/en/visiting/gardens/jardin_tuileries.asp
Tuileries Gardens
Avenue des Champs-Elysées


The Most Beautiful Avenue In the World!
 Avenue des Champs-Elysées
Paris 75008
http://www.champselysees.org/
Avenue des Champs-Elysées
Place de la Concorde


Between the Champs-Elysées and the Tuileries
 Avenue Gabriel
(rue Boissy D'anglas)
Paris 75008
Place de la Concorde
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