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Lonely PlanetSep 10

Where to Stay in Paris by Neighborhood

Pick the perfect place to stay in Paris, with top choices in the best parts of the city.

holds blockbuster exhibitions on art

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Museé Marmottan MonetMuseumworld’s largest collection of works by Monet
Le MaraisSuburbhistorically Jewish quarter and LGBTQ+ hub
MontmartreNeighborhoodIt is 130 m (430 ft) high and gives its name to the surrounding district, part of the Right Bank.
Eiffel TowerSighticonic tower with prime views
Galeries LafayetteSightshopping highlight
LouvreMuseumhome to masterpieces
Champs ElyséesAttractionarea for luxury shopping and five-star living
Arc de TriompheSightgrandiose monument
Grand PalaisMuseumholds blockbuster exhibitions on art
BellevilleNeighborhoodexcellent area to indulge in people-watching
Palais GarnierRestaurantone of the world’s most beautiful opera houses
BastilleTrain stationsuits families and visitors on a budget
Latin QuarterSuburbLocated in the city's 5th and the 6th arrondissements, it is known for its concentration of universities.
Rue St Croix de la BretonnerieRestaurantstreet in Paris
BatignollesNeighborhoodvillage-like area
Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques ChiracMuseumtreasures from the world over
Bois de BoulogneParkone of Paris’ great green spaces
La Galerie DiorMuseumholds blockbuster exhibitions on fashion
Collection Pinault at the Bourse de CommerceMuseumart collection
Centre PompidouArts centreclosed for renovations until 2030
Comédie-FrançaiseMetro stationoldest active theater in the world
Kodawari RamenRestaurantinspired by Tokyo’s Tsukiji fish market
Ritz Paris Le ComptoirRestaurantserves one of the best croissants
Rue des LombardsNeighborhoodstreet with excellent jazz bars
St-GermainNeighborhood

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Lonely PlanetAug 6

12 best museums to visit in Paris

Discover the best museums to visit in Paris, including the best for Impressionist art, sculptures, history, dinosaurs and more.

Built for World's Fair, main hall used for events.

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Palais de TokyoMuseumHosts cutting-edge contemporary art exhibitions.
Musée d’OrsayMuseumOffers views of Paris from a clock on the 5th floor.
Musée RodinMuseumIt has two sites: the Hôtel Biron and surrounding grounds in central Paris, as well as just outside Paris at Rodin's…
Grand PalaisMuseumBuilt for World's Fair, main hall used for events.
Musée du LouvreMuseumWorld's biggest museum with over 380,000 objects.
Musée des Arts et MétiersMuseumHoused in a former royal priory, spans scientific instruments.
underground ossuaryMuseumHolds bones and skulls of millions of Parisians.
Musée National PicassoMuseumHouses Picasso's works in a 17th-century hôtel particulier.
BambiniRestaurantOverlooks a reflecting pool with Eiffel Tower views.
Musée d’Art Moderne de la Ville de ParisMuseumImpressive modern art collection spanning 20th and 21st centuries.
Muséum National d’Histoire NaturelleMuseumDisplays taxidermied animals, dinosaur skeletons, and rocks.
Jardin des PlantesParkA 2.5-hectare garden in Paris' Latin Quarter.
Musée CarnavaletMuseumParis' oldest museum, overview of the country's history.
Cathédrale Notre Dame de ParisPlace of worshipOriginal gargoyle displayed at Musée Carnavalet.
digital art galleryMuseumProjects classic art onto walls, floor, and ceiling.
Salle des ÉtatsSight
Elsewhere
Château de VersaillesMuseumVersailles, FranceFormer home of French monarchy, excessively decadent.
Galerie des GlacesSightVersailles, FranceGrand ballroom adorned with 357 mirrors and windows.
La Grande EcurieAttractionVersailles, FranceFormer royal stables filled with historic horse-drawn carriages.

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 16

The 25 Most Charming Airbnbs in Paris

Plus, family-friendly spaces, Eiffel Tower views, and tastefully designed stays in the City of Love.

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3rd arrondissementNeighborhoodnear Marché des Enfants Rouges
11th arrondissementNeighborhoodCanal Saint-Martin, République nearby
Eiffel TowerSightone-bedroom with a private terrace and panoramic views
Notre-Dame CathedralPlace of worshipNotre-Dame de Paris, site officiel, propose des informations pour découvrir, prier, visiter, donner et consulter les…
Champs ElyséesAttractionabundance of luxury stores
Arc de TriompheSightIt is located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle—formerly known as…
Grand PalaisMuseumConstruction of the Grand Palais began in 1897…
Rue des RosiersAttractionpedestrian-only street in Le Marais
Place des VosgesSightIt is located in the Marais district, and it straddles the dividing-line between the 3rd and 4th arrondissements.
Avenue des Champs-ÉlyséesNeighborhoodquieter end of the popular avenue
Musée du LouvreMuseumPréparez votre visite, découvrez les lieux emblématiques du palais et les collections du musée et suivez l'actualité du…
1st arrondissementNeighborhoodclose to the heart of the city
Tour Saint-JacquesSightThis 52-metre (171 ft) Flamboyant Gothic tower at the intersection of the Rue de Rivoli with Rue Nicolas-Flamel is all…
Musée de l'OrangerieMuseumThe museum is most famous as the permanent home of eight large Water Lilies murals by Claude Monet, and also…
Musée PicassoMuseumThe museum collection includes more than 5,000 works of art including paintings, sculptures,…
Marché des Enfants RougesMarketIt was established in 1628 as the "petit marché du Marais" and is located at 39 Rue de Bretagne in the Marais (3rd)…
Le MaraisSuburb
L’Arc de TriompheSight
Sainte-ChapellePlace of worship
Jardin des TuileriesPark
Musée des Arts et MétiersMuseum
Square du Temple - Elie WieselPark

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