What you can see

This section “What you can see” in Paris is divided in types of interest: monuments, museums, churches and a few more. Each one contains a record of each of them, with a short description, its location on the map, opening and closing hours and reservation if required, etc. By going through the lists, you just have to point out what you would like to see. Your choice will be transferred on the attached map of Paris. However, do not forget that you will be able to visit or look between 3 and 10 spots per day in Paris, not more.
In addition, the map will show you the “Epicenter”, which is the point of shortest distance of all the different things you want to see. By choosing later your hotel near the Epicenter, you will avoid too long walks and useless tiring. Of course, you can anytime change your first choices and the map will correct itself.
To guide you even more, we made in this section a post you will reach by clicking on “How to choose what you want to see or visit in Paris”. You will get information to organize your 1st visit in Paris, or a stay of 1 day, 2, 3, 4, 5 or more days. We will list for you “The 20 most visited museums, monuments and places in Paris” or the “Monuments, churches not to be missed, the “Unusual monuments” and the “Intesting things for children”.
It is in the next section “Find your hotel” that you will complete the planning of your trip. You will get information on the seasons, the kind of travel you plan (touristic, romantic, business, etc.) to help you select your hotel. And as an additional exclusivity the “Epicenter calculator” will define hotels in a radius you choose around the Epicenter or even around any point of Paris you want. From the section “Find your Hotel” you can also easily make your hotel reservation by a click.

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Brigitte Bardot: Iconic Life, Scandalous Loves & Legendary Films

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Opera Garnier Inauguration: Was Charles Garnier Even Invited?

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Paris New Year’s Eve 2025: Best Spots, Prices & Reservations Guide

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Paris NYE 2025 Fireworks: Best Views, Schedule & What’s New vs 2024

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French Christmas: Traditions, Midnight Mass & Festive Feasts

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Christmas Eve Midnight Mass at Notre-Dame: How to Attend & Sacred Chants

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Best Christmas & New Year’s Gifts in Paris: Kids, Adults & Grandparents

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Impressionist Painters: Masters, Museums & Must-See Artworks in Paris

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Gustave Eiffel: Life, Bridges & Iconic Constructions Worldwide

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Tour de France 2025, stages, history and legends of the past

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Visit the Paris catacombs: important points, legends and cataphiles

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Guided Walks

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Self-guided walk so easy to use, by VPBY

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July 14th in Paris: what to see – what to avoid

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A “Cruise-on-the-Seine” is one of the privileged and awaited moments by the tourists. It is indeed difficult to visit Paris without taking a tour on the Seine, because the view on the city is totally different: it is a relaxing synthesis of monuments, museums and other historical or not buildings, which mark the course of the boats. You wish a cruise-promenade, a romantic outing, an exceptional event or simply a

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Visiting Paris the 1st time – for 2 days or more

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Non-French-speaking tourists : don’t miss out on anything when visiting Paris

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Which season to choose for your next stay Paris?

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Preparing your trip to Paris directly and easily from home

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