District and Acces

Next door to the Grands Magasins and Haussmann-style buildings, this listed monument sits majestically in the middle of its square. The Opera Garnier is Europe’s largest opera house.

Built for the 1889 Universal Exhibition, it is now the most emblematic symbol of Paris.

This mecca of Parisian glamour will inspire you with its décor, costumes and, of course, the elegance of its dancers. Welcome to the Moulin Rouge, symbol of the great festive tradition of the Montmartre district.

The Basilique du Sacré-Cœur is one of Paris’s major places of worship. It sits atop the Butte de Montmartre, a 130-metre-high hill from which you can enjoy breathtaking views over Paris.

Built between 1163 and 1245 on the Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is one of the oldest Gothic cathedrals in the world. It is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Located on the Ile de la Cité in Paris, the Sainte-Chapelle was built in a record 7 years to house the most precious relics of Christianity, including Christ’s Crown of Thorns. Now a UNESCO World Heritage.

One of the most visited department stores in the world. Even if you don’t want to buy anything, the building is well worth a visit. Over the years, its dome has become an emblematic feature of Paris.

With its many boutiques, the Marais is one of the most popular shopping districts in Paris. Rue des Francs-Bourgeois is one of the district’s most popular shopping streets. Here, you’ll find brand-name stores as well as independent designer boutiques.

Located in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, founded in 1852, was the first department store to open in Paris. Today, it is an absolute benchmark of French refinement in fashion, furniture and even delicatessen.

Today, the Louvre is one of the world’s most prestigious museums. Its famous glass pyramid has been enthroned at the center of the Cour Napoléon since 1989. It houses historic works of Western art such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and the Greek sculpture Venus de Milo.

Housed in a palatial former railway station, the Musée d’Orsay is renowned for its rich collection of Impressionist and 19th-century Western art.

This unique cultural institution offers a space dedicated to contemporary art, both French and international. The 5-storey building is a true architectural masterpiece, offering a breathtaking view of the Greater Paris region.

The Centre Pompidou building is one of the most extravagant in Paris: its air ducts, tubes, elevators and colorful escalators on the outside contrast with the surrounding buildings. It houses one of the world’s finest collections of modern and contemporary art.

Located on the banks of the Seine, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, it features a magnificent green wall. The musée du quai Branly houses a collection of over 300,000 pieces of ethnic art from Africa, Asia, America and Oceania.