6 Paris Travel Attractions Everyone Loves

Hop-on/hop-off bus tours make Paris’ most iconic landmarks easily accessible, including a stop at Place de la Concorde which dates back to the French Revolution. The Paris Big Bus Tour also stops by several other famous spots like Saint Germain des Pres and Notre Dame Cathedrals, giving visitors easy access to these landmarks and more!

Admire Napoleon’s grand vision to commemorate those who have given their lives for their nation by visiting the Arc de Triomphe and booking an Louvre Museum Skip-the-Line Tour ahead of time. You won’t waste your time standing in long admission lines at admission either! And getting to Paris is simpler than ever with Cathay Pacific’s countless routes, including Auckland to Paris.

1. Eiffel Tower

Paris’ most iconic symbol, this wrought iron wonder was originally constructed to mark the 1889 World’s Fair and showcase new revolutionary iron-lattice architecture. Once considered an eyesore, today it enchants and inspires generations of visitors and is the world’s most visited paid monument.

The Eiffel Tower boasts three levels, which are open and free to visitors. Stairs and elevators allow access to its first two floors; visitors ascend by steps up to its third-floor platform – its spectacular view reaching as far as 65 miles (105 km).

Most notable features of the area include an expansive view of Paris below, as well as restaurants, souvenir shops, macaron bars, story windows and restored lift machines. You can even dine at Michelin-star restaurant Le Jules Verne that can only be accessed via an exclusive elevator on the second floor.

On a sunny day, the Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysees and Fontainebleau Forest can all be easily seen depending on where you stand; even on cloudy days the tower’s reflection in Seine River remains stunning and makes this experience all the more rewarding.

2. Louvre

The Louvre is a vast museum – it would take 100 days for you to see everything, not including sleeping, eating or using the bathroom! Due to its immense collection and popularity, crowds visit regularly – however thanks to various tools like visitor trails or guided tours led by experts as well as virtual visits on your smartphone there are various tools available that can assist with navigating around.

Prior to becoming one of the world’s premier museums, the Louvre served as a palace and Napoleon III’s residence.

And for ultimate convenience book all your sightseeing with one multi-attraction Paris Pass card!

3. Musee d’Orsay

Musee d’Orsay may get overshadowed by its rival, the Louvre Museum across the river; but this art museum stands up well. Offering an incredible collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces by Van Gogh, Manet, Degas, Monet and Renoir this must be the dream museum for art enthusiasts!

Visit this magnificent museum for incredible sculptures, rare photographs, decorative art, pastels by legendary artists and the world’s most exquisite musical instruments! Advance reservations should be made to avoid long ticket lines at the museum entrance; to enjoy all that Musee D’Orsay offers in two hours is ideal; special exhibitions may require three to four more.

Musee D’Orsay is open all year, but for optimal weather it is recommended to visit between November and March when temperatures are more pleasant. Join a guided tour of Musee D’Orsay online without waiting in line; another interesting feature of the museum is Frederic Bartholdi’s miniature replica of New York Harbor’s Statue of Liberty; its beauty still makes for an amazing sight!

4. Musee Rodin

An organized tour is the ideal way to understand and appreciate the art and history of the Rodin Museum. Your guide will reveal how diverse sources, from Dante’s Divine Comedy and Baudelaire’s poetry, Michelangelo sculptures and even Rodin himself have all had an effect on his art work. Additionally, you’ll gain insight into his turbulent relationship with Camille Claudel as both student and mistress.

Rodin was known for both his sculpture and painting skills; this museum houses his collection. With its exquisite rose garden opening in May, this is an idyllic spot to view his pieces.

Make time out of your Paris trip to explore this tranquil and contemplative museum, featuring several iconic statues such as The Kiss and The Gates of Hell. Additional bronze castings of these works can be seen around town such as Tuileries Gardens and Les Invalides. If you are particularly intrigued by Rodin, why not join one of the museum tours led by an experienced local artist who can give insight into his studio process and avant-garde vision – they can arrange this tour through the museum!

5. Trocadero

The Trocadero is an essential destination for taking stunning postcard-worthy photos of the Eiffel Tower. Its expansive gardens and esplanade boast many decorative features, from statues and fountains to panoramic views of its Iron Lady; numerous benches allow visitors to stop for rest periods or take in its light show in the evenings. From mid November, Trocadero transforms into an idyllic Parisian winter wonderland complete with wooden chalets selling treats and trinkets as an added treat.

This complex is home to the Palais de Chaillot, originally constructed for the 1878 International Exhibition but expanded during 1937. Now home to several of Paris’ top attractions – Musee de L’Homme (Museum of Man), Museum of City Architecture and Heritage and National Maritime Museum among them – Paris Museum Pass holders can enjoy free admission into all these institutions!

One of the main features at Trocadero is Taureau et Daim, or Bull and Deer, one of two statue groups on its esplanade. Created for the opening of the fountains in 1937 by Paul Jouve in bronze for this statue group’s unveiling ceremony, its presence complemented by many others such as dogs by Pierre Guyot as well as two horse heads by Leon Driveir adorning its expanse.

6. Luxembourg Gardens

As one of Paris’ top attractions, this large public garden boasts numerous amenities like a children’s playground, tennis courts and picturesque, tree-lined paths. Additionally, visitors can sail model boats across an octagonal pond known as Grand Bassin – plus there are approximately 100 statues spread out through its entirety that celebrate French queens as well as other figures inspired by mythology and history!

Luxembourg Gardens’ main draw is a huge fountain known as the Medicis Fountain. Comprised of numerous smaller fountains and statues in niches around it, when first constructed it was ornate but over time fell into disrepair; to restore it architects attached a statue of Leda to its back, giving it its iconic shape that we all recognize today.

The Luxembourg Gardens are an idyllic destination to visit during spring or summer when their blossoming flowers provide a visual feast. Many enjoy taking a picnic to one of its cafes, sitting by its duck pond or simply lounging under its warm sun rays. You could also explore some of its innovative exhibits or attend concerts or other events, while it has long been used by Paris residents as a break from city life.