
Explore Paris 2.0's top 101 places to visit in Paris to have fun, take pictures, meet people, eat food, and see beautiful views from A to Z.
Explore Paris as the city of light, embracing open-minded travel to discover art, cuisine, history, and unexpected experiences beyond a fixed guide.
Explore Paris's restaurant and cafe must-stops, from iconic cafés for people watching to Michelin-worthy dining, capturing the city's flavor, history, and vibrant street life.
Explore Paris's Napoleonic landmarks, from Les Invalides and the Pantheon to La Madeleine and the Obelisk of Luxor. Trace how grand boulevards and military history shaped the city.
Discover Paris nightlife and dining options from Barrio Latino's salsa and tango to Doobies' live DJ dance parties, with outdoor tango at Sensi and Pub St Michel's drinks-and-dance vibe.
Paris hosts an academic heart in La Sorbonne and the Latin Quarter, fueling global education. The American University of Paris offers English-taught programs in global communications, journalism, and international relations.
Explore Paris's must-see museums, from the Louvre's unparalleled masterpieces and its iconic Mona Lisa to Pompidou's modern art and public spaces, Rodin's intimate sculptures, Orsay's Impressionism, and Cluny's medieval tapestries.
Discover Paris’s off the beaten path attractions, from a hidden urban vineyard and Edith Piaf museum to aromatic perfume experiences and a memorable fondue dinner in a cozy venue.
Explore Parisian parks designed for all ages and interests, from lush gardens and ponds near the Louvre to Luxembourg and Monceau with winding paths, arches, and art.
Explore kid-friendly adventures in Paris, from sky-high tours atop Tour Montparnasse and top jump trampolines to go-karts, carousels, playgrounds, and family-friendly theme parks like Park Asterix and Disneyland Paris.
Paris stands as a global fashion hub offering luxury and moderately priced shopping options from Chanel and Louis Vuitton to Beaumarchais and Boulevard Saint-Germain, plus the Lespinasse flea market.
Explore iconic Paris hotels you can't miss, from the George V's five-star luxury to the Ritz Paris's glamorous heritage, and discover Parisian hospitality at its finest.
Discover Paris’s art heritage through literary haunts of Hemingway and Stein, and visit Picasso’s Liberto Lavoie and Monet’s Giverny for a world of artistic inspiration.
Explore walking routes along the Seine from the Eiffel Tower, following the sun's path to iconic sights, river views, and optional cruises or houseboat stays.
Explore Paris's theaters and entertainment landmarks, from Palais Garnier to Moulin Rouge and Grand Rex, where circus, cabaret, and cinema shape the dramatic city.
Discover Paris by savoring iconic city views from Sacre-Coeur and Trocadéro to the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe, along routes that reveal the skyline and history.
Discover Paris's castles and churches, from the majestic St. Anthony Basilica and Sacre-Coeur Basilica to Fontainebleau and Chateau Diversey, highlighting gothic architecture, vaulted ceilings, stained glass, and royal funerary art.
Explore Paris's must-see monuments, from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, and the Conciergerie, and weave these icons into your Paris itinerary.
Uncover last-minute tips for visiting Paris, including online monument tickets and weather-aware planning. Choose metro passes, from weekly digital kiosks to daily options, to save time.
Walk the streets of Paris to unlock its history, flavor, art, and romance, letting wandering moments shape your travel story and the city itself.
If you’ve ever felt the mysterious pull of Paris, France, you’ll know it’s a hard calling to ignore. Through centuries and generations, Paris has been an icon of intrigue—inspiring artists, great minds and innovators alike. Brimming over with history, fashion, delicious food and unexpected encounters, the City of Light captivates thousands of visitors from around the globe each and every year.
This insider’s guide to Paris acts as an essential starting point for those looking to create their own magical experience in a glittering city known for all that is exceptional and exquisite. Whether your heart beats in time with the artists of the past, your pen flows with Parisian inspiration or you’re simply looking for that je ne sais quoi the city can offer up, there’s something here for every traveler who possesses the spirit of exploration. With everything from tips to the best cafés for people watching, to the must-see cathedrals and every quirky and quintessential museum in between, you’ll find a unique path through Paris inspired here, but designed exclusively by you.
Join up with the ranks of ex-pats from the past including Stein, Wilde and Hemingway as you begin to learn about some of those places that create the very pulse of Paris. As you wander along with this guide through luscious Parisian parks, towering castles and pristine palaces, you’ll begin to see how you can become a part of a city buzzing with life, love and possibility.
About the Expert
Caitlyn Knuth is a lifelong writer who was inspired to put a pen to paper as a child long before spelling skills were acquired. Constantly captivated by the pictures words alone have the power to paint, and the owner of a spirit that is always ready for the next travel adventure, she’s found her muse alive and well in the city of Paris, France.
After several years spent studying and working in the City of Light and eventually returning home, she realized that no matter how far she went, Paris was always there in the back of her mind, demanding to be acknowledged, in the chicest way possible of course.
So…she gave in to the call of the city once again and began writing about her own experiences in France. Through these recollections and personal points of insight, she hopes to reach those who feel Paris inspiring them from a distance and help them find the courage to set off on their own adventures in the City of Love and Light.