Absolute Must See in Paris

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Must See in Paris : Those sites are historically very powerful, full of great stories, events, men who built the entire country, sometimes with blood on their hands, sometimes with majestic ideas and gigantic forces. Go off the beaten path.

Must see in Paris what speaks to your heart

You must See in Paris, magnificent forests, little villages & castles around Paris, taste typical French patisseries, and see Paris historical districts, cafés, great Parisian institutions not so popular.

Go shopping Made in Paris as well, into boutiques, walking into the streets full of Luxury stores, into Parisian art galleries.

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Paris’s must see captivate visitors with their beauty, history, and cultural significance, whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler.

• LE BOIS DE VINCENNES

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The Bois de Vincennes, a total area of 995 hectares (2,459 acres) East of Paris, is the largest ‘green lung’ of the city. It is all about wood, wildlife, arboretum, zoo, lakes, boat ride, biking, picnic, castle, concerts, horse racing, museums, restaurants… It was created between 1855 and 1866 by the Emperor Napoleon III. This park is 3 times bigger than Central Park, great to explore and a marvelous place to relax in a big city like Paris.

• LA CONCIERGERIE

If you visit the Sainte Chapelle, you should visit la conciergerie at the same time. They are next to each other. This used to be a royal residence from the 6th century and then a prison. During the French revolution, it became a place for custody and a court where the most famous prisoner was Queen Marie-Antoinette herself, the last queen of France.

• LA PLACE DE LA BASTILLE

The Place de la Bastille is a square in Paris where the Bastille prison stood until the storming of the Bastille. It is the result of  its subsequent physical destruction between 14 July 1789 and 14 July 1790 during the French Revolution. Around, you have the modern Bastille opéra, the famous rue de Lappe for a festive night or a bar shopping. The lovely Arsenal Harbor used to be a freight port but it has become since 1983 a marina. Perfect place to have a cup of coffee or a picnic by the Seine River.

• LA MAISON DE VICTOR HUGO

Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885) was one of the most talented French poet, novelist, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. Outside of France, his most famous works are the novels Les Misérables, 1862, and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (French: Le bossu de Notre-Dame), 1831. He lived place des Vosges in the Marais district, an amazing district of Paris, adored by the Parisians.

• MUST SEE IN PARIS LA DÉFENSE BUSINESS DISTRICT CENTER

La Défense is a major business district located 3 kilometers west of Paris. It is Europe’s largest purpose-built business district with 560 hectares (1,400 acres), 72 glass and steel buildings, 180,000 daily workers, and 3,500,000 square meters (38,000,000 sq ft) of office space. The business district contains Les Quatre Temps, a large shopping mall with 220 stores, 48 restaurants and a 24-screen movie theatre. Have a coffee early in the morning to experience the Parisian business life and go for the best shopping places in Paris.

• LES TOURS DE LA CATHÉDRALE NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS

Discover the new tour of the Towers of Notre Dame de Paris cathedral. Along the 424 steps, heritage treasures, breathtaking views await you and the heart of Paris. A quintessential Gothic cathedral, building started in 1163 and lasted over 170 years. Until the building of Amiens Cathedral in the 13th century, it was the largest religious building in the West. The reopening of the Notre-Dame Towers circuit was September 20, 2025.

• LA FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON

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The Louis Vuitton Foundation is an amazing art museum and cultural center in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. It is a large art exhibitions sponsored by the group LVMH. The building architecture is magnificent, designed by the architect Frank Gehry. LVMH is a French multinational luxury goods conglomerate headquartered in Paris (France). The owner Bernard Arnault made a donation of 200 million euros for Notre Dame cathedral’s renovation as well as François Pinault.

• LA FONDATION BOURSE DE COMMERCE – PINAULT COLLECTION

The Paris Stock Exchange is a circular building surmounted by a dome. It is located rue de Viarmes, in the historical Halles district. On April 27, 2016, François Pinault and the town hall of Paris announced in this building contemporary art collections. The art collection is from the businessman François Pinault (10,000 works), managed by the Pinault Collection. The Bourse de Commerce — Pinault Collection offers a point of view on contemporary works. Mr Pinault has brought his collection together for more than 50 years, through a program of exhibitions and events.

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• PALACE OF VERSAILLES

Just a short journey from Paris lies the opulent Palace of Versailles, testament to the grandeur of French monarchy. Originally a hunting lodge, the palace was transformed by Louis XIV into a symbol of absolute power and excess. Visitors can explore its lavish apartments, awe-inspiring Hall of Mirrors, and meticulously manicured gardens.

Must See in Paris

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