Paris has long been renowned as one of the world’s prettiest cities, with grand palaces, perfectly pruned gardens, haute couture and lip-smacking cuisine.
The city streets are peppered with architecture from across the history books, Instagrammable cafés that look like they were plucked straight out of a storybook and acclaimed galleries housing some of the world’s best art.
Whether you’ve been inspired by the 2024 Olympic Games that took place in the French capital this summer or by the new season of Emily in Paris, now is the perfect time to start planning your visit to the City of Love.
Here are some of the must-see attractions that will make your visit to Paris an unforgettable one.
Most beautiful places to visit in Paris
Sacré-Cœur
The Basilica of Sacré-Cœur is well known for its unforgettable interiors and exteriors, possibly beaten only by the Eiffel Tower for its spectacular dominance of the Parisian cityscape. The basilica hosts the largest mosaic in France across its ceiling, measuring around 480 metres squared, and depicts Jesus Christ with open arms, surrounded by saints, angels and religious symbols all finished in a golden outline. While the Sacré-Cœur’s interiors offers impressive iconography, its iconic dome enjoys a 360-degree panoramic view of Paris. Visitors must remain silent as the basilica is a holy place, but the grand landmark is still open and free to enter (with a small fee to enter the dome). Magnificently perched on top of the Butte Montmartre, the basilica’s Roman-Byzantine architecture and radiant white finish, is not to be overlooked.
Entry to the dome costs €8 for adults and €5 for children aged up to 15 years old
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Montmartre
The district of Montmartre was once a haven for a number of acclaimed and influential artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse and Edgar Degas. Still flourishing in the artistic ambience of the past, Montmartre has not lost its village-like charm, lined with artisan bakeries,…
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