Visiting hours and special pricing can be found here. Visits up the towers cost 10 euros for an adult ticket. This iconic church attracts an overwhelming 12 million visitors a year! You can visit the interior of the Cathedral for free, walk about, pray or just sit and cherish the stained glass. Notre Dame de Paris – Beautiful! Truly the most stunning Gothic Cathedral from the inside and out. Kind of Landmark: Catholic Church Built in: 1534 Arrondissement: 1st It rests next to Les Halles- a notorious site for shopping and recreation. Visits are free and as with all the churches in Paris, there are various mass services throughout the week and weekend. Every Sunday afternoon there are organ rehearsals and you can even catch one of the many classical choirs performing. It was strategically built in the center of the city. Saint Eustache – One of Paris’ largest churches and it boasts the largest organ in France. Kind of Landmark: Glass pyramid structure Built in: Commissioned by President François Mitterand in 1984, and completed in 1989 *Arrondissement: 1st The pyramides sit in the Cour Napoléan surrounded by the Louvre that was the former royal palace. The largest of which gives access to the Louvre Museum (which is also a Paris highlight!). This structure consists of one large pyramid and three smaller surrounding ones made of glass and metal. Louvre Pyramid – One of the most iconic landmarks of Paris was designed by architect I. I hope these places will charm your hearts as much as they have my very own! ☆ Click here to get your FREE PDF All Things Parisian Bucket List 2021
Please feel free to ask a question or comment below and contact Céline Concierge for help planning your dream trip to Paris. These visits will leave you craving more and may even convince you to make a move to the French capital before you can say “Comment-allez vous ? ” three times in a row.
I know 9 highlights seem underwhelming but believe me, as a five-year resident of Paris, you will end up overwhelmed by these initial 9. This initial list is not at all exhaustive, but rather a jumping off point to get your feet wet in the magnificent Ville Lumière. In a later blog post, I will write about places to visit that are more unique and off the beaten path. This is the city with an overwhelming 2,185 monuments >.< ( I know right? ) and I’ve included the top places you should go on your first exploration of Par-eee. Photo Credit: Priscilla Chai PARIS 101: Landmarks & Monuments As an expat living in France, over the years I have been asked time and time again what to do in Paris, where to eat, what to see and visit…so Voilà, my pick of the top 9 highlights to visit in Paris for first-time visitors to marvel at.
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