🗼 Top 10 Attractions in Paris & How to Visit Them (2025 Guide)

🧭 Introduction: Planning a Trip to Paris? Start Here.

Paris is packed with bucket-list attractions—but visiting them the right way can make all the difference. This guide brings together the top 10 must-see sights in Paris and shows you how to make the most of each one: best times to go, ticket tips, skip-the-line options, and where to get the best views. Let’s build your perfect Paris itinerary.

🏆 Top 10 Attractions in Paris (With Guides)

1. 🗼 Eiffel Tower

📍 Most iconic view in Paris
🎟️ Book early, especially for summit access
🌇 Best time: Sunset or nighttime for sparkle views

🔗 [Visiting the Eiffel Tower: Tickets, Tips, and Best Views]

2. 🖼️ Louvre Museum

🎨 Home of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and more
🎟️ Get skip-the-line entry or guided tour
💡 Don’t try to see it all—pick your highlights

🔗 [Exploring the Louvre Museum: Highlights and Tips]

3. ⛪ Notre-Dame Cathedral (Reopening 2024–2025)

🕍 Rebuilt and reopening with new exhibits
🕯️ See the restored interior and the famous spire
📚 Great combo with nearby Sainte-Chapelle

🔗 [Notre-Dame Cathedral: History and Restoration]

4. 🎨 Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur

🖼️ Art, cafés, and cobbled streets
🏛️ Climb to Sacré-Cœur for panoramic views
🎭 Don’t miss Place du Tertre or the Wall of Love

🔗 [Montmartre: Art, History, and Must-See Spots]

5. 💀 Paris Catacombs

🦴 Underground ossuary with 6 million skeletons
🎟️ Skip-the-line tours recommended (lines are long!)
⚠️ Not for claustrophobes or very young children

🔗 [Paris Catacombs: What You Need to Know]

6. 🚢 Seine River Cruise

🌆 Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre from the water
🍽️ Choose from sightseeing, dinner, or luxury private cruises
📸 Best done at golden hour or after dark

🔗 [Seine River Cruises: Choosing the Best Option]

7. 👑 Palace of Versailles (Easy Day Trip)

🚆 Just 45–60 mins from Paris
🏰 Explore the Hall of Mirrors, gardens, and Marie Antoinette’s Estate
🎟️ Go early and get a skip-the-line combo ticket

🔗 [A Day Trip to Versailles: Planning Your Visit]

8. 🌈 Sainte-Chapelle

🪟 Breathtaking stained glass windows in a hidden Gothic chapel
🎶 Attend a candlelit classical concert at night
📸 Best light = late morning or midday sun

🔗 [Discovering Sainte-Chapelle: A Visitor’s Guide]

9. 🏛️ Arc de Triomphe

🔥 Climb to the top for one of Paris’s best 360° views
🕯️ Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
⚠️ Use the underground tunnel—don’t cross traffic!

🔗 [Arc de Triomphe: History and Visitor Info]

10. 🎭 Musée d’Orsay

🖌️ The Impressionist powerhouse in a former train station
🖼️ Van Gogh, Monet, Degas, Renoir
🍽️ Great café with Eiffel Tower views

🔗 [Exploring the Musée d’Orsay: Artworks and Tips]

🧳 Tips for Visiting Multiple Attractions

• 🎫 Consider a Paris Museum Pass for fast-track access
• 📱 Book skip-the-line tickets in advance (especially spring–fall)
• ⏰ Arrive early in the day or later in the evening to avoid peak crowds
• 🚇 Use the Paris Metro or RER to easily hop between attractions
• 📅 Don’t overpack your day—leave room to wander and soak in the vibe

🔗 Related Pillars to Explore

• [Pillar 1: The Ultimate Paris Travel Guide (2025 Edition)]
• [Pillar 3: The Ultimate Paris Food Guide]
• [Pillar 4: Paris for Different Travel Styles]

🗺️ Wrap-Up: Paris’s Top 10—Your Way

From timeless icons to hidden wonders, these 10 Paris attractions are famous for good reason. With the right tips, tickets, and timing, you’ll explore them without the stress—and with plenty of time left for pastries, people-watching, and discovering your own favorite corners of the city.