Things to Do in France

This luxurious 17th-century French palace is a masterclass in excess. It has hundreds of acres of magnificently landscaped gardens, more than 2,300 rooms, a large collection of French Renaissance art, an opera house, and a 75-meter-long hall of mirrors lined with priceless statues and busts. There are no half-measures in its conception or execution – it even has more than 1,200 fireplaces! It's one of the most visited attractions in France, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take your pick of Palace of Versailles tickets and tours – you won't regret it!

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Seine River Cruises

When in Paris, a cruise on the Seine is a must. But how to choose from the many Seine river cruises on offer? Whether you're looking for a simple sightseeing cruise or something a bit more classy, there are plenty of choices available. If it's relaxation and education you want, some Seine cruises come with an included audio guide so that you can take in the city with an expert. Elsewhere there are aperitif, lunch, and gourmet dinner options, so you can cruise around the city to your heart's (and stomach's) content. You can find discounts, deals, inclusions, and more info about Seine boat tours on this page. All that's left is to hop aboard and explore!

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Disneyland® Paris

When you’re this close to the magic, why not? Add one Disney day to your Paris stay! Disney® Parks are full of activities for all ages, so get ready to escape to your favorite worlds from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars across two parks. There are 50+ attractions, more than 70 restaurants, and all of your favorite characters ready to snap a selfie with you throughout the parks! Older kids will find lots to enjoy – like Big Thunder Mountain and Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain, to name just a couple. With themed attractions, parades, unreal meals, and adventures, every aspect of your experience is filled with Disney magic. The only question is: how long do you want to stay? But one thing's for sure – two parks are better than one, so make the most of your visit to Disneyland Paris®.

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Atelier des Lumières

View impressive digital art projections. Attend special exhibits featuring famous artists.

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Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection

Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection is a contemporary art haven, the fruit of a collaboration between renowned art collector Francois Pinault and Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando. This 30,000-square-foot museum, a renovation of Paris's domed, 18th-century corn exchange, is one of the city's newest major museums, costing almost $200 million to realize. Hosting 10 or more temporary exhibitions per year, visitors can expect to see a wealth of famous works by the world's greatest contemporary artists, as well as high-profile loans from notable institutions around the globe.

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La Cinémathèque Française

Located in a breathtaking postmodern building designed by Frank Gehry, the Cinémathèque Française is a French non-profit film organization that houses one of the largest archives of film documents and film-related objects in the world. Alongside daily showings of global cinemas on their film screens, the museum is also home to the Méliès Museum which showcases the life of French cinematic pioneer George Méliès.

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Panthéon

The Panthéon is a beautiful, neo-Classical church located in the Latin Quarter of Paris, easy to reach on foot and by public transport. Originally dedicated to St. Genevieve (the patron saint of Paris), it's now a secular mausoleum that houses the remains of many French luminaries, Among those buried here are Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, and Émile Zola.

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Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris

See roughly 15,000 works of modern and contemporary art spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. Attend special exhibitions and cultural events.

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Le Mont-Saint-Michel

Mont Saint-Michel Abbey

The striking Abbaye du Mont Saint-Michel is a medieval masterpiece situated in the city and island of Mont-Saint-Michel in Lower Normandy. It was one of the first UNESCO World Heritage Sites and remains a popular tourist draw. Built at a height of 80 meters, it offers jaw-dropping views of the coast and bay. Visitors can explore the Romanesque and Gothic architecture in several rooms of the abbey, as well as enjoy the salty seaside surroundings.

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Musée de l'Armée & Napoleon's Tomb

The Musée de l'Armée is part of a complex of buildings, home to museums and monuments, all relating to France's military history. A visit provides a fascinating look at prestigious old weapons, uniforms and armour. Napoleon Bonaparte's gilded tomb is also here, so be sure to pay your respects. The Musée de l'Armée is located on Rue de Grenelle, at Paris's Les Invalides. It's a great spot in Paris’ 7th arrondissement, near Champs-de-Mars and the French National Assembly.

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Versailles

Palace of Versailles

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Seine River Cruises

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Disneyland® Paris

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Atelier des Lumières

View impressive digital art projections. Attend special exhibits featuring famous artists.

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Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection

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La Cinémathèque Française

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Panthéon

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Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris

See roughly 15,000 works of modern and contemporary art spanning the 20th and 21st centuries. Attend special exhibitions and cultural events.

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Le Mont-Saint-Michel

Mont Saint-Michel Abbey

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Musée de l'Armée & Napoleon's Tomb

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Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

The Grande Galerie de l'Évolution is home to over 7,000 preserved animal specimens, all taking residence in a huge 19th-century hall in the light of a massive glass roof. It's an evolutionary adventure located in Paris, France.

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Musée d'Orsay

Housed in the stunning Beaux-Arts style Gare d'Orsay railway station, the Musée d'Orsay is home to significant and stunning works by painters including Gauguin, Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, and Van Gogh. It's widely considered to be one of the most culturally important museums in the world and hosts the most significant Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works ever created.

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Petit Palais

The Petit Palais/Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris is a beautiful art museum in Paris located close to the Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau metro station. View a diverse collection of fine arts, including paintings and sculptures. Attend temporary exhibitions that cover a wide range of artistic movements and styles.

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Grévin Wax Museum

Visit Grévin Paris, the city's iconic wax museum, and see more than 250 lifelike wax figures in a historic setting. Pose for photos with celebrities, athletes, historical figures, and cultural icons, including Messi, Bad Bunny, Marie Curie, Aya Nakamura, Kylian Mbappé, and Princess Diana. Explore themed displays celebrating cinema, music, fashion, sport, history, and family entertainment, from PAW Patrol and Thomas Pesquet to the Koh-Lanta Tribal Council.

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Musée Marmottan Monet

Musée Marmottan Monet is the best place on Earth to see Claude Monet's masterpieces up close. Visitors can admire over 100 of the Frenchman's works, donated by friends and family over many years, including iconic pieces like 'Impression, Sunrise' and a unique set of his 'Water lilies'. It's not just Monet that makes the museum such a must-see in Paris. Your Musée Marmottan Monet tickets allow you to enjoy fellow Impressionist icons like Gauguin, Degas, and Morisot, as well as a calendar of highlight exhibitions.

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Fondation Louis Vuitton

Opened in October 2014, the Frank Gehry-designed Fondation Louis Vuitton is a stunning building dedicated to art, culture, and heritage. It can be found in the Jardin d'Acclimatation in Paris's 16th arrondissement.

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Parc Astérix

Parc Astérix is an action-packed theme park based on the stories of the Asterix comics. Located just outside of Paris, this theme park is famous for its high-octane roller coasters and adrenaline-filled activities for thrill-seekers of all ages.

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Aquarium de Paris

The Paris Aquarium is not only Europe's oldest aquarium (it was built in 1867), it was also Europe's largest for years. Housed in the center of the city – right next to the Eiffel Tower – on the quarries where Napoleon would house his cavalry, this institution has been part of the fabric of Parisian life for more than a century. With 4 million liters of water, and 13,000 fish from around the world, there's plenty to keep you and your family entertained here for hours on end.

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Lascaux

Visit Lascaux and see the full-scale replica of the famous cave. View the wall paintings and engravings that are over 21,000 years old. This impressive reproduction fascinates both young and old, providing a look into the past.

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Carrières des Lumières

Carrières des Lumières is an ancient cave located in the heart of the Alpilles, France. Every year since 2012, the venue holds an immersive digital exhibition devoted to a major artist using surround sound and light projections.

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Best Places to Visit in France

Versailles

Paris

Marne-la-Vallée

Le Mont-Saint-Michel

Plailly

Montignac-Lascaux

Les-Baux-de-Provence

Nantes

Bordeaux

Chambord

Amboise

Chenonceaux

Boulogne-sur-Mer

Toulouse

Avignon

Carcassonne

Les Epesses

Fontainebleau

Chasseneuil-du-Poitou

Serris

Chantilly

Orschwiller

Pierrelatte

Monteux

Maizières-lès-Metz

Saint-Ours

Blagnac

Canet-en-Roussillon

Chaumont-sur-Loire

Blois

Ungersheim

Amnéville

Peaugres

Lyon

Villandry

Thoiry

Brest

La Barben

Le Grau-du-Roi

Maincy

Angers

Roquefort

Lille

Cherbourg-en-Cotentin

Aix-en-Provence

Beauvoir

Azay-le-Rideau

Sanary-sur-Mer

Caen

Marseille

Antibes

Rambouillet

Croix

Saint-Aignan

Lumigny-Nesles-Ormeaux

Thonac

Les Eyzies

Saint-Denis

Saint-Léons

Pierrefonds

Orange

Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Nice

Crécy-la-Chapelle

Colmar

Rouen

Labenne

Villers-Cotterêts

Poissy

Élancourt

La Rochelle

Chinon

Metz

Vers-Pont-du-Gard

Cognac

Villeneuve-lès-Avignon

Arromanches-les-Bains

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