Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe, commissioned by Napoleon after his win at Austerlitz in 1806, took about 30 years to finish and was finally opened in 1836. Standing 50 metres tall, it sits at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle, right at the western end of the famous Champs-Élysées. You’ll probably find yourself there at some point, as most visitors wander down this iconic avenue. The monument honours those who fought and died for France during the Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. Beneath it rests the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.

• Web:

  www.paris-arc-de-triomphe.fr

• Address:

  Place Charles de Gaulle, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 55 37 73 77

• Opening hours:

  Daily 10am–10:30pm

• Subway:

  The closest Metro stations to the Arc de Triomphe are Charles-de-Gaulle–Étoile, served by Lines 1, 2, and 6.

Catacombs of Paris

Installed in the tunnels of former quarries, in the heart of Paris, the Catacombs are at once a fascinating and eerie attraction. Walk down the many steps to experience this spooky underground cemetery. Here you will find the osseous remains of more than 6 million people, moved to this location from an old cemetery.

• Web:

  www.catacombes.paris.fr/en

• Address:

  1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, Paris

• Opening hours:

  Tue–Sun 9:45am–8:30pm, Mon closed

• Subway:

  The closest Metro station to the Catacombs of Paris is Denfert-Rochereau (Lines 4 and 6, and RER B).

Centre Pompidou

The Centre Pompidou stands out with its bold, high-tech design — pipes and escalators on the outside make it hard to miss. Inside, you’ll find Europe’s largest modern art museum, a big public library, and a hub for music and sound research. When it was built, many Parisians hated it for clashing with the classic city vibe, and its construction meant knocking down the famous Les Halles market nearby. Now, it’s a lively spot for art lovers and anyone curious about something a bit different.

• Web:

  www.centrepompidou.fr/en/

• E-mail:

  contact@contact-centrepompidou.fr

• Address:

  Place Georges-Pompidou, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 44 78 12 33

• Opening hours:

  Wed–Mon 11am–7pm, Tue closed

• More info:

  The Centre Pompidou will close for major renovations from September 2025 until around 2030. Meanwhile, its exhibitions will continue at other venues across Paris and beyond.

• Subway:

  The closest Metro stations to Centre Pompidou are Rambuteau (Line 11) and Hôtel de Ville (Lines 1 and 11).

Champs-Élysées

The Champs-Élysées stretches nearly two kilometres from Place de la Concorde up to Place Charles de Gaulle, where the Arc de Triomphe stands tall. It’s a great spot for a stroll any time of year and comes alive during major celebrations like Bastille Day or New Year’s Eve. Each July, the final stage of the Tour de France races down this famous avenue.

• Address:

  Avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris

• Subway:

  The closest Metro stations are Concorde (Lines 1, 8, 12) at the southeast end, and Charles-de-Gaulle–Étoile (Lines 1, 2, 6) at the northwest.

Cheese and Wine Workshops

Immerse yourself in the quintessential French art of making cheese at Paroles de Fromagers. Join a workshop that not only guides you through the art of making cheese but also offers an exquisite cheese and wine tasting session. Learn the craft of cheese-making firsthand and discover the perfect wine pairings for each variety — an absolutely great experience for gourmets.

• Web:

  https://parolesdefromagers.com/en/

• E-mail:

  contact@parolesdefromagers.com

• Address:

  41 Rue du Faubourg du Temple, Paris

• Phone:

  +33 1 48 03 98 18

Disneyland Paris

If you’re ready to swap Paris’s romantic boulevards for a different kind of magic, head to Disneyland Paris. The resort has two parks: Disneyland Park, packed with rides, shows, restaurants, cafés, and endless shops; and Walt Disney Studios Park, which adds movie sets, live performances, and behind-the-scenes fun to the mix. Stroll down Main Street, U.S.A., set sail for Adventureland, or meet your favourite characters in Fantasyland. Whether you’re a kid, a grown-up, or somewhere in between, there’s more than enough here to keep the magic alive all day.

• Web:

  www.disneylandparis.com/en-usd

• Address:

  Boulevard de Parc, Coupvray, France

• Phone:

  +33 9 69 32 60 66

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9:30am–10:40pm

• Subway:

  The closest RER station to Disneyland Paris is Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy (RER Line A).