5 Most Beautiful Places That You Should Visit in the City of Paris

Paris, which is the most populous and capital city of France, is undoubtedly the most beautiful city in the European country. A city of art & culture, gastronomy, fashion, and romance, it draws millions of tourists from across the globe every year. 

The 19th-century cityscape has wide boulevards, the River Seine, the iconic Eiffel Tower, and many other landmarks. The city of Paris is best known for its cafe culture, the Moulin Rouge, pastries, and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.

Are you planning a trip to Paris? If you do, then here are some of the best and must-visit destinations in Paris for when you go on a short trip.

Top 5 Tourist Places You Should be Visiting on Your Paris Tour

1. The Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel)

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Without a doubt, the first place you should visit in Paris is the global cultural icon, Eiffel Tower. Located on the Champ de Mars, it is famous for its looming construction and its stunning aerial views of the city. It is one of the most romantic places in the world where couples confess their love for each other.

Well, you might not know that this famous tourist attraction’s mastermind Gustave Eiffel created a lesser-known apartment at the tower top for himself and occasional visitors like Thomas Edison. Know about more such secret rooms hidden in various famous and historic architectural landmarks.

2. The Catacombs of Paris (Catacombes de Paris)

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Even though Paris is considered the city for romance, there’s a darker side to be found. One of the most freakingly beautiful buildings made of skulls and bones, it is a fascinating place with six million skeletons from the 18th century. It also comes on the list of the scariest places on the Earth.

3. The Crypte Archeologique

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The Crypte Archeologique is a hidden underground museum beneath the streets of central Paris. This large haunting space extends 80m under the shadow of Notre Dame Cathedral. 

This museum houses Gallo-Roman artifacts, recreated settlement of the 2000-year-old Celtic tribe called Parisii, artifacts of tribes and civilizations that existed years back in Paris, and the remains of a house from Letuce. 

The nearby attractions include the famous Towers of the 12th-century Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, and Centre Pompidou – National Museum of Modern Art.

4. Sainte-Chapelle

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A 13th-century church built by King Saint-Louis IX, Sainte-Chapelle is the country's finest royal chapel and is inspired by the Rayonnant Gothic architecture. It was constructed to store the religious relics of the Passion of Christ.

Its beautiful upper chapel is made of 1,113 stained glass windows and has a richly decorated ceiling.

5. Louvre Museum (Musee Du Louvre)

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An interestingly famous place to visit in Paris, you can explore the Louvre museum. It is the largest and most visited museum of the world and a historic monument in Paris with thousands of prehistoric objects. 

The major highlights include Venus de Milo, Leonardo da Vinci's most celebrated painting- Mona Lisa, and many more. Interestingly, it was stolen from the museum in 1911 and then found in 1914. It is one of the rarest treasures that was lost and found. 

To Sum Up

Paris is often regarded as the city that symbolizes beauty, elegance, and romance. Besides the tourist attractions listed here, you can visit other administrative buildings and historical monuments in La Cite that is one of the two natural river islands in the Seine.

So whether a short or long trip, make sure you do visit these amazing places in Paris.