Paris France

Paris
Capital of France

Paris is the capital city of France.

How to Reach Paris

By Air: The Main Airport in Paris is Charles de Gaulle Airport (IATA Code - CDG). Second International airport is Orly Airport (IATA Code - ORY).
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By Road: You can reach from any other countries in Europe by road.
You can also rent private car for 4 persons Charles de Gaulle Airport Private Transfer.
* Private Transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for 3 person.

Hotels in Paris

There are different types of hotels in Paris
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Transportation in Paris

Most of places in Paris are close to each other except few. So that you can go one place to another place by foot. Taxi is most comfortable but most expensive way to visit all the places in Paris. There are available train, metro and bus service operating inside Paris. For tourist there are additional bus service available such as Hop-On-Hop-Off, Guided Bus Tour, Night Bus Tour etc. Lets see the about that.

Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus:

It is open top roof bus. Buses are running through their fixed route. Stops at different attractions. You can get off the bus and visit the attraction and by the next bus of the same company, go to next place with the same ticket. There are 3 types of Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus services operating in Paris with 3 different colors.

1. Big Bus (Red Color): Classic 1-day - 39 euros for adult,  19 euros for child (aged 4-12). Premium 2-day - 43 euros for adult, 24 euros for child (aged 4-12). Deluxe 2-day + river cruise - 52 euros for adult and 26 euros for child (aged 4-12). 1 day Classic Ticket + Night - 56 euros for adult and 30 euros for child (aged 4-12). Online ticket purchase is cheaper.
    They have 2 different routes
    a) Classic Route - Red: Tour Eiffel - Champ de Mars - Opera Garnier - Louvre-Pyramide / Big Bus Information Centre - Louvre-Pont des Arts - Notre Dame - Musee d'Orsay - Champs-Elysees - Grand Palais - Trocadero.
    b) Montmartre - Blue: Louvre-Pyramide / Big Bus Information Centre - Gare du Nord - Pigalle (Hop-Off only) - Sacre-Coeur (Hop-Off only) - Musee Grevin (Hop-Off only).

2. Open Tour: 1-day - 34 euros for adult,  17 euros for child (aged 4-12). 2-day - 38 euros for adult,  17 euros for child (aged 4-12). 3-day - 42 euros for adult,  17 euros for child (aged 4-12). Online ticket purchase is cheaper.
    They have 3 different routes and cover most of the sites.

3. Foxity: 1-day - 24 euros for adult with 1 kid free age below 12.

Tourist Places in Paris

Paris is the one among 10 most visited cities in the world. So whole city is the tourist places. But its not possible for traveler to visit every places within short time. So we are describing the most visited places in Paris or the places not to miss in Paris while traveling.
To visit museums and monuments are costly. So you can buy combined pass so that you can enjoy free admission to over 60 museums and monuments in and around Paris. Choose a Pass that’s valid for 2, 4, or 6 days.

Day-1:

Basilica Cathedral of Saint Denis

Abbey Church

How to go: About 16 km from Charles de Gaulle Airport towards southwest. Situated at 1 Rue de la Legion d'Honneur.

City of Science and Industry

Science Museum

It is the biggest science museum in Europe.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Sunday - 10 AM to 7 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 12 Euro.
How to go: About 4.8 km from Basilica Cathedral of Saint Denis towards south through the east side of the canel road.

La Villette

Park

It is the third-largest park in Paris.
How to go: It is situated besides City of Science and Industry.

Town Hall

Architecture

How to go: About 2 km from La Villette Park towards southeast.

Parc des Buttes Chaumont

Park

It is the fifth-largest park in Paris.
How to go: Front of Town hall of the 19th arrondissement.

Belleville

Town

It is a town besides Paris city. If you are traveling on a lower budget then this place is ideal place to stay. Belleville is famous for street art. The most famous spots in Belleville are Rue Denoyez and the Place Frehel.
How to go: About 1 km walking distance from Buttes Chaumont Park towards south.

Pere Lachaise Cemetery

Cemetery

It is the largest cemetery in Paris. It is the most visited necropolis in the world. More than 3.5 million visitors annually.
Visiting Time: Sunday to Friday - 8 AM to 5.30 PM. Saturday - 8.30 AM to 5.30 PM. Sunday 9 AM to 5.30 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is situated at 8 Boulevard de Menilmontant. About 1.5 km from Rue Denoyez, Belleville.


Day-2:

Chateau of Vincennes

Royal Fortress

King Philip VI ordered the construction of the fortress and King Louis VII commissioned in the mid-12th century.
Visiting Time: 10 AM 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 9 Euros. 7 Euros for age below 26 and over 65. Free for local, need to show ID card.
How to go: About 4 km from Pere Lachaise Cemetery towards southeast. Situated at Vincennes town.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Chateau de Vincennes Entry Ticket.

Bois de Vincennes

Park

The park contains garden with four lakes, zoo, arboretum, botanical garden, horse-racing track, bicycle racing place and French national institute of sports and physical education. After dark the park is also known for prostitution place.
How to go: Front of Chateau of Vincennes.

Rue Cremieux

Street

It is a pedestrian street with beautiful painted house fronts.
How to go: It is about 4 km from the western end of the Bois de Vincennes Park through avenue daumesnil road.

Coulee verte Rene-Dumont

hanging garden

Hanging garden on the former railway truck bridge, created in 1988 by Philippe Mathieux and Jacques Vergely.
How to go: Only 200 meters walking distance from Rue Cremieux street towards north.

Place de la Bastille

Monument

The Bastille was built between 1370 and 1383 during the reign of King Charles V. It was converted into a state prison in the 17th century. Late 18th century, it was made up of eight close-packed towers.
It is now the home to the Opera Bastille.
How to go: About 400 meters walking distance from Coulee verte Rene-Dumont towards north.

Opera Bastille

Opera House

Show Price: Ticket cost for opera show varies. It starts from 15 euros to 110 euros.
How to go: It is in the 12th arrondissement of Paris besides Bastille Monument.

Place des Vosges

Royal Palace

It was built by Henri IV from 1605 to 1612.
How to go: About 450 meters walking distance from Place de la Bastille towards northeast.

Le Marais

District

Few beautiful streets to visit in this district such as

Place Ste-Catherine
Village St-Paul
Rue des Rosiers
Rue des Barres
Le passage de l’Ancre

How to go: Just walking distance from Place des Vosges towards west.

Musee National Picasso

Art Gallery

How to go: About 550 meters from Place des Vosges towards northwest.
Online Ticket: Buy online ticket for Picasso Museum Full-Day Priority Access.

Place de la Republique

Square

The originally called the square is Place du Chateau d'Eau. At the center of the square is a bronze statue of Marianne.
How to go: About 900 meters walking distance from Musee National Picasso towards north.

Canal Saint-Martin

Canal

It is a 4.6 km long canal.
How to go: About 250 meters walking distance from Place de la Republique square towards east through Rue du Faubourg du Temple road.


Day-3:

The Centre Pompidou

Architecture

It was designed in the style of high-tech architecture. It is a Public Information Library and the largest museum for modern art in Europe.
How to go: It is about 1.2 km from Place de la Republique towards south.

Hotel de Ville

City Hall

Since 1357, the City of Paris's administration has been located here. In 1533, King Francis I decided to build city hall. But the building work was not finished until 1628 during the reign of Louis XIII. In 1835, two wings were added to the main building and were linked to the facade by a gallery.
This building played a key role during the Franco-Prussian War. On October 9, the revolutionaries entered the building and arrested some members of the National Defense Government. The existing government escaped with a tunnel built in 1807, which still links Hotel de Ville to the nearest barracks. During the end of the war, the Communards set fire to the Hotel de Ville, along with other government buildings, and destroyed the building and almost all the city's archives.
The City Hall was rebuilt from 1873 to 1892 (19 years).
How to go: About 350 meters walking distance from The Centre Pompidou towards south.

Saint-Jacques Tower

Monument

It was built in 1509 to 1523 during the reign of King Francis I. It was declared a Monument Historique in 1862.
How to go: It is located in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. Only about 200 meters walking distance from Hotel de Ville towards west through Avenue Victoria.

Les Halles

Shopping Mall

About 150,000 visitors daily visits this shopping mall. It is underground connected with metro station.
How to go: About 500 meters walking distance from Saint-Jacques Tower towards northwest.

Rue de Rivoli

Street

Rue de Rivoli is one of the most famous streets in Paris.
How to go: From Place de la Bastille, the road heading to the west. Hotel de Ville, Saint-Jacques Tower, Louvre Museuma and many more situated besides the road.

Domaine National du Palais-Royal

Former Royal Palace

Construction commenced in 1633 and was completed in 1639.
How to go: Just opposite of Louvre Museum and Pyramid.

Louvre Museum

Museum

Louvre Museum is the world's largest art museum and a historic monument in Paris. The Louvre Pyramid is a large glass and metal pyramid, surrounded by three smaller pyramids. The large pyramid is the main entrance to the Louvre Museum.
Visiting Time: Thursday and Saturday to Monday - 9 AM to 6 PM. Wednesday and Friday - 9 AM to 9.45 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 15 euros. On the first Saturday of each month, the museum is also open from 6 PM to 9:45 PM and admission is free for all visitors.
How to go: It is about 800 meters walking distance from Les Halles or 1 km from Saint-Jacques Tower through Rue de Rivoli road.
Packages:
You can buy online and skip the line for 2 hours Guided Tour With Ticket.
Buy online and skip the line for Louvre Museum Timed-Entrance Ticket

Tuileries Garden

Garden

Visiting Time: 7 AM to 9 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: Just besides Louvre Museum towards west.

Musee de l'Orangerie

Art Museum

Visiting Time: Sunday to Monday - 9 AM to 5 PM, Wednesday to Saturday - 9 AM to 6 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 9 euros.
How to go: Besides Tuileries Garden, on the bank of the river.
Packages: Buy online and skip the line for Orsay and Orangerie Museums entry ticket.

Musee d'Orsay

Museum

Entry Fee: 14 euros
How to go: It is 340 meters walking distance from Musee de l'Orangerie. Cross the bridge from Musee de l'Orangerie and turn right. walk through the river side road.
Packages: Buy online and skip the line for Orsay and Orangerie Museums entry ticket.

Place de la Concorde

Square

It is the largest square in Paris.
How to go: Just besides Tuileries Garden towards west.
Inside the Premises: Luxor Obelisk, Fontaine des Mers.

La Madeleine

Catholic Church

How to go: About 330 meters from Place de la Concorde square towards north through road Rue Royale.

Place Vendome

Square

How to go: From La Madeleine church walk through Rue Duphot road. Then turn left and walk 220 meters through Rue Saint Honore road. You will reach the square at your left side.

Palais Garnier

Opera House

How to go: From Vendome Square walk through the Rue de la Paix, the most fashionable street. Then turn left from Avenue de l'Opera to the opera house.
Package: Buy online for Self-Guided Visit to Opera Garnier.

Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann

Shopping Mall

How to go: It is situated at 40 Boulevard Haussmann. Just opposite of Boulevard from Palais Garnier.

Grevin Museum

wax Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: 20 euros.
How to go: About 800 meters from north side of Palais Garnier opera house towards east through Boulevard Haussmann road, also a popular street in paris.
Online Ticket: Buy online for Grevin Wax Museum Ticket.

Chocolate Museum

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day. Last admission 5 PM. Duration of visit 1.5 hours.
Entry Fee: 11 € for adult, 10 € for student, 9.90 € for groups (min 15 persons), 8 € for kids (6-12 years old), Free for kids under 6 if they are with an adult.
How to go: It is situated at 28 Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle. About 610 meters from Grevin Museum towards east through Boulevard road.
Online Ticket: Buy online for Entrance Ticket to the Chocolate Museum.


* On the way from Grevin to Chocolate Museum, you also can visit Rex Studios, situated at 5 Boulevard street.

Musee de la Vie romantique

Museum

It was built in 1830. It is the house of the painter Ary Scheffer.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday remains closed
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is about 1.3 km from Grevin Museum towards north through Rue Pierre Fontaine road.

Moulin Rouge

Cabaret Show

Moulin Rouge is a cabaret show in Paris.
Entry Fee: 99 euros except dinner.
How to go: About 350 meters from Musee de la Vie romantique towards northwest through Rue Pierre Fontaine street.
Package:
* Buy online ticket for Moulin Rouge Show with Champagne.
* Moulin Rouge Show with Dinner Options.

Wall of Love

Wall

It is a love-themed wall of 40 square meters was created in 2000 on which the phrase 'I love you' is featured 311 times in 250 languages. The wall is open to public free of charge.
How to go: About 550 meters from Moulin Rouge. From Moulin Rouge go through Rue Lepic towards north, then turn right and walk about 300 meters towards east through road Rue des Abbesses.

Dali Paris

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6.30 PM.
Entry fee: Full price - 12 euros, Reduced price - 9 euros, Free of charge for children under 8, Audioguide - 3 euros.
How to go: About 300 meters walking distance from Wall of Love. walk through Rue la Vieuville then cross the road and walk straight through Rue Drevet. At the end turn left and walk through Rue Gabrielle about 60 meters. Museum is on your right side.

Place du Tertre

Square

Place du Tertre was opened to the public in 1635, a popular tourist gethering square.
How to go: Just besides Dali Paris towards north.

Musee de Montmartre

Art Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 9.5 - 12 euros for adult. 7.5-9 euros for student, 5.5 euros for age 10 to 17. free for age below 10 years.
How to go: About 200 meters from Place du Tertre towards north. It is situated at Rue Cortot.

Sacre Coeur

Catholic Church

Entry Fee: Free. dome and crypt entry is 8 euros for adult and 5 euros for children aged 4-16.
How to go: On the hill of Montmartre.


Day-4:

Parc Monceau

Park

Visiting Time: 7 AM to 9 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: Nearest metro is Monceau (131 meters away), Ruysdael (336 meters away), Malesherbes (351 meters away), Place du General Catroux (379 meters away).

Musee Nissim de Camondo

Museum

Collection of eighteenth-century French furniture and art objects.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 5.30 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 11 euros.
How to go: Near the Parc Monceau at road 63 Rue de Monceau.

Musee Jacquemart-Andre

Museum

Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Monday - 10 AM to 8.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 14.5 euros with Collection and exhibition. 12 euros for only collections.
How to go: About 600 meters from Musee Nissim de Camondo towards south. Go through Rue de Teheran. Then turn right and walk 150 meters through road Boulevard Haussmann. The museum is on your right at 158 Boulevard Haussmann.

Grand Palais

Museum

Construction of the Grand Palais began in 1897.
Visiting Time: Wednesday - 10 AM to 10 PM. Thursday to Monday - 10 AM to 8 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
How to go: About 800 meters from Musee Jacquemart-Andre towards south through Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Then turn left from the circle, then walk only 300 meters. Grand Palais sitated at your right side. Nearest metro station is Champs-Elysees - Clemenceau.

Pont Alexandre III

Bridge

Since 1975, it is classified as a French monument historique. Evening lighting view looks nice.
How to go: Just besides south side of Grand Palais over the river.

Pont de l'Alma

Bridge

How to go: About 850 meters from Pont Alexandre III bridge towards west through river side road.

Palais de Tokyo

Art Museum

The monument was inaugurated by President Lebrun on May 24, 1937. The original name of the building was Palais des Musees d'art moderne. Now the eastern wing of the Palais de Tokyo is Musee d'Art Moderne de Paris.
Visiting Time: Wednesday, Friday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Thursday - 10 AM to 10 PM. Tuesday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Monday remains closed.
How to go: About 320 meters from Pont de l'Alma bridge towards west through river side road, Avenue de New York. Nearest metro station is Alma - Marceau.

Le Lido

Theater

Le Lido is a cabaret and burlesque show. Every evening, talented artists perform on the Lido stage.
Show Prices: About 117 euros (Dinner+Show). About 136 euros (Denner+Drinks+Show).
How to go: It is situated 116 Avenue des Champs-Elysees. From Palais de Tokyo walk back to Pont de l'Alma bridge circle then turn left and walk about 800 meters towards north through Avenue George V. Nearest metro is George V.
Online Ticket: Lido Cabaret Show With Champagne.
* Lido Cabaret Show With Dinner Options.


* Walk through Champs-Elysees road towards west. The great view of Arc de Triomphe.

Arc de Triomphe

Monument

It is one of the most famous monuments in Paris.
Roof-top Entry Fee: 12 Euros for Adult. Free for citizen of EU countries age 18-25.
How to go: It is situated at the western end of the Champs-Elysees road and at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle. Just 400 meters from Le Lido theater.
Online Ticket: Buy online ticket for Arc de Triomphe Rooftop Tickets.


Day-5:

Jardin d'Acclimatation

Amusement Park

Visiting Time: Wedsesday, Saturday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday - 11 AM to 6 PM.
Ticket: Park entry 5 euros.
Wild Pass (16 euros) - park entry and access to the new Wild Immersion attraction + 360° virtual reality short nature films + 3 attractions.
Unlimited Pass (30 euros) - Jardin entry + unlimited access to all of attractions for one whole day.
Per Attraction Cost - 2.9 euros.
How to go: It is about 2.14 km far away from Place Charles de Gaulle towards west. Nearest metro station is Les Sablons. From there you have to walk about 400 meters towards south through Boulevard des Sablons road.


Day-6:

Eiffel Tower

Tower

The foundations started on 28 January 1887. The main structural was completed at the end of March 1889. The tower is 324 metres or 1,063 feet tall. The tower is the most-visited paid monument in the world.
The tower has three levels for visitors. 1st Level is on 57 meters height from ground. 2nd level is on 116 meters height from ground and top level is on 276 meters height from ground. There is a lift and staircase facilities.

Visiting Time:
13 June - 29 August by lift - 9 AM to 12.45 AM (Midnight), Last entry 11.30 PM.
13 June - 29 August by Stair - 9 AM to 12.35 AM (Midnight), Last entry 12 AM.
Rest of year by lift - 9.30 AM to 11.45 AM, Last entry 11 PM.
Rest of year by stair - 9.30 AM to 6.30 AM, Last entry 6 PM.

Entry Fee:
2nd Floor by lift - 16.60 euros for adult, 8.30 euros for age 12 to 24, 4.10 euros for age 4 to 11 and disabled, free for age below 4.
2nd Floor by stair - 10.40 euros for adult, 5.20 euros for age 12 to 24, 2.60 euros for age 4 to 11 and disabled, free for age below 4.
Top Floor by lift - 25.90 euros for adult, 13 euros for age 12 to 24, 6.50 euros for age 4 to 11 and disabled, free for age below 4.
2nd floor by Stair + 2nd to Top Floor by lift - 19.70 euros for adult, 9.80 euros for age 12 to 24, 5 euros for age 4 to 11 and disabled, free for age below 4.

Attractions:
1st Floor - Restaurant and Souvenir Shop
2nd Floor - Restaurant and Gift Shop
Top Floor - Champagne Bar.

How to go: Nearest metro station is Champ de Mars / Tour Eiffel on line RER C. Other Metro stations are Ecole Militaire on Line 8, and Bir-Hakeim on Line 6.

Packages:
* Buy online ticket and skip the line through a separate entrance for Eiffel Tower 2nd Floor Priority Access Entry Ticket. 
* Eiffel Tower Priority Access with Summit Access.

Champ de Mars

Park

Beautiful view of Eiffel Tower. Great place for taking pictures.
How to go: Front of Eiffel Tower.

Pont de Bir-Hakeim

Arch Bridge

Beautiful view of Eiffel Tower. Great place for taking pictures.
How to go: Nearest metro station is Passy or Bir-Hakeim, situated both side of the bridge. About 550 meters from Eiffel Tower towards west.

Trocadero Gardens

Gardens

Beautiful view of Eiffel Tower. Great place for taking pictures.
How to go: Just opposite river bank of Eiffel Tower.

Aquarium de Paris

Aquarium

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 7 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 15.90 euros for adult and 10.90 euros for child.
How to go: Besides Trocadéro Gardens.
Online Ticket: Buy online ticket for Aquarium de Paris Entrance Ticket.

Quai Branly Museum

Museum

There is a restaurant 'Les Ombres' on the top of the museum, from where you can enjoy thw beautiful view of Eiffel Tower. Great place for taking pictures.
How to go: Just 200 meters from Eiffel Tower through 37 Quai Branly.
Online Ticket: Buy online ticket for Musee du Quai Branly - Jacques Chirac: Admission Ticket.


Day-7:

Les Invalides

Museum

Les Invalides, formally was the National Residence of the Invalids. Now it containing museums and monuments of the military history of France, a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans. There is a Dome which also known as tomb of Napoleon.
How to go: The nearest metro station is La Tour Maubourg on Metro Line 8 (light purple), Varenne on Metro Line 13 (aquamarine blue). It is about 1.3 km from Eiffel Tower towards southeast.
Map of Les Invalides:

1. Cour d'honneur   2. Cour d'Angouleme   3. Cour d'Austerlitz   4. Cour de la Victoire   5. Cour de la Valeur   6. Cour de Mars   7. Cour de Toulon   8. Cour de Nismes   9. Cour de Metz   10. Cour de l'Infirmerie   11. Cour d'Oran   12. Cour de la Paix   13. Cour d'Arles   14. Cour d'Alger   15. Cour Saint-Louis   16. Cour Saint-Joseph   17. Cour Saint-Jacques.
Online Ticket: Buy ticket online and skip the line for Les Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb & Army Museum Entry.

Rodin Museum

Museum

The works of the French sculptor Auguste Rodin. There is also a Sculpture named 'The Thinker'.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6.30 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 13 euros.
How to go: Just besides east side of Les Invalides.

Luxembourg Palace

Royal Palace

After the death of Henry IV in 1610, his wife, Marie de' Medici, mother of King Louis XIII, decided to build a new palace for himself. The Palace was built between 1615–1645.
There is a beautiful garden called Luxembourg Gardens. There is a children's area, carousel & puppet theatre.
Entry Fee: free to enter the gardens. but there is a fee to enter the children's area. 2.50 euros per child and 1.50 for adults.
How to go: The nearest metro station is Senat is 362 meters away, Theatre De L'Odeon is 408 meters away, Mairie Du Ve - Pantheon is 483 meters away. About 2.2 km from Rodin Museum towards east.

Pantheon

Latin Quarter

In 508, Clovis, King of the Franks, constructed a church. Later he and his wife were buried in 511 and 545. The church was dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. Later it was rededicated to Saint Genevieve.
In 1744, King Louis XV promised that he would set up the church here when he recovered from his illness. He was healed, but the foundations were laid in 1758 and was finally completed in 1790.
How to go: It is about 500 meters from Luxembourg Palace towards east through road Rue Soufflot.
Package: Buy online for Pantheon Admission Ticket and Self-Guided Tour.

Pont Neuf

Bridge

It is the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine.
How to go: It is 1.5 km from Pantheon. From Pantheon, Go through Rue Saint Jacques stright to the river bank Seine via Latin Quarter. Then turn left and walk across the river bank road towards the bridge.

Sainte-Chapelle

Chapel

Construction began about 1238.
How to go: About 610 meters from the bridge Pont Neuf. Cross the bridge and go to the "Ile de la Cite" island. Walk via Dauphine square.
Package: Buy online and skip the line for Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Ticket.

Conciergerie

Architecture

It was a former prison. Now it is used mostly for law courts.
Visiting Time: 9.30 AM to 6 PM
Entry Fee: 9 euros.
How to go: Besides Sainte-Chapelle.
Package: Buy online and skip the line for Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Combined Ticket.

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Cathedral

The cathedral's construction began in 1160 and was complete by 1260.
How to go: Southeast end of "Ile de la Cite" island.

Ile Saint-Louis

Island

How to go: It is situated besides east side of another island "Ile de la Cite".

Arab World Institute

Cultural institute

Nice architecture with latticed windows.
How to go: From Ile Saint-Louis, Come through the bridge Pont de Sully toards south.

Jardin des Plantes

Botanical Garden

Main Botanical Garden in France.
Visiting Time: 7.30 AM to 5.30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 750 meters from Arab World Institute towards southeast through the river side road.

National Museum of Natural History

Museum

Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 7-9 euros.
How to go: Besides Jardin des Plantes.


Day-8:

Palace of Versailles

Castle

It was the principal royal residence of France from 1682, The palace is now UNESCO World Heritage site.
The site was owned by the Gondi family. King Henry IV used to go for hunting at this village. His son Louis XIII, came his hunting trip there in 1607. Later he bought some land, and in 1623-24 built a modest two-story hunting lodge on the site. After that he purchased the surrounding territory from the Gondi family. Then he replaced the hunting lodge with a chateau of brick and stone.
Louis XIV first visited the chateau on a hunting trip in 1651 at the age of twelve. Later in 1661, he added two wings, one for servants quarters and kitchens, the other for stables. In 1668 he added three new wings built of stone, known as the envelope, restructured the garden into the most magnificent gardens in Europe. In 1670, added a new pavilion, called the Trianon, for the King's relaxation in the hot summers.
Louis XIV died in 1715 and the young new King, Louis XV was just five years old. Government were moved from Versailles to Paris. In 1722, when the King came of age, he moved his residence and the government back to Versailles and made few changes to the exteriors of Versailles.
Louis XVI couldn't made the major changes due to financial problem. In 1789, due to revolution in Paris, King and Royal family and the members of the National Assembly were bound to move to Paris.
In 1792, the new revolutionary government, ordered the transfer of all the paintings and sculptures from the Palace to the Louvre and in 1793, they ordered all of the royal property in the Palace to be sold at auction.
When Napoleon Bonaparte became Emperor of the French in 1804 and marriage with Marie-Louise in 1810, then He had restored and rebuilt only the Grand Trianon as a springtime home for himself and his family.
In 1815, Louis XVIII, the younger brother of Louis XVI, became King. He ordered the restoration of the royal apartments of Versailles, where he had been born. But failed due to cost was too high.
After the French Revolution, in 1833, a new king, Louis-Philippe began the creation of a Museum in the south wing of the Palace and inaugurated on 30 June 1837. He made some changes of the palace. The museum's project was closed when Louis Philip was ousted in 1948.
Emperor Napoleon III used the Palace during grand ceremonies as stage, such as he hosted for Queen Victoria in the Royal Opera of Versailles on August 25, 1855.
During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, part of the Palace was turned into a military hospital by German army.
After 1892 the restoration of the palace was started.
Inside the premises: Royal Apartments, Ambassador's Staircase, The State Apartments of the King, The Salon of Hercules, The Salon of Abundance, The Salon of Venus, The Salon of Mercury, The Salon of Mars, The Salon of Apollo, The Salon of Diana, Private apartments of the King and Queen, The Grand Gallery, The War Salon, The Hall of Mirrors, The Peace Salon, Royal Chapel, Royal Opera, Museum of the History of France, Gardens and fountains, The Bosquets or Groves, The Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon, The Hamlet of Marie Antoinette.
Entry Fee: Outside Garden for pedestrian is free. 15 euros for only palace and 18 euros for anywhere in Versailles. During Musical Fountains and Gardens shows (weekend from 1st April to 31th October), it costs €25. Free for student age 18-25 (student card needed). free on the first Sunday of every month from November to March. Go early to avoid huge crowd.
How to go:  It is located in the department of Yvelines, in the region of Ile-de-France. From nearest metro station in paris, return ticket cost is 7 euros. 2 tickets will provide. 1 for go and another for return.
Package:
* 1.5 hours Guided tour in Versailles Palace.

* 1 day Versailles Palace & Gardens Full Access Ticket.

Marie-Antoinette's Estate

Place

The estate consists of: Petit Trianon, Queen’s theater, Chapel, French Pavillion, Grand Trianon.
The Trianon Palaces: In 1663 and 1665, Louis XIV purchased Trianon, outside of Versailles. porcelain pavilion construction began in 1670 and was finished in 1672. Louis XIV ordered its demolition in 1686 and replaced it by a larger residence. Construction begun in June 1687, finished in January 1688 and inaugurated by Louis XIV in the summer of 1688.
Entry Fee: 10 euros.
How to go: About 1.5 km from Palace of Versailles towards northwest.
Package: Book online and skip the line for Marie-Antoinette’s Estate and The Trianon Palaces.


* If you stay 1 day more at this area you can also visit the below places -

Church of St. Anthony of Padua.
Presbytere Paroisse Sainte-Jeanne d'Arc.
Musee Lambinet - Art museum.
Paroisse Notre-Dame de Versailles.
Eglise Saint-Symphorien de Versailles - Church.
Soeurs Servantes Du Sacre Coeur de Jesus - Catholic church.
Eglise Saint-Eustache - Catholic church.


Day-9:

Chateau de Chantilly

Castle

There are two attached buildings inside the premises. The first mansion, Grand Chateau was built between 1528 and 1531 for Anne de Montmorency which was destroyed during the French Revolution and rebuilt in the 1870s. The Petit Chateau was also built for him, around 1560.
Visit Chateau, Gardens and Stables.
Visiting Time: Friday to Sunday - 10 AM to 6 PM. Last entry 5 PM. Other days remains closed.
Entry Fee: 16 euros for adult (from 23 September to 17 October). 18 euros for adult on site and online on October 18, 19 and 20.
How to go: Domaine de Chantilly is 20 minutes from Charles de Gaulle airport and 40 km from Paris center. From Paris, Go to Gare du Nord station. Buy a train (also called TER) ticket. 10 euros for one way. You also can buy package (return ticket+ entry to the Domaine de Chantilly, the park and the stables. Cost 25 euros for age over 12 years old, 1 euro for age under 12 years old. Train will reach at Chantilly-Gouvieux station. From there you can walk about 2 km towards east through road 'Avenue de la Pllaine des Aigles. Free bus (DUC-Desserte Urbaine Cantilienne) also runs from Chantilly-Gouvieux train station.
Online Ticket: You can buy ticket online for Chateau de Chantilly.


Day-10:

Disneyland Paris

Theme Park

There are four section inside the premises. Frontier Land, Adventure Land, Fantasy Land and Discovery Land.
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6.30 PM.
1-day Ticket Price: 1 park - $67.73 for age over 12 and $61.68 for age between 3-11. 2 Parks - $91.92 for age over 12 and $85.87 for age between 3-11.
How to go: Located 32 km east of the center of Paris. From RER A station buy a ticket. price about 7.60 euros to Marne-la-Vallee/Chessy station which is near Disneyland.
Packages:
* Disneyland Paris or Walt Disney Studios one day ticket.
* Enjoy the magic of Disneyland Paris or Walt Disney Studios one day ticket from Paris with Round-trip train tickets between central Paris and Disneyland.
* Enjoy the magic of Disneyland Paris or Walt Disney Studios one day ticket from Paris with Round-trip bus Transport.

Sea Life Paris

Aquarium

Visiting Time: Sunday to Friday - 10 AM to 6.30 PM, last entry 5.30 PM. Saturday - 10 AM to 8 PM, last entry 7 PM.
Entry Fee: 20.95 euros.
How to go: It is about 1 km from Disneyland towards straight south.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line and get low price for SEA LIFE Paris Admission Ticket.


Day-11:

Chateau de Fontainebleau

Castle

Chateau de Fontainebleau in one of the largest French royal chateaux. It became a national museum in 1927 and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.
It became a favorite residence and hunting lodge of the Kings of France during 1137. Day by day it was modified by various kings.

Inside the Premises:
Gallery of Francis I:  It was originally constructed in 1528 as a passageway between the apartments of the King.
Ballroom: The ballroom was originally begun as an open passageway by Francis I.
St. Saturnin's Chapel: St. Saturnin's Chapel is located behind the ballroom. It was originally built in the 12th century, but was destroyed and rebuilt under Francis I.
Room of the Guards: A room for the guards is located next to the royal bedchambers. It was built during the reign of Charles IX.
Stairway of the King: The stairway of the King was installed in 1748 and 1749.
Queen's Bedroom: All of the Queens of France from Marie de Medici to the Empress Eugenie, slept in the bedchamber of the Queen.
Boudoir of Marie-Antoinette: The boudoir is located next to the Queen's bedroom. It created for Queen Marie-Antoinette in 1786.
Bedroom of the King: It was the former bedroom of the Kings of France from Henry IV to Louis XVI. In 1808 Napoleon decided to install his throne here.
Council Chamber: Kings and Emperors met their closest advisors here.
Apartment of the Pope and of the Queen-Mothers: The apartment of the Pope.
Gallery of Diana: The Gallery of Diana is a 242.4 feet long corridor now lined with bookcases. It was created by Henry IV at the beginning of the 17th century.
Apartments of Napoleon: It was built in 1786 for Louis XVI, next to the Gallery of Francis I.
Theatre: Theatre was built in the Belle-Cheminée wing the reign of Louis XV.
Chinese Museum: It is located on the ground floor of the Gros Pavillon close to the pond.
Chapel of the Trinity: The Chapel of the Trinity was built at the end of the reign of Francis I.
Gardens and the Park: From the time of Francis I, the palace was surrounded by formal gardens.
Garden of Diana: The Garden of Diana was created during the reign of Henry IV.
Pond: The large pond located next to the palace. It was made during the reign of Henry IV.
The English Garden: It was made during the reign of Henry IV. In one part of the garden, known as the garden of pines.
Garden and Canal: On the other side of the chateau, Henry IV created a large formal garden and a grand canal.
Museum of Napoleon I: The Museum of Napoleon I was created in 1986. It is in the wing on the right side of the Court of Honor.

Visiting Time: Wednesday to Monday - 9.30 AM to 5 PM. Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 12 euros. Admission to the Chateau de Fontainebleau is free on the first Sunday of each month (except on July and August).
How to go: It is located 55 kilometres southeast of the center of Paris. From Gare de Lyon station in Paris, train leaves for Fontainebleau. Day pass of train is cost 15 euros. It is cheaper than round trip.
Online Ticket: Buy online ticket and skip the line for Chateau de Fontainebleau Priority Entrance Ticket.

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