What to see in Paris in 5 days - 35 most interesting places

Paris is a city imbued with an atmosphere of romance and love, emanating from the beauty of the squares, the grace of palaces, the grandeur of cathedrals and the magic of the masterpieces of Parisian museums. Here, each stone keeps a fascinating story, bringing to life the events of the novels by Alexandre Dumas, Hugo, Balzac and Zola. Paris is a special world of dizzying entertainment and gastronomic delights. If you are planning to visit the capital of France, find out what to see in Paris in 5 days on your own so that the "holiday city" will forever remain in your memory.

1 day in Paris

Travelers eager to experience the opportunity to overcome the 9.8 km route through the historic center. Start your journey at 9 o'clock in the morning with the business card of Paris - the Eiffel Tower on the Champ de Mars, where you will walk from the Bir Hakeim (line 6) or Trocadero (line 9) metro stations. Continuing the tour according to our guide, by 4 pm, taking into account lunch in one of the cozy cafes on the old street, you will end the tour at the Hotel de Ville square. Tourists, not keen on Gothic, shorten the route by refusing to visit the Church of St. Clotilde and St-Eustache. At the end of the excursion, you can go on a boat trip along the Seine with dinner on a boat from the pier of the Hotel de Ville, then return to the Eiffel Tower to see it in the glow of illumination.

Eiffel Tower

A unique building in Paris - the Eiffel Tower, towering 324 meters on the Champ de Mars - is the coveted goal of every tourist. Its pyramidal structure on 4 pillars is striking, connected at different levels by arches and square platforms. Weighing 10 tons, it exerts pressure on the ground like a person sitting on a chair. On the 2nd level of the tower, at a height of 116 meters, there is an observation deck with the Jules Verne restaurant.

At 276 meters from the ground, there is the 3rd floor with a lighthouse topped with a dome. The view of the tower is mesmerizing with a metal openwork structure, shining in the sun in three shades of bronze. From the observation deck, where the elevator rises until midnight, a wonderful panorama of old Paris opens up.

Eiffel Tower: access to the second floor - 41 €
3-course lunch at 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant - 47 €
2 in 1: tickets for the Eiffel Tower and a walk along the Seine - 43.20 €
Access to the second floor and the top of the tower - 58 €

Church of St. Clotilde

For those interested in the architecture of cathedrals, take the metro to Solférino station, where the Basilica of Santa Clotilde stands on Las Cazes, a building from 1846 that stands out for the style of medieval churches from the 14th century. It is notable for two twin spiers with a height of 69 meters, a luxurious facade decorated with lace stone carving, sculptures of saints, high windows and a rose window.

Inside the basilica, under pointed vaults with colorful stained-glass windows of the 19th century, there are amazing statues illustrating the life of St. Valeria of Limoges, paintings depicting the Way of the Cross of Jesus and the life of the Virgin Mary. The Basilica is open daily from morning to evening. After inspecting its interior by metro, take the Invalides station and head towards the House of Invalids.

House of Invalids

To the architectural complex of the 17th century - the House of Invalids on Rue de Grenelle, you can take the metro, getting off at the Invalides or Varenne stations. Its gold-domed dome of the 107-meter Cathedral of Saint Louis with an openwork lantern and a spire is visible from afar. Created by the decree of King Louis XIV, the House of Invalids for the custody of war veterans, while remaining a veteran haven, has become a complex of 4 military museums, a necropolis and a temple.

The oldest Museum of the Army presents unique exhibits - military armor, trophies, weapons and banners. In the Basilica of St. Louis, there is a sarcophagus in which the remains of the Emperor Napoleon rest. Particularly striking is the black marble tombstone with the heart of Marshal Vauban, completed by his sculpture with female images of Science and War. By purchasing a full ticket for 12 €, you can see all the exhibits.

Alexander III bridge

From the House of Invalids to the other bank of the Seine River to the Champs Elysees, there is an elegant one-arched 160-meter bridge of Alexander III, built in 1900. Passers-by admire the skillful stone angels, nymphs and Pegasus, bronze statues in the form of Science, Art, Industry and Battle, created by the skill of sculptors. On the pylons in the bas-reliefs 4 epochs of French history are embodied: the Middle Ages and the present - the subjects of the right bank, the Renaissance and Louis XI are depicted on the left bank. In the center of the archway from the side of the river, the bridge is decorated with the nymph of the Seine with the French coat of arms on one side and the nymph of the Neva with the Russian coat of arms on the reverse side. For tourists, the bridge is considered a place where wishes made, kissed by lovers in the middle of it necessarily come true.

Concorde Square

From the Pont Alexandre III, proceed to one of the most beautiful places in Paris - the Place de la Concorde, founded in the 17th century between the Tuileries Gardens and the Champs Elysees. It is unique in its octagonal shape with marble statues in each corner, symbolizing the 8 major French cities. The center of attraction on the square is the Egyptian obelisk, carved out of pink granite 3600 years ago - a gift to France from the King of Egypt.

On both sides of the monument, there are 2 Hittorf fountains, towering 9 meters. They are decorated with sculptures of Nereid, Triton, characters of Greco-Roman mythology. On the square, two buildings, separated by rue Royal - the Ministry of the Navy and the Aumont Palace, where the Crillon hotel is located, attract attention. The square can be reached by metro to the Concorde station along lines 1.12 or 8.

Madeleine Church

In the ensemble of the Place de la Concorde, there is the Place de Madeleine with the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, a remarkable antique view surrounded by a colonnade. On the pediment of the central facade, the sculptural composition of the Last Judgment is amazing. The entrance to the temple is opened by a massive bronze gate with the image of the 10 Christian commandments. In the back of the hall, attention is drawn to the sculptural composition of Mary Magdalene, surrounded by three angels on the altar.

Above the altar vault, there is a fresco with Jesus in the circle of the apostles meeting Mary Magdalene in heaven, below which is depicted a series of historical figures of France. The walls, small altars and the church pulpit are decorated with statues and scenes from the lives of the saints. To appreciate the beauty of the interior is presented daily and free of charge.

Paris City Pass: free admission to museums and attractions + transportation - € 102.90
Passlib card from 2 to 5 days with travel and cruise - 109 €
Full access to the palace and gardens of Versailles for 1 or 2 days - 20 €
1-hour cruise "Lights of Paris" - 15 €
Skip-the-line ticket to the catacombs of Paris - 36 €
Bateaux Parisiens Walk: Fast Track Ticket - 15 €
Tickets: Montparnasse: 56th floor rooftop terrace - 18 €
Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour. Class., Prem. or Suite - from 32.40 €
Paris museums subscription: 2, 4 or 6 days - 53 €

Place Vendôme

After visiting the Madeleine church, take the Madeleine metro station (lines 8, 12, 14) to the Opéra station. You will find yourself in the octagonal Place Vendome - one of the five "royal squares" in Paris. Surrounded by buildings in the classical style with columns, arcades and mansards, it impresses with its monumentality. Here, each house keeps the memory of famous historical figures who lived at different times.

One of these buildings houses the most luxurious Parisian hotel "Ritz". The visual center of the square is the 38-meter white marble Vendôme Column. It is crowned with a statue of Napoleon in a short cloak with a laurel wreath on his head, holding a sword and a globe with the figure of the goddess of Victory.From the Place Vendôme we proceed to the Tuileries Park, taking the metro at the Opéra station and reach the Concorde station.

Tuileries Garden

The magnificent Tuileries Garden stretches over 25.5 hectares between the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, Rue de Rivoli and the Seine. If you go to the Tuileries from the Place de la Concorde, you will get to the main entrance, decorated with equestrian monuments of Glory and Mercury. Entry from the Place de la Concorde leads to the Orangerie art gallery with rare paintings by Monet, Renoir, Picasso, Modigliani, Cézanne and Matisse. You can enjoy the masterpieces of painting on any day except Tuesday for 9 €.

Contemporary fine art is represented by the Jeux-de-Pom gallery. It is closed on Monday. The central alley is bordered with marble statues - copies of the originals kept in the palaces and museums of Paris. From the numerous sculptures that have adorned the garden, pay attention to a copy of Rodin's famous composition "The Kiss" and 20 original sculptures by Aristide Maillol. Heading towards the Louvre, you will come to the Carousel arch.

Arch on Carrousel Square

The arch, erected at the beginning of the 19th century on the Carousel Square in honor of the victories of Napoleon's army, separates the Tuileries Garden from the Louvre. A tall 19-meter building of the Empire style, it is distinguished by a facade with pink marble columns with the Corinthian order. The columns depict sculptures of 8 military branches in uniform. Cuirassier, cavalry, dragoon and carabinieri represent the side facing the Louvre, grenadier, infantryman, sapper and gunner - the side facing the Tuileries garden.

The main facade is decorated with coats of arms: on the left - the Italian kingdom, supported by Wisdom and Strength, and on the right - France, held by Peace and Abundance. The eastern facade of the arch is crowned with a quadriga of horses ruled by the World in the center and the statues of Victory on both sides. On the small arched spans, the events of Napoleon's military campaigns are reflected on 4 bas-reliefs.

Church of Saint-Eustache

From the Place de Carousel, it is a stone's throw to the 17th century Saint-Eustache church, second only to the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris in beauty. In its architecture, the grandeur of the Gothic style was embodied with the Renaissance beauty of the facade, crowned with a Gothic dome with a figure of a deer. In the temple, the vaults are decorated with paintings by Rubens, picturesque stained glass windows and religious sculptures. In the center, the gaze stops at the chapel of the Virgin Mary, a striking sculpture of the Mother of God with the Child and a fresco of the Mother of God surrounded by angels.

Famous historical figures were parishioners of the church. Here they baptized Cardinal Richelieu, the Marquis de Pompadour, baptized and buried Moliere, King Louis XIV prayed. You can see the wonderful interior of Saint-Eustache any day for free, and on Sunday you can enjoy an organ music concert.

Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxeroy

From the Church of Saint-Eustache (Metro Les Halles line 4), proceed to the Gothic Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxeroi, getting off at the Châtelet station. Loggias, 5 arches with statues placed in the portals of sculptures of kings and saints look exquisite on the facade of the 15th century. The skilful decoration of the façade is completed by a rose window with a pointed pediment. Go to the church, where the masses were celebrated for the crowned persons and their families, from where the signal was given to the beginning of the Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Night.

The mysterious atmosphere of the temple is felt at the sight of church rarities: a carved wooden bench where members of the royal family sat at masses, a Flemish altar with wood carvings depicting events from the life of Jesus, statues of Saints Herman and Vincent. The illumination created by the stained-glass windows and rose windows of the 16th century enhances the impression. After changing to line 1, go to the Rambuteau station towards the Center Georges Pompidou.

Georges Pompidou Center

After medieval Gothic, the futuristic building of the Georges Pompidou Cultural Center looks like a contrast. Before your eyes, you will see a picturesque structure, on the facade of which blue ventilation and green water pipes are laid, yellow plexus of electrical wires and red escalators with elevators move.

On 5 floors there are exhibition halls with 60,000 creations of modern painting, design, sculpture, installations and performances, as well as works of the great artists of the twentieth century: Matisse, Picasso and Kandinsky. The complex has several concert halls and a modern cinema. Don't miss the opportunity to climb the observation deck, which offers views from Montmartre to Notre Dame Cathedral. For 14 € you can see all the exhibitions of the center.

Ticket to the Pompidou Center - 14 €

Stravinsky fountain

Opposite the center of Pompidou, the fountain dedicated to the composer Igor Stravinsky, a Knight of the Legion of Honor, will not go unnoticed. The whimsical architecture of the fountain in the form of a dynamic installation enlivens the nondescript square. 16 colorful figures are moving along the water surface of the rectangular pool - the characters of famous fairy tales, splashing water, and their movements are repeated with black aluminum mechanisms.

Fabulous images: a treble clef, a frog, an elephant, a mermaid, a clown, a hat and others symbolize the period of the composer's work, based on Russian folklore. The central figure of the fountain is the Firebird, which is a miniature copy of the huge Sun God sculpture in California. From the fountain we go to the Saint-Martin side of the street to the Saint-Merry church.

Church of Saint-Merry

Built from 1520 to 1612 in flaming Gothic style, the Catholic Church of Saint-Mary is often referred to as the devil's church because of the figure of Baphomet on the main portal, depicted as a grinning hermaphrodite with wings on his back. Saint-Méry impresses with its exquisite architecture and ancient history. Its facade is decorated with modern statues of saints, and inside it resembles a small Notre Dame. When examining the temple, it is worth paying attention to the wooden carvings and stained glass windows of the 16th century on the naves and kliros, depicting the biographies of the saints.

Next to the chapel, 2 bas-reliefs of angels are amazing: with a Bible and a bowl in their hands. The oldest bell in Paris, cast in 1331, is recognized as a rarity of Saint-Mary. It is installed in a small bell tower located on the left portal of the façade. From the Church of Saint-Mary, walk towards the Place de Ville.

Hotel de Ville square

The Place Hotel de Ville or Place Greve was founded by the decree of Louis VII in 1147. From 1310 it served as a place for the burning of heretics and the execution of criminals. Before the eyes of the townspeople, the heads of the aristocrats were cut off, and the commoners were executed by hanging. A stone cross was erected on the southern side of the square in the 14th century, where those sentenced to death said their last prayer. In 1357, the city hall was built here, reconstructed in 1628 in the Renaissance style.

The City Hall is decorated with sculptures by Voltaire, Moliere, Eugene Sue, Charles Perrault and Cardinal Richelieu. The central tower of the façade attracts attention with an antique clock framed by virtues expressed by female figures. We finish the route at the pier of the Hotel de Ville with a boat trip along the Seine to the Eiffel Tower station.

Second day in Paris

The length of the excursion on the 2nd day will be about 4.5 km, starting from Notre Dame Cathedral at 9 am to go to it without queuing. You can get to the cathedral by metro, getting off at the “Saint-Michel” station. The journey will then continue through the Latin Quarter, which can take up to 5 hours, depending on the time spent in the cathedral, churches and Luxembourg Gardens.

Notre dame cathedral

The neo-Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral - the heart and soul of Paris, erected from 1163 to 1345, amazes with the grandeur of architecture, rich decor and unique shrines. At the sight of the facade, the lace of white-stone lace on the stained-glass rose window and balcony doors, a gallery of statues of kings and a statue of the Virgin Mary and Child are amazing. Entering through the main entrance, visitors freeze at the sight of the horror picture of the Last Judgment.

Further, it embraces the reverence emanating from the huge stained glass windows, where the life of Christ appears from birth to the Crucifixion.Divine energy comes from frescoes with the reading of the Bible, sculptures of saints, an ancient organ and sacred relics: the Crown of Thorns, the nail with which they nailed Jesus' crucifixion and particles of the cross itself. After seeing the cathedral, everyone can climb the 69-meter tower for 8 €, overcoming 387 steps to enjoy an unforgettable view of Paris.

Notre Dame Cathedral & Towers skip-the-line - 31 €
Skip-the-line ticket + audio guide - 19 €

Fountain of St. Michael

From Notre Dame Cathedral, walk to the Fountain of Saint Michael, presented to the inhabitants of the Latin Quarter in 1860. From it there are paths to all the memorable places of the Isle of Cite. The fountain, made in the form of a monumental triumphal arch, adorned the square, covering the blank wall of the house. Its sculptural composition symbolizes the victory of good over evil. The four columns on the sides of the arch are crowned with bronze statues of virtues: Prudence, Justice, Strength and Moderation.

The center accent is the figure of Archangel Michael piercing the Devil with a sword. Good triumphs, washing away evil with water, pouring a wall from the pedestal and from the mouths of chimeras, flowing into a three-tiered shell. Near the fountain you are imbued with the spirit of Paris. Here appointments are made, lovers make a wish, throwing coins for luck into the water, musicians play in the evenings.

Holy Chapel of Sainte-Chapelle

Following from the Place Saint-Michel along the Boulevard du Palais, it is impossible to pass by the Saint-Chapelle Saint-Chapelle, built in the 13th century according to the architect's plan in the form of a casket for storing church relics. The chapel with a spire soaring up to 75 meters and chimeras along the perimeter of the roof is open to the public every day. Inside the chapel amazes with the fantasy of medieval architects.

In the lower tier, multicolored stained-glass windows illustrating the life of the Virgin Mary, decorative arches, and elaborate medallions with the faces of the 12 apostles admire. The attention lingers on the columns with royal heraldry and the vaults in the form of the night sky with golden stars. On the upper tier, the richness of the decor and the stained-glass windows flickering from the light are breathtaking, showing the history of mankind from the Creation of the world to the Apocalypse. From Sainte-Chapelle, we will approach the Concierge castle.

Skip-the-line ticket to Sainte-Chapelle - 10 €
Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie: general admission and skip-the-line admission - 15 €

Conciergerie

The Medieval Palace of the Concierges stands next to the Sainte-Chapelle chapel near the Saint-Michel, Cité and Châtelet metro stations (lines 1, 7, 11 and 14). From the 10th to the 14th centuries, it was the residence of kings, and after the French Revolution, it was a prison. The medieval part of the Concierge ensemble includes 4 stone towers, a Gothic Hall of Warriors 8.5 meters high, which served for royal banquets, the vaulted room of the Guard Hall and a kitchen for feeding 3000 royal servants.

The chapel of Marie Antoinette, the Women's Courtyard for the Promenades of Prisoners of Women and the Corner of Twelve, where prisoners sentenced to the guillotine communicated through bars, remind of the times when the castle was a prison. By purchasing a ticket for 9 €, you will discover a wealth of Gothic architecture and French history.

Church of Saint-Severin

Turning from Boulevard Saint-Michel onto the pedestrian street Saint-Severin, filled with souvenir shops and small cafes, you will see the graceful facade of the Church of Saint-Severin, built in the 13th century. The style of "flaming" Gothic with decor in the form of tongues of flame can be seen in a huge semi-rosette above the entrance gate. The traditional late Gothic “palm arches” give solemnity inside the temple.

Stained-glass windows of the 14th-15th centuries, depicting biblical subjects, located on the church spans, nave and under the dome of the temple, are striking in their skill. Attention is drawn to the skilful 19th century paintings and the organ, decorated with beautiful carvings. The oldest bell in Paris, cast in 1412, together with other bells, chimes out a tune for the glory of Paris every day. From here the path will lead to the Sorbonne Chapel.

Sorbonne Chapel

Driving directly from the Saint-Severen Church, you will reach the Boulevard Saint-Germain, which leads to the Sorbonne University. After passing its buildings, you will find yourself in the square with the Sorbonne chapel, built in 1642 in honor of Saint Ursula by order of Cardinal Richelieu, a former student and rector of the university. The baroque chapel structure with columns and sculptures, completed by a black dome, crowned with a cross and surrounded by four belfries. The Chapel of Saint Ursula became the first domed church in Paris.

Its construction was completed after the death of the Cardinal. Here he was buried in a white marble sarcophagus with a monument depicting an exhausted Richelieu, supported by Religion and sitting at the feet of a girl - Science. Today the chapel serves as an exhibition hall with an entrance from the side of the square.

Luxembourg garden

From the Place des Sorbonne, along the Boulevard Saint-Michel, there is a path to the Luxembourg Gardens, which appeared in 1615 after the purchase of a mansion named Luxembourg by Marie de Medici. The palace and park ensemble amazes with a luxurious palace and a two-level Florentine-style park with picturesque terraced gardens, flower beds, copies of antique statues and 20 queens along the central alley. It is pleasant to walk here among the abundance of flowering plants in greenhouses and unique fountains.

Stop and reflect on the meaning of the observatory fountain, surrounded by rearing horses, guarding 4 girls on a pedestal holding the celestial sphere. Admire the Medici Baroque Fountain, illustrating an ancient myth, with a huge centaur ready to leap to Galatea and Acis, from which you will reach the Pantheon.

Pantheon

From the east entrance of the Luxembourg Gardens to the Pantheon, no more than 100 meters. The temple was erected at the end of the 18th century as the Church of Saint Genevieve by order of Louis XV in gratitude to God for the cure of gout. Architecturally, it looks like a prototype of the Roman Pantheon. After the events of the French Revolution, it was turned into a burial vault of famous people. Here Voltaire, Rousseau, Alexandre Dumas, Victor Hugo and Emile Zola, the learned spouses Pierre and Marie Curie, found their last refuge.

Here you will see the original of Foucault's pendulum, which proved by its action the daily rotation of the Earth. You can enjoy the luxurious interior of the Pantheon any day of the week. Twenty meters from the Pantheon on the hill of Saint Genevieve, the building of the medieval church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont attracts attention, in which you should definitely look.

Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont

The Basilica of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, 130 years old, appeared before the Parisians in 1622 as a structure with 3 fanciful Gothic and Renaissance gables on the facade. The main entrance is distinguished by pilasters on the pediment, antique medallions and niches with statues of saints. The church interior is notable for 16th century stained glass windows, a three-hundred-year-old organ with divine sound, and a baroque pulpit supported by a sculpture by Samson.

People come here to venerate the relics of Saint Genevieve, the patroness of Paris. Only here you will see a unique pulpit from which sermons are delivered. It overhangs with a gallery ending on 2 sides with a white-stone spiral staircase decorated with openwork stone carving. The church is open until 7:30 pm and will be the perfect end to your 2nd day in Paris.

Third day in Paris

Arriving in Paris, be sure to visit Montmartre - the bohemian district of the city, where Zola lived, painted paintings by Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso and "lit" Hemingway with Fitzgerald. Montmartre, stretched out on a hill, is the highest and most picturesque district of Paris, imbued with an atmosphere of romance and a veil of light licentiousness. A hike through the memorable places of Montmartre with a rest in one of the famous cafes will take up to 5 hours. From the Pigalle metro station, it is quite easy to climb to the Montmartre funicular or climb the steps of the stairs to the top of a 130-meter hill to the architectural gem - Sacré-Coeur. End the day well with a promenade along the Boulevard de Clichy, visiting the Moulin Rouge cabaret, located near the Blanche metro station.

Basilica of the Sacre Coeur

As you approach the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, you are seized with awe emanating from the beauty of the temple-palace, which combines the styles of Byzantine and Romanesque architecture. The white stone building, 83 meters high, gleaming pink, is the embodiment of the elegance of the decor and the ideal structure, completed by a large central dome. The majesty of the Sacre-Coeur is given by the bell tower towering 100 meters.

Near the entrance to the church, visitors are greeted by sculptures of King Louis IX and Joan of Arc, and on the pediment in a niche there is a statue of the Sacred Heart of Christ. The divine atmosphere in the basilica is created by stained glass windows with biblical scenes, reflected with colorful highlights on the white walls and picturesque mosaics. You can admire the wonderful interior of the temple for free.

Tertre Square

Turning left from the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, you will come to the compact, crowded Tetr Square - the epicenter of bohemian life. Here, each house has its own story about the celebrities who lived in it. Among the numerous cafes, the oldest bistro restaurant La Mère Catherine is popular, where more than 200 years ago Russian officers liked the cuisine, shouting “fast”! The creative elite of Montmartre also liked to come here.

On the square, lined with outrigger tables, you can have a bite to eat while watching the bohemian crowd. After relaxing, walk between exhibitions of street artists who are ready to immortalize you against the backdrop of the Sacré Coeur or the Moulin Rouge for € 20-40. From Tetr Square, turn onto Rue Poulbot and walk towards the Salvador Dali House Museum to see the world's most valuable collection of paintings by the artist.

Salvador Dali Museum

Salvador Dali spent his creative life in Paris in Montmartre. It is not surprising that the largest collection of the artist's works - more than 300 painting and sculptural masterpieces - is located in Montmartre. Visitors discover not only new paintings, but also sculptural works that embodied the master's futuristic fantasies, when the two-dimensionality of the canvas was lacking. Dali's boundless imagination is reflected in a collection of prints on literary themes.

Here you will see pictures of the genius of surrealism, painted with a rhino horn and snails crawling on the canvas, soaked in paints. The museum also displays Dali's personal collection of paintings by outstanding artists of the “lost generation”. From here we continue our way to the vineyards of Montmartre, opposite which you will see the "Nimble Rabbit" cabaret.

Cabaret "Nimble Rabbit"

"Agile Rabbit" is listed among the oldest cabarets in Montmartre, which became one of the favorite places of pastime at the turn of the XIX - XX centuries among the bohemian literary and artistic public. Its regulars were Paul Verlaine, Guillaume Apollinaire, Auguste Renoir, Amadeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, Henri Toulouse-Lautrec and others famous in art.

The history of the cabaret began in 1869 with a village tavern called "Meeting of Thieves". After a while, it opened an entertainment facility "Killers' Cabaret", renamed after a sign with a funny rabbit was drawn for the cabaret by a local artist. Today "Nimble Rabbit" has become a venue for humorous and musical evenings. After passing the "Agile Rabbit", you must go down the steps leading to the memorial cemetery Saint-Vincent.

Cemetery Saint-Vincent

To get inside the Saint-Vincent cemetery, opened in 1831, you need to go around it, focusing on the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, which rises on a hill. This churchyard is a real open-air museum, where 900 burials are located, including the graves of genius creators of music, science, art and literature, which have left a bright mark on world culture.

Each marble tombstone here is a unique monument. It is convenient to walk through the cemetery, using the layout of the paths placed on the stand located near the entrance. For a detailed plan showing the location of the celebrity graves, contact the cemetery caretaker. After being alone with eternity, return to reality along the Rue Sol, where, after turning to Rue Abrevoir, stop near the "Pink House".

Restaurant "Pink House"

A colorful house with a pink façade with green shutters on the corner of rue Abrevoir is now home to a restaurant. The pink house depicted in many paintings by the famous landscape painter Maurice Utrillo, who lived in Montmartre, was not always of such an impressive color. The house was repainted by his fellow artists. Once, when a company of artists was returning drunk at night from Montmartre, Maurice Utrillo found this house unattractive, and he exclaimed that it must be pink.

Friends, having picked up this idea, did not keep waiting long and painted the building pink. Not forgetting about the great artists, from here we go to the Émile Goudou square, from where we go up the Rue d'Orchampt street, passing by the house number 11, where the singer Dalida lived, and we will approach the Moulin de la Galette on Lepic street.

Moulin de la Galette mill

The old windmill, which became a tavern in 1830, is depicted in paintings by the artists Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec, Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso, who often dined here with rustic bread and a glass of wine made by the owner of the mill. When the rural area became a city block, the owners of the tavern set up a music hall in it. The atmosphere of a dance evening in the music hall was conveyed by Renoir on one of his canvases.

Nowadays, the historic mill has acquired the status of a national architectural monument. Near it, the Moulin de la Galette restaurant was built with a Moulin Rade mill above the entrance. After enjoying a cup of coffee in a famous restaurant, it is pleasant to walk slowly along the old Tolose street, the Cliché red light boulevard, which will lead you to one of the most coveted sights of Paris - the Moulin Rouge cabaret.

Moulin Rouge cabaret

Cabaret Moulin Rouge is the spirit of bohemian and voluptuous Paris, thanks to which it gained fame as the European capital of love. Founded at the end of the 19th century, Le Moulin Rouge cabaret is named after a huge wooden mill built over the entrance. The institution gained unprecedented popularity after dancing with a touch of light eroticism.

Representatives of high society and bohemians gathered to watch the cancan in the evenings. It is known that the artist Toulouse-Lautrec almost settled in the Moulin Rouge, depicting him in his paintings. Today, the cabaret delights with an enchanting show with a wealth of decorations and luxury of costumes, contemplated at a table with a glass of champagne. In the evenings, there are 3 performances each, where the most expensive ticket with dinner costs from 190 €. Not to visit the Moulin Rouge is not to feel the spirit of Paris.

Show at Moulin Rouge with champagne - 87 €
VIP ticket to Moulin Rouge with champagne - 210 €

Fourth day in Paris

It is good to start the day with a river walk along the Seine, dividing the city into 2 banks, along which a series of sights, already familiar and new, are located, which you will want to visit when you see them from the deck of the ship. We recommend you to continue your voyage around Paris by visiting museums representing the wealth of world culture. Let's talk about the most popular museums in Paris, and the choice is yours.

Louvre

The most famous art museum in the world - the Louvre is located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris on Rue Rivoli near Tewirlie Park in an old royal castle. Get there quickly by metro, getting off at the Palais Royal - Musee du Louvre station on line 1 or 7. The main facade of the royal palace, overlooking the Louvre square, is represented by a classical colonnade. The central entrance to the Louvre passes through a glass pyramid, where you can buy a ticket for 17 €. Not only the famous La Gioconda and the statue of Venus de Milo will bring aesthetic pleasure.

There are 35,000 paintings, statues, prints and prints on display. In the halls of the Louvre, you will see a unique collection of jewelry, ceramics and decor created in the world for 5 thousand years. Even having spent a whole day at the museum, it is not enough to devote 1 second to each sample. Once you are at the Louvre, prioritize by learning about the main sections of the exhibits.You can see world masterpieces on any day of the week except Tuesday.

Louvre: admission ticket for a specific time - 17 € (+ commission for an order 3 €)
Skip-the-line ticket and audio guide - € 37

Museum d'Orsay

The Musée d'Orsay in Paris is a real treasure trove of arts and crafts. It is centrally located on the left bank of the Seine and is easy to reach by metro: Solférino and Assemblée nationale (line 12). The museum was housed in 1986 within the walls of the former railway station, built at the beginning of the twentieth century for the World Exhibition. More than 4 thousand works of art for the Musée d'Orsay have been selected from various galleries in France.

The museum collection is especially proud of paintings by famous impressionist painters: Claude Monet, Renoir, Edgar Degas, Edouard Manet, Paul Cézanne and many others. The large collection of renowned modernists and contemporary authors is also of interest. You can see unique paintings for 8 € on any day except Monday.

Rodin Museum

The Musée Rodin in Paris is the world's largest exhibition of works created by the talent of the French sculptor. It is located in the former Biron Palace of the first half of the 18th century on Varennes Street. Take the metro to the museum, getting off at Varenne or La Tour-Maubourg. The building is famous for the residence of Isadora Duncan, Henri Matisse and Jean Cocteau at the beginning of the last century. From 1908 to 1917, there was the apartment and studio of Auguste Rodin, where he created his ingenious sculptures, bequeathed to Paris his collection of more than 30 thousand works of art.

There are more than 6 thousand sculptures by the author alone, including the originals of sculptures - "The Kiss" and "The Thinker". The unique collection is open for viewing all week, except Monday. The entrance ticket to the museum costs 9 €. Rodin's sculptures also adorned the square near the house and the entrance to the Varenne metro station.

Picasso Museum

The old mansion of Sale in the historic Marais quarter on rue de Thorigny houses the museum of the famous painter Pablo Picasso. The easiest way to get to the museum is on the 8th metro line, getting off at the Sant Paul station. The museum was founded on 2000 works of the artist, with which the heirs paid the state for taxes on the inheritance received from the deceased artist. The museum collection contains about 5,000 exhibits: paintings, sculptures, drawings and archival documents.

You will see Picasso's work in chronology from the period of Cubism to Realism, from Baroque to “nude”. A separate collection of paintings by other artists is exhibited: Matisse, Cézanne, Rousseau, André Derain, Degas, Doana Miro and objects of African art. You can see the masterpieces on any day except Tuesday by purchasing a ticket for 12.50 €.

Ticket to the Picasso Museum with priority entry - € 12.50

Fragonard perfume museum

In the center of Paris, on the Rue Scribe, not far from the Opéra Garnier, there is a museum that is of interest to every woman. This is the Fragonard perfume museum, where the fragrances of all world brands are dizzy. In three departments of the museum, you will learn the history of the emergence of perfumes, see fanciful bottles made for perfumes in the past centuries in different countries. In addition to perfumes, unique gold and silver jewelry with a "secret", women's cosmetic accessories, bottles, powder boxes, travel bags are exhibited here.

The section titled "The Art of Living" opens up the world of home decorations and design items. In the perfume gallery, which is open every day, you can buy your favorite fragrance at a manufacturer's price of 15 €. It is easy to get to the museum by metro to Opera station along lines 3,7,8.

Victor Hugo House Museum

The Victor Hugo Memorial Museum is located on the Place des Vosges (Bastille metro) on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the Roganov mansion, where his family lived in 1832-1848. To Hugo's apartment, climb a wide staircase that leads to a suite of spacious rooms that recreate the family's living environment. In the "Chinese living room" you will admire the collection of porcelain tableware assembled by Victor Hugo.

The office repeats the work environment with furniture, rare editions of novels, drawings and photographs made by the writer. The "red room" breathes a special atmosphere, where Hugo met with friends: composers Liszt and Rossini, writers Balzac, Mérimée and Alexandre Dumas, who immortalized this apartment in the novel The Three Musketeers. The apartments are open to the public free of charge all week except Mondays.

Fifth day in Paris

The last day in the capital of France, you want to have time for everything: plunge into the world of entertainment, feel the full taste of French delicacies and wine, enjoy the aroma of France in the famous perfume boutiques. Someone may want to take a voyage through the famous castles of the environs of Paris. After reviewing our proposals, choose your favorite final chord of the five-day Paris symphony.

Disneyland

Disneyland Paris is located in a ring with a diameter of 3 km, 32 km from the capital, where there are 2 parks: Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park, 7 hotels and Disney Village with shops and cafes. To the center of the ring, where the train station is located, trains run every 40 minutes from the center of Paris. It is also convenient to get there by the yellow bus from the Opera and Chatelet metro stations.

1 day ticket to Disneyland Paris - 48 €
1 day ticket to Disneyland® and Walt Disney Studios - 79 €
Entrance ticket to Disneyland Paris for 2, 3 or 4 days - from 150 €

Disneyland Park is the oldest entertainment center with Sleeping Beauty Castle and 4 zones designed for children: Star Wars with 3D effects, fairy tales with decorations and characters, attractions from the world of adventure and the Wild West. Walt Disney Studios Park is interesting to the older public for its cool adrenaline-in-blood rides, such as "Tower of Terror" with a free fall in the hotel elevator or high-speed spiral rotation. Disneyland entertains seven days a week.

Park Asterix

The opportunity to find yourself in the world of entertainment of Ancient Rome, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, the land of the Vikings and Gaul is provided in the Asterix amusement park, which stretches 35 km north of Paris. In each historical and geographical zone, performances, attractions and cafe menus are exciting travels in time, accompanied by the heroes of French comics Asterix and Obelix.

Breathtaking rides, stunt matches between Gauls and Romans, taking place in the arena and magical wonders in the laboratory of Panoramix - this is not a complete list of Asterix's entertainment. Buses and shuttles go to the park from the Louvre. During the summer season, the attractions of Asterix Park are open daily, and on weekends until 22:00. Paying 49 € for a standard ticket, you will experience a sea of ​​vivid emotions.

Vincennes Zoo

Opened in 2014 after restoration, the Vincennes Zoo recreates the natural habitat of animals in Patagonia, Africa, Madagascar, the forests of the Amazon and Europe. In each zone, it is interesting to observe the behavior of thousands of representatives of the terrestrial and marine fauna of more than 180 species. Visitors to the zoo, paying 22 € for entrance, can not only see rare animals and birds, but also visit the veterinary clinic and learn how to treat different animals, feed the animals with the staff, and practice riding a pony and a camel.

To get to the zoo, take metro line 1 to Saint-Mandé station, then take bus 86 or from Château de Vincennes station take bus 325, get off at the Saint-Mandé - Demi-Lune stop. You can take bus 46 from Metro line 8 of Porte Dorée station and go to the Parc Zoologique stop.

Gastronomic tour

A guided gastronomic tour for 1-7 people in 4 hours will open the palate of French cuisine, becoming a true delight for gourmets. You will visit the popular markets of Paris with an abundance of seafood, poultry, game, sausages, vegetables and fruits. In the fish department you will taste lobsters, scallops and aromatic snails prepared according to national recipes. Walking through the market galleries, you will learn the taste of real foie gras, meat delicacies, Provencal tapenade sauce, original varieties of honey and confitures, having familiarized yourself with cooking recipes.

A range of exclusive French cheeses, taste 7 varieties of cheese in one of the best cheese boutiques in Paris. In an old cafe, visited by celebrities, enjoy the masterpieces of the national cuisine. To appreciate the art of French winemaking, take a tasting of 7 varieties of wines with the advice of a sommelier in a cozy wine cellar. The price of the excursion is 225 € for 1-3 people and 75 € per person if there are more excursionists.

Tour of perfume boutiques

It is unforgivable to visit Paris not to please yourself and your loved ones with a bottle of fragrant perfume, the trail of which will remind you of the wonderful days spent in the perfume capital of the world for a long time. On a guided tour with a professional guide, you can breathe in the magical aromas of France in 2 hours in elite niche perfume boutiques located in picturesque historic streets. On the way to the boutiques, you will learn how the ingredients are selected to create bright aromatic compositions, fashion trends in perfumery and how to listen to the scent correctly.

Consultants in boutiques will acquaint you with rare unique fragrances and, after conducting diagnostics, will determine a perfume group that is suitable for you, offering 5 exquisite fragrances. You can also buy your favorite perfumes or samples of them. An individual excursion for 1-4 people will cost 100 €, enriching you with useful knowledge and flavorful purchases.

Auto-guided tour of the castles around Paris

The outskirts of Paris are surrounded by castles, notable for their beautiful architecture, rich history and picturesque landscape. Taking into account your interests, the guide can offer several options for an individual car excursion in Russian around the surrounding castles. Tourists interested in history will be carried away by a trip to the 18th century mansion that belonged to the Marquis de Pompadour or to the castle of Napoleon's wife, Josephine.

Admirers of literature and art will be fascinated by a visit to the Renaissance castle of the Count of Monte Cristo, where Alexander Dumas lived, or the Impressionist Museum in the rural suburb of Auvers-sur-Oise, whose landscapes were painted by Cezanne, Monet and Van Gogh, who finished his earthly journey here. Lovers of nature and unique landscapes will remember a visit to Sauvage Park with pink flamingos, deer and kangaroos. In the park of the Brettey Castle, sculptural compositions based on the fairy tales of Charles Perrault will return to the magical world of childhood. The tour will last 4 hours and will cost 144 € for 1-2 people or 72 € per participant if there are more than 3 people willing.

Photoshoot in ideal locations

You can capture the picturesque corners of Paris and yourself against their background with the help of a professional guide, having spent a perfect photo session in 2 hours. The guide will suggest the shortest route around the sights, help you determine the best angle and take photos. Wonderful pictures against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower will be obtained at the Trocadero site, Champ de Mars, on the magnificent Pont Alexandre III. At the Concorde Square we will take a photo near the picturesque fountains and the Luxor Obelisk. The Tuileries Garden with its entrance and splendid fountains, the Louvre with the famous pyramid, Napoleon's arch and the Palais Royal mansion are all included in the photo tour.

Or you can choose a photo session at the Notre Dame Cathedral, on the Ile de la Cité with views of the Hotel de Ville and the Pantheon, the Luxembourg Gardens with a magnificent palace and fountains. Let's not forget Montmartre with a view of the Sacre Coeur church and the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret. On an individual excursion, all your wishes will be taken into account and your sincere emotions will be captured. For 1-8 people, the photo session will cost 138 € for everyone.

Where to stay

Paris has several areas that are convenient for travelers to stay in. For walking, hotels located on the Cite Island, the Seine River embankment, Rue de Rivoli or in the Louvre area are suitable. From these places it is convenient to get to the most interesting and significant places of the capital of France. For fans of creativity, the Montparnasse area is recommended, and for lovers of cabaret and nightlife, Montmartre should be chosen.

Many travelers prefer hotels near the most famous landmark - the Eiffel Tower. The Opera area is considered a popular among independent travelers. Close to it are the Champs Elysees, the Eiffel Tower and many other attractions. This area is suitable for tourists who have planned shopping.

Itinerary in Paris for 5 days on the map