Aquarium de Paris
You'll find a fine collection of sharks!
ContentsEvents / ExhibitionsAround the Eiffel TowerAround Notre-Dame de ParisAround the LouvreAround the Opéra GarnierAround the PantheonAround the Champs-ÉlyséesMontmartreSaint-Germain-des-PrésThe Marais1st2nd3rd4th5th6th7e8th9th10th11th12th13th14th15th16th17th18th19th20th
Until
24 May
Martin Parr, Global Warning
With some 180 works spanning more than 50 years of production, from his early black-and-white photographs to his most recent works, this exhibition dedicated to the British photographer who passed away in December 2025 addresses our contemporary turpitudes through recurring themes, motifs, and obsessions.
Until
28 June
Renaissance : de Vinci, Raphaël, Michel-Ange
Three visionary geniuses, three complementary worlds: Leonardo’s scientific curiosity, Raphael’s perfect harmony, and Michelangelo’s sculptural power. Immerse yourself in their masterpieces thanks to cutting-edge technology and a completely redesigned exhibition layout (3D models, digital twins, smoke effects and lasers). A brand-new creation for a truly immersive experience.
Until
5 July
Renoir the draughtsman
This exhibition, the first to focus on Renoir’s works on paper, highlights the importance of graphic techniques in the development of his art. It reveals the close links between his paintings and his drawings, particularly from the 1880s onwards, when Renoir moved away from Impressionism but continued to reinvent himself.
Until
19 July
Renoir and love. The Happy Modern Age (1865–1885)
This exhibition brings together ‘scenes of modern life’ – multi-figure paintings depicting contemporary subjects (as distinct from portraits and landscapes) – created by Renoir during the first twenty years of his career (1865–1885). It also highlights her predilection for depicting young couples, without this being "sentimental".
Until
26 July
Matisse 1941-1954
This exhibition explores the final years of Henri Matisse’s career, between 1941 and 1954, through more than 300 works – paintings, drawings, cut-out gouaches, illustrated books, textiles and stained-glass windows – drawn from the Centre Pompidou’s collection and major international loans.
Until
23 August
General Exhibition
To mark its move into the building, completely redesigned by Jean Nouvel, which formerly housed the Grands Magasins du Louvre department store, the Fondation Cartier is exhibiting the highlights of over 40 years of collecting.
Champ-de-Mars
A plain for market gardening, which became the training camp for the École Militaire in the 17th century.
École militaire
Founded by Louis XIV for the children of the aristocracy.
Human Rights Monument
Work by sculptor Ivan Théier.
Lavirotte building
One of the finest examples of Art Nouveau architecture in Paris, built between 1900 and 1901.
Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac
A museum dedicated to the arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas.
Palais de Chaillot
Built in 1937 for the Universal Exhibition. Home to three major museums: the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, the Musée National de la Marine and the Musée de l'Homme.
UNESCO
Opened in 1958, the headquarters of the United Nations agency responsible for promoting education, science, culture and communication comprises four buildings, including the ‘three-pointed star’, the main building, which stands on 72 stilts. A stunning example of modernist architecture, housing an exceptional art collection (over 1,000 works). Visits are available by appointment.
St Severin’s Church
This Gothic church was built in the 13th century on the site of a chapel erected in the 6th century, where a hermit named Severin once lived. Back then, the neighbourhood was the hub of student life. The distinctive feature of this religious building is its double ambulatory, with pillars reminiscent of a palm grove and, at the centre, a unique twisted column. Magnificent stained-glass windows, among the oldest in Paris.
The oldest clock in Paris
This clock at the Palais de la Cité is the oldest clock in Paris. Commissioned by Charles V and installed in 1371, it symbolises the emancipation of the state and the monarchy from the Church. In fact, in the past, only churches told the time. Having been altered and restored over the years, it is adorned with royal symbols.
The oldest tree in Paris
It can be found in René Viviani Square, next to the Church of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, just a stone's throw from Notre-Dame. This is a black locust planted in 1601 by Jean Robin, King Henri IV's herbalist, after whom it is named.
Molière Fountain
Designed by the architect Louis Visconti, this tribute to the playwright Molière was built in the early 1840s. The pedestal is flanked by two marble allegorical figures – ‘Serious Comedy’ and ‘Light Comedy’ – each holding a scroll inscribed with the titles of Molière’s plays.
Department stores
Boulevard Haussmann is home to two of the most important, if not the two largest, department stores in Paris: Printemps and Galeries Lafayette. These shopping meccas, with their magnificent glass roofs, are also architectural examples of Art Nouveau. Not to be missed.
Opéra de Paris – Palais Garnier
It was after narrowly escaping an assassination attempt on Rue Le Peletier that Emperor Napoleon III decided, in January 1858, to build a grand hall worthy of Paris, in a street less prone to such attacks. In May 1861, Charles Garnier won the competition to design the building. The Opéra Garnier was officially opened on 5 January 1875 by President Mac Mahon.
Opéra-Comique
Also known as the Salle Favart (the third to bear that name), the Opéra-Comique was opened in December 1898. Its architecture draws on the principles of Italian palaces, with a majestic façade adorned with numerous statues. It was here that Bizet's « Carmen » was created. Comic opera is a distinct musical genre that combines sung arias with spoken theatre, unlike opera, which is performed entirely in song.
Pernod Ricard Corporate Foundation
Convinced that art is a vehicle for emancipation and better living together, the Pernod Ricard Foundation aims to promote contemporary artistic creation in all its forms and make it accessible to all, free of charge. She actively contributes to the development of the arts scene in France.
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Bouquet of tulips
This controversial artwork is a gift from Jeff Koons to the City of Paris, intended to demonstrate the American people’s support for the people of Paris and France following the 2015 terrorist attacks. The artist had been approached by the US ambassador who was then posted in Paris.
General mobilisation poster
A historical account of great value! With this poster – which is not the original, but that doesn’t matter – the mayor of Paris’s 8th arrondissement informs his fellow citizens of the general mobilisation declared on 1 August 1914. From that point on, French men subject to military service are required to don their uniforms and go to war against Germany.
Grand Palais
This “monument dedicated by the Republic to the glory of French art” is distinguished by its magnificent glass dome and its 240-metre-long nave. Fortunately, Le Corbusier's wish to demolish it in order to build the 20th-century art museum desired by André Malraux was not fulfilled due to the architect's death.
Jeu de Paume Museum
In the Tuileries Garden, an art centre dedicated to images from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries in all their forms: photographs and video images (contemporary art, cinema).
Les Champs-Élysées
The avenue, which is nearly 2 km long, takes its name from the Champs Élysées, the place in the Underworld where virtuous souls stayed in Greek mythology.
Petit Palais
The Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris. Built for the 1900 World's Fair, it houses a beautiful collection of paintings, sculptures and objects from Antiquity to 1914.
Place de la Concorde
It is one of the five royal squares in Paris, along with Place des Vosges, Place Vendôme, Place Dauphine and Place des Victoires.
Rooster Grid
Erected in 1900 for the World’s Fair, this monumental gate forms a counterpart, on the garden side, to the main entrance of the Élysée Palace’s main courtyard. It is adorned with a rooster, the French emblem. Some visitors use this second entrance to the presidential palace for reasons of discretion.
Statue of Winston Churchill
This statue, created by the sculptor Jean Cardot, like the statue of General de Gaulle at the other end of Winston Churchill Avenue, pays tribute to the British statesman and great military leader. Shown walking, it symbolises determination and resilience.
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Eugène Delacroix National Museum
The flat and studio of the painter of «Liberty Leading the People» (Louvre), where he lived from 1857 until his death in 1863.
Le Bon Marché
The first department store to open in Paris and the only one on the Left Bank. Contrary to what its name might suggest, it's not a discount store. It is, however, a benchmark of refinement.
Rue de Furstemberg
Often referred to as Place de Furstemberg, this idyllic and peaceful little square is in fact a widened section of Rue de Furstemberg. Many artists have lived there. At number 6, the Eugène Delacroix Museum.
Saint-Sulpice Fountain
Designed by the architect Louis Visconti and unveiled in 1848, this monumental fountain is built on a base comprising three octagonal basins, arranged in a pyramid-like formation. It is adorned with four statues of eminent 17th-century prelates and orators: Bossuet, Fénelon, Fléchier and Massillon. That is why it is also known as the Fountain of the Four Bishops. You will notice the coat of arms of Paris between the paws of the carved lions.
Square Roger-Stéphane
An oasis of calm in the heart of a bustling neighbourhood. This square honours the memory of the journalist and writer who founded the magazine Combat during the Second World War.
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Molière Fountain
Designed by the architect Louis Visconti, this tribute to the playwright Molière was built in the early 1840s. The pedestal is flanked by two marble allegorical figures – ‘Serious Comedy’ and ‘Light Comedy’ – each holding a scroll inscribed with the titles of Molière’s plays.
Palm Tree Fountain
This monument was commissioned by Napoleon to commemorate his victories – some of which are inscribed on the column – and to provide free drinking water to the people of Paris. It is also known as the Châtelet Fountain or the Victory Fountain. At the very top, a bronze statue brandishing the laurels of victory.
The oldest clock in Paris
This clock at the Palais de la Cité is the oldest clock in Paris. Commissioned by Charles V and installed in 1371, it symbolises the emancipation of the state and the monarchy from the Church. In fact, in the past, only churches told the time. Having been altered and restored over the years, it is adorned with royal symbols.
Opéra-Comique
Also known as the Salle Favart (the third to bear that name), the Opéra-Comique was opened in December 1898. Its architecture draws on the principles of Italian palaces, with a majestic façade adorned with numerous statues. It was here that Bizet's « Carmen » was created. Comic opera is a distinct musical genre that combines sung arias with spoken theatre, unlike opera, which is performed entirely in song.
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Arab World Institute
Opened in 1987, this cultural institute dedicated to the Arab world is the result of a partnership between France and the countries of the Arab League. Its architecture symbolises the dialogue between Western culture and the Arab world.
Garden on 13 November 2015
Located between Saint-Gervais Church and City Hall, this memorial garden is dedicated to the victims of the 13 November 2015 attacks. He evokes the various locations affected – the theatre, bars, Stade de France – using blocks of granite.
Jardin des Plantes
Open to the public for nearly 400 years, the Jardin des Plantes is the historic heart of the Natural History Museum. Its attractions include the rose garden, the large greenhouses, a botany school and the Great Gallery of Evolution.
Palm Tree Fountain
This monument was commissioned by Napoleon to commemorate his victories – some of which are inscribed on the column – and to provide free drinking water to the people of Paris. It is also known as the Châtelet Fountain or the Victory Fountain. At the very top, a bronze statue brandishing the laurels of victory.
Arab World Institute
Opened in 1987, this cultural institute dedicated to the Arab world is the result of a partnership between France and the countries of the Arab League. Its architecture symbolises the dialogue between Western culture and the Arab world.
Cluny Museum – National Museum of the Middle Ages
The museum you must visit if you want to learn more about the medieval world. Housed in a 15th-century mansion, it is home to, among other things, the six famous ‘Lady and the Unicorn’ tapestries.
Cuvier Fountain
This imposing fountain, situated directly opposite one of the entrances to the Jardin des Plantes, is dedicated to Georges Cuvier, the naturalist and founder of palaeontology. It was built between 1840 and 1846.
Grand Gallery of Evolution
The main attraction at the National Museum of Natural History. Beneath a vast glass roof, this spectacular exhibition space showcases the diversity of the living world, the evolution of species and the impact of human activity on the environment. Its staging appeals to young and old alike.
Grand Mosque of Paris
Erected in honour of the Muslims who died for France during the First World War, this Neo-Moorish building was constructed in the early 1920s on the site of the former Hôpital de la Pitié. As well as being a place of worship, it houses a hammam (for women only), a restaurant and a tea room.
Jardin des Plantes
Open to the public for nearly 400 years, the Jardin des Plantes is the historic heart of the Natural History Museum. Its attractions include the rose garden, the large greenhouses, a botany school and the Great Gallery of Evolution.
Lutèce Arena
Built between the 1st and 2nd centuries and rediscovered in 1869, the Arènes de Lutèce (the ancient name for Paris) served as both a circus and a theatre. Elles pouvaient rassembler entre 15 000 et 17 000 personnes.
St Severin’s Church
This Gothic church was built in the 13th century on the site of a chapel erected in the 6th century, where a hermit named Severin once lived. Back then, the neighbourhood was the hub of student life. The distinctive feature of this religious building is its double ambulatory, with pillars reminiscent of a palm grove and, at the centre, a unique twisted column. Magnificent stained-glass windows, among the oldest in Paris.
The Great Greenhouses of the Jardin des Plantes
Located within the Jardin des Plantes, this exceptional architectural complex comprises five greenhouses, imposing glass structures in which plants from various exotic regions thrive.
The oldest tree in Paris
It can be found in René Viviani Square, next to the Church of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, just a stone's throw from Notre-Dame. This is a black locust planted in 1601 by Jean Robin, King Henri IV's herbalist, after whom it is named.
Eugène Delacroix National Museum
The flat and studio of the painter of «Liberty Leading the People» (Louvre), where he lived from 1857 until his death in 1863.
Montparnasse Cemetery
This cemetery opened in July 1824. Covering an area of 19 hectares, it is the second-largest cemetery within the city limits of Paris. This “Southern Cemetery” is the final resting place of many political figures, such as Jacques Chirac, former President of the French Republic, and Simone Veil, a former minister, as well as numerous artists (Charles Baudelaire, Serge Gainsbourg, Camille Saint-Saëns, and others).
Rue de Furstemberg
Often referred to as Place de Furstemberg, this idyllic and peaceful little square is in fact a widened section of Rue de Furstemberg. Many artists have lived there. At number 6, the Eugène Delacroix Museum.
Saint-Sulpice Fountain
Designed by the architect Louis Visconti and unveiled in 1848, this monumental fountain is built on a base comprising three octagonal basins, arranged in a pyramid-like formation. It is adorned with four statues of eminent 17th-century prelates and orators: Bossuet, Fénelon, Fléchier and Massillon. That is why it is also known as the Fountain of the Four Bishops. You will notice the coat of arms of Paris between the paws of the carved lions.
Alexandre III Bridge
Inaugurated for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, the Alexander III Bridge was intended to symbolize Franco-Russian friendship. Its four ends are flanked by huge pylons, topped by gilded bronze pegasi representing the Renown of the Arts, Science, Commerce and Industry.
American Church
The American Church of Paris is the first American church established outside France. The present building was constructed in 1931.
Champ-de-Mars
A plain for market gardening, which became the training camp for the École Militaire in the 17th century.
École militaire
Founded by Louis XIV for the children of the aristocracy.
Eiffel Tower
The Grande Dame needs no introduction. But do you know how much she weighs?... 10,100 tonnes.
Fluctuart
The world's first floating urban art center: 1,000 m2 on three levels. Open daily in summer; Wednesday to Sunday, from 12pm to 2am in winter.
Hôtel de Lassay
The official residence of the President of the National Assembly. Its construction began in 1722 and was completed in 1728.
Hôtel de Matignon
The official residence of the French Prime Minister.
Hôtel national des Invalides
It was a hospice, barracks, convent, hospital and factory under Louis XIV. Today, the Musée de l'Armée.
Human Rights Monument
Work by sculptor Ivan Théier.
Lavirotte building
One of the finest examples of Art Nouveau architecture in Paris, built between 1900 and 1901.
Le Bon Marché
The first department store to open in Paris and the only one on the Left Bank. Contrary to what its name might suggest, it's not a discount store. It is, however, a benchmark of refinement.
Maison de l’Unesco
Headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Visits possible.
Maison Gainsbourg
The famous singer-songwriter lived for 22 years in this house, recognizable by its graffiti-covered exterior wall. If you're not able to visit at a moment's notice (you'll need to book well in advance), you can always fall back on the museum across the street.
Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs
Commonly known as the “Quai d'Orsay”. The building was constructed between 1844 and 1856.
Musée d’Orsay
Housed in the former Gare d'Orsay (12,000 tonnes of metal structures), built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, this museum presents the art of the decades from 1848 to 1914.
Musée des Égouts
The history of sewers from Lutetia to the present day.
Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac
A museum dedicated to the arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas.
Musée Maillol
This museum houses the largest collection of works by the painter and sculptor Aristide Maillol (1861-1944), as well as collections of art of his muse, Dina Vierny. Right next to the entrance is the superb and monumental Quatre-Saisons fountain, built between 1739 and 1745 to glorify the city of Paris.
Musée Rodin
One of the most charming museums in Paris. Romantic garden with sculptures and café.
Napoleon’s tomb
The Dôme des Invalides, accessible from the Musée de l'Armée, has housed the Emperor's tomb since 2 April 1861.
Notre-Dame de la Médaille Miraculeuse chapel
An important place of pilgrimage and one of the most visited sites in Paris. In this chapel, built in 1815, the Virgin Mary appeared to Sister Catherine Labouré and asked her to have a medal struck, assuring her that ‘those who wear it will enjoy special protection from the Mother of God’.
Palais Bourbon
The headquarters of the French National Assembly. This palace, built between 1722 and 1728, has housed all the lower chambers of the French parliaments since 1798 (except between 1871 and 1879).
Square Roger-Stéphane
An oasis of calm in the heart of a bustling neighbourhood. This square honours the memory of the journalist and writer who founded the magazine Combat during the Second World War.
The Messenger by Zadkine
This Cubist-inspired sculpture by Ossip Zadkine (1890-1967) holds a boat in its arms, recalling both the Navire des Nautes of Lutetia, symbol of Paris, and the artist's ancestry as heir to a family of wooden barge builders.
UNESCO
Opened in 1958, the headquarters of the United Nations agency responsible for promoting education, science, culture and communication comprises four buildings, including the ‘three-pointed star’, the main building, which stands on 72 stilts. A stunning example of modernist architecture, housing an exceptional art collection (over 1,000 works). Visits are available by appointment.
Arc de Triomphe
It took 30 years of work before the Arc de Triomphe was inaugurated on 29 July 1936.
Bouquet of tulips
This controversial artwork is a gift from Jeff Koons to the City of Paris, intended to demonstrate the American people’s support for the people of Paris and France following the 2015 terrorist attacks. The artist had been approached by the US ambassador who was then posted in Paris.
Cernuschi Museum
On the edge of Parc Monceau, a museum of Asian art – and more specifically, art from the Far East (China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam) – which has been open to the public since 1898. Free admission.
Church of the Madeleine
An unusual religious building: built in the Neoclassical style; with no external cross or bell tower; and a nave oriented north-south rather than eastwards, unlike other churches. Don’t forget to visit the public toilets in the basement – a real Art Nouveau gem. If you happen to be in the area at lunchtime, do pop into the Foyer de la Madeleine, a community-run restaurant promoting social solidarity, located beneath the church. You’ll enjoy a very decent meal at a reasonable price, in a unique setting and for a good cause. Open Monday to Friday for lunch. Entrance to the right of the church.
Department stores
Boulevard Haussmann is home to two of the most important, if not the two largest, department stores in Paris: Printemps and Galeries Lafayette. These shopping meccas, with their magnificent glass roofs, are also architectural examples of Art Nouveau. Not to be missed.
General mobilisation poster
A historical account of great value! With this poster – which is not the original, but that doesn’t matter – the mayor of Paris’s 8th arrondissement informs his fellow citizens of the general mobilisation declared on 1 August 1914. From that point on, French men subject to military service are required to don their uniforms and go to war against Germany.
Grand Palais
This “monument dedicated by the Republic to the glory of French art” is distinguished by its magnificent glass dome and its 240-metre-long nave. Fortunately, Le Corbusier's wish to demolish it in order to build the 20th-century art museum desired by André Malraux was not fulfilled due to the architect's death.
Jacquemart-André Museum
The mansion of Édouard André and his wife Nélie Jacquemart, a couple of great collectors. Built at the end of the 19th century, it houses a superb collection of art objects and master paintings.
Jeu de Paume Museum
In the Tuileries Garden, an art centre dedicated to images from the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries in all their forms: photographs and video images (contemporary art, cinema).
La Chapelle expiatoire
A fine example of neoclassical architecture, built from 1816 onwards on the site of the former Madeleine cemetery, where Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were buried. Their remains were then transferred to the Basilica of Saint-Denis.
Les Champs-Élysées
The avenue, which is nearly 2 km long, takes its name from the Champs Élysées, the place in the Underworld where virtuous souls stayed in Greek mythology.
Nissim de Camondo Museum
This museum houses a splendid collection of 18th-century furniture and works of art. It is housed in a mansion built just before the First World War in a neoclassical style inspired by the Petit Trianon in Versailles. It is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen in early 2029.
Opéra de Paris – Palais Garnier
It was after narrowly escaping an assassination attempt on Rue Le Peletier that Emperor Napoleon III decided, in January 1858, to build a grand hall worthy of Paris, in a street less prone to such attacks. In May 1861, Charles Garnier won the competition to design the building. The Opéra Garnier was officially opened on 5 January 1875 by President Mac Mahon.
Pernod Ricard Corporate Foundation
Convinced that art is a vehicle for emancipation and better living together, the Pernod Ricard Foundation aims to promote contemporary artistic creation in all its forms and make it accessible to all, free of charge. She actively contributes to the development of the arts scene in France.
Petit Palais
The Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris. Built for the 1900 World's Fair, it houses a beautiful collection of paintings, sculptures and objects from Antiquity to 1914.
Place de la Concorde
It is one of the five royal squares in Paris, along with Place des Vosges, Place Vendôme, Place Dauphine and Place des Victoires.
Rooster Grid
Erected in 1900 for the World’s Fair, this monumental gate forms a counterpart, on the garden side, to the main entrance of the Élysée Palace’s main courtyard. It is adorned with a rooster, the French emblem. Some visitors use this second entrance to the presidential palace for reasons of discretion.
Saint-Augustin Church
Built by Baltard between 1860 and 1871, this church features an eclectic style inspired by Romanesque and Byzantine art.
Statue of Winston Churchill
This statue, created by the sculptor Jean Cardot, like the statue of General de Gaulle at the other end of Winston Churchill Avenue, pays tribute to the British statesman and great military leader. Shown walking, it symbolises determination and resilience.
Opéra de Paris – Palais Garnier
It was after narrowly escaping an assassination attempt on Rue Le Peletier that Emperor Napoleon III decided, in January 1858, to build a grand hall worthy of Paris, in a street less prone to such attacks. In May 1861, Charles Garnier won the competition to design the building. The Opéra Garnier was officially opened on 5 January 1875 by President Mac Mahon.
Art Nouveau building
Designed across three bays, this Art Nouveau building with corbelled sections stands out for its opulent flamed sandstone decoration created by ceramicist Alexandre Bigot.
The Louxor
Opened on 6 October 1921, the Louxor cinema is a fine example of 1920s antique architecture. Its neo-Egyptian façade is decorated with beautiful multicoloured mosaics. Three beautiful screening rooms inside, including Room 2, which has a starry ceiling like those in the tombs of the Valley of the Kings.
Atelier des lumières
Housed in a former foundry since 2018, the Atelier des Lumières is a digital art centre. It offers immersive exhibitions during which visitors discover digitised images of works of art accompanied by musical compositions.
Bust of Alexandre Dumas
If you pass by the building on the corner of Boulevard Voltaire and Rue Alexandre Dumas, look up to see the bust of the author of The Count of Monte Cristo. Above, the names of his major works have been carved into the stone.
Loebnitz Pottery Works
The building, constructed in 1884, was designed by Paul Sédille, the architect behind the Printemps department stores. It housed the Loebnitz earthenware factory until 1935. Note the splendid ceramic panels between the first and second floors.
Palace of Women
Built in 1910 on the site of a former convent, this Art Nouveau brick building is worth a visit for its unusual architecture. Today, it is a social institution run by the Salvation Army that takes in people in great difficulty.
Passage Gustave Lepeu
A timeless country lane lined with old craft workshops. Don't miss the Alexandrine passage, which runs parallel to it.
Roquette Fountain
Built in 1846 and formerly fed by the Ourcq Canal, this fountain no longer has running water. It is sometimes referred to as the Molinos fountain, named after the person credited with designing it.
Rue des Immeubles industriels
An architectural gem! Built in 1872-73 by architect Émile Leménil, this street is unique in that it consists of 19 identical buildings, formerly used for industrial and craft purposes. Each one comprises three floors above two basements, a ground floor, and a mezzanine.
Winter Circus
Designed by Jacques-Ignace Hitthorff, who also designed the Cirque d'été in the Carré Marigny (8th arrondissement), this 20-sided polygon was built in 1852 on the site of a large reservoir. The circus has been run by the Bouglione family since 1934.
Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand
Officially, this is the François-Mitterrand site of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, but it is more commonly known as the François-Mitterrand library, after the former President of the French Republic who decided to build it. Designed by architect Dominique Perrault and opened to the public in December 1996, the library consists of four towers, symbolically representing open books.
Cour Damoye
Tucked away between two cafés, this former artisan quarter has given way to workshops, offices, shops and art galleries. Do not miss the renovated old goods lift.
Méliès Museum – The magic of cinema
A journey through the history of cinema: over 300 machines, costumes, posters, drawings and models, complemented by a selection of nearly 150 photographs and, above all, Méliès' films.
Pavillons de Bercy – Musée des Arts forains
A unique collection of theatrical artefacts from the 19th and 20th centuries. A timeless escape centred around the themes of curiosity cabinets, carnivals, extraordinary gardens and Belle Époque funfairs. By reservation only.
Viaduc des Arts
Formerly known as the Bastille Viaduct, this structure was built in the mid-19th century to support the Paris/Bastille-Varenne railway line. Its arches now house craft workshops (design, decoration, fashion, etc.).
Bibliothèque François-Mitterrand
Officially, this is the François-Mitterrand site of the Bibliothèque nationale de France, but it is more commonly known as the François-Mitterrand library, after the former President of the French Republic who decided to build it. Designed by architect Dominique Perrault and opened to the public in December 1996, the library consists of four towers, symbolically representing open books.
Cité Daviel
Also known as Petit Alsace for its Alsatian style, this complex of 40 half-timbered brick houses - formerly workers' pavilions - was built in 1912. Directly opposite, the Villa Daviel, a cul-de-sac with charming houses.
Cité de Refuge
Designed by Le Corbusier for the Salvation Army and inaugurated in 1933, this modernist building is dedicated to the reception, housing and social reintegration of the most destitute. It has been listed as a historic monument since 1975.
Cité florale
Built in 1928, this district is made up of six cobbled lanes with flower-filled houses.
Îlot de la Reine Blanche
A collection of beautiful buildings dating from the 15th, 16th and 17th centuries and listed as Historic Monuments. This block, including the Château de la Reine Blanche, was once a royal and then an industrial center, with the Bièvre River nearby, now covered over.
La Butte aux Cailles
An unusual district of Paris, with a village atmosphere and small houses. Don't miss the swimming pool with its beautiful red-brick façade, built between 1922 and 1924.
Manufacture nationale des Gobelins
The mission of the Manufacture nationale des Gobelins is to weave tapestries and rugs for public buildings. Although its origins date back to the very beginning of the 17th century under Henry IV, it was under Louis XIV, with Colbert, that it was officially organised, bringing together the various Parisian factories of the time.
Mobilier national
Formerly the crown's furniture repository, created in 1663 by Louis XIV and Colbert, the Mobilier National is now responsible for furnishing the Republic's official palaces: the Élysée Palace, ministries, etc. It has been housed in a reinforced concrete building since 1937.
Antoinist temple
Temple dedicated to Antoinism, a Christian-inspired cult founded by Belgian Louis-Joseph Antoine (1846-1912) in 1910.
Cité Bauer
Almost as an extension of Rue des Thermopyles, another bucolic little street with small houses flanked by small gardens. At number 19, an astonishing portal by Hungarian-born sculptor Alexandre Mezei.
Cité internationale universitaire de Paris
Conceived in 1925 as part of the interwar pacifist movement, the Cité internationale brings together students and researchers from all over the world. A Mecca for architecture in Paris, with 45 houses, some of them by great architects (Le Corbusier, etc.).
Église Notre-Dame-du-Travail
Built at the crossroads of the 19th and 20th centuries, this religious edifice was intended to remind workers of their factory, so that they could feel at home in their natural environment. A must-see for its nave and impressive metal framework.
Impasse du Moulin-Vert
Discreet alley with small buildings and pretty houses with gardens.
Institut Giacometti
This handsome Art Nouveau townhouse houses a reconstruction of the studio of Swiss sculptor and painter Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966). A move to the former Air France terminal on the esplanade des Invalides is scheduled for 2026.
Le réservoir
Beneath this rectangular mound lies a kind of grotto with 1,800 arches over a lake of pure water. This is one of the five largest water reservoirs in Paris. It was built between 1868 and 1873.
Montparnasse Cemetery
This cemetery opened in July 1824. Covering an area of 19 hectares, it is the second-largest cemetery within the city limits of Paris. This “Southern Cemetery” is the final resting place of many political figures, such as Jacques Chirac, former President of the French Republic, and Simone Veil, a former minister, as well as numerous artists (Charles Baudelaire, Serge Gainsbourg, Camille Saint-Saëns, and others).
Musée Bourdelle
Le sculpteur Antoine Bourdelle (1861-1929) vécut et travailla là. Nombreuses oeuvres de l’artiste.
Nicolas de Staël’s villa-atelier
Designed by Marcel Zielinski, this modernist villa housed the studio of painter Nicolas de Staël, a key figure on the post-war French art scene. His studio was eight meters high.
Parc Montsouris
Inaugurated in 1869, this charming park covers some 15 hectares, where some 1,400 trees, most of them over a hundred years old, have been planted. It is the highest point on the Left Bank of Paris (78 meters).
Porte de Vanves flea market
Antique and flea market held every Saturday and Sunday, from 7 am to 2 pm, on two avenues: avenue Marc-Sangnier and avenue Georges-Lafenestre. Nearly 400 merchants in all.
Rue des Thermopyles
A touch of the countryside in Paris! This picturesque cobbled street is lined with little houses adorned with flowers in fine weather. Continue your walk through Cité Bauer.
Rue Hallé
Formerly known as Avenue de la Santé, Rue Hallé, with its charming semi-circular square, forms part of the village of Orléans, which was developed by the architect Théodore Charpentier in the 19th century.
Square de Montsouris
Opened in 1922, this steep street is dotted with beautiful flower-filled houses, most of which were built between the wars in the Art Nouveau or Art Deco style. Don’t miss the Maison Guggenbühl, just next door at 14 Rue Nansouty.
The Catacombs
Opened to the public in 1809, the Catacombs are the largest ossuary in the world, housing the remains of several million Parisians as the city's cemeteries closed. The 1.5-kilometre route takes around an hour to complete, with 131 steps to descend and 112 to climb.
Villa Seurat
Opened in 1926 under the name “cité Seurat”, this thoroughfare was conceived as an artists' housing estate, bringing together several studios or townhouses for different artists. At no. 4, the house of painter Jean Lurçat, and at no. 7 bis, the studio home of sculptor Chana Orloff.
15th arrondissement town hall
A beautiful neo-renaissance building.
Aquarium de Paris
You'll find a fine collection of sharks!
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
Paris Orthodox Cathedral, with its five bulbs covered in an alloy of gold and palladium.
Champ-de-Mars
A plain for market gardening, which became the training camp for the École Militaire in the 17th century.
École militaire
Founded by Louis XIV for the children of the aristocracy.
Eiffel Tower
The Grande Dame needs no introduction. But do you know how much she weighs?... 10,100 tonnes.
Hôtel national des Invalides
It was a hospice, barracks, convent, hospital and factory under Louis XIV. Today, the Musée de l'Armée.
Human Rights Monument
Work by sculptor Ivan Théier.
Lavirotte building
One of the finest examples of Art Nouveau architecture in Paris, built between 1900 and 1901.
Le M. Musée du vin
Over 1,000 m2, with 15th-century vaulted cellars, dedicated to the world of wine and gastronomy.
Les Arums building
A fine example of Art Nouveau architecture.
Maison de Balzac
Museum dedicated to the writer in a house he lived in between 1840 and 1847.
Maison de l’Unesco
Headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Visits possible.
Maison de la Radio et de la Musique
Headquarters of French public radio with concert halls and restaurant.
Musée Bourdelle
Le sculpteur Antoine Bourdelle (1861-1929) vécut et travailla là. Nombreuses oeuvres de l’artiste.
Musée Clemenceau
The Tiger's flat, as it was on the day he died in 1929.
Musée de la Poste (Postal Museum)
You'll find out all about the world of mail (and there's a lot to discover).
Musée des Égouts
The history of sewers from Lutetia to the present day.
Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac
A museum dedicated to the arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas.
Musée Rodin
One of the most charming museums in Paris. Romantic garden with sculptures and café.
Napoleon’s tomb
The Dôme des Invalides, accessible from the Musée de l'Armée, has housed the Emperor's tomb since 2 April 1861.
Palais de Chaillot
Built in 1937 for the Universal Exhibition. Home to three major museums: the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, the Musée National de la Marine and the Musée de l'Homme.
Parc André-Citroën
Park established on the site of the former Citroën factories.
Parc Georges-Brassens
Antique book sales at weekends.
Petite ceinture du 15e
Former railway line converted into a green promenade.
Rue Villa Santos-Dumont
A line of beautiful houses.
Statue of Liberty, île aux Cygnes
Replica of the famous New York statue, donated by the United States to France.
Aquarium de Paris
You'll find a fine collection of sharks!
Art Deco building
A simple yet elegant Art Deco building, featuring a floor with half-moon windows.
Champ-de-Mars
A plain for market gardening, which became the training camp for the École Militaire in the 17th century.
Eiffel Tower
The Grande Dame needs no introduction. But do you know how much she weighs?... 10,100 tonnes.
Guimard Mansion
It was following his marriage to the daughter of a New York banker that the architect Hector Guimard – to whom we owe some of the most beautiful entrances to the Paris Metro – had this Art Nouveau mansion built in 1909. Ce bâtiment sur six niveaux abritait son domicile et son agence d'architecture au rez-de-chaussée.
Human Rights Monument
Work by sculptor Ivan Théier.
Le M. Musée du vin
Over 1,000 m2, with 15th-century vaulted cellars, dedicated to the world of wine and gastronomy.
Maison de Balzac
Museum dedicated to the writer in a house he lived in between 1840 and 1847.
Maison de la Radio et de la Musique
Headquarters of French public radio with concert halls and restaurant.
Mezzara Mansion
This Art Nouveau mansion was commissioned by Paul Mezzara, an artist, decorator and manufacturer of lace and embroidery, from Hector Guimard. It will soon house a museum dedicated to the work of the famous architect.
Musée Clemenceau
The Tiger's flat, as it was on the day he died in 1929.
Palais de Chaillot
Built in 1937 for the Universal Exhibition. Home to three major museums: the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, the Musée National de la Marine and the Musée de l'Homme.
Studio Building
Built between 1929 and 1932, this exceptional complex of 50 Art Deco-style apartments and artist studios was designed by Henri Sauvage. Its ceramic-clad facades feature a contrast between monumental bow windows and small windows.
Cernuschi Museum
On the edge of Parc Monceau, a museum of Asian art – and more specifically, art from the Far East (China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam) – which has been open to the public since 1898. Free admission.
Nissim de Camondo Museum
This museum houses a splendid collection of 18th-century furniture and works of art. It is housed in a mansion built just before the First World War in a neoclassical style inspired by the Petit Trianon in Versailles. It is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen in early 2029.
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