Parisian monuments to visit with your family

Did you know that Paris has more than 2,185 monuments!

Paris has thousands of monuments : cathedral, churches, museums, castles or symbolic places that have marked the history of Paris and the history of France.

These Parisian monuments constitute an exceptional heritage. The cathedral Notre Dame de Paris (and its 380 steps to climb to the top), the basilica of Sacred Heart on the Montmartre hill (the entrance is free), the Eiffel Tower are among the most visited monuments in Paris.

Many Parisian monuments are free  for minors and residents under 25 years old. Some monuments are open at nightFor example, the Arc de Triomphe and its splendid view of Paris and the Champs-Elysées.

The most visited monuments in Paris

  1. Eiffel Tower
  2. The Arch of Triumph
  3. The Sainte-Chapelle
  4. The pantheon
  5. Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral (closed due to fire)
  6. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart

The TOP 6 museums in Paris

  1. The Louvre Museum
  2. The Orsay museum
  3. The Orangery Museum
  4. The Rodin Museum
  5. The Marmottan Museum
  6. The Centre Pompidou

Everyday
Alma's bridge

Bateaux-Mouches - Alma Bridge

1 hour
At the Opéra Garnier

Fun tour of the Opéra Garnier

From 6 years 1:30
Star Star Star Star Star
Activity booklet for children

The Hotel de la Marine

From 6 years
Everyday
In the 5th district

The pantheon
Closed on Mondays
In the 2nd

The oval room of the National Library

Ideal from 7 years
Self-guided tour or guided tour for families

Visit the Opéra Garnier
Closed on Mondays
In the 14th

The Catacombs of Paris

Recommended for children over 10 years of age
Booking is recommended

Eiffel Tower
On the Ile-de-la-Cité

The Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie

Nocturnal Wednesdays until 8pm
Everyday
In the 8th

The Arc de Triomphe, an exceptional view of Paris
Everyday
In Saint-Denis (93)

Saint-Denis Basilica
Closed after the fire

Notre-Dame de Paris (and the Ile de la Cité)
First Sunday of the month, young people, all year round...

What are the free monuments in Paris?

Monuments open at night

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