324 metres, 10,100 tonnes, 1,665 steps: the quintessential symbol of Paris was built by Gustave Eiffel for the Universal Exhibition of 1889. A must-see: the Eiffel Tower sparkles for the first 5 minutes of every hour from nightfall until 1am.
From the Arc de Triomphe to Place de la Concorde, the world's most beautiful avenue has it all - luxury goods, fashion, theatres and museums.
Built between 1806 and 1836, the classical arch celebrates the victories of Napoleon's Great Army. A flame, relit every evening at 6.30pm, marks the tomb of the unknown soldier.
The former palace of the Kings of France, the Louvre Museum displays 35,000 works of art from the 350,000 items among its collections from Antiquity to 1848.
Its narrow streets and village atmosphere make Montmartre one of the historic hearts of Paris. To see: the Sacré-Cur Basilica and Place du Tertre.
The student and academic district of the Latin Quarter' grew up around the Sorbonne University, which was founded in 1257. Bookshops, shops and restaurants galore.
A Gothic masterpiece built in the 12th and 13th centuries on Île de la Cité. Towers, museum and archaeological crypt.
The Sainte-Chapelle and its expanse of stained glass windows, and the Conciergerie a prison until the 19th century are the precious vestiges of the palace of the kings of France from the 10th to the 14th century.
Visit the sumptuous public spaces and temporary exhibitions in Charles Garnier's masterpiece, opened in 1875.
A museum built in the former Orsay train station (1900) and dedicated to artistic production - painting, sculpture, photography, decorative arts, etc. - from 1848 to 1914. Impressionist collection.
Bastille Day, a national holiday on 14 July, commemorates the day in 1789 when the people of Paris stormed the prison that once stood on the site. Wander around the district's bustling streets behind the opera house.
A tribute to modern and contemporary creation, this building - itself a unique example of modern architecture - is home to a modern art museum, a library, exhibition rooms and a performance space. Place Georges Pompidou (4th) - M° Hôtel de Ville
A series of buildings that play host to festivals, plays, circuses, concerts, exhibitions and other exceptional events set in a large green park.
This museum explores the arts and civilizations of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. 37 quai Branly (7th) - M° Alma-Marceau - Tel: 01 56 61 70 00 - www.quaibranly.fr
Alongside these must-see attractions, dozens of other sites and museums, workshops, former homes of artists and famous people, gardens, churches, foundations, mansions and cultural centres invite the public to explore the world of art and culture in all its forms. Buildings are forever being renovated and reopened in Paris. Don't miss the Fondation Louis Vuitton, the Monnaie de Paris, the Parc zoologique de Paris, the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, the Musée Picasso and much more.
To wander around in the time of the Impressionists, admire primitive art from around the world below the Eiffel Tower, go back in time by visiting the chateaux of Versailles, Chantilly or Vaux-le-Vicomte, walk in the steps of Napoléon at the Arc de triomphe or at the Hôtel des Invalides, or discover amazing contemporary heritage at the Centre Pompidou or at the Musée d'Art moderne de la Ville: you are in Paris!
Design your own classic or unusual tour of Paris: eat at one of its 10,000 bars and restaurants, from a typical Parisian bistro to the restaurant of a starred chef.
Combine a visit to a museum with a stroll along the Champs-Élysées, a shopping trip and a cultural exhibition, a gastronomic break with a sightseeing cruise or a day at Disneyland® Paris.
Don't forget to try one of the capital's famous brasseries and add some spice to your evenings with a renowned cabaret show.
Because, when night falls in Paris, a new life starts
Night begins in Paris when the Eiffel Tower begins to sparkle
Nightbirds congregate in all districts, in restaurants, bars or cabarets before continuing the evening at a trendy nightspot. Most bars and restaurants are open until 2am in the morning. Many offer live musical entertainment. Paris has 30 or so cabarets or dinner-shows, and 75 clubs for dancing.
These places attract clubbers from all over Europe - several internationally-renowned DJs have learnt their trade here. Every year, new places reinterpret Parisian nightlife.
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