The Palace of Versailles
If you’re interested in holding court with the historical artifacts of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, it’s worth taking a 40-minute trip out of Paris to do it, oui? Get a guided tour to make the most of your visit. The Palace has been on UNESCO’s World Heritage List for more than 30 years and is one of the most beautiful achievements of 18th-century French art.
Location
Château de Versailles
Place d'Armes - 78000 Versailles (Open 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Closed Mondays)
Sacre Coeur de Montmartre
The Sacre Coeur de Montmartre is conveniently located near the Moulin Rouge. Burlesque and church might not have much in common but they both seem to be things that tourists enjoy seeing while on vacation in Paris. In regard to the church, the view from the top of the hill is well worth the climb. Don’t take any pictures while you’re inside and don’t forget to look up.
Location
Esplanade of the Basilica (Open 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m.)
The Louvre Museum
The Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, there’s no excuse for missing the opportunity to see some of the world’s most famous works of art while you tour Paris. The Louvre has plenty to explore from the well-known masterpieces to the stuff you’ve never heard of.
Location
Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France, 750001 (Open Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.-9:45 p.m., Closed Tuesdays)
Arc de Triomphe
This is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. Check it out before or after a few hours of shopping along the Champs-Elysees. The Arc honors those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.
Location
Palace Charles de Gaulle, Paris