What to do in Île-de-France

Activities, attractions and tours

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A panoramic view of Paris, highlighting the Eiffel Tower, dense urban architecture, and the Seine River.
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Activities

Disneyland® Paris Tickets

Disneyland® Paris Tickets

NZ$195
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Disneyland® Paris Tickets
Paris Double-Decker Bus Night Tour

Big Bus Paris Open-Top Night Tour

NZ$63
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Big Bus Paris Open-Top Night Tour
Paris Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Self Guided Walking Tour

Paris Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Self Guided Walking Tour

NZ$8
per adult
Paris Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Self Guided Walking Tour
Tootbus Paris Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Tootbus Paris Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

NZ$77
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Tootbus Paris Discovery Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Paris: Fashion Show at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

Paris: Fashion Show at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

NZ$49
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Paris: Fashion Show at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise

Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise

NZ$128
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise
Paris: Orsay Museum Entry Ticket

Paris: Orsay Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Paris: Orsay Museum Entry Ticket
Reserved Quick Access to the Louvre with Mona Lisa & Optional Upgrades

Louvre Museum Reserved Access & Optional Upgrades

NZ$126
per adult
Louvre Museum Reserved Access & Optional Upgrades
Seine River Cruise Ticket with Audio-Guide

Seine River Cruise Ticket with Audio-Guide

NZ$37
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Seine River Cruise Ticket with Audio-Guide
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1. Disneyland® Paris

A visit to Disneyland® Paris is perfect for families. This well-known theme park inspires the imagination, fulfilling dreams for kids of all ages. It’s also a very enjoyable spot for honeymooners, retirees, groups of friends; in fact, anyone. Join the fun at the more than 50 attractions, parades and shows of this much-loved spot, very conveniently located not far from Paris.
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2. Eiffel Tower

It may seem hard to believe now, but the 10,000 tonnes of the Eiffel Tower's ironwork, Paris' most recognisable landmark, were earmarked for a dismantling in 1909. Built in 1889 to mark the World Fair, which was held in Paris on the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, the Tower only had a 20-year licence. Now it is hard to imagine Paris without it. Not that many were keen to imagine Paris with it, back at the time of its construction. Three hundred prominent Parisian artists and writers signed a petition against it, saying it was “a giddy, ridiculous tower dominating Paris like a gigantic black smokestack.”
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The Eiffel Tower surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

3. Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum is one of the few museums in the world that can say it started with 'people power'. Literally. One of the first decrees of the new National Assembly, after the French Revolution, was that this former palace of the King be turned into a national museum, for all of France to enjoy. Much of its initial exhibition, in 1793, came from church and royal property 'liberated for the people' during the revolution. That tradition of being the natural home for France's national treasures continues to this day.
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The Louvre Museum's courtyard with the iconic glass pyramid.

4. Champs-Élysées

You can't get more prime-retail than the Champs-Élysées. Once a lush gathering of meadows and market gardens north-west of Paris, it is now a glittering avenue into its heart, that's paved with retail gold. But although it is thick with designer stores, elite purveyors of French luxury and flashy brand-name outlets, it manages to maintain a formal, grand elegance. This is Paris, after all. Elegance was penned into its genes from the moment it was marked out as the Grand Cours in the 17th-century.
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5. Notre-Dame

Notre Dame didn't just spring from the Seine fully-formed. But as a supremely-balanced icon of Gothic architectural perfection – and spiritual anchor to all of Paris' many-faced glories – it's hard to imagine something this sublime being the work of mere mortals. The blocks, buttresses, gargoyles and windows of Notre-Dame de Paris are, however, most certainly mortal handiwork. One-hundred and eighty-two years of masonry, sculpting and leading, to be precise. The result is an artistic and religious treasure that has bought visitors to this island on the Seine for seven centuries.
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Notre-Dame Cathedral with its twin towers, rose window, and statues.

6. Arc de Triomphe

Triumph is what Napoleon asked for, and triumph is what he got. The Arc de Triomphe is a monumental slab of architecture, commissioned by the Emperor in 1806 to glorify his victories. But it has since taken on a life of its own. While this grand arch was to be a marker of Napoleon's battlefield successes, in the 200 years since its foundations were laid, it has been a monument to peace, defeat and personal loss, as well as victory. Leaders, enemies and armies of four French Republics have paraded underneath (or around) its 49-metre high arch.
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The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, surrounded by trees and flags.

7. Palais Garnier

Treat yourself to an evening of classical entertainment at the Paris Opera (Opéra National de Paris). Admire the handsome architecture and luxurious interiors of Palais Garnier, the home of this historic French opera company. Learn about the 300-year-old past of the Paris Opera via art collections, multimedia displays and museum exhibits.
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What to do in Île-de-France

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The Louvre Museum's courtyard with the iconic glass pyramid.

Paris City Center

Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame are a few top attractions in Paris City Center. Hop around the city on the metro at Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro Station or Louvre - Rivoli Station and check out the area's fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and charming cafes.

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Marais

Travellers love Marais for its popular shops, and you can see more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Saint-Paul Station or Saint-Sebastien - Froissart Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Carnavalet Museum and Picasso Museum.

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Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Check out top attractions like Marche rue de Buci and Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, and jump on the metro at Mabillon Station or Saint-Germain-des-Pres Station to see more of the city.

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6th Arrondissement

Known for its beautiful gardens and charming cafes, there's plenty to explore in 6th Arrondissement. Check out top attractions like Luxembourg Gardens and Marche Saint-Germain, and jump on the metro at Saint-Sulpice Station or Mabillon Station to see more of the city.

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7th Arrondissement

7th Arrondissement is highly notable for its charming cafes, and you might want to visit top sights like Rodin Museum and Orsay Museum. See more of Paris by jumping on the metro at Solferino Station or Assemblee Nationale Station.

 

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