See and Do in Paris
Expats in Paris will be only too familiar with its iconic landmarks – the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre – but there are plenty more things to see and do in this romantic city. Cruise along the Seine River, spend an hour over coffee and cake at one of the many sidewalk cafés, or watch the street performers in the city squares. There are also some amazing museums and galleries to visit, as well as beautiful gardens to enjoy.Eiffel Tower
The first stop for any expat in Paris has to be the world-famous Eiffel Tower, where stunning panoramic views of the city can be enjoyed from its top observation level.
www.tour-eiffel.fr
Telephone: (01) 4411 2323 (recorded information)
The first stop for any expat in Paris has to be the world-famous Eiffel Tower, where stunning panoramic views of the city can be enjoyed from its top observation level.
www.tour-eiffel.fr
Telephone: (01) 4411 2323 (recorded information)
Notre-Dame
Dating back to 1163, the Gothic cathedral of Notre-Dame is a quintessential Paris landmark and is a wonderful attraction to spend the day exploring.
www.cathedraledeparis.com
Telephone: (01) 4234 5610
Dating back to 1163, the Gothic cathedral of Notre-Dame is a quintessential Paris landmark and is a wonderful attraction to spend the day exploring.
www.cathedraledeparis.com
Telephone: (01) 4234 5610
Louvre
One of the world’s most famous art museums, the Louvre is a fascinating place for expats to discover the beautiful paintings, sculptures and antiquities that have made their way here from all over the world.
www.louvre.fr
Telephone: (01) 4020 5760
One of the world’s most famous art museums, the Louvre is a fascinating place for expats to discover the beautiful paintings, sculptures and antiquities that have made their way here from all over the world.
www.louvre.fr
Telephone: (01) 4020 5760
Arc de Triomphe
A must-see for expats in Paris – actually quite hard to miss! – is the impressive Arc de Triomphe, set within a star-shaped arrangement of picturesque avenues.
A must-see for expats in Paris – actually quite hard to miss! – is the impressive Arc de Triomphe, set within a star-shaped arrangement of picturesque avenues.
Musée National Picasso
The Picasso Museum houses a definitive collection of this wonderful artist’s work including paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures and poetry – a great attraction for arty expats.
Telephone: (01) 4271 2521
The Picasso Museum houses a definitive collection of this wonderful artist’s work including paintings, drawings, ceramics, sculptures and poetry – a great attraction for arty expats.
Telephone: (01) 4271 2521
Musée Rodin
This museum features a collection of Auguste Rodin’s marble sculptures, some of the most famous being The Kiss and The Thinker. There are also paintings by Van Gogh, Renoir and Manet at the museum.
www.musee-rodin.fr
Telephone: (01) 4418 6110
This museum features a collection of Auguste Rodin’s marble sculptures, some of the most famous being The Kiss and The Thinker. There are also paintings by Van Gogh, Renoir and Manet at the museum.
www.musee-rodin.fr
Telephone: (01) 4418 6110
Jardin des Plantes
The expansive Jardin des Plantes is a beautiful botanical garden for expats to relax in, and the more adventurous can explore its Labyrinth maze.
Telephone: (0)1 4079 5601
The expansive Jardin des Plantes is a beautiful botanical garden for expats to relax in, and the more adventurous can explore its Labyrinth maze.
Telephone: (0)1 4079 5601
Les Invalides
Built by Louis XIV in 1670, the Les Invalides dome is the burial site for many of France's war heroes, including the famous Napoleon Bonaparte, and a fascinating (if somewhat morbid) Paris attraction for expats.
www.invalides.org
Telephone: (0)1 4442 3877
Built by Louis XIV in 1670, the Les Invalides dome is the burial site for many of France's war heroes, including the famous Napoleon Bonaparte, and a fascinating (if somewhat morbid) Paris attraction for expats.
www.invalides.org
Telephone: (0)1 4442 3877
Pompidou Centre
The Pompidou Centre has an ultramodern design, complete with glass elevators, and is home to the Musée National d'Art Modern, as well as cinemas and theatres hosting arts performances.
www.centrepompidou.fr
Telephone: (01) 4478 1233
The Pompidou Centre has an ultramodern design, complete with glass elevators, and is home to the Musée National d'Art Modern, as well as cinemas and theatres hosting arts performances.
www.centrepompidou.fr
Telephone: (01) 4478 1233
Musée d'Orsay
This is the place for expats to see a vast collection of art from the 19th and early 20th centuries including Art-Nouveau, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist pieces.
www.musee-orsay.fr
Telephone: (01) 4049 4814
This is the place for expats to see a vast collection of art from the 19th and early 20th centuries including Art-Nouveau, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist pieces.
www.musee-orsay.fr
Telephone: (01) 4049 4814
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