History
Eiffel Tower
The metal tower built for the 1889 World’s Fair. Treat this recognisable Paris landmark as a city focus separate from a major museum visit.
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Places to see in Paris
History, museums and neighbourhoods. Plan around your interests.
Build a Paris plan around one museum focus, one architectural landmark and one neighbourhood walk. The Louvre’s collections, Orsay’s Impressionist galleries and the historic streets of the Marais offer starting points for different interests.
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Choose a starting point for your interests.
Museums
Louvre Museum
A museum offering permanent collections and temporary exhibitions within a palace. Planning around one collection or theme can help keep the scope manageable.
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Musée d’Orsay
Its Impressionist galleries give an art itinerary a clear focus. Prioritise the art theme you want to explore instead of automatically combining it with the Louvre on the same day.
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Explore the neighbourhoods
Le Marais
A historic neighbourhood on Paris’s Right Bank, with cobbled streets, old buildings and small shops. Consider it when making room for street life in a museum-focused plan.
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Use the official museum ticket page
Check current visiting and booking conditions on the official page before visiting the Louvre. Follow the museum’s warning and do not rely on tickets advertised as skipping the queue.
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The Louvre and Orsay in Paris: Plan Around Closing Days and Renovation
The Louvre closes on Tuesdays and Musée d’Orsay on Mondays. Orsay access routes are changing during renovation; check your e-ticket and official notices before visiting.
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