20 Things to Do in 1st Arrondissement Paris, by Appeal & Type

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SQUARES

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Name	Appeal	Use	Size (m)
Vendôme	✦✦✦✦✧	🚶🏻‍♂️& 🚗	140 x 120
Palais-Royal	✦✦✧✧✧	🚶🏻‍♂️	80 x 70

Palais Royal

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Use 🚶🏻‍♂️Pedestrian
Size (length x width) 80 x 70 m (260 x 230 ft)

Full Names
Cour d’Honneur du Palais Royal
Colonnes de Buren
Les Deux Plateaux

This set of black-and-white striped columns was created by artist Daniel Buren. The columns are part of a contemporary art installation, blending modern design with historic architecture.

It’s situated just before the Palais-Royal garden.

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BRIDGE

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Name	Appeal	Use	Size (m)
Neuf	✦✦✦✧✧	🚶🏻‍♂️& 🚗	150 x 10

COVERED PASSAGE

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Name	Appeal
Véro-Dodat	✦✦✧✧✧

GARDENS

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Name	Appeal	Size (m²)	Size (ha)	€
Tuileries	✦✦✦✦✦	280 000	28	0
Palais-Royal	✦✦✦✧✧	20 000	2	0

PARK

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Name	Appeal	Size (m²)	Size (ha)	€
Vert-Galant	✦✦✧✧✧	1 600	0.16	0

CHURCHES

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Name	Appeal	Main Style(s)	Years Built
Holy Chapel	✦✦✦✦✦	Gothic	1241 - 1248
St-Eustache	✦✦✦✧✧	Gothic	1532 - 1633
St-Roch	✦✦✦✧✧	Baroque	1653 - 1754

MUSEUMS

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Name	Appeal	Theme	€
Louvre	✦✦✦✦✦	Antiquities & Classical Art	€22 / 32
Orangerie	✦✦✦✦✧	Impressionism	€12.50
Bourse de Commerce	✦✦✦✧✧	Contemp. Art	€15
Arts Décoratifs	✦✦✦✧✧	Decorative Art & Design	€15
Conciergerie	✦✦✦✧✧	French Revolution	€13
Illusion	✦✦✧✧✧	Optical Illusion	€19

Illusion

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Theme Optical Illusion
Price €19

Full Name
Musée de l’Illusion Paris

The Museum of Illusions in Paris is a place where visitors explore amazing optical illusions, interactive exhibits, and mind-bending puzzles. It’s perfect for families, friends, and curious minds. The museum combines entertainment with learning, encouraging everyone to question their senses while enjoying a unique experience together.

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ART VENUES

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Name	Appeal	Theme	€
59 Rivoli	✦✦✧✧✧	Alternative Art	0
Jeu de Paume	✦✦✧✧✧	Photography	€14
en Herbe	✦✦✧✧✧	Art for Kids	€8

59 Rivoli

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Theme Alternative Art
Price Free

Full Name
59 Rivoli

An art center located in a former squat on the Rue de Rivoli, it is home to a diverse group of artists who create and display their work in an open, communal environment. The center is a vibrant hub for alternative art and culture.

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Jeu de Paume

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Theme Photography
Price €14

Full Name
Jeu de Paume

This contemporary art museum originally served as a tennis hall and later as a photography museum. Today, it focuses on photography and visual arts, hosting temporary exhibitions by international artists.

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⚠️ Don’t confuse this place with its homonyms:
– The famous hall during the French Revolution, located near the Palace of Versailles.
– The racket sport.

en Herbe

Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Theme Art for Kids
Price €8

Full Name
Musée en Herbe

A small museum dedicated to introducing children to the world of art, it offers interactive exhibits and art workshops designed for young audiences. It aims to make art accessible and engaging for kids.

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