What to See & Do
Overview Table
Name | Appeal | Type | Cost | |
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01 | Opera Garnier | ★★★★☆ | Opera House | Paid € |
02 | Galeries Lafayette | ★★★★☆ | Department Store + Rooftop | Free |
03 | Fragonard Perfume Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Perfume | Free |
04 | Grevin Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Wax Models | Paid € |
05 | Romantic Life Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Romanticism | Either |
06 | Gustave Moreau Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Art | Paid € |
07 | Paradox Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Illusion | Paid € |
08 | St. Eugène St. Cécile Church | ★★☆☆☆ | Church | Free |
09 | St. Trinité Church | ★★☆☆☆ | Church | Free |
10 | Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Church | ★★☆☆☆ | Church | Free |
11 | Passage Jouffroy | ★★☆☆☆ | Covered Passage | Free |
12 | Freemasonry Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Freemasonry | Paid € |
13 | Phono Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Recorded Sound | Paid € |
01. Opera Garnier
Appeal ★★★★☆
Type Opera House
Cost Paid
French Names
Opéra Garnier
Palais Garnier
Inaugurated in 1875, it was commissioned by Napoleon III and designed by architect Charles Garnier. The building is a prime example of the Beaux-Arts architectural style, characterized by its opulent design and grand scale.
With a seating capacity of around 2000 persons it serves as a venue for opera and ballet performances and is renowned for its lavish interior, which includes a grand staircase, a chandelier, and a ceiling painted by Marc Chagall.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
02. Galeries Lafayette (Haussmann)
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Department Store + Rooftop
Cost Free
French Name
Galeries Lafayette Hausmann
This renowned French department store located on Boulevard Haussmann is the flagship store of the Galeries Lafayette chain, which is the largest in Europe.
The store is famous for its stunning Art Nouveau architecture, particularly its glass dome, and offers a wide range of luxury and niche brands, making it a premier shopping destination.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
⚙️ Visitor Info (Official Website)
Rooftop
03. Fragonard Perfume Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Perfume Museum
Cost Free
French Names
Musée du Parfum
Musée du Parfum Fragonard
This museum is dedicated to the art and history of perfume. Established by the Fragonard perfume house, it showcases the evolution of fragrance from antiquity to modern times. Visitors can explore a rich collection of perfume-related artifacts, including vintage bottles and tools used in perfume making.
Additionally, it hosts olfactory workshops where guests can engage in scent-related activities, enhancing their understanding of the perfume industry.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
04. Grevin Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Wax Models Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée Grévin
This museum features over 500 wax figures of notable personalities from various fields, including history, entertainment, and sports. Visitors can interact with lifelike representations of celebrities, both past and present.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
05. Romantic Life Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Romanticism Museum + Garden
Cost Free or Paid
French Name
Musée de la Vie Romantique
This museum is dedicated to the Romantic era, it showcases a collection of artworks, memorabilia, and artifacts that reflect the cultural and artistic movements of the 19th century.
The museum’s charming setting includes a picturesque garden, making it a serene spot for visitors. It serves as a tribute to the Romantic movement, which emphasized emotion and individualism, and was a significant part of Parisian cultural life during that period.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Garden
06. Gustave Moreau Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Art Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée Gustave Moreau
This museum is dedicated to the works of the Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau (1826–1898). It’s located in Moreau’s former home and studio, which he transformed into a mini-museum during his lifetime.
It houses an extensive collection of paintings, watercolors, sketches, and drawings, showcasing the depth of Moreau’s artistic vision.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
07. Paradox Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type lllusion Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Paradox Museum Paris
This museum features interactive exhibits designed to challenge perceptions and provoke thought. Visitors can explore various installations that play with reality, making it an engaging experience for all ages.
08. St. Eugène St. Cécile Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Eugène-Sainte-Cécile
This church was onstructed between 1854 and 1855, it is notable for being the first church in France built with an entirely metal-framed structure.
It features a Neo-Gothic architectural style, characterized by its simple exterior that contrasts with its vibrant and colorful interior, which includes bright orange-yellow vaulted ceilings.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
09. St. Trinité Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église de la Sainte-Trinité
This church onstructed between 1860 and 1867, is notable for its striking architectural style that blends elements of the Baroque and Neo-Renaissance.
It features a grand façade adorned with sculptures and a large dome. Inside, the church boasts an impressive organ, and beautiful stained glass windows.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
10. Notre-Dame-de-Lorette Church
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Notre-Dame-de-Lorette
This church was built between 1823 and 1836. Designed in the Neoclassical style, the church features a striking façade and an ornate interior adorned with gilded ceilings, paintings, and frescoes.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
11. Passage Jouffroy
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Covered Passage
Cost Free
French Names
Passage Jouffroy
Passage Verdeau
This historic covered passage opened in 1846, it is renowned for its elegant architecture featuring a glass roof and iron framework, making it a prime example of 19th-century Parisian design.
The passage houses a variety of shops, including bookstores and boutiques, and is also home to the famous Grévin Museum, which showcases wax figures of notable personalities.
12. Freemasonry Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Freemasonry Museum
Cost Free
French Name
Musée de la Franc-Maçonnerie
This museum is dedicated to the history and culture of Freemasonry in France. It showcases a rich collection of Masonic documents, artifacts, and symbols that trace the development of the Freemasons’ Order in France.
Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight Masonic rituals, ranks, and the significance of various symbols within the organization.
The museum aims to promote a deeper understanding of Masonic life and its historical impact.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
13. Phono Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Recorded Sound Museum
Cost Free
French Name
Phono Museum
This museum is dedicated to the history of sound recording, showcasing phonograph machines that span 140 years of technological evolution.
It offers an auditory experience, allowing guests to listen to recordings from different eras, enhancing their understanding of the impact of sound technology on culture and society.