What to See & Do
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Trocadéro Garden | ★★★☆☆ | Esplanade/Park | Free |
| 02 | Marmottan Monet Museum | ★★★☆☆ | Museum - Impressionism | Paid € |
| 03 | Architecture and Heritage City | ★★★☆☆ | Museum - Architecture | Paid € |
| 04 | Musée de l'Homme | ★★★☆☆ | Museum - Mankind | Paid € |
| 05 | National Marine Museum | ★★★☆☆ | Museum - Maritime | Paid € |
| 06 | Guimet Museum | ★★★☆☆ | Museum - Asian Arts | Paid € |
| 07 | Modern Art Paris Museum | ★★★☆☆ | Museum - Modern Art | Either |
| 08 | Yves Saint Laurent Museum | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Fashion | Paid € |
| 09 | Palais Galliera | ★★☆☆☆ | Museum - Fashion | Paid € |
| 10 | Palais de Tokyo | ★★☆☆☆ | Exhibits - Contemp. Art | Paid € |
| 11 | Parc des Princes Stadium | ★★☆☆☆ | Soccer Stadium | Paid € |
| 12 | Serres d’Auteuil Garden | ★★☆☆☆ | Garden | Free |
| 13 | Paris Aquarium | ★★☆☆☆ | Aquarium | Paid € |
| 14 | Marché Président Wilson | ★★☆☆☆ | Open-Air Food Market | Free |
| 15 | St. Pierre-de-Chaillot Church | ★☆☆☆☆ | Church | Free |
| 16 | Ranelagh Garden | ★☆☆☆☆ | Park | Free |
| 17 | St. Périne Park | ★☆☆☆☆ | Park | Free |
| 18 | Balzac's House | ★☆☆☆☆ | House Museum - Writer | Either |
| 19 | Clemenceau Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | House Museum - Statesman | Paid € |
| 20 | Wine Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Wine | Paid € |
| 21 | Counterfeit Museum | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Counterfeit | Paid € |
| 22 | Le Corbusier - Villa La Roche | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - House | Paid € |
| 23 | Le Corbusier - Apartment | ★☆☆☆☆ | Museum - Apartment | Paid € |
01. Trocadéro Garden
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Esplanade/Park
Cost Free
French Names
Jardins du Trocadéro
Place du Trocadéro
Esplanade du Trocadéro
The garden is located across the Seine River from the Eiffel Tower and is renowned for its stunning views of the landmark.
Designed in an English style, the garden features landscaped lawns, ornamental ponds, and the notable Warsaw Fountain.
It’s a popular place for tourists, providing a setting for photography.
02. Marmottan Monet Museum
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Impressionism Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée Marmottan Monet
This museum is renowned for housing one of the largest collection of Impressionist paintings in the world, particularly those of Claude Monet.
It’s situated in a former hunting lodge and showcases not only Monet’s works but also pieces by other notable artists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Édouard Manet.
The collection was significantly enhanced by the bequest of Paul Marmottan, a passionate art collector, which solidified the museum’s status as a premier destination for art lovers.
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03. Architecture and Heritage City
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Architecture Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Cité de l’Architecture et du Patrimoine
This museum is dedicated to architecture and monumental sculpture. It serves as a key institution for understanding French architectural heritage, urban planning, and landscape design.
It houses an extensive collection of plaster reproductions of significant French monuments.
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04. Musée de l'Homme
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Mankind Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée de l’Homme
This museum focuses on the study of humanity from various perspectives, including biological and cultural anthropology. It showcases the evolution of humans, their cultures, and their environments.
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05. National Marine Museum
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Maritime Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée National de la Marine
This museum showcases France’s rich naval history. It features models and artifacts that illustrate maritime issues from the past, present, and future.
It offers a perspective on naval history through its diverse collections, including ship models, paintings, and historical documents.
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06. Guimet Museum
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Asian Arts Museum
Cost Paid
French Names
Musée Guimet
Musée National des Arts Asiatiques Guimet
MNAAG
This museum is renowned for housing one of the most comprehensive collection of Asian art in the world. Its collection includes artifacts from various Asian cultures, showcasing the rich artistic heritage of countries such as China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia.
Visitors can explore a variety of artworks, including sculptures, textiles, and ceramics, reflecting the historical and spiritual dimensions of Asian civilizations.
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07. Modern Art Paris Museum
Appeal ★★★☆☆
Type Modern & Contemporary Art Museum
Cost Free or Paid
French Names
Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris
MAM Paris
This museum is dedicated to modern and contemporary art, showcasing works primarily from the 20th and 21st centuries. It features a vast collection of artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.
It’s known for its significant pieces by artists such as Picasso, Braque, and Delaunay, and it regularly hosts temporary exhibitions that highlight various artistic movements and individual artists.
It’s located within the Palais de Tokyo building.
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⚙️ Visitor Info (Official Website)
⚠️ Don’t confused this place with National Museum of Modern Art, located in the Pompidou Center (4th arrondissement).
08. Yves Saint Laurent Museum
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Fashion Museum
Cost Paid
French Names
Musée Yves-Saint-Laurent
Musée YSL
This museum is celebrating the life and work of the iconic French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. It occupies the historic mansion where Saint Laurent created his collections from 1974 until 2002.
It showcases a selection of his most famous designs, sketches, and photographs, providing insight into his creative process and the evolution of his fashion house.
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09. Palais Galliera
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Fashion Museum
Cost Paid
French Names
Palais Galliera
Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
This museum is dedicated to the history of fashion and haute couture, showcasing a vast collection of items, including clothing, accessories, and photographs. Its exhibitions highlight various aspects of fashion history, from the 18th century to contemporary styles.
It’s housed in a 19th-century palace.
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10. Palais de Tokyo
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Contemporary Art Exhibitions
Cost Paid
French Name
Palais de Tokyo
This art center is dedicated to modern and contemporary art, showcasing a diverse range of exhibitions that highlight both established and emerging artists.
It’s known for its avant-garde approach, often featuring daring and innovative works that challenge traditional artistic boundaries.
The art center is located in the building that shares its name, the Palais de Tokyo.
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11. Parc des Princes Stadium
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Soccer Stadium
Cost Paid
French Name
Parc des Princes
This stadium serves as the home ground for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) soccer club.
It can be visited during or outside of matchdays.
It also hosts some other sporting events.
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12. Serres d’Auteuil Garden
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Garden
Cost Free
French Name
Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil
This garden features a complex of greenhouses that showcases a diverse collection of species, including tropical plants.
It also provides a serene escape for visitors, with beautifully landscaped areas, mature trees, and benches for relaxation.
13. Paris Aquarium
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Aquarium
Cost Paid
French Names
Aquarium de Paris
Cinéaqua
This place features a vast array of marine life, including a significant shark tank and a jellyfish bar.
In addition to the aquatic exhibits, it includes films related to marine life and environmental themes, enhancing the visitor experience.
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14. Président Wilson Market
Appeal ★★☆☆☆
Type Open-Air Food Market
Cost Free
French Name
Marché Président Wilson
This food market operates on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
15. St. Pierre-de-Chaillot Church
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Church
Cost Free
French Name
Église Saint-Pierre de Chaillot
This church was constructed between 1934 and 1938 and is notable for its distinctive Neo-Romanesque and Neo-Byzantine style.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
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16. Ranelagh Garden
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Park
Cost Free
French Name
Jardin du Ranelagh
This large landscaped park features walking paths, sculptures and playgrounds.
17. St. Périne Park
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Park
Cost Free
French Name
Parc Sainte-Périne
This park features landscaped areas with colorful flowers, along with a playground.
18. Balzac's House
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Writer’s House Museum + Garden
Cost Free or Paid
French Name
Maison de Balzac
This place was once the residence of the renowned French novelist Honoré de Balzac from 1840 until his death in 1850.
It’s dedicated to Balzac’s life and works, showcasing a collection of his personal memorabilia, original editions of his writings, and various artifacts that provide insight into his literary contributions and the era in which he lived.
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19. Clemenceau Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Statesman’s House Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée Clemenceau
This museum is dedicated to the life and legacy of Georges Clemenceau (1841–1929), a prominent French statesman and writer known for his leadership during World War I.
It preserves Clemenceau’s former apartment and garden, where he lived from 1895 until his death.
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20. Wine Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Wine Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée du Vin
This museum features a collection of artifacts, including wine-making tools and historical documents, in 15th-century cellars.
It also offers tastings and has a restaurant.
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⚙️ Visitor Info (Official Website)
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21. Counterfeit Museum
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Counterfeit Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée de la Contrefaçon
This museum was established by a French anti-counterfeiting association, it aims to educate the public about the issues surrounding counterfeiting. It features exhibits showcasing both authentic items and their counterfeit counterparts, including luxury goods, everyday products, and forged art.
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22. Le Corbusier - Villa La Roche
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type House Museum
Cost Paid
French Name
Maison La Roche de Le Corbusier
This classic 1925 modernist residence was designed by the famed architect Le Corbusier. It is characterized by modern architecture and purism.
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23. Le Corbusier - Apartment
Appeal ★☆☆☆☆
Type Apartment Museum
Cost Paid
French Names
Appartement-atelier de Le Corbusier
Immeuble Molitor
This studio apartment designed between 1931 and 1934 by the famed architect Le Corbusier occupies the top two floors of the Molitor apartment block. It’s characterized by its architectural elements, including open spaces, large windows, and a harmonious blend of art and design.
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