What are some good places to visit in Paris?

Question

Besides the obvious ones like Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. I want to get the most out of my trip. It's be in the summer, by the way.

Answer 1

I really enjoyed Sainte Chapelle..it has stunning stained glass!

Also Pare Lechaise....a large cemetary in Paris where lots of famous people are buried like Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison, Chopin, Oscar Wilde....the whole place is amazing however!

Answer 2

Rifilan has always many good ideas about Paris, as he knows many  things about Paris, more than many Parisian people   ;)

You can see also some more ideas on my blog :

http://hello-paris.over-blog.com/

Answer 3

I'm going to Paris in 2 weeks I cant wait!

My first stop will be the eiffel tower :)

Answer 4

Well, first lets make sure you have a list of the "obvious" places. Those would be, in addition to the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, the Arc de Triomphe, The Louvre, Musee D'Orsay, Centre Pompidou, Place des Vosges, Musee Rodin,  Cluny Museum, Luxembourg Gardens, Place de la Bastille, Place de la Concorde, Grand Palais, Petit Palais, Orangerie, Jeu de Paume, Champs Elysee, Tuileries Gardens, Musee Branly, Montmartre, Moulin Rouge, Place St. Michel,   Sait Chapelle, Conciergerie, the Sewers of Paris and the Catacombs.

If you want any information about any of these please fell free to ask.

Some lesser visited places are:

1. Musée des Plans-Relief

An overlooked museum that is housed over the Army Museum on the Esplanade des Invalides. For years this place was just a garret filled with models of the various fortifications and walled towns in France. Prior to 1950 the public was not admited since some of information that could gleaned from the models was considered a state secret. The collection of models was started by Louis XIV. The oldest model, representing the town of Perpignan, dates back to 1866.

2) Arena Lutetia on the rue Monge.

These are the remains of a Roman arena destroyed in the 3rd century. Completely forgotten during 1500 years they were rediscovered in 1869, when new streets were planned and diggings ordered. It was one of the largest amphitheatres of Gaul and could accomdate at least 15,000 spectators.

3) La Maison du Haut-Pignon at 51, rue de Montmorency, Paris 3rd arr.

This is the oldest house in Paris. It was built in 1407 by the writer and alchemist Nicolas Flamel. Look at the façade and see the inscription: "Ora et labora" (pray and work), which was the motto of the alchemists.

4) Cimetiere de Picpus

This is the burial place of the Marquis de Lafayette which can be found at 35, rue de Picpus. The only way into the cemetary is through an unmarked door in a larger, perpetually-closed gateway. You have to ring the doorbell and turn to the right after you pass through the door and find the entry 'official' who takes your entry fee.

An American flag flies over his grave and did so even during the n**i occupation of Paris.

Answer 5

Be sure to check out the down town opera district.  If you appreciate history and architecture then you will love it!!  All of the churches are wonderful!!  check out the Eiffel tower in the day and at night as well.......Hope you enjoy it, I wasn't really a fan, sorry!