EDITOR’S CHOICE

From the most iconic Parisian landmarks to the city’s nest museums & local experiences, we reveal the best places to visit in Paris right now.

Iconic Parisian landmarks such as the Ei el Tower, Notre-Dame de Paris, the Grand Palais and the Arc de Triomphe are only a few examples of the city’s incredible architectural feats. It seems as though at every turn, there’s a breathtaking place to discover in Paris. You’ll nd some of the most exquisite art works in the world within the Musée d’Orsay, a former train station turned art history trove, and important gures from pop culture and great literature have been laid to rest in Père Lachaise Cemetery. For history and architecture bu s, there are incredible centuries-old churches with gorgeous stained glass throughout the metropolis, and sprawling chateaux beyond the city limits. But the real Parisians, in fact, often spend time elsewhere: lounging in the picturesque Places des Vosges, sunning in the ubiquitous green chairs scattered throughout the Tuileries Garden, strolling around the magni cent Jardin du Luxembourg, visiting the latest gallery shows in the Marais, or picnicking on the Parc de la Villette’s grassy pavilions amidst large-scale sculptures. For those who like to be on the move, one of the best ways to discover the city is to rent a Velib bicycle and discover each neighbourhood—on Sundays, some streets are closed to cars expressly for this reason. Yet another way to explore is from the vantage point of the bateaux-mouches, glass-enclosed boats that provide magni cent views of the city’s buildings and bridges from the calm of the water. You’ll also nd popup ice skating rinks in the winter, and temporary “city beaches” with sand and lounge chairs dotted along the Seine and the canal in the summer.