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We recommend that you book your tickets and reservations at least six weeks ahead of your visit. For those of you that would like the option of visiting as many museums as you can during your trip to Paris, we recommend buying the Paris Museum Pass. There are three Paris Museum Pass options: 2 day, 4 day, and 6 day tickets. This pass includes entry to museums and monuments including: the Louvre Museum, Musée d'Orsay, Musée de l'Orangerie, Arc de Triomphe, and The Palace of Versailles. With this pass, your entry is included but you may need to schedule a timed reservation on the museum's website for entry. More information about the pass and required reservations can be found here. If you were not able to plan ahead, check out Get Your Guide for last minute tickets to museums and attractions. ​
Meghan's Favorite
Musée de l'Orangerie, home of Claude Monet's Water Lilies. This museum is an art gallery of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings located in the west corner of the Tuileries Garden next to the Place de la Concorde.
Joe's Favorite
Musée du Louvre, home of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. Formerly a royal palace, the Louvre became a public museum during the French Revolution.
Monuments
Meghan's Favorite
The Palais Garnier, is a 1,979-seat opera house in the 9th arrondissement of Paris. It was built for the Paris Opera from 1861 to 1875 at the behest of Emperor Napoleon III. Tickets for the Palais Garnier can be found here.​ Tickets and schedule for the Paris Opera can be found here.
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Joe's Favorite
Sainte-Chapelle is at its best on a sunny day. The stunning stain glass chapel is worth a visit. It was commissioned by King Louis IX, who wanted to house his collection of religious relics. The chapel was consecrated on April 26, 1248. Tickets to the chapel can be found here.
Our Favorite
Tour the chateau and spend the day wandering in the gardens. Don't miss the Grand Trianon and the Petite Trianon. Behind the Petite Trianon you'll find Marie Antoinette's grotto and private gardens. Stay for the firework show at sunset!
Parks and Gardens
Meghan's favorite
The the Luxembourg Gardens are situated on the border between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter. This garden was created at the behest of Queen Marie de Medici in 1612. The garden has 106 statues spread throughout the park, the monumental Medici fountain, the Orangerie, and the Pavillon Davioud.
Joe's favorite
The Tuileries Garden is a public garden between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde in the 1st arrondissement. Created by Catherine de' Medici as the garden of the Tuileries Palace in 1564, it was opened to the public in 1667 and became a public park after the French Revolution.
Our favorite
Champ de Mars
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The best spot in the city to see the Eiffel Tower sparkle is at the Champ de Mars. Starting at sunset, every hour on the hour, the Eiffel tower sparkles for five minutes! Bring a blanket and enjoy the light show. For our guests that will be in town Thursday, October 2, 2025, join us at the Champ de Mars for drinks and snacks at 8pm!