Honest attraction ratings

Choose places by your trip scenario, not abstract star ratings

Cards are sorted by real usefulness: first visit, trip with kids, limited budget, or wanting something less obvious.

For your first trip

We rank higher the places that truly capture the city experience without complicated logistics.

6 places in selection
Eiffel Tower
Eiffel TowerEiffel Tower
💸 Great value
⏱️ 1.5–3 hours💰 from €11.80 (stairs), from €18.80 (elevator to summit)🚇 Metro: Bir-Hakeim / Trocadéro
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The iconic symbol of Paris and the most recognizable landmark in France. A 330m iron tower with three observation levels.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral
Notre-Dame CathedralNotre Dame
💸 Great value
⏱️ 1–2 hours💰 Free (cathedral), €10 (towers)🚇 Metro: Cité / Saint-Michel
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A Gothic masterpiece from the 12th century on Île de la Cité. After major restoration, the cathedral is open again.

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Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Sacré-Cœur BasilicaSacre Coeur
💸 Great value
⏱️ 1–2 hours💰 Free (basilica), €7 (dome)🚇 Metro: Anvers / Abbesses
At a glance

White basilica atop Montmartre with the best panoramic view of Paris. Free entry.

Arc de Triomphe
Arc de TriompheARC DE Triomphe
💸 Great value
⏱️ 1–1.5 hours💰 from €16🚇 Metro: Charles de Gaulle – Étoile
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Monumental arch on Place Charles de Gaulle with an observation deck and panorama of 12 Parisian avenues.

Palace of Versailles
Palace of VersaillesVersailles
💸 Great value
⏱️ 5–7 hours (full day)💰 from €21 (palace), €27 (Passport)🚇 Metro: RER C — Versailles Château Rive Gauche
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Lavish royal residence with the Hall of Mirrors and 800-hectare gardens. UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Panthéon
PanthéonPantheon
💸 Great value
⏱️ 1–1.5 hours💰 from €11.50🚇 Metro: Cardinal Lemoine / Luxembourg (RER B)
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Resting place of France's greatest: Hugo, Curie, Voltaire, Dumas. An impressive neoclassical monument with Foucault's Pendulum.

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Trip budget calculator

How much a trip to Paris roughly costs for your scenario

Adjust days, group size, and travel style — the calculator shows an estimate in EUR.

Estimated budget€2,160
Local estimate in EUR
€2,160Estimated budget
Accommodation70%
Food10%
Transport4%
Tickets & activities7%
Miscellaneous expenses7%
Accommodation€1,520
Food€224
Transport€96
Tickets & activities€160
Miscellaneous expenses€160
Scenario: 4 days · 2 ad. · Comfort · mixed dining.
What's included

Hotel, meals, basic city transport, tickets, and a small buffer for daily expenses.

What's not included

Flights, shopping, alcohol, premium restaurants, and expensive upgrades like VIP tickets.

Area playbook

Which part of the Paris suits your trip scenario best

Which zones give the clearest feel of the city and cover the must-sees without chaos.

7th Arrondissement3/4

7th Arrondissement

2 nearby sights; Eiffel Tower, Musée d'Orsay. Good when you want the city feel quickly.
1st Arrondissement2/4

1st Arrondissement

1 nearby sights; Louvre Museum. Good when you want the city feel quickly.
4th Arrondissement / Île de 2/4

4th Arrondissement (Île de la Cité)

1 nearby sights; Notre-Dame Cathedral. Good when you want the city feel quickly.
Montmartre / 18th Arrondisse2/4

Montmartre (18th Arrondissement)

1 nearby sights; Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Good when you want the city feel quickly.
Best fit right now7th Arrondissement

2 nearby sights; Eiffel Tower, Musée d'Orsay. Good when you want the city feel quickly.

Where compromise shows upVersailles (suburb)

1 nearby sights; Palace of Versailles. Good when you want the city feel quickly.

Green — strong starter baseSand — workable with tradeoffsRed — better for a return trip
7th Arrondissement3/4

Eiffel Tower, Musée d'Orsay

2 nearby sights; Eiffel Tower, Musée d'Orsay. Good when you want the city feel quickly.
1st Arrondissement2/4

Louvre Museum

1 nearby sights; Louvre Museum. Good when you want the city feel quickly.
4th Arrondissement (Île de la Cité)2/4

Notre-Dame Cathedral

1 nearby sights; Notre-Dame Cathedral. Good when you want the city feel quickly.
Montmartre (18th Arrondissement)2/4

Sacré-Cœur Basilica

1 nearby sights; Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Good when you want the city feel quickly.
8th Arrondissement (Champs-Élysées)2/4

Arc de Triomphe

1 nearby sights; Arc de Triomphe. Good when you want the city feel quickly.
Versailles (suburb)2/4

Palace of Versailles

1 nearby sights; Palace of Versailles. Good when you want the city feel quickly.
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