Jardin du Luxembourg
Incredible, large garden near the Sorbonne with flowerbeds, palace, circular pool with toy boats, statues, and tree canopies.
Parc Montsouris
Magical park with lake, hillsides with little daisies, rose garden, and hidden walkways.
Jardin des Tuileries
Spacious public garden with toy boats in the pond, rows of groomed chestnut trees, statues, carousel, and playground.
Musee de Cluny (medieval museum)
Really interesting medieval museum, that holds school-aged kids attention too!
Cite Universitaire
Gorgeous complex with 40 student residences themed after different countries, cafeterias, classrooms, and beautiful quads with flowers and trees.
Trocadero neighborhood
A neighborhood with a great feel to it, ethnic cafes, a park, museums, and views of the Eiffel Tower.
Eiffel Tower
Glorious at night, the Eiffel Tower must be seen! Go up the elevator to the first level and check out the view!
Jardin du Luxembourg Playground!
Super fun playground with adorable trees. Every imaginable play structure.
Louvre Pyramid
A glass and metal pyramid in the entry courtyard of the Louvre Museum, truly glorious at night!
Versailles Gardens
Glorious gardens with classical statues, fountains, topiaries, reflecting pools with bronze sculptures, flowers, orangerie, and secret groves.
Right Bank of the Seine River Promenade
One of the best spots in Paris! Stroll along the pedestrian promenade at river level in bliss!
Booksellers on the Left Bank of the Seine
It's wonderful to stroll along in the shade, past the adorable bookseller stands on the Left Bank of the Seine River!
Place Dauphine, Ile de la Cite
Charming, leafy square on an island in the middle of the Seine River, with cafes and jeux de boules court.
Musee Rodin
Beautiful sculptures about human bonds (mother and child, lovers) in an 18th-century elegant mansion.
Notre Dame Cathedral
Iconic Gothic church on the Seine river with a huge plaza, Roman ruins, and gardens with play equipment.
Saint Germain des Pres neighborhood
Bustling neighborhood with cafes, shops, and an easy stroll to the Seine.
Parc des Buttes Chaumont
Beautiful, hilly park with jade green lake and fake caves and rock formations.
Champ de Mars, park near the Eiffel Tower
Fantastic views of the Eiffel Tower, plus a playground and carousel!
Centre Pompidou (avant-garde complex)
Modern art museum and public library with sunny, slanted square in front, and awesome modern art fountain.
Butte aux Cailles or Place d'Italie neighborhood
Nice hilly streets to walk around and check out graffiti.
Champs-Elysee and Arc de Triomphe
Famous street with high end shops and great views of the Arc de Triomphe!
Versailles Palace
See the lavish home of King Louis XIV. The beautiful exterior and the Hall of Mirrors are the highlights. Make sure you leave hours to see the gardens.
Versailles town
Charming streets around Saint Anthony of Padua Church, and a relaxing place to stay if you want to see Versailles Palace and Gardens.
Les Invalides, Napoleon's Tomb, Army Museum
At the impressive buildings of Les Invalides, you can see Napoleon's tomb, and much medieval armor in the army museum.
Parc de Sceaux, Antony (near Orly Airport)
A beautiful park with a grand canal, an impressively high fountain, flower beds, a chateau, and the loveliest trees.