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Things to do in Paris, Ile-de-France: The Best Historic Sites
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
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1. Domaine National du Palais-Royal
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4.5 based on 567 reviews
This royal palace, first home to Cardinal Richelieu and later a childhood home of Louis XIV, is longer open to the public, although its exquisite gardens can still be enjoyed.
Reviewed By a1eksandar - Belgrade, Serbia
Once a royal palace now the amazing spot to enjoy some relaxing time, since it's much less crowded than places nearby.
2. Sainte-Chapelle
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4.5 based on 27,113 reviews
The Sainte-Chapelle is the finest royal chapel to be built in France and features a truly exceptional collection of stained-glass windows. It was built in the mid 13th century by Louis IX, at the heart of the royal residence, the Palais de la Cité. It was built to house the relics of the Passion of Christ. Adorned with a unique collection of fifteen glass panels and a large rose window forming a veritable wall of light,the Sainte-Chapelle is a gem of French Gothic architecture. Designated world heritage site by UNESCO. Open:> 1st March to 31st October: Monday to Friday: from 9.30 a.m. to 12.45 a.m. and to 2.15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.> 1st November to 29th February: Monday to Friday: from 9 a.m. to 12.45 a.m. and to 2.15 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. The best time to visit is in the morning from Tuesday to Friday. Closed:> 1st January, 1st May and 25th December and in case of negative temperatures.
Reviewed By KVirgils - London, United Kingdom
Glorious and uplifting to walk around this beautiful chapel Every time I visit I marvel at the windows especially if you visit when the sun is shining !
3. Eglise Saint-Roch
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4.5 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By Lushlight - Frankfurt, Germany
Amazing art filled baroque interior. So worth a visit. Right on Rue St Honore and surprisingly spacious.
4. Rue de Rivoli
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
Stretching from Place de la Concorde to (changing its name to Rue Saint Antoine, on the way) Place de la Bastille, this is a very busy street, for traffic and pedestrians alike. There is so much to see, the demographic changes constantly along the way, it is hard for the walker to get bored. The Concorde, Louvre stretch would have to be our favourite.
5. Tour de l'Horloge
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Taxidevil - Glasgow, United Kingdom
You can find this lovely clock on the corner of a building not far from the Conciergerie so you can stop by for a look on your way there. Nice for a photo.
6. Conciergerie
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4.0 based on 2,143 reviews
The present monument forms only a part of the former palace of the Capetian dynasty. Charles V ceased using the palace in the 14th century and decided to house his law courts here. The Concierge, or keeper, was appointed by the king and was responsible for policing within the palace walls. At the end of the 18th century, many prisoners detained by the Revolutionary Tribunal were held in the Conciergerie, including Marie-Antoinette. Designated world heritage site by UNESCO.Open:> 2nd January to 31st December: from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last admission 30 minutes before closing time. Closed:> 1st January, 1st May and 25th DecemberAdmission fees: Adults : 8,5€; Concessions (18 to 25) = 5,50 €; Free admission: minors under 18*; Free admission: 18-25 years old* (citizens of one of the 27 countries of the EU or are non-European permanent residents of France) * excluding school groups
Reviewed By Kka174
Get the histopad for the kids to make the experience more interactive and enjoyable - very interesting - used our paris museum pass and hardly any cue to get in eexcept for small security check.
7. Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection
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4.0 based on 14 reviews
Opening on 23rd January 2021. The Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection offers a view of the art of our times, throught the collection of contemporary works constituted by Francois Pinault over more than fifty years.
8. Statue Equestre de Louis XIV
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4.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
This is a very unusual equestrian statue that truly piqued out interest - so we found out a bit more about it. Rather than just ‘bloke on horse’ this is a flame filled, flowing and elaborate representation of Louis XIV as the mythological Roman warrior and hero called Marcus Curtius. We are fans of Bernini - but just didn’t expect to see one of his works as we pottered about Paris.
9. Atlantes de la rue Saint-Roch
10. Robespierre's House
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3.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Viajesberna
There is nothing more than a simple plaque but if you love history like I do, it is super interesting to visit the place and street where one of the most important figures of French history lived there. It is not the same building but it is the same place.
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