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Paris Vacations
2020

Plan your trip to Paris with top tourist attractions, monuments and museums. Discover French restaurants and exceptional cafes in the French Capital. Find unique hotels, and great things to do in Paris.

Monuments in Paris

The Eiffel Towel, the Arc de Triomphe and the Louvre Museum are the first monuments to visit in Paris. The most beautiful views of Paris are at the top of the Eiffel tower, Montparnasse tower, Arc de Triomphe and Montmartre.

• The Eiffel Tower has the most amazing view of Paris. Have fun with its transparent floor on the first floor of the Tower.

• The Arc de Triomphe has a roof at the top where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the the Avenue des Champs-Elysees.. You can walk from the Arc de Triomphe to the Concorde.
• Notre-Dame Cathedral de Paris is one of the most visited monuments of France. After a catastrophic fire on April 15, 2019, the cathedral is now closed to the public. A short walk to Notre Dame, the Sainte Chapelle is the most beautiful church to visit in Paris.

Museums and exhibitions

There are over 100 museums in Paris. The Louvre Museum is the most famous museum in Paris. The Joconde, the Venus di Milo, the Seated Scribe, the Winged Victory are the main attractions to see.

The Museum d'Orsay displays the most incredible collection of impressionist paintings.

The Thinker is displayed in the Rodin Museum.

The European Night of Museums is an annual event in May. Museums are free!

Hotels 

There are over 1450 places to stay in Paris! But which hotel to choose?

A well located hotel, in the Center of Paris, close to tourist sites, with restaurants, cafes, shops nearby. Some hotels are unique, historical, charming with a garden. Some rooms have views of Paris.

Hotels in Paris

• Hotel Le Relais du Marais is located between Le Marais and La Place de la Republique, near the Pompidou Centre.
  
  
• Aparthotel Citadines Bastille Marais is located a 10-minute walk from both Place de la Bastille and Places des Vosges.
  
  
• Holiday home Veeve - Saint-Lambert Deluxe features 4 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath or shower.

Restaurants 

Paris has over 40 000 places where to eat. Find famous restaurants, brasseries, cafes, French bistros, restaurants with a view of Paris. 

Shopping 

Enjoy shopping in Paris, the most famous department stores, boutiques, antiques shops, markets, flea Markets. Discover shopping areas in Paris:

• Le Marais
• Champs-Elysees
• Galeries Lafayette

2020 Summer sales in Paris will begin on Wednesday, June 24th and will end on Tuesday, July 21st 2020.

Going out 

Find the best venues for entertainment, theaters, shows, cabarets, jazz clubs...

• Opera Garnier
• Le Caveau des Oubliettes
• Le Lido

What to do in Paris

What are your favourite activities and hobbies? Walking, taking French cooking lessons, attending a concert. Discover the French fashion, go to a sporting event. Do you like art, exhibitions?

Paris with kids 

Enjoy family events in Paris during your Paris vacations :

• Funfair at the Bois de Boulogne, until October 11, 2020
• Printemps des Rues, September 26, 27, 2020, Canal Saint-Martin - Quai de Jemmapes, Paris
• Animal Expo, October 3, 4, 2020, Parc Floral de Paris

Is it your 2nd time in Paris?

You have already visited the Eiffel Tower, the Musee du Louvre and the Cathedral Notre Dame, what to see next?

There are a lot of things to do in Paris. Have you been to the Opera House, Les Invalides, the Museum Rodin, Musée de l'Orangerie, the Centre Georges Pompidou, La Defense area? 

Shows, music, concerts, sporting events

Upcoming events in Paris:

• La Verticale de la tour Eiffel: September 30, 2020
  
• Six Nations Tournament: October 31, 2020

Classical concerts and opera 

The Sainte Chapelle, the Saint Ephrem Church and the Madeleine Church are unique venues for concerts.

Classical concerts in Paris

• La Madeleine: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
  

Paris 2020

Upcoming trade shows, sporting events in Paris:

• European Heritage Days: September 19, 20, 2020
  
• Marathon de Paris: October 18, 2020 
  
• FIAC, International Contemporary Art Fair: October 22 to 25, 2020
  

News

From June 2, cafes bars and restaurants can open their terraces or take part of the public space. The Paris City Hall authorized outside seating areas, but indoors will remain closed to customers until at least June 22.

The Louvre Museum is reopening on July 6, 2020; the Musee d'Orsay on June 23, 2020; Pompidou Centre on July 1, 2020.

2020 european athletics championships in August have been cancelled.