Sightseeing rides in Paris

Place de la Concorde

Paris’s largest square, featuring the Luxor Obelisk which took over 3 years to travel from Egypt to Paris. At each of the 8 corners of the octagon is a statue representing a French city.

Champs Elysées

Iconic avenue stretching 2km from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, witnessing key moments in French history.

Arc de Triomphe

Central site for national celebrations, like the Tour de France. Beneath it is the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with an eternal flame honoring those who died for France in war.

Trocadéro

The esplanade, named after the Battle of Trocadero, symbolizes a French military victory and was designed for the 1937 Universal Exhibition. Trocadero offers stunning views of the Eiffel Tower and features fountains, sculptures, and hosts seasonal events like Bastille Day fireworks and a Christmas Market.

STOP: 15 minute picture opportunity of Eiffel Tower

Paris’ iconic iron landmark, soaring 330 meters high.

Pont Bir-Hakeim

Originally named Pont de Passy, it was renamed to honor the Free French forces victory at the Battle of Bir-Hakeim in 1942. It has two independent structures, with multiple arches and belvederes.

Champ de Mars

Champ de Mars was once a military training ground hosting key events during the French Revolution and is now a popular park offering stunning views of the Eiffel Tower.

Invalides

Built as a hospital and military complex by Louis XIV, it now houses several museums, including the Army Museum. Invalides is home to the tomb of Napoleon located in the Église du Dôme.

Bd Saint Germain

Part of Paris’ most exclusive districts. Bd Saint Germain is globally known for its charm and cafes. It was a hub for intellectuals and writers such as Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre.

Sorbonne

Ranked among the world’s top universities, the Sorbonne specializes in literature. Several Nobel Prize winners are among its alumni including Pierre & Marie Curie and Jean Perrin.

Panthéon

Originally a church for Saint Genevieve, it now serves as a mausoleum for France's greatest figures such as Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, Simone Veil or Emile Zola.

STOP: 15 minute picture opportunity of Notre Dame

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site with Paris Banks of the Seine, it is one of the most visited monuments in the world with more than 12 million people every year before the fire. Known for its Gothic architecture and as the site where Napoleon was crowned, Notre Dame is the official reference point for Paris. In front of the church, a small engraved plate, 'point zéro des routes de France,' marks the starting point for all distances to and from Paris.

Châtelet

Home to major theaters like the Théâtre du Châtelet, a shopping center, smaller stores as well as one of Paris’ largest metro stations. At the center of Place du Châtelet stands the Fontaine du Palmier built by Napoleon to honor French military victories.

Place des Victoires

One of Paris oldest squares surrounded by luxury boutiques and historic buildings. The square features an equestrian statue of King Louis XIV commissioned in 1685 to celebrate his military victories.

Bd Haussmann

Designed by Baron Haussmann, it embodies Paris’s grand urban transformation. Home to iconic department stores Galeries Lafayette and Printemps Haussmann, it also housed notable residents such as Marcel Proust.

Galeries Lafayette

Iconic luxury shopping destination, a world-renowned department store offering high-end fashion. It is also a Parisian architectural masterpiece with a breathtaking stained-glass dome.

Opéra

A masterpiece of French architecture, designed by Charles Garnier. With its lavish interiors and grand staircases, it hosts world-class ballet and opera performances, attracting art lovers and history enthusiasts.

Place Vendôme

The heart of Parisian luxury, it is an historic square surrounded by high-end boutiques and luxury hotels, including the iconic Ritz Paris. The Vendôme column, erected by Napoleon to celebrate his victory at Austerlitz, is made from melted enemy cannons.

Rue St Honoré / Place du Palais Royal

Home to designer boutiques from Chanel to Hermès, shaping global fashion trends. With the Palais Royal, once a royal residence, it now houses serene gardens, arcades, and art galleries.

STOP: 15 minute picture opportunity of the Louvre and Pyramide

Originally a medieval fortress designed to defend Paris from potential attacks, it is now home to over 35,000 masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo, showcasing 9,000 years of history. By size, the Louvre museum is the largest museum on earth, with an average of 9 Million visitors per year.

Pont Neuf

Paris’s oldest bridge offers stunning panoramic views of the Seine, Île de la Cité, and the heart of Paris. Once a lively social hub where street performers, merchants, and artists entertained Parisians.

Musée d’Orsay

A former railway station built in 1898 turned museum in 1986. Distinctive with its grand clock and high glass ceilings it is home to the world’s finest collection of impressionists such as Monet and Van Gogh.