Paris, one of the most romantic cities in the world, known as the City of Lights, is a great place to visit. However, as magnificent as the French capital city is, it can also be overwhelming if you are heading there for vacation for the first time.
Whether you love food, art, architecture, or beautiful scenery, there is something for you here. That is why we put together this guide, to help show some of the great things to do in Paris, with many frugal options.
One of the best things to do in Paris is also one of the most obvious – the Eiffel Tower. Few buildings around the world hold the same status as the most iconic landmark in Paris' skyline. So, even if it is an obvious inclusion, it's still worthy.
Another obvious inclusion in our list of things to see in Paris is one of the most famous art museums in the world. Musee du Louvre has around 35,000 pieces, which means you would need nine months to see everything.
Yet another obvious choice in our guide to top things to do in Paris is the Arc De Triomphe. Standing at 50 meters high (164 feet), the Roman-styled arch that commemorates Napoleon's victory in 1805 at Austerlitz has a viewing platform that is not nearly as busy or popular as the Eiffel Tower but offers even more awe-inspiring vistas of the city.
Although it is not the most frugal travel choice, if you are looking for things to do in Paris with kids and don't want to or can't get tickets to Disneyland Paris, Parc Asterix is even better in some ways.
One of the most unique things to do in Paris that is worth visiting is the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. It is important to note, though, that the Cathedral, as you may or may not have seen mentioned in the news at the time, was devastated by fire in 2019.