Tourism in Paris & Île-de-France
All the official resources to plan your visit: tourist offices, practical guides, downloadable brochures and the official websites of the great monuments and museums of Paris and its region.
Tourist offices
- Paris Je t'aime — Office de tourisme de Paris ↗
Paris's official tourist office: practical information, tickets, guided tours and welcome desks across the capital.
- Paris Région — Comité régional du tourisme ↗
The Île-de-France regional tourism board: destinations, tips and itineraries across the whole region.
- Office de tourisme de Versailles ↗
Visitor welcome, guided tours and stays around the palace and city of Versailles.
- Office de tourisme de Fontainebleau ↗
Palace, forest and bouldering: everything you need to visit Fontainebleau and its surroundings.
- Office de tourisme de Saint-Denis — Plaine Commune ↗
Saint-Denis basilica, Stade de France and street art: tourism just north of Paris.
- Office de tourisme de Vincennes ↗
Vincennes castle, the woods and the towns of eastern Paris.
Guides
- Paris.fr — Que faire à Paris ↗
The City of Paris guide: outings, exhibitions, parks and official events.
- Sortir à Paris ↗
The Paris going-out guide: exhibitions, restaurants, shows and weekend ideas.
- Time Out Paris ↗
Curated activities, restaurants and events, in French and English.
- Paris Musées ↗
The portal of the City of Paris's 14 museums: collections, exhibitions and tickets.
Brochures & maps
- Brochures Paris Je t'aime ↗
Paris maps, neighbourhood guides and themed brochures to download as PDF.
- Plans du métro et des transports (RATP) ↗
Official maps of the metro, RER, buses and trams of Île-de-France.
- Île-de-France Mobilités ↗
Tickets, Navigo passes and journey planning for all regional transport.
Official websites of the great sites
- Musée du Louvre ↗
Ticketing, exhibitions and collections of the world's largest museum.
- Tour Eiffel ↗
Tickets, opening times and practical information for the world's most visited monument.
- Château de Versailles ↗
Ticketing, exhibitions and shows at the palace and its gardens.
- Château de Fontainebleau ↗
Visits, events and history of the house of the kings of France.
- Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte ↗
Visits, candlelit dinners and events at the château that inspired Versailles.
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris ↗
Information about the restored cathedral and visits.
- Centre Pompidou ↗
National museum of modern art: exhibitions, programme and tickets.
- Musée d'Orsay ↗
Impressionist collections, exhibitions and ticketing.
Museums & monuments: opening hours, prices & access
Indicative information: hours and prices change with seasons and exhibitions. Always confirm on the official website before your visit.
Tour Eiffel
- Hours:
- Daily, 9:30am–11pm (longer hours in summer)
- Prices:
- Summit by lift ≈ €36; 2nd floor by stairs ≈ €14
- Access:
- M6 Bir-Hakeim, M9 Trocadéro, RER C Champ de Mars
Musée du Louvre
- Hours:
- 9am–6pm, late opening Wed & Fri until 9pm; closed Tuesdays
- Prices:
- ≈ €22; free under 18 and EU under 26; booking advised
- Access:
- M1/M7 Palais-Royal – Musée du Louvre
Cathédrale Notre-Dame
- Hours:
- Usually 7:50am–7pm (until 10pm Thursdays)
- Prices:
- Free entry; time-slot booking available
- Access:
- M4 Cité, RER B/C Saint-Michel – Notre-Dame
Sainte-Chapelle
- Hours:
- 9am–7pm April–September, 9am–5pm October–March
- Prices:
- ≈ €13; free under 18 and EU under 26
- Access:
- M4 Cité, RER B/C Saint-Michel
Arc de Triomphe
- Hours:
- Daily, 10am–11pm (10:30am October–March)
- Prices:
- ≈ €16; free under 18 and EU under 26
- Access:
- M1/M2/M6, RER A Charles de Gaulle – Étoile
Château de Versailles
- Hours:
- 9am–6:30pm (5:30pm off-season); closed Mondays
- Prices:
- Palace ≈ €21; Passport ≈ €32; time-slot booking required
- Access:
- RER C Versailles Château – Rive Gauche
Château de Fontainebleau
- Hours:
- 9:30am–6pm (5pm October–March); closed Tuesdays
- Prices:
- ≈ €14; free under 18 and EU under 26
- Access:
- Transilien R Fontainebleau-Avon, puis bus 1
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
- Hours:
- Seasonal (April–November and the festive season), usually 10am–7pm
- Prices:
- ≈ €18–25 depending on season and candlelight evenings
- Access:
- Transilien R Melun, puis navette Châteaubus
Musée d'Orsay
- Hours:
- 9:30am–6pm, late opening Thursday until 9:45pm; closed Mondays
- Prices:
- ≈ €16; free under 18 and EU under 26
- Access:
- RER C Musée d'Orsay, M12 Solférino
Centre Pompidou
- Hours:
- Building closed for renovation until 2030; off-site programme
- Prices:
- Depends on off-site events
- Access:
- M11 Rambuteau (bâtiment historique)
Musée de l'Orangerie
- Hours:
- 9am–6pm; closed Tuesdays
- Prices:
- ≈ €12.50; free under 18 and EU under 26
- Access:
- M1/M8/M12 Concorde
Musée Rodin
- Hours:
- 10am–6:30pm; closed Mondays
- Prices:
- ≈ €15; free under 18 and EU under 26
- Access:
- M13 Varenne, RER C Invalides
Musée Carnavalet – Histoire de Paris
- Hours:
- 10am–6pm; closed Mondays
- Prices:
- Permanent collections free; exhibitions ticketed
- Access:
- M1 Saint-Paul, M8 Chemin Vert
Petit Palais
- Hours:
- 10am–6pm, late opening Fri & Sat until 8pm; closed Mondays
- Prices:
- Permanent collections free; exhibitions ticketed
- Access:
- M1/M13 Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau