Paris city guide

For the love of Paris

Countless museums, cafés, historical monuments and picturesque views – Paris has it all.

Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris

Musée de l'Orangerie 

Renowned for housing Claude Monet’s monumental Water Lilies (Les Nymphéas) in a contemplative ambiance that spans two oval rooms designed to Monet’s exact specifications.

The collections of Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume, along with masterpieces by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, and Modigliani grace the walls of the lower level. 

Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris

Place Vendôme

One of Paris’s most iconic squares, Place Vendôme is a glimpse into the city's imperial past, now home to prestigious jewellers and haute-couture boutiques. At its centre stands the Vendôme Column, a towering tribute to Napoleon’s monumental victories. 

5 rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris

Musée Picasso Paris

Housed in the 17th-century Hôtel Salé, this museum boasts the world's most extensive public collection of Pablo Picasso's works, comprising over 5,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, ceramics, and engravings. 

The collection guides a rare journey through Picasso's prolific career, from his early Blue period to his later explorations in Cubism and Surrealism. 

6 Parvis Notre-Dame, 75004 Paris

Notre-Dame

After five years of meticulous restoration, Notre-Dame reopened its magnificent doors on December 8, 2024. 

The cathedral's triumphant return is thanks to over 250 companies and nearly 2,000 artisans, who worked painstakingly to restore the cathedral's spire, oak roof, and intricate stonework to their former glory. 

The interior now gleams with renewed light, reflecting off its gleaming stone surfaces, reconstructed stained glass windows, and newly designed liturgical furnishings.

11 rue François 1er, 75008 Paris

La Galerie Dior 

An immersive museum space, dedicated to the legacy of the iconic fashion house. Located at 30 avenue Montaigne – the very site where Christian Dior opened his first boutique in 1946 – the gallery guides visitors on a journey through the brand’s evolution. 

With elegant scenography, archival pieces, original sketches, and couture creations, Galerie Dior celebrates the spirit of innovation of its namesake and his six successors: Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Bohan, Gianfranco Ferré, John Galliano, Raf Simons and Maria Grazia Chiuri.

107 rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

Musée des Arts Décoratifs 

A veritable treasure trove of design with an exceptional collection of decorative arts, spanning fashion, textiles, furniture, and glass. The second oldest museum in Paris is located in the Louvre's western wing. With a 1.5 million-piece permanent collection alongside remarkable temporary exhibitions and unique installations, it's a must-see for lovers of art and fashion.