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Visit the museum rooms and galeries, admire the palace architecture and enjoy the views!

From afar. Travelling Materials and Objects

Through materials and objects, this exhibition describes exchanges between distant worlds – exchanges often far more ancient than the explorations of the 16th century.   From deepest antiquity, carnelian, lapis lazuli, ebony and ivory circulated along trade routes...

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The Advent of the Artist

For its 5th edition, the Petite Galerie takes a closer look at the transition from the typically anonymous craftsman of the classical period to the artist of the Renaissance, featuring works by Delacroix, Rembrandt, Tintoret and more.

Power plays

This third Petite Galerie exhibition focused on the connection between art and political power, from antiquity to the present day.

The Body in Movement

In its second season, the Petite Galerie explored one of the performing arts: dance. How did artists use different materials and techniques to represent movement?

Founding Myths: From Hercules to Darth Vader

The very first Petite Galerie exhibition looked into how illustrators, sculptors, painters, puppeteers, filmmakers, and musicians around the world have drawn inspiration from myths, given them form, and brought them to life.

What activities does the Louvre offer that can be enjoyed from home?

Events at the auditorium (in French)  

Podcasts (in French)  

Louvre Kids  

“Mona Lisa Beyond the Glass” virtual reality experience  

The Best of Virtual Paris

Live Virtual Tours of Paris

Culture online, eating & drinking french, 360° virtual city tours & videos, museums & monuments, best films set in paris, interesting shorts, sounds of paris, watching french content from outside france: get a vpn.

#ExploreParis is one of my current favorite tour organizers for discovering unique places off the tourist track. They’ve been hosting virtual tours since the pandemic, and although most are in French, keep an eye out for English ones that occasionally come onto their schedule.

Vivre Paris Virtual Tours (only in French): There are several themed live tours available each week as a live Facebook event that you pay €4.49 to access, following along with your guide for an hour (you can ask questions or just enjoy the scenery). If you miss it, the recording is available afterwards for those who paid.

Paris Virtual Tours by The French Travel : I’ve only just discovered this tour company, but they are a locally-based company registered with tourism office and other “serious” travel organizations, and they offer private, virtual tours of Paris (or Versailles) in English, French or Spanish at reasonable prices.

Evenings with an Author : The American Library of Paris’s popular evenings with authors from all over the world are now live on Zoom for free (but for a limited number of participants, register in advance), every Tuesday and Wednesday evening. There are also virtual events for kids and online writers workshops.

Opéra de Paris : in order to keep their productions going during the pandemic, the Paris Opera has started showing their performances online, “L’Opéra Chez Soi”. Some are shown free on Arté (French TV), but you can also pay to watch them on demand for a limited time. Right now “The Magic Flute Live” is being rebroadcast until February 22 nd for €11.90 (French or English subtitles), and Verdi’s “Il Trovatore”, Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” and “The Barber of Seville” are €7.90 to “rent”. There are also many free shows in the “ Carrousel ”, including concerts and the Gala Opening of the Ballet.

La Comédie Française : One of the oldest theatre troupe’s in France is now doing FREE live performances as part of their “Théâtre à la table” where they spend one week rehearsing a show, then perform a first reading of it live on their YouTube channel Saturday at 8:30pm. Some examples have been “The Seagull” by Anton Chekhov and “In Search of Lost Time” by Marcel Proust.

Collège de France: Ready to geek out? The famous Collège de France was founded (near the Sorbonne) in 1530 to offer secular, free education to anyone who wished to sit in on their lectures from prominent scholars and researchers from around the world. Now they’ve put their entire catalogue of over 10,000 university lectures online, many available in English. You can search by subject, including literature, linguistics, history, archeology, humanities and social science, mathematics, natural sciences, etc, and follow their entire cursus. Look around and you may find something surprising like “War Turned Love Upside Down” about literature during WWI.

Bilingual Acting Workshop (BAW) : Normally these classes are in person in Paris, but there are currently masterclasses, weekly courses, and weekend workshops taking place online. The website isn’t always updated, so get on their mailing list: “We will be organising masterclasses over Zoom with casting directors from New York and LA over the summer months. We’ll also be organising workshops on Zoom with Amy Werba and Peter Meagher, based on techniques from their new book “ Be your own coach “.

Opsis TV: This French platform is dedicated to streaming performing arts videos live or on-demand for €5.99/month or €59/year after a 7-day free trial (and you can cancel any time). You’ll find mostly theatre prodictions (classical, modern, comedies, kids, etc), but also danse, operas and musicals, the Festival d’Avignon, and theatre masterclasses. It’s available worldwide, but only in French.

IGTV with David Lebovitz : Chef and cookbook author David Lebovitz has been doing live Instagram videos several times a week sharing recipes from his new Drinking French book, but also tips on cooking, cheese and wine, and other French foodie stuff, with his usual joie de vivre (and cameos from his adorable French partner, Romain). If you miss them live you can peruse his IGTV archives.

La Cuisine Cooking Classes : La Cuisine now offers a selection of live classes on Zoom, their French Cuisine Camp, “Focusing on classic French ‘Maison’ (home) recipes to understanding the world of French Wine and Cheese.” They also have pre-recorded video classes here .

Cook’n with Class : Private or small group live online cooking classes via Zoom. “When you can’t make it to France, we’re bringing the flavors of France to you.”

Wine Tasting in Paris : Live wine-tasting classes via Zoom, either for private groups or with others, where you learn about French wines, how to read labels, and have all your questions answered. You can bring your own French wine or find one locally from the list you’ll be provided when signing up.

These are a lot of fun because you can look at painted ceilings in the Louvre, spin around to see stained-glass windows in Sainte Chapelle, see what the crowds really look like at in Versailles (at least pre-pandemic), and basically turn your attention towards what YOU want to look at. Sometimes there are specific controls on the dashboard, sometimes you just “grab” the screen with your mouse and dragging the camera angle to where you want it to point. Just pause the video if you want to keep looking around a specific spot.

Don’t forget you can use Google Street View to explore the city street by street, just type in the address or monument name.

Paris is Yours! 10 Locations to Visit Paris Virtually : A partnership between the City of Paris and Google Culture (thus available in English), these excellent 360° virtual tours let you explore: the Roman Arènes de Lutèce (go up and around the gardens as well), the decorated tunnels of the Palais de Tokyo (slightly claustrophobic but great if you like contemporary art), the Philippe Chatrier tennis court at Roland Garros (you have to click at all the exits before you figure out how to see inside and outside the stadium, too), the “Petite Ceinture” (although this section is locally known as the Promenade Plantée, going from Bastille to the Jardin de Reuilly), the Office of the Mayor of Paris (you can even se ethe views from her window and go out her office door to the marble mezzanine; check out the famous ballroom here ), the “Underground Lake” of the Opera Garnier (again, you’ll have to click around to figure out which passages you can go down), interior of the Opéra Comique, a cruise on the Seine (click in the water to make the boat go forward), climb to the top of Paris 13 Tower (which was finally torn down, so this is the only chance to see the street artist works, although this is a much more complete view ), and the Grand Palais’s nave.

Montmartre to Sacré-Coeur : A first-person perspective Paris walk through the streets of Montmartre, from Abbesses Metro to Sacré-Cœur Basilica. You’ll see closeups of cafes, restaurants and gift-shops, and you can pause and get closer looks at popular sights Le Moulin Radet, Le Passe-Muraille and Place du Tertre with its artists on a sunny summer day in Paris!

360 Cities is a website that collects VR videos and panoramic images of cities all over the world. This page shows the almost 100 videos shot from around the city. They’re not super exciting, no commentary, but if you’re looking to just stand in a specific street or near a specific monument in Paris as the people and traffic pass by, you may find it here (also works with VR viewers). Here’s the Champs-Elysées on a “car free day.”

Paris 360° Experience “Escape Now” by Captivision is a 5-minute teaser for their longer series (which you have to pay to download, but which is viewable with VR viewers). The videographer visits all of the major Paris sights (including up on the tower of Notre Dame before the fire) and Versailles. The voiceover is a bit basic, so if you already know Paris just mute it.

One day in Paris: 360° Virtual Tour : a similar 5-minute virtual tour of the “best of Paris” (which might make you cringe when you see everyone packed in for the Mona Lisa selfies). The funniest part about these videos is that unlike Google Streetview they make no effort to blur faces. Maybe you’ll see someone you know….or yourself! 

Must Visit Bucket List in France : a 9-minute video with by-far the most annoying commentary (delivered in a monotonous voice), but she gets you up and close to the Louvre Pyramid, Tuileries Gardens, Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Elysées, and the Opéra Garnier (including an excellent view of the inside).

Paris Virtual Run : Okay, this isn’t actually 360° because you can’t see anything she doesn’t point the camera at, but she goes all over Paris from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame and – I could be wrong – I think she may be on a scooter not running, because there’s zero bounce, she’s going really fast, and cuts each time there are steps or a curb (I think I hear the rolling on the gravel, too). But it’s so beautiful, I feel like I could watch this on a loop as “background video” of Paris scenery.

Webcams were really big when the internet first really got going in the late 90s, where you could see a “real-time” snapshot of places around the world, usually updated every hour. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem like they’ve evolved much, and webcam sites often a lot of annoying ads and pop-ups to wade through, but it’s still one of the best ways to see immediately whether it’s sunny or raining, whether the scaffolding has come off of a big monument being renovated, or just catch a nice sunset. Here are a few with decent images:

Panoramic View from Montparnasse Tower: This is the only good panoramic view I found where you can scroll and zoom on the image, which you’ll want to do because the default image is mostly blocked by a big red metal pillar. First toggle to full screen using the double-arrow button on the bottom right, then “grab” the screen to move around, and zoom with your mouse scroll bar or use the “+/-“ buttons on the bottom left. Go left and you have the Eiffel Tower. In the center is the Louvre (with a green billboard at the moment covering a section under renovations), the Tuileries, Sacré Coeur in the background, and scrolling right you see Notre Dame, Luxembourg Gardens, the Pantheon, and on a clear day waaaaaay on the right my neighborhood in the 13 th with all of the modern towers (you can see the red and blue mural by Shepherd Fairey on one of them). They update every hour, just clock on the “refresh” icon in the footer on the left to see the list of times from the past 24 hours.

Eiffel Tower and Place de la Concorde from the Westin Paris Hotel: this is a nice sharp image and you can see the Grand Palais and a bit of the Tuileries Gardens, but they only update once per day (click on the little arrow on the upper right of the screen to see all of the available dates, and along the bottom to see multiple shots from that same day).

Eiffel Tower with Trocadéro and La Défense : a close-up view of the Eiffel Tower, one minute video clip taken every hour, with two days archived along the bottom you can scroll through (you may have to repeatedly close the pop-up window on the footer). 

Eiffel Tower with Sacré Coeur: This is yet another angle from a weather website, and the image is sharp but there’s an ugly apartment tower in the foreground. Sacré Coeur Basilica looks great when backlit at sunset.

View from the Eiffel Tower : This virtual experience from Google Arts & Culture allows you to “walk” all the way around the first level of the Eiffel Tower and look out over Paris. A shame they made it on an overcast day, but the image is fairly crisp.

Tuileries Gardens and Musée d’Orsay from the Hotel Meurice: This webcam must be exposed to the elements, because snow and rain sometimes muck up the lens, but it’s a nice view over the gardens (you can see the February 10 th snowfall) and at night you see the Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse Tower lit up.

Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower from the Hyatt Regency Hotel: This shows Paris from the Porte Maillot, the far western edge of the city. If you click on the heart icon in the upper right (above the arrow icon with the latest dates), you’ll see a collection of “favorites” over the years, including some cool Bastille Day fireworks shots.

Notre Dame Cathedral: It’s a bit of a distant view with an antenna in the foreground, but this is the best way to see hourly photos of the cathedral as the reconstruction progresses. When it’s windy you’ll see a bit of shale in the image.

Basilique du Sacré Coeur : It’s not the sharpest image (especially at night; maybe someone needs to wipe off the lens?) but you’ll get a nice view of the iconic white domes throughout day on the hour.

Place de la Concorde and the Hotel Crillon : This is one the “liveliest” videos I found because you’re close enough to the square to see the cars, busses, and scooters zipping around. To the left of the Crillon Hotel is the US Embassy (surrounded by a ring of white anti-vehicle pillars).

The Louvre : The biggest museum in Paris has several virtual tours listed on their website, except as of January 2021 “Flash Player” was discontinued by Adobe, so three of the tours don’t work, bummer. There are four additional 360° virtual tours of recent exhibits in the Petite Galerie, but the text is only in French. A bit disappointing, but perhaps they’ll update it soon. One of the most exciting updates is that their entire collection is now viewable free online in their searchable Collections Database (also includes the collections of the Eugène-Delacroix Museum). And if you’re in the mood to download an app to your smartphone you can check out Mona Lisa: Beyond the Glass VR experience from the 2019 Leonardo Da Vinci exposition. If you want to feel less bad about not being able to be at the Louvre in person, you can watch these two hour-long Youtube videos ( part 2 here ) walking through the entire museum on a typically crowded day (pre-Covid), with no music or commentary (nice for a change).

Museum of Decorative Arts : You can visit each room of the Decorative Arts Museum – from Middle Ages and the Renaissance through Art Deco and Art Nouveau and up to Modern and Contemporary furnishings. Each room starts with a photo and description (only in French, alas, but Google translate helps) and on the right links to listen to audio clips and “”Découvrez cette salle en panoramique 360°) for about two dozen of them to see them from every angle and zoom in or out.  Jeanne Lanvin’s purple bedroom , boudoir and bathroom are worth a peek! Use the “hamburger” list of rooms on the right to switch rooms once in panoramic mode, or come back to the index page to get the full list.

Musée d’Orsay: this Google Art & Culture view gives you a basic look at the ground level of the museum and toggle to some of the well-know artworks, but it’s pretty restricted where you can go, so this is just a small glimpse.

Le Grand Palais : While the Grand Palais is under renovation works through 2025 we can all see what it used to look like through these virtual tours from Google Arts & Culture. There are 37 slideshow “stories” and one that caught my eye was “Preparing for the Future” , a reminder that the Grand Palais and its stunning glass and steel nave already went through a massive restoration from 1993-2005. Seems to be closed more often than it’s open, but maybe they’ll figure out a way to heat the nave in winter! Scroll down past all the google photos to see the four “museum views” for virtual views of the nave from every angle.

Musée Jacquemart-André : They don’t have virtual tours, but in-depth looks at their “must-see” works of art in English, with great explanations about what makes them worthy of your attention, so you can get your art fix (or prepare your self for when you can see it in person). 

Rodin Museum : a small nod to their garden sculptures, you can see virtual close ups of The Thinker and – more impressive for learning purposes — the Gates of Hell (click open the menu on the left to highlight the different sections).

Monet’s Water Lilies at L’Orangerie : This is a fairly basic way to get a close up of the famous water lily paintings from any angle, but I’m not sure it’s any better than just looking at a good high-res image.

Opéra de Paris : This Google Arts & Culture page has three “stories” which are slideshows with some video clips (the text is only in French), my favorite being the “ Birth of an Opera ” showing what the Place de la Bastille looked like before and during the construction of the Opéra Bastille between 1984-1989. Scroll down past a bunch of photos, and there are four “museum views” which are the virtual visits of the Palais Garnier, the rooftop, the “lake” basement, and the library (all in Palais Garnier).

Notre Dame de Paris in More Than 100 Works is a virtual exhibition of the cathedral depicted in 126 artworks throughout the centuries.

Panoramic virtual tour of Montmatre Sacré-Cœur basilica : This is one of the best virtual 360° tours of a monument, and honestly some of the best information about the basilica I’ve seen anywhere. I also love that you can go up to the domes on the exterior and really get a look at the intricate carvings and statues. The controls take some getting used to (sometimes I lose track of which way is “up”) but after a bit of practice you get used to it. Double-click on the white circles to get in-depth information.

Sainte Chapelle : A great 360° function to see the entire lower and upper floors of the chapel and its famous stained-glass windows. The text descriptions are only in French, though. Click on the four squares on the upper right to “afficher les panoramas” showing all four panorama options to toggle between. The zoom function works really well for close ups of the individual stained-glass panels. For a historic perspective, here’s a video of a historic 3D reconstitution of what the chapel and the royal palace looked like in the 14 th century.

Eglise St-Etienne-du-Mont : This church next to the Panthéon is one of my favorite in Paris. Click on the white arrow to go inside, where you’ll see one of the only remaining jube screens in France (looks like a marble “bridge”).

Mémorial de la Shoah: This 360° virtual visit to the monument to the Holocaust in the Marais includes the Wall of Names (Mur des Noms), the Crypt, and the Wall of the Righteous (Mur des Justes). It’s only available on the French version of the website at the moment. Click on the white box symbol to make it full screen before you start clicking to move around. The blue arrows open up short videos (although it’s usually either text or photos). All of the signs on the walls of the memorial are in French and English, so you can easily zoom in to read.

Paris Catacombes : There are five rooms available to look around (click on the four white boxes on the lower left to see the selection).

Arc de Triomphe : There are nine different viewpoints with 360° views from each one so you can see it from every angle, from afar, from underneath, etc.

Château de Versailles : Allergic to the massive crowds, I’ve avoided Versailles for many years now, but these virtual exhibits actually make me want to go back (for each one, a mix of text, static images and 360° videos you can move around). Their moody 2015 Versailles exposition, The King is Dead , is also still online. If you want to try the immersive VR experience, you can download their “Vivez Versailles” on Steam and attend a ball or see Siam visitors to the court.

Fondation Louis Vuitton : For a virtual visit “from home” you can download their app to visit the collections, or discover the stunning architecture of Frank Gehry’s iceberg-sail-cloud structure in 360° , and in bold colors for the Buren exhibit here .

La Tour St-Jacques : This Gothic tower right in the center of Paris has great views over the city (it’s a pretty cloudy day, but you can see the Centre Pompidou and Notre Dame Cathedral before the fire). You can also click to go down the stairs and find yourself in different little “rooms” in the tower.

The Medici Fountain in Luxembourg Gardens : you can look around 360° and if you see white arrows they’ll take you to other sections of the park (don’t click on the blue arrows, which go to different cities!)

The History of Paris Library : This specialized library is housed in one of the 17 th -century Hôtel Lamoignon, one of the historic hôtel particulier in the Marais district. This virtual tour lets you go from room to room to see the different spaces, including the chapel, the garden, the courtyard, the special books collection, and the exterior tower (click on the flag on bottom right to change to English before you start navigating with the buttons on the left). Click on the different icons to see descriptive text and old photographs. In the stacks they highlight a few of the most valuable books in their collection.

Victor Hugo’s Hauteville House in Guernsey : a 360° virtual tour of the novelist’s house, only in French but you can look around and see it has a very similar style to his apartment on the Place des Vosges in Paris.

Sounds Like Kandinsky at Centre Pompidou : a massive virtual multimedia exhibition through Google Arts & Culture that will please anyone who’s interested in learning everything about this artist, with images, videos, augmented reality, sound experiments…there are a lot of rabbit holes to go down here, so pull up a chair and a cup of tea!

Zone Franche (Free Zone): a 360° virtual exposition at the Institut des Cultures d’Islam that tackles the question of the movement of travelers and goods, but also what’s imagined beyond concrete or abstract borders. The text in the exhibits is in French as well as English (beneath the French when scrolling down). You can also enjoy a free guided tour of the exhibit (virtual for now) every Saturday afternoon through #ExploreParis (in French only). Through August 1st, 2021.

Miro Exposition at Centre Pompidou : If you’re really into Miro, you can see the Pompidou Center’s first Virtual Reality exhibit of the three Blues . Apparently it also works if you have VR goggles, but the site allows you a close up look at the pieces. Not really sure it adds any extra value beyond what you’d see on the regular website …aside from obviously feeling like you’re “there”.

Institut Pasteur : Wait! Before you think, “boring”, just have a click through, if only to see the crypt where one of the greatest scientists of all time is buried. Upstairs in his bedroom you’l see oil pastel portraits he made of his family members….when he was just 13! If you can Google translate, you’ll get a better understanding of how we owe this French genius our respect, if not just for our French wine and beer fermentation! 😉

French TV & Films

With streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and Amazon Prime, it’s not exactly that hard to find almost any current series or films somewhere online (although the free JustWatch app can make it easier to find out where). But there are also a few virtual cinema screenings of current films while cinemas are closed. Note that for all of these, you may have to be in France to be able to access the service. Sometimes you can subscribe to a VPN service (see below) to get past these by redirecting your computer’s IP address, but it’s not foolproof so buyer beware!

Netflix Note: In case you missed it, there are usually quite a few French films and shows available on Netflix at any given time ( here’s a great list for February ), depending on what country you’re in (US and Canada often have different selections). What some of you might NOT know is that there’s usually the option to hear it in the original French and choose either French or English subtitles. A lot of Americans and Australians watched Lupin dubbed over in English because they didn’t realize that was just the default setting that could be changed ( read article here ).

Tubi : a free, ad-supported video-on-demand platform available in the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand that has a nice selection of “Foreign Language Films” but you’d have to recognize the French ones, since the titles are all in English   This article will help you identify the best selection of French ones with links to Tubi (I recommend “Paris, Je T’Aime, “All Together” a French film with Jane Fonda, the classic “Germinal”, the drama “Number One Fan”, the adorable “Romantics Anonymous”, “Priceless” with Audrey Tautou and Gad Elmaleh, “Django” about the famous Gypsy swing guitarist, the comedy “The Tall Blond Man With One Black Shoe”, and “Hunting & Gathering” because my elbow makes a cameo in the Harry’s Bar scene).

MHz Choice : Canadian and American viewers can subscribe to this streaming service  specializing in French and other “international films and series”, available in monthly or annual subscriptions from $7.99/month.

Criterion Collection: An independent streaming service with an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary films from around the world (including many French ones. It’s only available for US and Canadian subscribers from $10.99/month.

Lost in Frenchlation : They specialize in French cinema (both classics and current hits) with English subtitles, and since the pandemic they have started screening them live online for just €6, but you have to be able to geo-localize yourself in France for access.

Molotov.tv : This is a free streaming app you can use on your smartphone or computer to watch French TV. The regular 36 free TV channels are free on the app (TF1, France 2, France 3, Arté, TMC, BFM TV, L’Equipe, FranceInfo, etc.), handy if you want to watch French news in real time. You can also “rewind” and watch programs that have already aired. Some of the shows and films are available in their original language, but the French ones are not usually subtitled since they’re for a French audience (you’ll need a VPN to use Molotov.tv). You can also pay a month-to-month subscription for access to the paid channels. 

Madelen : France’s National Audiovisual Institute (L’Ina) has over 70 years of French television archives stored in their server, called Madelen. You can try it free for 30 days (after that it’s only €2.99/month). It’s only in French, of course, but it is absolutely amazing and fun to browse the carefully curated 13,000 TV shows, films, documentaries, news programs, theatre productions and concerts broadcast on French TV.

My French Film Festival : This is one to book for next year if you just missed it (get on their email list), to be able to watch and vote for the winners of 10 French feature films and 10 shorts during the month-long competition for free. Some of them are still available if you have Apple TV.

Since there are so many different platforms for viewing films and it’s different by country, sometimes it’s easiest to start with the film itself. Here are a few “Best Films Set in Paris” lists that might inspire you to go hunting: Time Out Magazine’s 25 Top Films Set in Paris (by time period, with descriptions), Culture Trip’s Top 10 Films Set in Paris (a nice list with some lesser-known films), and 39 Movies That Will Transport You to Paris (a mix of classics and modern films…although the scenes in Les Miserables were not filmed in Paris!).

Mourir Auprès de Toi : This whimsical little Spike Jones film set in Shakespeare & Co Bookstore in Paris was made with handbag designer Olympia Le Tan (famous for her “purse books”). Here’s a “making of” video for it.

The Charismatic Characters of Montmartre : This is just for fun…discover the voice of Montmartre with a stroll through the not-so-distant history and the people who live there, with images, text translated by Google (including French street names, lol) and documentary video clips (only in French). It’s interesting because normally we only see 19 th century or early 20 th century history, but this is recent enough some of you may recognize “old Montmartre”.

A Trip Through Paris, France in late 1890s : This is a delightful collection of footage taken from late 1800s Paris (heavily edited for color and sound and sharpness, as mentioned in the notes) includes scenes from the Parvis de Notre Dame, the Champs Elysées before it was paved, the Place de la Concord, the moving sidewalk at the Paris Universal Expo, and kids pushing their toy boats in Luxembourg Gardens. Don’t miss the horse-drawn firefighter carriages (3:35)!

Paris 3D – Through the Ages : Travel through Paris in a virtual 3D video of the city from Roman times through the construction of the Eiffel Tower. It appears that the web app is no longer available, but this little 12-minute video is still fun to watch.

RATP’s Historical Collections : 360° virtual tours of historic public transport vehicles of Paris and Ile-de-France, including vintage buses, metro cars, trams and RER trains. Only in French, but there easy to follow pictures to guide you tot eh models you can choose to look at (like the “Sprague-Thomson”) and just click the “Lancer le diaporama” button to launch the 360° images or browse the slideshow images and audio clips if you understand French. You can also do the “right click” on your mouse anywhere on the screen for English translation if you’re using a PC.

The Henry Miller Odyssey : This 1969 documentary is mostly just the author reminiscing about his younger days, but there are some cool old clips of Paris starting at 42 minutes, including the Rue de Buci, and Le Wepler Brasserie at Place de Clichy.

First World War Virtual Archives : This site was created in multiple languages for the WWI centennial. There are all sorts of documents and images to peruse, including the database of every single soldier’s final resting place.

Paris Soundscapes : “You sit on a Parisian green bench in a busy narrow pavé street and just let the street walk past you. You will hear fabulous sounds,” says Sound Recordist Des Coulam, who has been capturing the urban soundscape of Paris for almost ten years. It’s actually quite a fascinating blog because his writing is also descriptive of all the places (usually not touristy) that he visits, while listening to what it sounds like. So you can put your headphones in and play the sounds of a Parisian street the next time you’re walking down your own street, and let the sounds transport you like magic…

Cities and Memory : A bit more on the conceptual artsy side, this site describes itself as “a global, collaborative sound art and mapping project that remixes the world, one sound at a time. Every field recording in the project has been recomposed and reimagined by artists around the world to create a new, alternative world of sound.”

Improbable Walks : A podcast series where Canadian writer and long-time Parisienne Lisa Pasold takes you through the streets of Paris. “Every episode, we discover a new street in the City of Light, strolling into the hidden history and stories of Paris, block by block.” I’m the interviewee on the “Marketing on Rue Mouffetard” episode! 😊  

Disneyland Paris : We’ve already established that I’m a bit of a Disney fan , and I know a few of you are, too. So if you’re missing “The Happiest Place on Earth” (or at least the French version), check out their YouTube playlists to get your fix. You can go on the virtual rides, learn about Disneyland Paris history (turn on the English captions if needed), or just chill out with the ambient sounds of Advetureland, Frontierland, or Fantasyland in their Zen Playlist .

It can be pretty annoying to click on a link to watch a video only to see “This content isn’t available in your country”. However you can bypass this by using a VPN that masks your computer’s IP address with a French one. Note that VPN’s are primarily used to protect your laptop when using a public wifi network, so they’re totally legit. I use ZenMate VPN, which is about €3/month for multiple countries including the UK, US and France, but there are many others out there if you want to shop around: https://zenmate.com .

This is an evolving list, so don’t hesitate to suggest a link!

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Jump back in time in three, two, one … Jump. Begin your journey through the narrow and dark streets of Medieval Paris, as the guide tells you about ramparts and old and new bridges see how Paris is changing in front of you from 3 floors timbered house to the 6 storey high Haussmannian majestic facade. Your guide will weave their in depth knowledge of the city and skilled storytelling to set the tone for this one hour tour. This tour is particularly wonderful for both young and old, addressing themes that are cross-generational, fun, and engaging.

Witness the birth of the Sacré Coeur on top of Montmartre and hear stories about the Eiffel Tower. Along the way, your guide will interject stories of their personal experiences as a local and paint a picture of modern life including wine, bread and cheese.

But as magnificent as Paris is it also has it’s dark memories, comfortably seated, preferably sipping a glass of wine enjoy the fateful story of Marie Antoinette or Landru the “Blue Beard of Gambais”.

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How To Virtually Tour of Paris’ Louvre & See Every Masterpiece

If you’re an art enthusiast, the Louvre is probably at the top of your Paris or museum wish list.

As the world’s largest and most visited museum, it boasts an impressive collection of 35,000 artworks, ranging from the 6th century BC to the 19th century AD, all housed within a magnificent Renaissance palace.

However, as you might imagine, visiting the Louvre can be quite the experience.

It’s often packed with crowds, flashing cameras, selfie sticks, and people bustling around or trying to touch the art. This can make it feel a bit chaotic and overwhelming.

But there’s good news! You can now explore the Louvre from the comfort of your home, avoiding the hustle and bustle.

I’ll guide you through how to virtually visit this iconic museum and view all its must-see masterpieces. Get ready to enjoy your personal Leonardo or Michelangelo experience in peaceful solitude.

Layout of the Louvre

The Louvre is a U shape, divided into three wings: Denon, Sully, and Richelieu. Each of the wings has four floors.

The Denon Wing is home to the Louvre’s best known art work, including the world’s most famous painting, the Mona Lisa .

The Sully Wing is known for its statuary and antiquities.

The Richelieu Wing houses the lavish apartments of Napoleon III and some famed Dutch art works.

Virtual Tour of Louvre Masterpieces

Let’s take an online virtual tour of the Louvre, wing by wing.

You can see all the must see masterpieces via 360 video tours, YouTube videos, or online tours on the Louvre Website itself. For a lengthy overall YouTube tour of the Louvre, click here .

The Denon Wing

The Denon Wing is the most visited part of the Louvre. It boasts the fabulously ornate Apollo Gallery, with high arches and frescoed ceilings.

It’s a shrine to Sun King Louis XIV. The paintings were begun by Charles Le Brun and completed by Eugene Delacroix.

1. French Paintings in the Denon Wing

The Denon Wing is most renowned for its iconic French paintings from the Neoclassical and Romantic periods of art history. The must see French masterpieces include:

• Eugene Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People
• Jacques-Louis David, The Coronation of Napoleon
• Theodore Gericault, Raft of the Medusa
• Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Grand Odalisque

You can take a virtual tour of the recently restored Apollo Gallery on the Louvre’s website here . You can learn about the Coronation of Napoleon from this Louvre YouTuber .

You can take a virtual video tour of the world’s most famous French painting, Liberty Leading the People here . And learn about the Grand Odalisque here .

Via my blog, you can also explore the Louvre’s underrated masterpieces in the Denon Wing.

I also have a guide to what I think is the best painting in the Louvre , Gericault’s Raft of the Medusa , a then-scandalous painting based on a true story.

2. Italian Paintings in the Denon Wing

The Denon Wing also boasts treasures from the Italian Renaissance.

This is where you’ll find works by Sandro Botticelli , Leonardo da Vinci , Raphael , and Titian. The must see masterpieces include:

• Leonardo Da Vinci, Mona Lisa
• Leonardo Da Vinci, The Virgin and Child With St. Anne
• Titian, Pastoral Concert
• Raphael, Portrait of Baldasarre Castiglione
• Paolo Veronese, The Wedding Feast at Cana

You can take a virtual 360 tour of the Grand Gallery, which houses much of the Louvre’s Italian art.

If you’re a Mona Lisa fan, the Louvre is offering the museum’s first virtual reality experience , which brings to life the story of the enigmatic portrait. You can also take a virtual tour of the Mona Lisa here , with Smarthistory, an artsy YouTube channel.

In the Louvre’s busiest room, the Mona Lisa stares across at Veronese’s massive Wedding Feast at Cana . You can take a virtual tour and get the full scoop on the Louvre’s largest painting here .

You can virtually tour Raphael’s paintings, including Baldasarre , on Google Arts & Culture . Learn about Titian’s Pastoral Concert , which inspired Edouard Monet’s groundbreaking painting Luncheon on the Grass , here .

READ : 3 Day Impressionism Tour of Paris

3. Sculptures in the Denon Wing

If you prefer sculpture to painting, the Denon Wing has one of the world’s most magnificent sculptures — the Winged Victory of Samothrac e.

It also has a room on the ground dedicated to Italian sculpture, the Michelangelo Gallery. It’s one of my favorites spots in the Louvre.

It’s home to Michelangelo’s Dying Slave and Rebellious Slave , from 1513-15. These sculptures seem to struggle to escape the marble.

They were originally intended for the Tomb of Pope Julius II in Rome. But Michelangelo got distracted with the ceiling of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel and could never finish the tomb.

READ : Masterpieces of the Vatican

You can also find Antonio Canova’s incredibly romantic Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss . It’s considered Canova’s master work.

You can take a virtual tour of Michelangelo’s Slaves here , a virtual tour of Canova’s work on Google Arts & Culture , and a virtual tour of Canova’s Psyche here . You can take a virtual 360 tour of the Winged Victory here .

2. The Sully Wing

In the Sully Wing, you’ll find some of the world’s most beautiful sculptures, antiquities, and the remains of the Medieval Louvre.

One of the Louvre’s greatest ladies, a Hellenistic masterpiece, is here — the Venus de Milo . Even without arms, Venus de Milo is considered the classical epitome of female beauty.

You can also see another masterwork, Sleeping Hermaphrodite , a mythological merger of a male and female body. The ancient sculpture was discovered in Rome near the Baths of Diocletian.

Cardinal Scipione Borghese commissioned the Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini to carve the mattress in 1619. He later sold the piece to the French when he was strapped for cash.

READ : The Bernini Trail in Rome

The Egyptian Antiquities are a well loved highlight of the Sully Wing. The collection features the 12 ton Great Sphinx of Tanis, model ships, ancient sculptures, a massive statue of Ramses II, and a sarcophagus room.

The medieval Louvre is also a fascinating place. Originally, the Louvre was a 12th century fortress built by King Philippe Auguste.

The lower levels are all that remain. Archeologists discovered and excavated the underground medieval remains during the construction of I.M. Pei’s pyramid in 1983-85.

You can take a virtual tour of all the Louvre’s Roman Antiquities here , the Venus de Milo here , and the Sleeping Hermaphrodite here . You can take a virtual tour of the famed Egyptian Antiquities here and walk around the Medieval Louvre here .

3. The Richelieu Wing

In Richelieu Wing, you can admire the Louvre’s Mesopotamian Antiquities, Napoleon III’s Second Empire rooms, sculptures, and some amazing Dutch masterpieces.

The Richelieu Wing boasts the spectacular Cour Marly, a spacious glass roofed courtyard.

It’s stuffed with 17th and 18th marble and white stone sculptures, many commissioned by Sun King Louis XIV and Louis XV. There’s also a magnificent Fountain of Diana, dating from 1550.

Perhaps the most famous part of the Richelieu Wing is the Napoleon III apartments. They were built between 1852-57 to accommodate visiting dignitaries. They’re sumptuous.

Crystal chandeliers glitter, gilded furniture gleams, and the ceilings sport beautiful frescos — all set amid red velvet and red drapery. The Rococo state dining room could seat almost 100 people.

You can virtually tour the Cour Puget here and the Cour Marly here . You can take a virtual tour of Napoleon’s Apartments here .

The Richelieu Wing is also home to some unmissable Dutch old master paintings, including:

• Johannes Vermeer, The Lacemaker
• Johannes Vermeer, The Astronomer
• Rembrandt, Bathsheba at Her Bath.
• Hieronymous Bosch, Ship of Fools
• Georges de la Tour, The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds

From the Louvre’s website, you can see and get an education on The Lacemaker here , Bathsheba here , Ship of Fools here , and The Cheat here .

If you’re a Beyonce fan, her recent music video featured pieces from the Louvre. Now, you can follow the Beyonce Louvre Trail on the Louvre website.

The Louvre is also featuring an Artwork of the Day . If you’re interested in the history of the Louvre, here’s my guide .

Tickets For The Louvre

Naturally, if you decide to visit the Louvre in person, it’s essential to p re-book a skip the line ticket . If you take your art seriously, you may want to  book a guided tour .

I hope you’ve enjoyed my guide to taking a virtual tour of the Louvre. You may enjoy these other Paris travel guides:

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• Guide to Montmartre
• Best museums in Paris
• Monet guide to Paris
• Louvre survival Tips
• Tourist traps to skip in Paris
• Guide to the Musee d’Orsay

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Good day. I was wondering if you would recommend the Louvre at night . Is there a significant difference in terms of avoiding crowds, the lighting for pics and access to different wings?

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Looking for a Good Virtual Tour of Paris? Start With These.

Last Updated on January 19, 2023

When the world was turned upside-down by a minuscule, spike-covered virus, in 2020, many of us who take joy in travel had to find creative ways to keep our wanderlust from imploding into gloom. Luckily, we can now tentatively say that we’re in the post-pandemic era. And with France lifting all travel restrictions in 2022 and more people feeling comfortable taking long-distance trips, the prospect of seeing Paris in person is looking far brighter these days.

While virtual experiences can’t begin to replace the invigorating, rich textures of physical travel, they can help to stimulate curiosity and give you a sense of what might interest you when you do manage to get there. If you’re looking for a decent virtual tour of Paris or another online experience that helps you feel re-connected to France, these suggestions may put you on the right track. Most are entirely free.

Paris 3D: Through the Ages, from the Gallo-Roman Period to 1889

Let’s start with a virtual tour of Paris that offers a bit of historical perspective. After all, you may as well go back in time if you’re traveling virtually.

While this 12-minute digital simulation of the city’s transformation from the Gallo-Roman period to the century dates to 2013, I continue to find it impressive.

It shows what Paris might have looked like when it was the Roman Empire-ruled city of Lutetia, then speeds us forward to the medieval period, convincingly simulating the construction of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the dramatic fortifications of the Louvre Palace.

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We then move to Revolutionary Paris and the storming of the Bastille, followed by the dawn of the city’s modernity with the Universal Exposition of 1889– and the unveiling of a *certain* monument that was initially reviled by almost everyone.

Virtual Tours of Leading Museums & Sites, From the Sainte-Chapelle to the Latin Quarter

In recent years, VR-based visits have become increasingly sophisticated and compelling. While you could formerly expect to dimly perceive a painting or street scene through a webcam that transmitted images in poor resolution, it’s now possible to take surprisingly clear, 360-degree “tours” of popular tourist sites, including several in Paris.

This free virtual itinerary from YouVisit offers brief guided commentary and stunning perspectives on 11 key sites in the capital, including the Louvre, the Sainte-Chapelle, the Arc de Triomphe, Opera Palais Garnier (the facade is pictured above), the Pont Alexandre III bridge, and the Eiffel Tower.

{The 10 Best Things to Do in Paris on Your First Visit}

While they aren’t as extensive as we might wish they were (and let’s face it, you can use Google Street View to explore the city more widely ), they offer a nice initial glimpse of some beautiful places in the capital.

Plus, the guided commentary is a nice touch and added boon: ones that you don’t get by using Street View or other VR tools on your own.

Meanwhile, this list at the Paris Tourist Office directs you to additional free virtual visits of stunning monuments and places in the capital, including the rooftops of the Palais Garnier, the Grand Palais, and the Paris Decorative Arts Museum.

Visit Dozens of Free Online Exhibits from Parisian Museums

For so many of us, not getting to step foot into museums and galleries is a source of frustration and sadness at the moment. If you’ve had to delay a trip to Paris and are itching to get a preview of certain museums, Google Arts and Culture is one astounding resource.

Dozens of Parisian museums, monuments and cultural centers are currently showing exhibits for free on the platform.

You can notably take in a multimedia essay on “ The Fascinating Characters of Montmartre ” that explores the neighborhood’s people and history, see recent acquisitions from the Musée de la Musique at the Paris Philharmonic (Museum of Music), and take a peek at the current contemporary art exhibits and holdings at the Palais de Tokyo.

And for another glimpse of city life and streets, this virtual exhibit on street art in the capital is one way to feel immersed in contemporary Paris.

Elsewhere, the Musée du Louvre has made its VR experience of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa free to the general public. Simply install the app on your smartphone or other device.

The Louvre is also showing several other exhibits online at the moment , as are several other Parisian museums and galleries at their own websites.

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From the digital-native gallery Atelier des Lumières to the Paris Museum of Modern Art and the Centre Georges Pompidou, most of the city’s major museums have expanded their online exhibition offerings (or created online platforms for the first time). You can see a more complete list here , as well as here.

4. Guided Experiences & Tours From On-the-Ground Experts

We may be living through a moment that questions the value of expertise, but there’s something to be said for it nevertheless.

While all of the virtual tours and experiences I’ve recommended so far are free, it may just be worth paying a modest fee for a special guided tour or class from someone who can really enrich your knowledge and give you feedback.

Explore Paris offers regular virtual tours of Parisian monuments and places including the Basilique de Saint-Denis, as well as history-centric tours covering topics as eclectic as Parisian prisons through the ages.

David Lebovitz: Instagram IGTV Live Happy Hour (Themed Around French Cocktails)

( Editor’s Note: The IGTV Daily Happy Hour series seems to have concluded, but Lebovitz still posts several times a week from his Instagram account , sharing delightful videos in which he talks about and demonstrates his favorite French cheeses, wines, desserts, cocktails and more. Recent posts have also featured virtual wine tastings with noted French sommeliers.)

The affable, always-engaging pastry chef and food writer David Lebovitz had to cancel a book tour for his latest tome, Drinking French . In lieu of heading out on the road as planned, he’s launched a virtual “Apéro hour” on Instagram Live, where he and his partner Romain demonstrate how to make the Gallic cocktails, aperitifs and coffee drinks featured in the book.

They also share glimpses of their Paris kitchen and daily life– a good way to pretend you’re attending a friend’s early evening “apéro” for drinks at their place, Parisian-style.

So if you fancy learning how to whip up a kir royale, Montparnasse cocktail, May Daisy, and other Gallic tipples, head over to his page every day except Sundays at 6:00 pm CET (Paris time) to learn from the friendly master.

He sometimes also throws in generous demos on how to properly enjoy cheese and other French delights, and these are invariably wonderful.

If you miss an episode that particularly interests you, you can see the whole archive at Instagram under the IGTV tab.

Close Your Eyes & Listen to the Soundscapes of Paris

One thing about the past few months that has struck many people: how much the silence of the streets has reconfigured our sense of city life . The incredible lack of urban noise in places like Paris has served as a stark reminder of how much the hum of usual life has been disrupted by the present crisis.

But some “soundscape artists” have worked to arrestingly capture the aural textures of Paris, recording the bustle and vivacity of daily life in ways that can go a long way in reviving a sense of joy and hope.

Visit this page to explore the Parisian soundscapes of UK-based artist Des Coulam, who in an interview on the same page explains his attempt to “exhaust a place in Paris” through sounds.

The Parisian soundscapes of Michael Begg are also compelling. One I particularly like, “Midnight in Montmartre”, layers together various aural impressions captured from street level, chaotically but joyfully smashing together sounds of cars, passers-by in conversation, and an accordion riff.

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Finally, music is an excellent way to feel carried somewhere else. With that in mind, I created a dedicated playlist of tunes designed to take you straight to Paris, whether from your couch or your kitchen .

Songs that arguably have the spooky capacity to bend how time and space work include Jeff Buckley’s inspired version of Edith Piaf’s “Je n’en connais pas la fin”, several tracks from Yann Tiersen (who co-wrote the Amelie soundtrack), and a sun-soaked, nostalgic croon from Francoise Hardy that might succeed in transporting you to the Promenade des Anglais in Nice , or somewhere else on the French Riviera.

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Courtney Traub is the Founder and Editor of Paris Unlocked. She’s a longtime Paris resident who now divides her time (as well as she can manage) between the French capital and Norwich, UK. Co-author of the 2012 Michelin Green Guide to Northern France & the Paris Region, she has been interviewed as an expert on Paris and France by the BBC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Le Figaro, Matador Network and other publications. Courtney has also written and reported stories for media outlets including Radio France Internationale, The Christian Science Monitor, Women’s Wear Daily and The Associated Press. In addition to going down various rabbit holes of curiosity when it comes to French culture, history, food and art, Courtney is a scholar of literature and cultural history whose essays and reviews have appeared in various forums.

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8 Virtual Tours of Paris: Explore Iconic Places in Paris Online

by Stephanie · Published April 3, 2020 · Updated August 26, 2022

Is travelling to Paris, France on your bucket list? Paris lures many people, whether for its iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower or to see first-hand its wealth of art. But sadly many won’t get to travel to Paris. But, what if I told you that you can explore Paris virtually? It’s true! I’ve collected eight incredible virtual tours of Paris that will make you feel like you’re wandering the City of Lights in the comfort of your own home.

The following list of Paris virtual tours will have you wandering through some of its amazing buildings, including one that will be closed for a long while, into its top museums, and so much more. So, whether you’ve never been or want to keep reliving a magical trip you took there, let’s dive deep into Paris online.

Top Virtual Tours of Paris

Notre-Dame de Paris

After the 2019 fire in Notre-Dame, you can no longer visit. But don’t despair! You can still take a tour of Notre-Dame de Paris virtually! This is easily one of the top virtual tours of Paris, especially since we don’t know how long it will be closed. The tour takes you through the main hall, up close to the intricate wooden model of the cathedral, and even to the two rose windows. While I’ll always have my memories of Notre-Dame, this virtual tour is a fun reminder of its grandeur.

Catacombs of Paris

Have you always wanted to go beneath the streets of Paris and explore its incredible catacombs? Well, now you can from the comfort and safety of your own home. No need to be afraid. This virtual tour of Paris’s catacombs will let you wander and see some of the interesting sites within. But without the cool, damp, and eerie atmosphere that comes along with being there in person, unless you take the tour in the darkness of your basement.

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Sainte-Chapelle

If it’s stunning buildings you’re looking to virtually explore in Paris then take this 360-degree virtual tour of Sainte-Chapelle . Located in the heart of Paris, Sainte-Chapelle is home to 1,113 stained glass windows that even in the online experience will overwhelm and astound you. You can pan from the arched ceiling and all around to take in its glorious 13th-century stain glass windows and 15 th century rose window. I guarantee that once you see it virtually you’ll want to plan a trip to Paris !

Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum is one of the top museums and attractions in not only Paris but the world. And for good reason! It’s the world’s largest museum of art and is a spectacular building itself, both inside and out. But if you can’t travel to Paris due to whatever reason you can still visit the Louvre Museum online here and take one of their four different virtual tours. I’m so glad that two of my favourites parts of the museum can be accessed by virtual tour, the Medieval Louvre, and the Egyptian Antiquities. You can also enjoy a 360-degree tour of the Louvre’s courtyard here .

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Paris Opera

If you’re looking for another awesome Paris virtual tour then check out this one . During this tour of the Paris Opera, you’ll be able to explore everything from the stage to the balconies and even the plush red seats. You can marvel at the beautiful painted ceiling and the incredibly detailed cornices and Corinthian pillars, as well as other architectural features. You can even sneak backstage! Shh, don’t tell!

D’Orsay Museum

Another of Paris’s top museums is available to explore online! The D’Orsay Museum is home to an array of mostly French art, including pieces from Monet and Vincent Van Gogh. The museum is set in a stunning Beaux-Arts style building that was once a railway station. But its incredible online experience is another of the top virtual tours of Paris. This virtual tour lets you wander through the museum and see many of the pieces up close, including the famous self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh.

Sacre Coeur Basilica

Another highlight of the City of Lights is Sacre Coeur Basilica. Set on the hilltop in Montmartre, Sacre Coeur is one of the most beautiful places in Paris to visit. Built of a brilliant white stone and in a mix of both Roman and Byzantine styles, it literally stands out from many views of Paris. And, in my opinion, it has the BEST virtual tour of Paris . The thorough tour of Sacre Coeur is both visual and audio. With over 400 informational windows the tour takes you from the steps to the top of Sacre Coeur, even gives you those epic panoramic views over the city.

Luxembourg Gardens

One of my favourite things to do in Paris is to explore its wonderful parks and gardens ! There are so many and each holds something special. And beyond all the iconic buildings of Paris, you can also explore the gorgeous Luxembourg Gardens virtually. From the large pond to the pretty flowers and up close to the Luxembourg Palace it’s like you’re wandering the gardens on a beautiful summer day.

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Arc de Triomphe

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Paris through Books

Another great way to travel to Paris from home is through books. Included in my Best Books Set in Paris you’ll find an array of genres, from memoirs to mysteries and of course a few classics too. A few favourites are:

A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway – Hemingway’s memoir about his time in Paris as a struggling writer in the 1920s. It digs into his love affair with Paris, writing in cafes, and the intriguing lot of characters he calls friends, like James Joyce, Zelda and Scott Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein, and other now-famous artists.

Paris The Nove l by Edward Rutherfurd – An epic saga of historical fiction set in Paris, in which the story follows one family from medieval times up to the 1960s. It’s full of intriguing characters, secrets, love, and at its core is Paris.

The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George – A charming novel is about Monsieur Perdu, who sells books from his barge on the Seine. It’s about love lost, healing wounds, but also adventure as he sets off down to the south of France via its riverways.

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Virtual Paris Tours: Visit Paris from Your Couch via the Internet

Last Updated on 22nd March 2022 by Sophie Nadeau

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I don’t know about you, but I’m missing my favourite city right about now! From strolling along the Champs Elysées to admiring the dazzling Eiffel Tower illuminated by thousands of twinkling lights, there sure is nowhere in the world quite like Paris. And so, if you’re in search of a little Wanderlust inspiration and fancy seeing something new, here are the very best virtual Paris tours which you can enjoy at home, from the comfort of your couch!

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The Paris Catacombs are a network of disused limestone quarries, inspection tunnels, and storage spaces stretching out in a maze of somewhat unmapped space deep under the City of Light. Since 1814, the Paris Catacombs you can visit as a member of the public today has functioned as a Mausoleum.

Once owned by the Catholic Church, the area under the 14th arrondissement is now managed by the City of Paris. Visit today and some all of the inspection tunnels mark the names of Parisian street names no longer in use. The area open to the public stretches around a mile in length and can now be visited virtually via the internet (too cool)!

Check out the virtual Paris Catacombs visit here.

As the largest museum in the world, the Louvre is one of Paris’ crowning jewels and is set against the backdrop of a former Royal Residence. Well-known for its central glass pyramid and as being the home to the likes of the Mona Lisa and the Winged Victory of Samothrace, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, even if you’re ‘not a museum person’.

When it comes to Louvre Virtual tours, there’s no shortage of marvels to be enjoyed from your own home. So whether you wish to see Egyptian Antiquities, what’s left of the Louvre Moat, or get up close and personal with the ornate Galerie d’Apollon, there’s easily enough to keep you occupied over the space of an afternoon.

Check out the virtual Louvre Museum visits here.

Though not quite as immersive as some of the other virtual tours of Paris out there, truth be told, that you can still virtually enjoy the interior of the Invalides Dome, i.e. the final resting place of Napoleon, thanks to a fantastic series of detailed 360-degree photographs.

Check our the virtual Invalides visit here.

One of the most iconic attractions in the district of Montmartre, i.e. the 18th arrondissement is that of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica. Sitting in pride of place on the top of the Montmartre hill and overlooking the rest of the city, the Basilica is said to stand where 

One of the coolest aspects of the Sacré-Coeur tour is that you can also enjoy an audio guide description, complete with fascinating stories and little historical details you might never have found out (even if you were to visit the ecclesiastical building in person).

Including both interior and exterior shots so that you can fully explore the basilica, there’s also the opportunity to listen to the organ (a rare treat that you wouldn’t get if you were to visit during normal opening times)! 

Check our the virtual Sacré-Coeur visit here.

Even if many of us might not be able to physically see the Eiffel Tower for quite some time (even for many Parisians, all they can see is the Eiffel Tower beam from their apartments, which continues to be illuminated each night), there’s still the possibility to enjoy the Iron Lady thanks to virtual tours online.

Enjoy the view from the top, over the Champs de Mars, learn about the construction and history of the tower, and even take a peek inside the secret room which is hidden in plain sight, right at the top of the tower! You can also walk the streets surrounding the Eiffel Tower virtually thanks to Google Maps!

Check out the virtual Eiffel Tower visit here.

Many visitors to the city don’t know this, but there are actually four triumphal arches in Paris! As well as the Arc de Triomphe which we all know and love (and which offers breathtaking views onto the Eiffel Tower), there’s the Porte Saint Louis, Porte Saint Denis, and the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel .

Though the Arc de Triomphe tour is not as interactive as some of the other Parisian virtual tours, you can still enjoy gorgeous 360-degree shots of the famous Parisian landmark.

Check out the virtual Arc de Triomphe visit here.

Situated in the very heart of the Jardin des Tuileries, the Musée de l’Orangerie is set over two levels and features a plethora of beautiful artworks. However, perhaps none are as famous as those of Monet’s waterlilies. Now, you can enjoy the beauty of these paintings while lying on your couch or cooking dinner!

Check out the virtual Musée de l’Orangerie visit here.

Though not technically in Paris proper, no visit to the French capital would indeed be complete without venturing out onto a day trip from Paris to the Château of Versailles. Bold and beautiful, what started out as a modest royal hunting lodge was transformed into one of the most sumptuous palaces in the world under the reign of Louis XIV, i.e. the Sun King.

Now, you can visit Versailles virtually (try saying that five times in a row really quickly!) Stroll through the Hall of Mirrors, be in awe of the art work created for Marie Antoinette, and marvel at over 20,000 pieces of artwork! The virtual tour is created in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture and also includes untold stories and quirky historical facts you would never have heard of otherwise.

Check out the virtual Versailles visit here.

One of the most iconic museums in Paris is that of Musée d’Orsay, a former train station turned art museum. Situated along the banks of the River Seine and home to many impressionist pieces of artwork, including Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ this must-see cultural institution can now be visited virtually! From learning about the history of the place to inspecting all of the stunning pieces of artwork up close, there’s enough information to keep you entertained for hours.

Check out the virtual Musée d’Orsay tour here.

Some of the most beautiful and well-preserved medieval stained glass in the world can be found in Sainte Chapelle, in the heart of Île de la Cité and just streets away from the world-famous Notre Dame Cathedral. Home to two equally stunning and ornate places of worship, the spaces amaze and awe visitors in equal measure.

Check out the virtual Sainte Chapelle Tour here.

One of the coolest things about wandering the streets of Paris, is the sheer number of street art pieces and installations, dotted all across the city. From intricate lifelike designs to jaw-dropping abstracts that fill the entire side of a building, there’s no shortage of incredible street art pieces to discover in Paris, all from the comfort of your armchair!

Check out Paris street art virtually here.

The Dame de Fer is perhaps the most iconic landmark of all, and is probably never quite as beautiful as when it twinkles with hundreds of thousands of lights on the hour, every hour during the evening for a full five minutes. Well, luckily for us, you can still enjoy the sparkling lights of the Tour Eiffel, even if you can’t make it to Paris right now!

Check out the virtual Eiffel Tower sparkles here.

Home to a large pond with little wooden toy sailboats that can be rented by kids and adults alike during the summer months, the Luxembourg Gardens lie on the fringes of the Latin Quarter of the city and are just a stone’s throw away from the church of Saint Sulpice.

Other highlights of the Luxembourg Gardens include plenty of beautiful blooms in the spring and summer months, and of course, the stunning Medici Fountain , a showstopper of a water feature. Thanks to the internet, you can virtually enjoy the beautiful Parisian park for yourself!

Check out the virtual Medici fountain tour here.

If you’re looking for one of the best-kept secrets of the Latin Quarter (an area so-called because the students of the Sorbonne University would converse with one another in Latin during the Middle Ages), then you need to look no further than the Église Saint Étienne du Mont.

Situated in the shadow of the Paris Panthéon, the little-known church was used to film one of the most iconic scenes from Midnight in Paris. Today, the Parisian ecclesiastical building has the last remaining rood screen in Paris and is the final resting place for the relics of Saint Genevieve, the Patron Saint of Paris.

Check out the virtual tour of Église Saint Etienne du Mont visit here.

Located on the edge of the Bois de Vincennes, one of two ‘forests’ on the edges of Paris, the Château de Vincennes was constructed between the 14th and 17th centuries and has seen varying uses throughout its lifetime.

From its time as a royal residence to its stint as a dungeon, the Castle remains the only fortified château close to central Paris. Now, you can learn about the history of the former royal residence, as well as enjoy detailed images of the fFrench monument, all from the comfort of your couch. 

Check out the virtual tour of Vincennes here.

Paris Virtual guided tours

If you’re looking for a more interactive experience when it comes to your Paris virtual visit, then there are plenty of opportunities to indulge in this too. From learning about highlights of the Louvre with an expert to exploring Paris’ underbelly via the catacombs, here are our picks for the best guided virtual tours of Paris.

Taking place over the course of an hour with a qualified art historian, enjoy a virtual visit of the Louvre. Discover the secret history of the Mona Lisa, learn about the Winged Victory of Samothrace, all from the comfort of your own home. Book the virtual tour here.

If you want to learn even more about the Paris catacombs, then you might consider booking a virtual tour of the Paris Catacombs. This one hour Paris virtual tour is led by a French historian, who will reveal many of the unusual stories behind Paris’ underground spaces. The virtual visit will also include a peek into some spaces which are closed off to the public.  Book the virtual tour here.

Sophie Nadeau is a full time travel writer and photographer focused on cultural experiences in Europe and beyond. When she's not chasing after the sunset (or cute dogs she sees on her travels) she can be found reading, playing video games, and going on long hikes with her husband.

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I popped over from Thyme for Tea – Paris in July. Great links for virtual tours, thanks for posting.

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Paris is the capital of France and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the entire world. It is one of the places highest on the list of cities you should visit at least once in your life because of everything it has to offer culturally, in terms of its monuments, architecture, and cuisine. In addition to the main attractions of the city like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, or the Montmartre and Le Marais neighborhoods, take a free walking tour to get to discover some of the lesser-known parts of the city where the River Seine flows. 

On any of the free guided tours we offer in Paris , you will be able to find a large selection of unmissable places to visit with your local guide who will show you the hidden charms and the way of life of this amazing city. You can’t leave Paris without having gone to visit the Saint Chapelle Church, the Louvre Museum, the gardens of Champs Elysées, Sacré Coeur Basilica, Pont Neuf (the New Bridge) over the Seine, Luxembourg Gardens, the Parisian Catacombs,  Vendome Square, Les Halles Market, the Pompidou Center, Orsay Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Latin Neighborhood, Tuileries Gardens, the Galleries Lafayette, Garnier Opera, or the Pere Lachaise Cemetery. 

Many travelers leave their reviews and opinions after having done their free walking tour in Paris (in the morning or afternoon) and they evaluate the route and their experience with the local guide. After, there may be other cities you want to visit and do a guided tour with a local guru like Bordeaux, Toulouse, Marseille, or Nice. 

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There can be so many options when it comes to walking tours in Paris! So many guest reviews.   And so many attractions – the Louvre museum, the Palace of Versailles, the Arc de Triomphe, the river Seine, etc. Just how can you pick the right guided Paris tour?

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When picking a tour, you want to take three factors into consideration – your time, your money and you yourself (or your group).

1 – Your Time Planning what you do in Paris is greatly affected by the number of days you have in the city. The average tourist spends only three nights in Paris. Most overseas visitors spend 4 to 5 nights. Fitting all of Paris’ world-known attractions into 3 to 5 days is not easy! Hiring a guide can help you optimize your time.

2 – Your Money Paris can be expensive to be sure, but many of the city’s highlights are free (Notre Dame, the view from Montmartre, and the special feeling on Pont des Artes to name three). The five-star restaurant can set you back a week’s pay and more – but a sandwich from the local bakery can be a memorable experience. Discover Walks runs the gambit from the very economical free walking tours of Paris , to our flagship “Best Day Ever” customized premium tour of Paris . Our free tours have all of our love of Paris – we don’t hold anything back. If you choose a private tour instead, with us at Discover Walks money will buy you time, personalized service and door-to-door attention.

3- And You!

You and your travel companions are the most important ingredient. We have guests who spend three days in the Louvre and Orsay and one day with Discover Walks and feel they got the best of Paris. Other guests never go inside a museum, they take all seven of our neighborhood tours and feel they really know Paris (and are ready to move here).

If this is your first trip to Paris, we have many ways for you to get the most out of your visit. If you have been to Paris several times, we have created tours that take you off the tourist path, to see more of the real Paris.

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The less time you have in Paris, the more you will want your guide to take you to the best views. Panoramic views help you understand the city better. And they leave you with a lasting impression to take home with you.

One-Day Visit.

We advise you to read below even if you are spending more than one day in Paris, as we give suggestions that you may want to put to use.

High Budget: We have many guests who come from London just for the day. They arrive at Gare Nord train station at 9:30 in the morning and they leave after dinner. Most often, they book our Best Day Ever Tour .

Our guide meets them at the train station and is with them all day as we sweep through Paris in grand style – if they want, we get them reservations for dinner someplace special (the most popular right now is Restaurant Jules Verne at the top of the Eiffel Tower – great dinner and a view that no one forgets.)

Mid/Low Budget: Many other guests with only one day want to get a feel of the city. We recommend first doing a neighborhood tour like our Right Bank Landmarks Tour . In 90 minutes the Discover Walks guide has them feeling like a Parisian, helps them find a good local bistro for lunch.

These guests often stroll past a couple of iconic sites. No need to go inside, from the outside you get a great sense for Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, or the Louvre museum. For the Orsay, Rodin, and Picasso museums. You might end the day having dinner in trendy Marais or one the many places in Montorgueil or in St. Germain des prés.

If you ‘need’ the top of the Eiffel Tower, Orsay, or the Louvre, then we recommend you buy ‘skip-the-line’ tickets at least 30 days in advance. We have many of these special tickets as part of our tours and as a service with our private tour guests.

Two or More Day Visit With two or more full days in Paris, you can start to add things that you have a personality affinity for, alongside the must-sees. First time to Paris? Look at the major landmarks. Been here before? Explore Paris more in-depth, and explore some off-the-beaten-track experiences. Where to start?

To enjoy Paris from the start, to get a feel for the city and to become comfortable, we recommend doing a Discover Walks tour on your first day. Your Discover Walks guide will treat you like an invited guest, like a friend who is visiting our city.

During your time with us, we will not only tell you what you are seeing, we can also explain why things are the way they are in Paris. Our most popular tours are our Food Tour , Best Day Ever, and our neighborhood Private Tours.

Our most popular free walking tour is Montmartre. But all our tours get rave reviews. Perhaps because our guides are all true locals, with a passion for our home city.

We suggest you pick a tour that covers something that interests you – Right Bank (for major landmarks and good orientation), Trendy Marais (to see old Paris Mansions, quaint streets and trendy new Paris), Notre Dame and Left Bank (blend of students, art and bohemian life), St. Germain (the river, old money, art and Hemmingway) and Hidden Gems (the surprising gems in the neighborhood next to the Louvre).

Why Discover Walks as Your Guide?

More than two-thirds of the people who take one tour with Discover Walks decide to take a second tour – and very often a third and a fourth as well. We are thrilled by this, as visitors choose Discover Walks for spending their precious time in Paris. We love Paris. Showing our city to you is a real treat for us. We will treat you the best that we know.

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18 Free Online Museum Tours To Enjoy Without Leaving Your Couch

Culture up your day without leaving the comfort of your home with these free online museum tours from around the world.

As the history of museums is entering its digital age, more and more art institutions are choosing to expand their online services. Most large museums today offer online access to their collections. Other online resources such as videos, podcasts, games, etc, are also quite common. Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, virtual tours of museums have become a popular substitute for physically visiting museum exhibitions. As a result, free online museum tours are becoming more and more available to the international audience.

From Paris to Seoul, and from Moscow to Mexico City, this is our list of 18 free online museum tours. For additional online art experiences, don’t forget to check our 9 Amazing Online Art Resources To Enjoy At Home .

Free Online Museum Tours

1. the louvre museum, france.

The Louvre’s Petite Gallerie offers virtual tours in the famous museum of Paris. This is the best way to explore the architecture, the exhibits, and the history of France’s leading museum without leaving the comfort of your home.

You can also watch 800 Years of History , a short documentary on the history of the museum, or a series of YouTube videos offering guided tours. In addition, the Louvre offers a VR experience of the Mona Lisa as well as a closer look at its masterpieces through multiple audiovisual supplements.

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See works by famous Impressionist and Expressionist artists like Monet , Renoir , Van Gogh , Degas , Claudel and so many more with a virtual visit at Paris’ Musée d’Orsay.

Worth exploring is also the research program The digital worlds of Orsay, where historian Pierre Singaravélou offers a new text three times a week on famous or unknown works from the museum’s collection.

3. Rijksmuseum, Netherlands

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is one of the leading museums in Europe offering a rich variety of online resources . At the center of its home services, lies the Rijkstudio , which allows you to dive into the museum’s vast collection of 707,967 works of art.

Take a free online tour of the museum through Google’s Art and Culture project. Worth exploring is also the Discover Masterpieces virtual tour which takes you through the most prized exhibits of the Dutch museum.

Among the museum’s most famous artworks is without a doubt Rembrandt’s Night Watch.  The Rijksmuseum offers a virtual tour explaining all the details you need to know about the famous painting.

You can also play Key Challenges , an interactive game set in the museum’s main exhibition.

Rijksmuseum from Home is a series of videos where museum employees share their favorite objects from the collection.

If you are still not satisfied with these tours and resources, then have a look at “10 ways to visit Rijksmuseum without leaving home.”

4. Van Gogh Museum, Netherlands

One of Europe’s most popular attractions, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is a true monument to the life and work of Vincent Van Gogh . Take a full virtual tour of the museum’s exhibition and immerse yourself in the post-impressionist art of Van Gogh.

If you are a fan of the Dutch painter, you should also check out Van Gogh Worldwide , the most complete resource of Van Gogh paintings and archival material.

5. Vatican Museums, Vatican

The Vatican Museums consist of 54 galleries or sale. These received 6 million visitors in 2019 making the Vatican Museums the third largest museum in the world.

You can explore the galleries at the Vatican Museums website . The institution also offers 360 virtual tours of some of its most iconic monuments like the Sistine Chapel and Raphael’s Rooms with painted decoration by Michelangelo and Raphael respectively.

6. Uffizi Galleries, Italy

Florence’s leading museum that started as the collection of the Medici family in the Renaissance , is home to some of the most famous artworks in the world.

If you visit the museum’s website you will be able to explore its online collections and take a free virtual tour of its new gallery, as well as other exhibitions like the one on Saint Francis. The Uffizi can also be explored via Google Art and Culture .

7. Reina Sofia, Spain

If you like 20th-century Spanish artists like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali , then the Reina Sofia in Madrid is the museum for you. However, if Spain is out of your reach, why not check out this virtual tour and the museum’s online resources.

Reina Sofia’s Rethinking Guernica is an online space devoted to material related to Picasso’s masterpiece Guernica. Also, the museum’s Gigapixel is a project offering a selection of hi-resolution artworks by artists like Dali, Miro, Mason, Picasso, Santos, and more.

Other multimedia like podcasts, lectures, and short video documentaries on the Reina Sofia are available here .

8. Acropolis Museum, Greece

The Acropolis Museum is home to the archaeological treasures of the Acropolis of Athens . The museum offers a series of online activities and resources.

You can browse through its collection and discover the history of the Parthenon marbles thanks to the museum’s collaboration with Google Art and Culture .

Also, the museum offers a series of online interactive games that are ideal for young explorers interested in the secrets of classical antiquity.

9. The State Hermitage Museum, Russia

The Hermitage in St Petersburg is one of the richest museums in the world with more than three million items in its collections. The museum’s exhibition includes everything from Egyptian and Greek, to Renaissance and Modern art.

You can visit all of the museum’s rooms with a virtual tour and experience the Hermitage without wearing your wintertime clothes to go to Russia.

10. Pergamon Museum, Germany

Berlin’s world-famous institution offers a comprehensive range of online and virtual material. You can take a virtual tour of the museum or play around with a 3d model of the Pergamon altar , the jewel of the museum and a marvel of Hellenistic art .

Worth seeing is also the colorful Ishtar Gate from Babylon.

11. British Museum, United Kingdom

The British Museum grew out of the cabinet of curiosities of the British collector Hans Sloane and now includes a massive collection of more than eight million items.

There are many ways to experience the museum online. The best are to take a virtual tour  or visit its virtual galleries .

The British Museum also offers other resources like online access to its collections, podcasts, audio tours, videos, and more.

If you are interested in finding more ways to explore the British Museum from the comfort of your home, then you should read this British Museum blog .

12. Tate Britain, United Kingdom

Tate Britain houses one of the largest collections of J.W. Turner’s paintings which you can now explore with this virtual tour.

The museum’s website provides audio tours of the museum and various online tours on various themes.

13. National Museum Of Anthropology, Mexico

The National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City is devoted to the history of Mexico’s prehispanic civilizations.

Explore the past of the American continent and take a virtual walk at the museum’s rooms with this free online virtual tour .

14. The Met, U.S.A.

The Metropolitan Museum is another institution that has partnered with Google Arts and Culture to offer free online museum tours to a worldwide audience.

Also on the museum’s website, you will find multiple online resources like The Met 360° , a series of six short videos inviting viewers to virtually experience the Met’s architecture and art.

Worth exploring is also the Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History offering more than 1,000 essays on art and global culture using the Met’s collection as a point of reference.

15. MoMA, U.S.A

New York’s leading institution on modern and contemporary art is also offering free online museum tours and resources.

There is a comprehensive virtual tour of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) available on Google Arts and Culture.

Furthermore, the museum has a series of online resources and projects available on its website that allow you to explore its collections and exhibitions. An absolute highlight is the 3D model of Van Gogh’s Starry Night .

16. J. Paul Getty Museum, U.S.A.

Los Angeles is only a second away. Just click here and you will immediately teleport to the virtual tour of the J. Paul Getty Museum.

Take a look at the museum’s website for other online resources and access to its collection.

17. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, South Korea

Dive into the history of Korean modern art with this virtual tour of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art and travel to Seoul without buying a plane ticket.

Don’t forget to check the Online Museum section at the museum’s website which offers interviews with artists and curators, exhibition guides, and more.

18. Museu National, Brazil: A Virtual Tour Against Destruction

Brazil’s National Museum made headlines in 2018 when a good part of its building was destroyed in a fire.

However, thanks to a Google Arts and Culture virtual tour , you can still travel in space and time to take a virtual peek at the museum and its collections before the destruction of 2018.

History of Museums: A Look at The Learning Institutions Through Time

By Antonis Chaliakopoulos MSc Museum Studies, BA History & Archaeology Antonis is an archaeologist with a passion for museums and heritage and a keen interest in aesthetics and the reception of classical art. He holds an MSc in Museum Studies from the University of Glasgow and a BA in History and Archaeology from the University of Athens (NKUA) where he is currently working on his PhD.

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• The Perfect Paris in 4 Days Itinerary for First Timers

Paris is without a doubt one of the most fascinating cities to explore in Europe. Boosting many beautifully manicured green parks, world-class museums, stunning landmarks, and gourmet cuisine – it’s got a bit of something for everyone.

But if this will be your first visit to the French capital, you’re probably wondering exactly what to do in Paris for 4 days.

I can tell you one thing, even with 4 days in Paris you will never run out of things to do! With a bounty of attractions, it can be hard to decide which ones most appeal to you and plan how you’ll squeeze everything.

If you follow this perfect Paris in 4 days itinerary, I can guarantee you that you won’t miss out on anything while visiting Paris!

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Overview of Your 4 Day Paris Itinerary

The section below includes an overview of your Paris in 4 days itinerary with all the best highlights that I recommend visiting during each day of your trip.

While I’ve included some of the more touristy attractions that you have to see at least once, in Paris, I’ve also included a few of the more off-the-beaten-path locations as well.

Breakdown of your 4 days in Paris itinerary

• Day 1: Louvre, Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Jardin du Palais-Royal, Jardin des Tuileries, Champs-Elysées, Pont Alexandre III, Rue de l’Université, La Tour Eiffel, Dinner in Paris
• Day 2: Trocadéro, Pont d’Iéna, Champs de Mars, Les Invalides, Musée Rodin, Catacombs, La Tour Montparnasse, Seine River Cruise
• Day 3: Pompidou Centre, Montmartre (Sacré-Cœur, Rue Maurice Utrillo, Musée de la Vie Romantique​, Montmartre Cemetery, Moulin Rouge), Canal St Martin, Arc de Triomphe, Montmartre nightlife
• Day 4: Ile de la Cité, Notre-Dame du Paris, Sainte Chapelle, Latin Quarter (Shakespeare and Company, Odette Notre-Dame Café, Parthenon, Grande Mosquée de Paris, Jardin des Plantes, le Jardin de Luxembourg), Latin Quarter nightlife

Map for the best things to do in Paris in 4 days

Below you can find a customized map that includes all the locations you’re going to visit on this Paris itinerary.

I marked your 4 days in Paris with different colors – I used blue for the first, green for the second, red for the third, and yellow for the fourth day, so you can easily see which places you’re going to visit each day.

How to use this map: This map is fully interactive, so you can move around, zoom in/zoom out, and click on the icons. If you want to see a larger map, click on the bracket in the upper right corner. To see more details and the different layers, click on the tab in the upper left corner. If you want to save it for later, click on the star icon next to the name of the map. Then simply open Google Maps either on your desktop or phone, go to ‘Saved’/’Maps’, and open the map whenever you need it.

Day 1 of Your Paris in 4 Days Itinerary

The Louvre is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Paris and is a fabulous starting place to immerse yourself in this artistic city. Its collections span the likes of Venus de Milo, the Mona Lisa, and Liberty Leading the People.

Before you even step foot inside you can gawp up at the glass pyramid that marks the entrance. Designed by architect Ming Pei, this giant structure is just a taste of what you’ll find indoors!

Admission to the Louvre is €22 and I would recommend purchasing your tickets in advance online .

Since you’re going to explore the largest art museum in the world, it’s worth considering going on a guided tour of the Louvre . With this option, you can enjoy fast-track entry and you can also learn a lot from your knowledgeable guide who will show you all the best treasures in the Louvre.

Expect to spend at least 2 hours exploring the Louvre during your 4 days in Paris. However, if you’re an art lover you might want to devote your whole morning to exploring the most beautiful artworks in the Louvre.

If you love photography, it’s worth arriving before the museum opens so you can have the whole courtyard all to yourself.

The courtyard opens at 7 am (it’s closed on Tuesday such as the museum itself) and it’s worth getting there early as it usually gets more and more crowded as the time passes.

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

Either before you enter the Louvre or when you come out, check out the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. This isn’t the famous arch of Paris (we’ll come to that one later!) but it’s equally splendid, despite being half its size.

In honor of Napoleon’s victories, the construction of Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel began promptly in 1806. Commemorative military reliefs are carved into the rose-pink hue of the marble.

At the top of the monument, you will see a sculpture of Peace charging her triumphal chariot.

Brunch at Marcel 3

If you want to grab some lunch nearby, you can visit one of my favorite cafés in Paris. Marcel 3 serves tasty, healthy, and light meals that will fill your tummy. It’s a 10-minute walk from the Louvre.

Jardin du Palais-Royal

You can walk off your lunch by taking a 10-minute stroll to the Jardin du Palais-Royal. These manicured gardens take you to the Palais-Royal itself.

This resplendent complex is a former royal residential but nowadays it’s used by the Ministry of Culture, the Conseil d’État, and the Constitutional Council.

The patio outside the palace features the iconic black and white striped columns that were designed by the French artist Daniel Buren. When these were installed during the mid-80s, there was outrage that they were not appropriate for the historic palace, although the controversy soon blew over.

Palais-Royal is undoubtedly one of the most Instagrammable places in Paris so don’t forget your camera at home!

Jardin des Tuileries

From the Palais-Royal you can take a 10-minute walk to the Jardin des Tuileries. These gorgeous gardens were commissioned by the Queen Consort Catherine de Medici in 1564.

Originally a private garden, they were the setting for many royal events and exclusive banquets. Since 1667, following the French Revolution, the gardens have been the domain of the public.

If you want to see Monet’s celebrated water lilies then pop into the Musée de l’Orangerie .

As with the Louvre, it’s closed on Tuesdays but if you happen to be there on the first Sunday of the month, admission is free!

Champs-Elysées

Place de la Concorde marks the end of Jardin des Tuileries on the western side, from where you can start your walk along the iconic Champs-Elysées. With a total length of 1.9 kilometers (1.2 miles), the avenue is one of the most luxurious commercial streets in the world!

If you’re a shopaholic you’ll want to take your time as the avenue is home to a mix of different designer and high street shops ranging from Tiffany’s to Nike. Even if you don’t want to shop, you shouldn’t miss the chance to soak up the majesty of this beautiful street.

If you’ve got a sweet tooth I recommend a pitstop at Laduree for their world-famous macaroons.

Pont Alexandre III

Once you’ve had enough of the shops and glamour on Champs-Elysées, make your way on foot to the River Seine.

Paris is a city of bridges that connect the Left and Right Bank. While exploring Paris in 4 days, you will spot many of these.

One of the most impressive bridges that you will use to cross the river now is the ornate Pont Alexandre III. Giant art nouveau lamps decorate the bridge as well as a menagerie of nymphs, cherubs, and winged horses.

No pictures do justice to how beautiful the bridge is in real life! And if its beauty in itself weren’t enough, it also offers an impressive view over the city and you can even spot the Eiffel Tower from the bridge!

Rue de l’Université

As you transition to the Left Bank, you will come to a long street called the Rue l’Université. I’m flagging this street because it epitomizes those sophisticated boulevards that we all love Paris for, but also for the incredible view of the ultimate Parisian landmark, the Iron Lady.

The Rue l’Université provides an unsurpassed view of the Eiffel Tower which is located right at the eastern end of the street!

La Tour Eiffel

It will take you around 30 minutes to walk the length of Rue l’Université before you reach the grand finale, la Tour Eiffel. At 324 meters (1,063 feet), the Eiffel Tower quivers above the rest of the capital.

There’s no better way to absorb the City of Lights than from its second-floor viewing deck with a chilled glass of bubbles in your hands.

To wrap up the first of your Paris 4 day itinerary, you can ride the lift to the top of the observation deck and watch the sunset over the rooftops of Paris.

In terms of costs, there are different costs for visiting the Eiffel Tower. Riding the lift straight to the top of the tower costs €35.30. But if you’re happy to walk to the second floor and then take the lift, you can make a small saving – this costs €22.60.

As wait times for the attraction can be long, especially during summer, I recommend  booking your Eiffel Tower tickets well in advance!

If you want to learn more about the history of the Eiffel Tower and other interesting facts while visiting, consider booking a guided Eiffel Tower tour .

Dinner in Paris

After surveying the views I think it’s about time you surveyed a menu! For your first night, tuck into some French cuisine around the tower.

Girafe serves elegant seafood within an equally elegant setting – what more could you want? Book a table here on a warm evening and you can dine alfresco on their terrace with a view of the tower. The closest metro is Trocadéro.

Another nearby option is Linette , which dishes up all your favorite French plates. Order a spread of Burgundy snails and a glass of wine while you pick your main and you’ll know you’re in Paris! Linette’s closest metro is Champ de Mars.

Day 2 of Your Paris in 4 Days Itinerary

Trocadéro (sunrise).

At some point during your 4 days in Paris, you should experience the city at first light. My ultimate recommendation for watching the sunrise in Paris is on the terrace of Trocadéro. Located across the Seine in a direct line of sight from the Eiffel Tower, you get some of the best views of the icon.

You can expect to have the entire area practically to yourself if you come here for sunrise, which is great for flexing your photography skills. You can also look forward to a peaceful wander through the Jardins du Trocadéro.

Getting to Trocadéro is quite easy, you just have to take either metro line 6 or 9 and get off at the Trocadéro metro station. Alternatively, you can treat yourself to a taxi or an Uber – you did wake up super early after all!

Champs de Mars

Another day in Paris, another day to explore this postcard-pretty city on foot. Cross the Seine via the Pont d’Iena – stopping as often as you like to take photos of the tower.

As you step your feet onto the Right Bank you will be greeted by a magnificent carousel. This fairground attraction doesn’t open until mid-morning so you can capture some more photos of the Eiffel Tower with the ride in the foreground.

You can then spend some time exploring the large park that cushions the base of the Eiffel Tower. The neat gardens of Champs de Mars provide yet more fabulous shots of the tower and it’s worth making the most of the lack of crowds this early in the day.

Kozy Bosquet

After this early start, I’m sure you’ll be starving so take a pause and grab some brunch nearby. Kozy Bosquet will welcome you with fluffy pancakes, avocado toast, and strong coffee to put a spring in your step.

Les Invalides

A 10-minute walk from Kozy Bosquet is Les Invalides, a collective of museums, a church, and the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte.

If you’re interested in military history then you’ll want to check out Musée de l’Armée des Invalides , otherwise referred to as The Army Museum.

This is one of the largest military history and art collections in the world! You’ll see the armor, weapons, and personal effects of previous French monarchs and pivotal figures such as Françis I, Louis, and Charles de Gaulle.

The museum is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm and admission is €15. You can book your tickets in advance online or buy your ticket in person. Plan to spend at least 1 hour exploring.

Musée Rodin

Musée Rodin opened in 1919 to showcase the work of Auguste Rodin – considered by many as the founder of modern sculpture.

Among the collections, you will recognize The Thinker, The Kiss, and the Gates of Hell. The setting itself within the 18th-century mansion, Hôtel Biron, is spectacular in itself.

Admission tickets are €15 and the museum and gardens are open daily from 10 am to 6.30 pm, except Mondays when it remains closed.

The Musée Rodin is directly next door to Les Invalides and again you should expect to spend at least 1 hour here. In case you don’t want to spend your whole afternoon in museums, feel free to choose the one that sounds more interesting to you and skip the other.

Les Catacombes de Paris

Not for the fainthearted, Les Catacombes de Paris (Catacombs of Paris) is a labyrinth of tunnels beneath the streets of the 14th arrondissement.

Containing the bones of over six million Parisians, the catacombs are one of the things to see in Paris in 4 days if you fancy something edgier.

To access these tunnels you will clamber down 131 steps and then follow the 1.5 kilometers (1 mile) circuit.

The catacombs are open from Tuesday to Sunday between 9.45 am – 8.30 pm (closed on Mondays). Tickets cost €29 and include an audio guide.

You need to book your ticket online in advance – this also saves time queuing. Expect to spend 1 hour exploring the ossuaries.

The catacombs are a 40-minute walk from Les Invalides. Alternatively, you can take the metro from Varenne to Denfert-Rochereau (change at Paris Montparnasse Vaugirard).

La Tour Montparnasse

Once you emerge into the light of day, you can walk 20 minutes to the Montparnasse Tower. It’s not the prettiest monument in Paris, but, once you reach the 56th floor your memory of the exterior will be history.

From there you will spot everything from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre and the Notre Dame.

Admission is €24 on site, but it’s only €20 if you book your tickets online . The tower is open daily from 9.30 am to 11 pm.

It’s a 20-minute walk from the catacombs. Alternatively, you can take the metro from Denfert-Rochereau to Paris Montparnasse Vaugirard.

Seine River Cruise

You’ve spent the first two days of your Paris 4 day itinerary crisscrossing over the Seine, now it’s time to take a scenic tour along the waterway. I recommend taking a cruise at nighttime as experiencing the landmarks of Paris when they’re all lit up is really magical!

You can find many different cruises online, ranging from budget to luxury. If you’re happy to splash out, you need to check out this  Evening Cruise with Dinner on River Seine .

You can choose between a short, 75-minute cruise starting from 6 pm or a longer, 2.5-hour-long cruise starting from 8.30 pm. There are also lots of different options for menus, wines, and seating so take the time to read through all the options!

A more wallet-friendly alternative is this 1-hour long Seine Cruise & Crepe Tasting Near Eiffel Tower . During the Summer season, the cruise is available daily with departures every 30 minutes.

The first departure is at 10 am, and the last departure is at 11 pm. During the winter season, departures are every 45 minutes between 10:30 am and 9 pm. Moreover, your ticket also includes a delicious French crepe that you can enjoy before or after the cruise. Best deal ever, right?

Day 3 of Your Paris in 4 Days Itinerary

You’ve been waking early and packed in a lot of sights so far! So, for day 3 of your Paris 4 day itinerary, it’s time you took it easy with a long and leisurely brunch. 

Head to 5 Pailles (closest metro: Château d’Eau) for a plate of oeufs washed down with a cold brew. 

Pompidou Centre

20 minutes down the road, the Pompidou Centre has one of the most innovative exteriors you will ever see in a museum! The museum was commissioned by Georges Pompidou, the former President of France, as a home for contemporary artworks.

It gives you the chance to see pieces by the likes of Henri Matisse, Andy Warhol, and Marcel Duchamp.

The entrance is €15 and the museum is open daily from 11 am to 9 pm, except Tuesdays. You can buy tickets online or on-site.

Spend the rest of the day exploring the myriad of streets that form Montmartre. To easily get to Montmartre, you can take the metro from Étienne Marcel to Barbès Rochechouart.

In addition to ticking off some of the attractions I’ve listed below, make sure you factor in time to wander the alleyways where painters and street musicians are at work.

And grab a café au lait from one of the Parisian eateries that spill over these picturesque streets, such as La Maison Rose or Café des Deux Moulin (the café from Amelie ).

Sacré-Cœur

This Roman Catholic church stands loftily over Montmartre atop the highest hill in Paris. Sacré-Cœur is dedicated to the Heart of Jesus and once indoors you will spot a huge mosaic that shows the Risen Christ.

If you fancy mounting the 300 steps to the dome, you’ll find another breathtaking view across the Parisian skyline.

There is no admission fee to visit Sacré-Cœur and it’s open daily from 6.30 am to 10.30 pm.

Le Musée de la Vie Romantique

Le Musée de la Vie Romantique (Museum of Romance) is housed within a quaint house that used to be the residence of the painter Ary Scheffer.

The permanent collections are free to explore and exhibit some of Scheffer’s artworks. If you want to view one of the temporary exhibitions or order some tea, you’ll need to pay a small fee.

Musée de la Vie Romantique is open from Tuesday to Sunday between 10 am – 6 pm (closed on Mondays). The museum is a 15-minute walk from Sacré-Cœur.

Rue Maurice Utrillo

This modish side street is located on the eastern side of Sacré-Cœur, in the northeast corner of the Square Louise Michel.

It’s not a tourist attraction per se, but it treats you to a unique perspective of Paris and some gorgeous architecture. Add 10 minutes to your Paris 4 day itinerary to visit one of the most Instragrammable places in Paris !

Montmartre Cemetery

It might sound a little strange that I’m sending you to see a cemetery! But in actual fact, the Montmartre Cemetery is a marvelous and serene place to add to your Paris in 4 days itinerary.

It’s home to the graves of acclaimed figures including Émile Zola, Gustave Moreau, and Dalida. The cemetery is a 20-minute walk from Sacré-Cœur and it’s free to visit.

Canal St Martin

This 4.5-kilometer canal that connects the Canal de L’Ourcq with the Seine was first commissioned by Napoleon I in 1802.

Today it is one of the hippest places to hang out in central Paris and is popular with locals. If you’re a fan of Amelie you will recognize the canal as the one where the heroine likes to skim pebbles.

You can board a boat for a scenic cruise or stretch your legs along the canalside. Hôtel du Nord and Le Verre Volé are two of the many places to stop off for a drink or some Parisian fare.

You can walk to the northern point of Canal St Martin from Montmartre in around 30-40 minutes. Or take the metro from Anvers and alight at Jaurés.

Arc de Triomphe

Once you’ve had your fill of the canal, board the metro at the closest station and disembark at Charles de Gaulle – Étoile. You will be at the foot of the famous Arc de Triomphe!

This monument honors those who sacrificed their lives for France during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Beneath the archway lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.

You can appreciate the reliefs and the architecture from the ground – it looks resplendent at night so plan to arrive before sunset.

If you’d like, you can also climb the 280 stairs for a panoramic view across Paris. Admission is €16 and the observation deck is open until 10:30 pm (winter) and 11 pm (summer).

Montmartre nightlife

The great thing about visiting Paris in 4 days is that you can visit some places twice! For your penultimate night in Paris, I suggest that you head back to Montmartre.

This is one of the best neighborhoods for nightlife and it’s a different experience from what you get during the day.

Grab dinner at La Boîte aux Lettres , Chez Plumeau  or  La Taverne de Montmartre , each offer the quintessential Parisian dining experience.

Moulin Rouge

While you’re back in Montmartre, swing by Moulin Rouge to see its legendary red windmill all lit up.

Féerie shows are pricey but if you’re wondering what to see in Paris in 4 days then experiencing the Belle Époque for yourself is something you’ll never forget.

Shows run nightly at 7 pm, 9 pm, and 11 pm, and prices typically start from €115. You can book online in advance. If you want to spend this evening elsewhere, remember to pay a visit to Moulin Rouge earlier in the day.

Day 4 of Your Paris in 4 Days Itinerary

île de la cité.

Start your final day in Paris on the Île de la Cité. This natural island in the middle of the River Seine is home to a number of historic sites.

Notre-Dame de Paris

Construction of this medieval cathedral began in 1163 and took 200 years to complete, only for it to be damaged during the 16th and 18th centuries.

Tragedy struck again with the 2019 fire, but the Notre-Dame de Paris is bouncing back and you can now see more of it once again since the scaffolding has been removed.

Unfortunately, it isn’t possible to enter the most visited monument in Paris while it undergoes repair. But in terms of what to see in Paris in 4 days, catching a glimpse of Notre Dame is absolutely a must!

Sainte Chapelle

Next door to Notre Dame, the Sainte Chapelle is often overlooked yet this is a worthy companion to the cathedral that I urge you not to miss.

Within this French Gothic chapel, you will find a wonderland of stained glass windows that tell biblical stories. If you want to see them with your own eyes, admission is €13. But you can also just enjoy the architecture from the outside.

Conciergerie

This gothic fortress is a former French Revolution prison and was where Marie Antoinette herself spent her final weeks prior to her execution. If you go inside the attraction you can see a recreation of her former cell.

The entrance to Conciergerie is €13 but if you want to visit Sainte Chapelle as well you can buy a combi-ticket for €20.

Latin Quarter

Cross over the Petit Pont and you will be within the Latin Quarter. The 5th arrondissement is packed with some of the best things to see in Paris in 4 days!

Shakespeare and Company

A charming English-language bookshop with a big backstory! Sylvia Beach opened the original Shakespeare and Company bookshop in 1919 and it swiftly became a hangout for the likes of Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, and other popular writers.

This bookshop was closed during the Second World War, but the legacy was continued in 1951 when George Whitman opened the existing Shakespeare and Co in its new location. Shakespeare and Company is a 5-minute walk from Notre Dame via Petit Pont.

Odette Notre-Dame Café

Pick up a coffee and some choux à la crème at Odette , a super adorable café just a short walk from the bookshop. Alternatively, there are tonnes of eateries in the Latin Quarter where you can grab lunch but if you trust me, you won’t skip this one!

Panthéon

This imposing neo-classical mausoleum from the 19th century contains the remains of notable French figures including Voltaire, Victor Hugo, and Marie Curie.

Entrance to the Panthéon is €13 but admission is free on the first Sunday of the month (from November to March). The Panthéon is a 10-minute walk from Odette.

Grande Mosquée de Paris

When you’re planning what to do in Paris in 4 days you know your trip is going to involve a lot of churches. But don’t forget to also pay a visit to the largest mosque in France, the Grande Mosquée de Paris.

The mosque is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm. It costs €3 to explore the interiors and evocative Eastern-style gardens.

Jardin des Plantes

This lush botanic garden is a true heaven for flower lovers and photographers! Jardin des Plantes was originally a garden for medical plants which later became a research hub for French botanists and zoologists.

Entrance to the gardens is free and they are open daily between 7.30 am – 5.30 pm. Jardin des Plantes is a 15-minute walk from the Panthéon.

Le Jardin de Luxembourg

Sitting pretty behind the riot of flowers that form le Jardin de Luxembourg, you will see the former royal residence – Palais du Luxembourg.

It’s a serene spot to rest your feet after all the walking. These gardens are a 10-minute walk from the Panthéon.

Nightlife in the Latin Quarter

It’s the final few hours of your 4 days in Paris so let’s use them wisely. In addition to all the attractions and monuments, the Latin Quarter is also a great district to let your hair down and experience some of the best nightlife in Paris.

Sip wine and nibble on charcuterie to a soundtrack of live music at Le Bar de Fer or split some French tapas at Les Baux de Paris .

Alternatively, you could spend your final evening revisiting your favorite arrondissement to see it all lit up by the Parisian lights.

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Where to stay in paris.

Paris is not only one of the most beautiful cities in France but it’s also one of the most visited ones in whole Europe. Therefore you will find a wide selection of accommodations in the city, starting from cheaper hostels and guesthouses to 5-star hotels and luxury apartments.

Paris is divided into 20 administrative units that are called arrondissements. The  best arrondissement to stay in Paris  completely depends on what you want to do as a tourist and how much time you have in hand.

If you’re visiting Paris for the first time, you will probably like to stay near the Seine River (1st to 7th arrondissement), where the major tourist attractions are located.

If you’re looking for a quick solution, below you can find some of the best hotels to stay in during your 4 days in Paris, depending on your budget.

• Luxury: Hôtel San Régis
• Mid-range: citizenM Paris Champs-Élysées
• Budget: Hotel Opera Maintenon

Best time to visit Paris

Paris is a true year-round destination and there is no bad time to visit Paris. However, each season is quite different and the best time to visit Paris highly depends on what are you planning to do and of course, your budget.

If you want to maximize your 4 days in Paris, it’s best to visit in the summer when the days are really long. The sun usually rises around 6 am and sets around 10 pm which gives you plenty of time for sightseeing.

However, since this is the peak season for tourism, you will need to be prepared for massive tourist crowds and higher price tags.

Generally speaking, late spring and early autumn are the best times to visit Paris if you want to avoid the mass crowds but you still want to enjoy warm weather. As a bonus, in spring you can see the flowers in full bloom and in autumn you can admire the beautiful fall foliage in Paris.

The holiday season is also magical in Paris with festive lights and Christmas decorations set up all around the city.

Paris is actually a lot warmer than other European cities during winter with an average temperature of around 5-8°C (41-46°F) during the day, which is still quite pleasant for sightseeing.

How to get to Paris

Paris is served by two main airports: Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Orly Airport (ORY).

CDG is the major international airport in Paris, located 23 km (14 miles) northeast of Paris.

The easiest and most budget-friendly way to get to the city center from the airport is using the RER B train line. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the city center by train and a one-way ticket costs €11.40.

ORY is the second most important airport, located 13 km (8 miles) south of Paris. Unfortunately, there are no direct train lines to get to the city center.

First, you need to hop on the Orlyval train which will take you to the Antony train station, where you can change to RER B. The journey takes around 30 minutes and it costs €12.50.

How to get around in Paris

Paris is a fairly walkable city and most of the must-see spots are close to each other and easy to reach. So the best way to get around in Paris is actually by foot! As you will see in this 4 days in Paris itinerary, you can cover many of the must-see spots by just walking.

That said, Paris is a big city and since you will want to explore as much as you can on your 4 days in Paris, you will need to use your time wisely. Luckily Paris has a fantastic public transportation system that will help you cover more ground in the city.

Paris has 16 different metro lines with more than 300 metro stations. That means you can reach practically everything with a metro! If this wouldn’t be enough, there are 4 tram lines and countless bus lines as well.

Of course, you can find many taxis and ride-hailing companies such as Uber around the city but with a public transportation system like this, you won’t really need them.

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2 thoughts on “The Perfect Paris in 4 Days Itinerary for First Timers”

Your website is fantastic. I’m taking my daughter and her best friend to Paris for her college graduation. She has never been to Europe. I love your four day trip but we have two extra days. Do you have suggestions for a day 5 and a day 6. I was so impressed with your website I think I’m going to have the girls follow your 4 day trip. I loved that you covered so much ground but it made great sense since every place was so close to one another. Thanks again for such knowledgeable information and a wonderful tour plan. Looking forward to hearing back from you!!!!

I believe I already replied to your email but going to share the response here as well, maybe it will be useful for other readers too 🙂

I don’t know if you’ve already seen this but I have a detailed post about the best day trips from Paris which can be useful for planning your 5th and 6th day. Personally, I would definitely pay a visit to the Palace of Versailles and I also really loved Disneyland Paris too 🙂

Also, if your daughter has never been to Europe it might be worth taking a look at a day trip to London! With the high-speed train, you can get there in 2.5 hours and it can be a great experience. I’m not sure about the different entry requirements though so this might be a bit harder to execute than it sounds.

Hope you will have a fantastic trip!

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By Dilvin Yasa | 3 days ago

Heading to Paris ? You could book a tour of the Louvre or a guided experience of the Eiffel Tower.

But if you're looking for something a little…. different, the following tours will allow you to experience the City of Light in a whole new light. 

See the city's landmarks by Citroen 

Want to see ALL of the city's landmarks, but you're short on time? Hop in the front seat of an old-school Citroen thanks to the team at 2CV Paris Tour and get driven around to all the top sites, from the Louvre and the Arc du Triomph to the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame.

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The perfect way to get your bearings (it's best to book the tour for the beginning of your trip), our money is on their three-hour Grand Paris Tour (priced from €270/$450) even though a range of tours is on offer. 

Explore the bowels of Paris

When it comes to Paris, much of the attraction is stomach-related, so it makes perfect sense to go underground and explore its intestines. The Paris Museum of Sewer s is quite possibly one of the quirkiest ways of seeing a different side of the city, going deep below those pretty cobblestone streets and getting a behind the scenes on the history and construction of the Parisian sewers.

The guided tour takes around an hour, but there's also a museum to browse up top. Priced from €120 ($202) for groups of seven to 15 people. 

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Discover hidden Paris by bicycle 

You've seen all the tourism heavy hitters, so now what? For those who'd like to explore the city's charming back streets and local neighbourhoods (and perhaps maybe cycle off some of those pastries while getting the lowdown on their hidden stories, Bike About Tours offers a wonderful 3.5 hour Hidden Paris Bike Tour which takes in secret gardens, Roman ruins and hidden passageways, priced from €45 ($75).

It's not all about hidden treasures of course; the tour operator also has options for family tours as well as a mouthwatering Taste of Paris tour. 

Check out the street art 

Looking at art in Paris is hardly groundbreaking stuff, but for those tired of indoor schlepping around galleries and museums, Street Art Tour Paris offers a wealth of tours checking out street art around the city, such as the two-hour Feminist Street Art Tour .

On the tour, one of the operator's specialists in feminism will take a group of between four to 16 participants around the streets of the Butte-aux-Cailles neighbourhood to discuss the movement for equality between men and women, plus check out the artwork to support the moment. The tour is priced from €25 ($42) per person. 

Eat your body weight in pastries and chocolate 

Let's face it, you didn't come to Paris for the salad, so why not go hard on all the buttery, sugary goodness Paris is famous for? Meeting the French has tours for every occasion, and of their foodie tours, one we can really get behind is their three-hour Saint-Germain-des-Prés Pastry and Chocolate Tasting Tour .

Walking around the pretty arrondissement (and gazing at all of those window displays), you'll be checking out all the top patisseries and chocolatiers, stopping every so often for a tasting (or if you like, a purchase). Be ready: the tour offers no less than samplings of at least three pastries, five chocolates and a ridiculous amount of freshly baked bread. The tour (capped at eight) is priced from €134 ($225).

Enjoy celluloid Paris 

Paris has been the darling of filmmakers for decades, the city quickly earning the reputation as the most filmed destination on the planet. Sure, you could curl up at home to watch the likes of Amelie, Midnight in Paris and Julie & Julia, or you could come to Paris and book a tour with Cine Balade , an operator invested in showcasing the city's top film locations.

They offer youth tours, virtual tours and those with a neighbourhood focus, but the Montmartre Movie Tour (where so much of Amelie was filmed) is a favourite. The two-hour tour will take you to all the top filming locations with a ticket price of €23.85 ($40).

Enjoy a shopping tour with a difference

Once you've emptied Paris, it could be time to turn your attention elsewhere, perhaps somewhere some 40 minutes outside of the city centre. Why not book a tour to La Vallée Village , an outlet centre where over 120 prestigious fashion brands are represented? You'll travel by air-conditioned coach which will drop you off at the entrance and at the end of the day, pick you - and your many, many bags - up again. 

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The women's cycling road race live stream at Olympics 2024 today will display some familiar routes for the competing riders and cycling enthusiasts on the French tarmac. And you can watch the road races from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for free!

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The women's field should be feeling fresh, with the Tour de Frances Femmes laying in wait after the Olympics. Anna Kiesenhofer of Austria pulled a huge upset out of the bag on the roads of Tokyo at the last Games but lightning isn't expected to strike twice this year. Belgium's Lotte Kopecky is the world no.1 ranked rider, but will be expecting hot competition to come from a strong Dutch contingent that includes Demi Vollering and Lorena Wiebes.

If you missed the men's race, then you can watch it on catch-up on any of the streaming services below.

The cycling road races always prove to be among the most watched events at the Olympics, so make sure you don’t miss a single moment from the Paris Games by checking out our guide on how to watch Olympics 2024 .

Where to watch cycling road race at Olympics 2024 for FREE

Australian viewers looking to enjoy every moment of the 2024 Paris Olympics are in luck as the entire festival of sport will be broadcast for FREE across Channel 9 and 9Gem. 

The cycling road race at the 2024 Olympics will be shown for free across 9 — and you can watch for free on the 9Now streaming service , which is compatible with most streaming devices.  

Additional free-to-air coverage of the Paris Olympics can be found in Canada ( CBC Gem ) and the U.K. ( BBC iPlayer ). However, these networks won’t be showing every single event, so you may need to sign up for a premium service for full coverage in these countries. 

If you’re normally in one of these countries but won’t be during the Paris Olympics, you don’t have to miss out thanks to one of the best VPNs . These allow you to watch your go-to streaming wherever you are in the world. Our favorite is NordVPN .

How to watch cycling road race at Olympics 2024 from anywhere

If you're not in your home country during the 2024 Olympics and are unable to live stream from wherever you are, you can still tune in via a virtual private network, or VPN. A VPN makes it appear like you're surfing the web from your home allowing you to access the streaming services you already pay for. It's really easy to do.

We've tested many different VPN services and our favorite is NordVPN ; it offers superb speeds, excellent customer service and a no-questions-asked 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can try it out first to see if it's right for you. But you've got other VPN options too, so check out our full list of the best VPN services .

There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate as the best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features, too. With over 6,000 servers, across 111 countries, and at a great price, it's easy to recommend.

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Using a VPN is incredibly simple.

1. Install the VPN of your choice . As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.S. and want to view your usual U.K. service, you'd select a U.K. server from the list.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to BBC iPlayer and watch cycling road race at the Olympics live online.

How to watch cycling road race at Olympics 2024 in the U.S.

The U.S. is set to host the Olympics in 2028, with Los Angeles, California confirmed as the host city, but to enjoy this year’s Olympics held in Paris, France, viewers in America are going to be relying on NBCUniversal who will be broadcasting the cycling road race on its CNBC channel. This may be included with your cable package.

However, your best option is NBC’s streaming service Peacock as it’s set to live stream every event at the Paris Olympics promising to offer a daily recap with highlights of all the biggest medal-winning moments. To tune in, you'll need either a Premium subscription ($7.99/month) or Premium Plus ($13.99/month, which also gets rid of some ads).

Cord-cutters can opt for Sling TV . The Sling Blue package costs $45/month and gives you access to more than 30 channels including NBC, USA and MSNBC in selected markets. Or you could go for Fubo . Its Pro Plan costs $79.99/month, though you get 120+ channels for that hefty investment, including all the NBC channels showing Olympics 2024 events.

If you're outside the U.S. but have one of these subscriptions, you can watch the Cycling Road Race at Olympics 2024 using a VPN such as NordVPN .

In addition to comprehensive coverage of the 2024 Olympics, Peacock  also gives subscribers access to Premier League soccer, WWE and more. There's also a huge library of movies and TV shows to enjoy between events. 

Sling TV  offers two packages, Orange ($40/month) and Blue ($45/month). The Sling Blue plan comes with 30-plus channels, including NBC, USA and NBCSN. New subscribers often get a discount on their first month.

If you love sports, you might want to check out Fubo . It's got a 7-day free trial so you don't need to pay up front and has dozens of sports channels, including NBC and USA Network. 

How to watch cycling road race in the U.K.

Back in the good old days, the BBC was the exclusive U.K. home of the Olympics, but that all changed in 2021 when Discovery came on the scene. Fortunately, many events are still free to watch on the BBC and BBC iPlayer , including the women's road race,  but remember it won’t have everything .

Brits who don’t want to miss a single second of the action will need to invest in Discovery Plus . A subscription will cost you £6.99/month for the Standard plan which includes the action from Paris 2024. Having to pay to watch the Olympics is a foreign concept to many in the U.K. but for your money you’ll get access to every single Olympics sport, including the Cycling Road Races.

All sounds great, right? But if you're not in the U.K., you can still follow a Cycling Road Race live stream at Olympics 2024 by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN .

How to watch cycling road race at Olympics 2024 in Canada

Olympics coverage in Canada is split across CBC, Sportsnet and TSN, with many events being live-streamed for free on the CBC Gem .

CBC Gem is a free platform, but you can pay $4.99/month to remove some advertisements and gain access to the service’s on-demand library. However, if you don’t mind tolerating commercials, you can enjoy most of the Olympics 2024 for free.  

Meanwhile, to access Sportsnet, you’ll want a Sportsnet Plus subscription which costs $19.99/month or $179.99/year, or you can opt for Plus Premium for $34.99/month or $249.99/year. Lastly, you can also subscribe to TSN which costs $19.99/month or $199.90/year.

If you’re a Canadian stuck abroad and want to access your regular service, you can use a VPN such as NordVPN to make your device believe it's back home in Canada.

How to watch cycling road race at Olympics 2024 in Australia

Regardless of the final medal table, Aussies are the real winners of the Olympics 2024. That’s because every single Olympic event is being broadcast for free across Channel 9 and 9Gem Down Under, with online live streams available via 9Now . 

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on 9Now as if you were back home. 

If you want to watch the Olympic Games 2024 in 4K in Australia, then you'll need Stan Sport. It offers ad-free coverage of every session of every Olympic sport with the Stan Sport ad-on for $15. You will also need the Stan Premium base plan which is $21/month.

How to watch cycling road race at Olympics 2024 in New Zealand

Over in New Zealand, the Olympic Games are typically split between free service TVNZ, and premium provider Sky Sport. That’s not the case for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. TVNZ has the 2024 Paralympic Games but not any Olympics coverage.

Olympic 2024 TV coverage is available for New Zealanders with a Sky Sport subscription. Alternatively, a digital, live streaming Sky Sport Now subscription will run you $29.99 per week, or $49.99 per month.

Sky Sport Now also has a limited time Olympic Games Paris 2024 Pass offer . A one-off fee of $34.99 buys you full access to Sky Sports and ESPN between July 25 and August 12 with 12 Olympic channels as well as all the other sport. Not bad.

New Zealand residents abroad during the cycling road race at the Olympics 2024 can still follow along on their regular streaming service by using one of the best VPN services, such as NordVPN .

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Uber is Using the Paris Olympics to Demonstrate its Prowess as a ‘Travel Partner’

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Whether in Finland, Turkey or France, the goal of these limited-time offerings is the same — “ to illustrate how the Uber app can do more than just help you get around, it can also be your travel partner wherever you go ,” explained Laureline Serieys, General Manager of Uber France in an interview with Retail TouchPoints .

“With millions of visitors looking to move around [Paris] and with public transport expected to be very busy, transportation is deemed the number one concern for the Olympics,” said Serieys. “From their airport trip to getting to busy competition venues and evening celebrations, many will rely on Uber. We have developed a range of tech, products, accessibility and sustainability solutions to help tourists get from point A to B conveniently and safely. We’re also having a few fun stunts/activations that Parisians will love.”

At the moment, these are only temporary activations during major travel moments (like the Paris Olympics), but we can’t help but wonder if there’s not a little more to it, especially given the company’s ongoing expansion into tangential services which began of course, with the debut of Uber Eats .

Uber Hosts Champagne, Seine Tours During Paris Olympics

There’s a reason Uber is focusing on France this summer. More than 16 million visitors are expected to flood Paris for the Olympics, 30% more than during a traditional summer in what is already the world’s No. 1 tourist desti n ation .

To celebrate (and support) the surge, Uber created Uber Bubbles, a champagne tour bookable directly in the Uber app, and Uber Cruise, free boat tours on the Seine aboard an all-electric boat.

Both offerings sound fittingly delectable (especially given France’s gastronomic reputation). Uber Bubbles participants were picked up at a location of their choosing in Paris and then shuttled (in an Uber-branded Tesla ) to two different champagne “maisons” in the towns of Epernay and Reims — Perrier-Jouët and G.H. Mumm , both owned by wine and spirits conglomerate Pernod Ricard .

Throughout the full-day trip, participants were treated to tastings at both houses and a cellar visit at G.H. Mumm, broken up by lunch, then were brought back to Paris. The whole experience cost only €200 ($218 U.S.) , a flat fee for up to four guests (that’s a bargain folks, especially considering that the drive is at least two hours).

Not surprisingly, Serieys said that the limited tours filled up fast : “All the slots were booked within just a few days, so we decided to add more dates, and all those new dates were booked instantly as well,” she said.

Uber Cruise participants were also treated to champagne. Boats departed every 20 minutes from a quay on the Seine river in Paris from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the one-hour private cruises, which took in views of Notre Dame, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower.

Uber Boat will Take Riders More Places than Just Paris

Paris isn’t the only European locale getting a vehicle upgrade from Uber. In conjunction with the Uber Cruise offering in Paris, the company also has expanded its Uber Boat offerings across Europe. “The series of magical nautical experiences setting sail with Uber this summer will include the most luxurious product on our app,” according to a company blog post, that being the opportunity to book an eight-hour trip on a private yacht, complete with personal skipper, in Ibiza, Spain. Available for groups of up to eight people, the experience costs €1600 ($1,744 U.S.) and includes a complimentary bottle of champagne and “locally sourced artisan snacks.”

On the other end of the spectrum, albeit still enticing, is the new “Limo Boat” service in Venice. Users can book at ride for up to six people on that city’s famous canals, on-demand, beginning at €120 ($131 U.S.) per trip. And Uber Boat in Greece has expanded from Mykonos to a number of other cities, including Athens, Corfu and Santorini, allowing visitors to book boat transportation to beach clubs as well as “scenic coves and remote locales,” all through the familiar Uber app.

Could this be the Beginnings of Uber Travel?

There’s no doubt that these offerings are a great marketing vehicle , although it’s not as if Uber needs help convincing riders to use its service when they need to get somewhere, especially in a city like Paris where traditional taxi drivers are notoriously sparse and selective.

Uber said in its announcement that “ these new travel products are launching in response to rising demand for Uber’s services in tourist hotspots around Europe ,” citing data from summer 2023, when demand from international customers for Uber’s mobility services increased by up to 55% in places like Greece and Spain. In fact, Uber said that more than 6.5 million international customers used the Uber app in Europe’s most popular tourist destinations last summer — 800,000 people in Ibiza alone in the past 12 months.

Clearly the demand is there, and while at the moment these offerings only take place during peak periods, Uber Eats also got its start that way as well . Back when Uber Eats launched (under its original name UberFresh), it was a limited offering during lunchtime only in select locations, available within the classic Uber app. So we know that historically, Uber has used its core platform to test out new business expansions that could very well become their own standalone offerings. Which raises the question — are we witnessing the origins of Uber Travel or something of the like?

When asked, Serieys said only that “you can be sure there will be plenty of others coming pretty soon,” referring to event- or season-focused limited-time services under the Go Anywhere banner. And to be sure, travel services are whole a different ballgame than ridesharing.

“ Uber Bubbles is quite different from our standard offering since this is not an on-demand product where riders are matched with drivers instantly ,” Serieys explained. “We selected four drivers who made themselves available for the Uber Bubbles experience for two-and-a-half months. They received dedicated training for Uber Bubbles — what the concept is, how long it lasts, etc. And we are in daily contact with the drivers if they have any questions or the customers do, as [the drivers] are Uber Bubbles ambassadors. ”

And yet, Uber Eats required very different technology and staffing than Uber’s core ride-sharing business when it launched as well. And services are clearly of interest to the company, given other recent expansions into package returns , store pickup for the holidays and, last but certainly not least, advertising .  

Only time will tell whether these European travel excursions mark the beginning of a new chapter for Uber. However, if they do, we’ll be among the first to partake, having been desperately disappointed about missing Uber Bubbles the first time around.

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Paris 2024: Men’s 200m preview, full schedule and how to watch live

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Noah Lyles has been the undisputed 200m king over the last three years. But can the US superstar translate his half-lap dominance into Paris 2024 Olympics gold?

Lyles knows full well that form and global titles do not necessarily translate into success at the quadrennial showpiece. The Olympics is after all the greatest stage of all and challengers are a dime a dozen.

Heading into Tokyo 2020 in 2021, Lyles was tipped as the favourite to add the Olympic crown to his 2019 world title. He had to instead settle for bronze, finishing third behind Canadian champion Andre de Grasse and compatriot Kenny Bednarek .

Still, Lyles has every reason to feel bullish about his chances of finally adding Olympic gold to his collection of three consecutive 200m world titles.

Lyles boasts a 17-race winning streak at major international events going back to the Prefontaine Classic at Eugene, Oregon in August 2021, shortly after his third-place finish in Tokyo.

The 27-year-old Lyles will be looking to tap into his form from 2022 when he broke Michael Johnson 's US record from Atlanta 1996 with a time of 19.31s win his second 200m world title in Oregon. That time ranks him third on the world all-time list, behind Jamaica's Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake .

Lyles’ plans to become the first American to win the Olympic 200m title since Shawn Crawford in Athens 2004 will not go unchallenged. He will face an onslaught both from compatriots and international stars.

Chief among the challengers is Bednarek, who will be looking to upgrade his silver from Tokyo to gold. Bednarek finished just 0.06 behind Lyles at the US Olympic trials this year with a personal best time of 19.59s. He is the second-fastest man behind Lyles – with his world lead of 19.53s – this season.

The other threat from within will come from the 20-year-old Erriyon Knighton , who narrowly missed out on the medals in Tokyo with fourth place. Knighton has inched close to the top of the podium since Tokyo, finishing third and second at the 2022 and 2023 world championships respectively.

Rising star Letsile Tebogo of Botswana has emerged as a serious threat to the US hegemony after his bronze-medal run in Hungary where he added to his silver from the 100m. Tebogo clocked a blistering PB of 19.50s in the buildup to the 2023 world champs which ranks him as the sixth fastest half-lap sprinter ever.

Finally, there is defending champion de Grasse, who has distinguished himself as a man for the big moment. De Grasse has not made it close to the podium at major championships since Tokyo and will go into Paris with only one sub-20-second race behind his name.

But one would be silly to discount de Grasse as he looks to add more silverware to his trophy case of six Olympic medals – one gold, two silver and three bronzes.

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The full men’s 200m schedule at the Paris 2024 Olympics

The men’s 200m starts on the fifth day of the track and field programme at Paris 2024 on Monday 5 August before the repechage round on (6 August) and the semi-finals on 7 August.

The repechage rounds will offer competitors in the 200m through 1,500m races a second shot at the semi-finals if they don't qualify in their opening heat.

The finals are scheduled for Thursday (8 August).

All times local to Paris.

Monday 6, August 19:55 – Men’s 200m preliminary round

Tuesday, 6 August 12:30 – Men’s 200m repechage

Wednesday, 7 August 20:45 – Men’s 200m semi-final

Thursday, 8 August 20:30 – Men’s 200m final

How to watch the men’s 200m live at Paris 2024

All of the men’s 200m action from the preliminary rounds through to the final race at Paris 2024 can be watched via media rights holders (MRHs ).

Check out the listings for your local broadcaster here .

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Why Jordan Chiles' score changed after floor exercise final, earning her a bronze medal

By josh kleinbaum • published august 5, 2024 • updated on august 5, 2024 at 3:49 pm.

The wild final day of gymnastics ended with a shocking finish for Team USA.

Jordan Chiles was left leaping for joy, while Ana Barbosu, who already had been celebrating her apparent bronze medal with a Romanian flag, was left sulking off the floor.

So what exactly happened?

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When Chiles' score in floor exercise final was first announced at 13.600, she appeared to finish in fifth place. But Team USA submitted an inquiry, arguing that one of her leap's difficulty level should be graded a D instead of C — which means Chiles would get more points for successfully completing it.

The inquiry was approved and Chiles' score rose to 13.766, just ahead of Barbosu's 13.700.

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The 23-year-old American has now claimed her first individual medal after gold in the 2024 team event and silver in the 2020 team event.

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"They (Team USA coaches) told me what they did, and I was like, 'OK, let's see what they can come back with,'" Chiles said. "When I saw (the score change), I was jumping up and down. They were like, 'what happened?' and I showed them. I honestly didn't expect this whatsoever.

"I'm just proud of myself."

Chiles' teammate Simone Biles finished one spot better than her, earning a silver medal. Rebeca Andrade of Brazil won gold, the first competition she won in Paris.

The Brazilian star claimed bronze in the team event before taking silver in all-around and vault. But in Monday's floor exercise final, Andrade earned the top spot with a score of 14.166.

Andrade narrowly beat silver medalist Biles (14.133), who stepped out of bounds twice during her routine.

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Olympics | Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics ‘Redemption Tour’ with one last medal — silver in floor routine

PARIS (AP) — The “Redemption Tour” did not end with a golden encore for Simone Biles .

By the time she entered Bercy Arena for the beam and floor exercise finals on Monday, she was drained. Mentally. Physically. All of it.

It’s what this event does. What this sport does.

No one knows that better than the 27-year-old who has spent the last decade relentlessly propelling gymnastics — both competitively and culturally — forward.

So when Biles hopped off balance beam to miss out on one medal, then stepped out of bounds twice during her floor routine to finish second in her signature event for the first time in memory, she shrugged.

Gymnastics happens. Even to the greats. Even to the GOAT.

The woman who didn’t think she’d even be here a couple of years ago will leave Paris — and perhaps her final Olympics — with three golds and a silver and something perhaps even more valuable: peace.

“I accomplished way more than my wildest dreams, not just at this Olympics, but in the sport,” the 11-time Olympic medalist said. “So I can’t be mad at the performances. … Competing then walking away with four medals. I’m not mad about it.”

Biles certainly didn’t look mad during the awards ceremony after the floor exercise — the first one of her career at a major competition that ended with her looking up at someone else.

Instead, she and good friend and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles bowed to Rebeca Andrade , the Brazilian who has spent the last three years as the best gymnast in the world not named Biles.

“It was just the right thing to do,” Biles said. “She’s queen.”

Then the three Black women posed together on the podium four days after Biles, Andrade and Sunisa Lee, who is Hmong-American, stood in the same spot following the all-around. Their collective success is symbolic of a sport that is becoming more diverse and more inclusive at the highest level, led by someone who still describes herself as “Simone Biles from Spring, Texas who flips.”

For a long time, the flipping is what separated Biles from everyone else. Her routines are packed with so much difficultly that a wobble here or a step out of bounds there ultimately hasn’t mattered.

It did in what could be the final routine of her career. Bothered perhaps by a left calf injury she aggravated during qualifying last week, Biles wasn’t at her best during a 75-second set that features music from pop icons Taylor Swift and Beyonce and the hardest tumbling passes ever done by a woman.

Twice at the end of the passes that feature elements bearing her name in the sport’s Code of Points, her feet landed on blue boundary, costing her valuable tenths and creating just enough room for Andrade’s score of 14.166 to stand.

When a 14.133 and the No. 2 — indicating she was still in second — flashed next to Biles’ name, a packed arena that included NFL icon Tom Brady let out an “ooohhhhh” of surprise.

Biles was not one of them.

“I’m not very upset or anything about my performance at the Olympics,” she said. “I’m happy, proud and even more excited that it’s over.”

Whether it’s fully over, she’s not saying. Though Chiles may have offered a hint as they talked to reporters afterward, with Chiles leaning over and saying under her breath “I’m going to miss you man.”

So will gymnastics. The Olympics too.

Biles’ 11 career medals at the Games (seven gold, two silver, two bronze) ties Czechoslovakia’s Vera Caslavska for the second-most by a female gymnast in Olympic history.

A chance at making it a dozen ended earlier Monday when Biles fell during the beam final, finishing fifth. She was hardly the only one. Four of the finalists came off during their routines, which were done in a quiet arena that is typically a wall of sound during competition.

Not this time after the International Gymnastics Federation had the in-house DJ hit pause during event finals, which Biles said made it “really weird and awkward.”

The silence and intermittent shushing didn’t bother Italy’s Alice D’Amato, who finished off a breakout Games for the Italians — silver medalists in the team compeition — by putting together a steady set that seemed immune to the pressure or the moment. Zhou Yaqin of China earned silver with a 14.100, just ahead of bronze medalist Manila Esposito of Italy.

Biles praised D’Amato and Esposito for providing “building blocks” that she believes will help inspire young girls in Italy to take up the sport.

It’s something Biles has done during her long stay in the spotlight. She’s in no hurry to make any decision on if it’s time to let someone else step forward.

She offered “never say never” when asked over the weekend if the Los Angeles Games in 2028 are a possibility.

She will be 31 then, an age when most gymnasts have long since retired. Yet considering the gap that still exists between herself and nearly everyone else in the sport — save for Andrade, who pushed Biles as hard as she’s been pushed — anything is possible.

That is for later. For now, there is merely appreciation. The critics that pounced after Tokyo have gone quiet. So have whatever inner demons remained.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better Olympic Games, a better support system,” she said. “Thank you Paris.”

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Simone Biles caps Paris Olympics ‘Redemption Tour’ with one last medal — silver in floor routine

Simone Biles, of the United States, holds up her medals after the women’s artistic gymnastics individual apparatus finals Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Gold medalist Rebeca Andrade, center, of Brazil, celebrates on the podium with silver medalist Simone Biles, left, of the United States, and Jordan Chiles, also of the United States, during medal ceremony for the women’s artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Simone Biles, of the United States, competes during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Silver medalist Simone Biles, of the United States, left, and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles, of the United States, right, bow to gold medalist Rebeca Andrade, of Brazil, during the medal ceremony for the women’s artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Jordan Chiles, of the United States, and Simone Biles, of the United States, celebrate after the women’s artistic gymnastics individual floor finals in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. Biles won the silver medal and Chiles the bronze medal. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Simone Biles, of the United States, falls on the beam during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual balance beam finals in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Alice D’Amato, of Italy, competes during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual balance beam finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Simone Biles, of the United States, prepares to compete during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual balance beam finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Suni Lee, of the United States, bobbles and falls during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual balance beam finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Suni Lee, of the United States, pauses after falling during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual balance beam finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Jordan Chiles, of the United States, and Simone Biles, left, show off their medals after the women’s artistic gymnastics individual apparatus finals Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Alice D’Amato, of Italy, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual balance beam finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Tom Brady watches the end of the women’s artistic gymnastics individual balance beam finals with his daughter Vivian in Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Simone Biles (391), of the United States, greets Rebeca Andrade, of Brazil, after competing during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Rebeca Andrade, of Brazil, celebrates after winning the gold medal during the women’s artistic gymnastics individual floor finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

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PARIS (AP) — The “Redemption Tour” did not end with a golden encore for Simone Biles .

By the time she entered Bercy Arena for the beam and floor exercise finals on Monday, she was drained. Mentally. Physically. All of it.

It’s what this event does. What this sport does.

No one knows that better than the 27-year-old who has spent the last decade relentlessly propelling gymnastics — both competitively and culturally — forward.

So when Biles hopped off balance beam to miss out on one medal, then stepped out of bounds twice during her floor routine to finish second in her signature event for the first time in memory, she shrugged.

Gymnastics happens. Even to the greats. Even to the GOAT.

The woman who didn’t think she’d even be here a couple of years ago will leave Paris — and perhaps her final Olympics — with three golds and a silver and something perhaps even more valuable: peace.

“I accomplished way more than my wildest dreams, not just at this Olympics, but in the sport,” the 11-time Olympic medalist said. “So I can’t be mad at the performances. ... Competing then walking away with four medals. I’m not mad about it.”

Biles certainly didn’t look mad during the awards ceremony after the floor exercise — the first one of her career at a major competition that ended with her looking up at someone else.

Instead, she and good friend and bronze medalist Jordan Chiles bowed to Rebeca Andrade , the Brazilian who has spent the last three years as the best gymnast in the world not named Biles.

“It was just the right thing to do,” Biles said. “She’s queen.”

Then the three Black women posed together on the podium four days after Biles, Andrade and Sunisa Lee, who is Hmong-American, stood in the same spot following the all-around. Their collective success is symbolic of a sport that is becoming more diverse and more inclusive at the highest level, led by someone who still describes herself as “Simone Biles from Spring, Texas who flips.”

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For a long time, the flipping is what separated Biles from everyone else. Her routines are packed with so much difficultly that a wobble here or a step out of bounds there ultimately hasn’t mattered.

It did in what could be the final routine of her career. Bothered perhaps by a left calf injury she aggravated during qualifying last week, Biles wasn’t at her best during a 75-second set that features music from pop icons Taylor Swift and Beyonce and the hardest tumbling passes ever done by a woman.

Twice at the end of the passes that feature elements bearing her name in the sport’s Code of Points, her feet landed on blue boundary, costing her valuable tenths and creating just enough room for Andrade’s score of 14.166 to stand.

When a 14.133 and the No. 2 — indicating she was still in second — flashed next to Biles’ name, a packed arena that included NFL icon Tom Brady let out an “ooohhhhh” of surprise.

Biles was not one of them.

“I’m not very upset or anything about my performance at the Olympics,” she said. “I’m happy, proud and even more excited that it’s over.”

Whether it’s fully over, she’s not saying. Though Chiles may have offered a hint as they talked to reporters afterward, with Chiles leaning over and saying under her breath “I’m going to miss you man.”

So will gymnastics. The Olympics too.

Biles’ 11 career medals at the Games (seven gold, two silver, two bronze) ties Czechoslovakia’s Vera Caslavska for the second-most by a female gymnast in Olympic history.

A chance at making it a dozen ended earlier Monday when Biles fell during the beam final, finishing fifth. She was hardly the only one. Four of the finalists came off during their routines, which were done in a quiet arena that is typically a wall of sound during competition.

Not this time after the International Gymnastics Federation had the in-house DJ hit pause during event finals, which Biles said made it “really weird and awkward.”

The silence and intermittent shushing didn’t bother Italy’s Alice D’Amato, who finished off a breakout Games for the Italians — silver medalists in the team compeition — by putting together a steady set that seemed immune to the pressure or the moment. Zhou Yaqin of China earned silver with a 14.100, just ahead of bronze medalist Manila Esposito of Italy.

Biles praised D’Amato and Esposito for providing “building blocks” that she believes will help inspire young girls in Italy to take up the sport.

It’s something Biles has done during her long stay in the spotlight. She’s in no hurry to make any decision on if it’s time to let someone else step forward.

She offered “never say never” when asked over the weekend if the Los Angeles Games in 2028 are a possibility.

She will be 31 then, an age when most gymnasts have long since retired. Yet considering the gap that still exists between herself and nearly everyone else in the sport — save for Andrade, who pushed Biles as hard as she’s been pushed — anything is possible.

That is for later. For now, there is merely appreciation. The critics that pounced after Tokyo have gone quiet. So have whatever inner demons remained.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better Olympic Games, a better support system,” she said. “Thank you Paris.”

AP Summer Olympics: https://apnews.com/hub/2024-paris-olympic-games