Holiday in Paris

What makes Paris special as a destination?

Paris, the "City of Light", is the most visited travel destination in the world and a cultural universe in itself. The Eiffel Tower, built in 1889 and for decades the tallest structure in the world at 330 meters, welcomes seven million visitors each year — but Paris is so much more than its most famous landmark. The Louvre houses over 380,000 works of art, including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. The Musée d’Orsay showcases the largest collection of Impressionist art in the world in a converted train station. Notre-Dame, painstakingly restored after the devastating fire of 2019, reopened its doors in December 2024. The Arc de Triomphe at the end of the Champs-Élysées offers an iconic view from its rooftop terrace over the twelve boulevards radiating from Place Charles de Gaulle. Each of the 20 Arrondissements has its own character: Montmartre with the Sacré-Cœur and its artist studios, the Marais with its Jewish bakeries and LGBTQ scene, Saint-Germain-des-Prés with its legendary cafes (Café de Flore, Les Deux Magots), and the Latin Quarter with the Sorbonne and the bouquinistes along the Seine. The Metro takes visitors in just a few minutes from the haute couture boutiques of Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré to the lively markets of Rue Mouffetard. Croissants, baguettes, macarons, and of course bistro cuisine — Paris is also unmatched culinary-wise. From Versailles (20 minutes) to Giverny (1 hour), numerous excursion destinations are within reach.