Montmartre is a large hill (130m/430ft high) in the 18th arrondissement of Paris. Known for the…read moreSacré-Cœur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge, there is plenty to see and do in the Montmartre area, as well as numerous restaurants. It's a nice neighbourhood to walk around, and if you want some exercise, there are plenty of stairs and elevation. There is also the Montmartre funicular, which runs along the Rue Foyatier up to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, to save people from walking up the 222 stairs. Our hotel was in Montmartre, and we loved the area -- I would definitely stay in Montmartre again. We spent our last day in Paris (April 8) walking around Montmartre, and it was one of my favourite days on my three week trip to Europe. While we didn't go into the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, we walked past it. We also stopped in to take a look at the Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre and the Dali Museum, which were nearby. But the highlights of the day was the Montmartre Cemetery and the busker playing the accordion, with his cat. [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; Paris, France]

Visiting Montmartre is a must when you are visiting Paris ! "Montmartre's most famous landmark is…read moreSacre Coeur and it sits high above Paris and is visible from much of all of the city. This small quaint city is famous for the men and women who sell there paintings as well as paint your portraits as you sit ! Their stores and boutiques are amazing as well as their small restaurants. It is so nice to walk the cobblestone streets and just spend the day here with friends and family .

Free public art in Paris, France…read more.. Our friend was so excited to share this landmark... The Wall of Love Le Mur des je t'Aime is translated to The Wall of I Love Yous... (plural) It features the phrase, "I love you" in many different languages. On 5.11.26, it was still being repaired, so the English phrase was blocked from view. Maybe when we visit again, we'll be able to see it! Notes: we found free street parking a couple of blocks away. On the way to The Wall, we passed many shops and a carousel!

I visited the Wall of "I Love You" in Montmartre while exploring the Abbesses neighborhood in…read moreParis. It is a small but meaningful landmark tucked inside Square Jehan Rictus, just steps from the Abbesses metro station. The installation is composed of deep blue tiles covering an entire wall with the phrase "I love you" written in more than 250 languages. Seeing the same message expressed in so many languages creates a simple but powerful visual statement about love and connection across cultures. The design is minimalist but thoughtful. The white handwritten text contrasts beautifully with the dark blue background, while small red fragments scattered across the wall symbolize pieces of a broken heart that humanity can reunite through love. Although the site itself is not large, it carries a quiet charm that fits perfectly with the artistic atmosphere of Montmartre. Visitors often stop to find their own language on the wall or take photos in front of the installation. Overall, the Wall of "I Love You" is a small but memorable stop in Paris. It may not take long to visit, but it captures a poetic and symbolic moment that reflects the romantic spirit often associated with the city.

Yes. Come do the touristy things like shopping, eating, and sightseeing. But also consider this…read moreplace with a spin to the sightseeing portion with a historical twist. The admissions price you pay is worth it. You just don't see this type of local flair anywhere else. Soak in the history about Paris and also its darker side. Your perspective about things will change, for most people anyway. The takeaway the hubs took from this experience is that nothing really matters at the end. It's a real eye opening experience TBH. As you wander the dark corridors, you will see piles of real human bones piled in neat stacks. It was saddening to realize that these were once human beings. Now they are part of a collection of unknown souls. It was just a down to earth experience. The audio tour will allow you to wander at your pleasure so there's no real rush or live tour. Book early because spots are limited!

The major thing we wanted to do in Paris was visit the catacombs, an underground ossuary containing…read morethe bones of more than six million people. The catacombs are part of Paris' abandoned mine and quarry network, and bones were moved to the catacombs because the cemeteries were running out of space. The first bones were transferred from the Cimetière des Saints-Innocents after the cemetery was closed in 1780 due to overuse. The catacombs are an extremely popular attraction, and purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended as a limited number of people are admitted each hour, and with good reason -- the experience would be extremely unpleasant if overly crowded. However, you can only purchase tickets one week in advance, and the catacombs are not open on Mondays. The two full days we were in Paris were Sunday and Monday, so I had to ensure that we were able to get tickets for Sunday April 7. Fortunately I was successful! Tickets were €29 each, although per the website, they are now €31. Unfortunately, the catacombs are not accessible for people in wheelchairs or who have mobility issues -- the 1.5km long route has 243 stairs -- 131 to descend and 112 to ascend. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, and if you want to see bones and skulls (no full skeletons, though), the Paris catacombs won't disappoint! [Yelp collections: Europe 2024; Paris, France; Beware of stairs!]

During an excessively rainy day, Jamie W and I ducked for cover in four of Paris' fabled covered…read morepassages. The vintage 19th-century architecture remained consistent throughout, but this one was different from the others. First, it wasn't part of the same sequential path of the other three (Panoramas, Jouffroy, and Verdeau). It actually continues the street that bears the same name, Rue Choiseul. Second, it's easily the city's longest passage at over 190 meters. The length showcased the especially tall glass ceiling for a passage. And third, the mix of retail businesses was decidedly more eclectic and global. Instead of the antique dealers, ye olde booksellers, and stamp collectors that populate the other passages, there are lunch hour fast food eateries as well as Japanese and Korean toy, stationery, and pop merch shops. So if you have a sudden hankering for oyakodon, now you know which passage to target. RELATED - Exploring Paris? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/TDhdgjoONI

My apartment was located in Passage Choiseul . There are many great retail shops and food stops to…read morechoose from.

I've been to Paris a number of times over the years, and I've probably ended up on Avenue des…read moreChamps-Élysées at some point during each trip. It's an iconic street in the 8th arrondissement, running a little over a mile between Place de la Cocorde and Place Charles de Gaulle, marked by the Arc de Triomphe. The avenue is wide and beautiful, famous and important, a tourist attraction and a center of city life. It's always teeming with people, but spacious enough that I've never felt it to be unbearably crowded. It's lovely both day and night, and I enjoyed seeing it in December when it was lit up for Christmas. The street is lined with shops and restaurants of the most tourist-grabbing kind. I've been to the Monoprix and paid money to use the bathroom at Galeries Lafayette. I've also been inside the flagship Louis Vuitton, a landmark building shaped and decorated like the brand's monogrammed luggage. Whether you're in Paris for the first or hundredth time, the Champs-Élysées is always worth a stroll. You can go to the Apple store or buy luxury perfume, but the main attraction is really the street itself.

Avenue des Champs-Elysees is a famous luxury shopping area in Paris. This area comes highly…read morerecommended on travel guides, but to me it's only worth a quick stroll, or if you're on a time limit, skip it all together. With globalization, I basically have all of these high-end flagship stores in my area, so I don't feel compelled to buy anything here. I would only recommend it if you have a specific limited edition item you can only get in Paris.

Wow this is a "don't miss" for me in Paris. The funicular takes you up or down the very steep…read morehillside to Sacre Couer at the top of Montmartre. We had gone running to get to the top, then gone to mass at Sacre Couer, and just happened across the funicular walking downhill from the church. We took it down the hillside, but could see that it was far more popular going up from the crowd at the station at the bottom of the hill. It's clean, well run and your Paris Metro card works at the gate. It's also great for people watching and views

I've taken my share of funiculars, but this one is pretty lackluster. Yes, it's a great mode of…read moretransportation to get to the top at the Sacre Coeur, but the views are pretty obstructed and the windows are super dirty.

At pere Lachaise I was able to see the grave of one of my high school and college heros, Jim…read moreMorrison. We took a guided tour through the cemetary and saw many creative headstones. If you want to see Jim Morrisons grave take a guided tour. This is a huge cemetery, the largest in Europe and there is a lot of other interesting things there as well. If you like the Doors or headstones in general visit here.

Of my 5 visits to Paris, I've been here 3 times. This most current visit was the quickest as it…read morestarted to rain as soon as we entered. Our biggest mistake was not taking a photo of the map as soon as we entered. We ended up bumping into a couple of Americans with a map so we ended up getting a snap of theirs. We didn't really have a solid plan. All I knew was that I wanted to see Jimmy and that's it. We ended up on quite the adventure finding Jimmy. It seemed like we walked in circles. The great thing about this cemetery is that there are so many famous people interred here. And many notable families. With that said, you'll see some elaborate tombstones. You do see a few employees walking the grounds. They all walk around during closing time, ringing their bells to let you know they're about to close so you better skidaddle or you'll be locked in. I'm going to do a walking tour the next time I'm in town so I can cover more ground. I'm always so overwhelmed when I'm there It is however super sad to see the graves that are clearly unattended, sometimes looking like they've been abandoned.

From the owner: Soeurs siamoises Jumelles, ces deux larges galeries sont les plus élégantes de Paris. Richement…read morerénovées, ces passages coudés abritent également une vaste rotonde à deux pas de l'ancienne bibliothèque Nationale. Plus de trente belles boutiques ornent ces galeries où se presse une clientèle plutôt chic.

What we're really reviewing here are the sandy "beaches" that France's socialist mayor has been…read moreinstalling for several summers now, to even things out between those people who can afford to jet off to a beach community for the summer and those who can't afford to leave town. Paris is hardly coastal property, so tons of sand are hauled in around mid-July and retained until mid-August and those who are still in town milk the fun out of every cubic centimeter. Really, I've never seen so many "beach goers" enjoying so little space in my life. Parties, picnics, booze, pot, sex, romance, music, games, fun. From bridge to bridge for several bridges running, the walls of the Seine are lined with little sandy pockets where kids and adults, young and old, rejoice in their little slice of beach. The whole thing is free, officially open until around 11:30 p.m., and incredibly well-executed. Some "blocks" are sand only, others have food and drink, others have chairs, a playground, a petanque court (and petanque sets too, just ask). It was impossible to resist dipping my toe into the sandy "beach" of the Seine, strolling along the "coast", or kicking back in one of the chairs with a baguette and a drink. I've heard some other cities emulate this ritual but they've messed it up by charging admission. Being a huge "all beaches should be free of charge always" person I was immensely pleased to see just how right Paris got this one.

How fun! French line…read moredancing, misters, tons of ice cream, champagne, sand, loungers, Pétanque, foosball, galettes, crepes, and the Seine what else could a girl ask for? The kids are playing in the sand, moms are laid out getting the sun, men are playing petanque, and for a quick second your forget we're in the heart of a city. I subtract one star because the maps are backwards. They show the river on the opposite side that youre walking, so its a bit precarious to figure out. Silly map makers!