DK Travel : Paris

From Notre-Dame to the Eiffel Tower, Paris holds some of the world's most famous sights and these highlights should be top of the list for any first-time visitor. With the exception of the overtly modern Pompidou Centre, they have been landmarks of this elegant and romantic capital for centuries and remain awe-inspiring sights, no matter how often you visit the city.

More on guided tours in Paris

Galeries Lafayette

Printemp’s great rival store opened in 1894 and is a monument to Parisian style, topped by a glorious steel-and-glass dome. Along with designer clothes, there’s a fabulous food hall. The seventh floor has great views.
Gallery Nikki Diana Marquardt

A gallery of politically motivated artworks executed in all types of art media.
George Orwell

The English novelist (1903–50) tells of his shocking experiences living in poverty in Down and Out in Paris and London (1933).
Gérard Besson

The haute cuisine menu here may break the bank but it’s worth it, especially the candied fennel with vanilla ice cream.
Gérard Mulot

Here you’ll find some of the finest pastries in Paris, along with some truly miraculous macaroons.
Gerard Mulot Patisserie

Great shop for eating in for light snacks and coffee and fantastic food for taking away. Really lovely food and good atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended.
Gli Angeli

One of Paris’s best Italian restaurants. Their carpaccio is highly rated, as is the tiramisù .
Grand Hôtel Jeanne d’Arc

You could pass a whole weekend in without wandering far from this well-equipped hotel, surrounded as it is by Marais attractions.
Grand Hôtel Lévêque

The only thing grand about this hotel is its name, but it remains a favourite with those needing budget accommodation in Paris. Despite the price, almost all rooms have fans, phone, TV, hairdryer and even a modem socket.
Grand Palais

This immense belle époque exhibition hall was built for the Universal Exhibition in 1900. Its splendid glass roof, visible from all over Paris, is a landmark of the Champs-Elysées. The façade, the work of three architects, is an eclectic mix of Art Nouveau ironwork, Classical stone columns and a mosaic frieze, with bronze horses and chariots at the four corners of the roof. The Galleries du Grand Palais host temporary art exhibitions.

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