Banque de France

#40 most popular of 329 things to do in Paris

roza4 writes, "No pictures are allowed. Hotel de Toulouse was built in 1635, and at one time, was the residence of Count de Toulouse. In 1811, Napoleon created Banque de France, and this building became its…" »

Auvers sur Oise

#42 most popular of 329 things to do in Paris

Ed Hahn writes, "Disembarking from the Munich overnight train, I have a day in Paris on my way back to Hong Kong. I am fortunate to be able to spend it with my friends Greg and Kim. We hook up after a number of…" »

Eglise du Dôme

#43 most popular of 329 things to do in Paris

Ed Hahn writes, "We scope out how to ride the Metro to Les Invalides to see Napoleon’s Tomb. The tomb and its setting in the Eglise du Dome are awesome. Les Invalides covers a huge area and contains a…" »

Pont Alexandre-III (Le)

#47 most popular of 329 things to do in Paris

kmclark writes, "This bridge was a shortcut for us - but so not! We dawdled and snapped pics galore. We were in awe of its magnificence. It's so very graceful and well lit and the statuary all along as well…" »

Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis

#50 most popular of 329 things to do in Paris

roza4 writes, "During Journees du Patrimoine, there was a wealth of concerts, so you just had to pick which ones to go to. At 8pm on Saturday, there was a free concert of baroque music inside this very large…" »

Mosquée de Paris

#55 most popular of 329 things to do in Paris

volkea writes, "Paris' most visited mosque is a beautiful green and white tiled structure, located right across the street form the Jardin des Plantes. The quiet courtyard is the perfect place for an afternoon…" »

Paris Opera

#59 most popular of 329 things to do in Paris

pointofnoreturn writes, "Opera Garnier was actually one of our first stops during our stay in Paris. It…" »

renataa writes, "I always check on the internet the performances at the two opera houses. Opera Garnier…" »

Opéra Bastille

#61 most popular of 329 things to do in Paris

pabrams52 writes, "This was my very first cultural event in Paris, and I was not disappointed. As a…" »

lt writes, "If you have the time to spend waiting in line (or the forethought to actually reserve…" »

Opéra Garnier

#62 most popular of 329 things to do in Paris

GreenMermaid writes, "Built in 1875, the Palais Garnier is a gem. It's very worth taking the tour if…" »

misconduct7 writes, "Opera Garnier is said to be the setting for the famed Phantom of the Opera. Once…" »

Cimetière de Montmartre

#65 most popular of 329 things to do in Paris

kjlouden writes, "Take a list. It’s pretty silly to go to a cemetery just to “see who’s there.” In…" »

Shetraveler writes, "If it's a beautiful day, why not go to a cemetery? Unlike the gruesome burial…" »