Things to Do in Paris This Summer
Summer is when Paris’ gardens come into full bloom, and when the city is at its most festive. Visit earlier in the season to see Paris at its most vibrant, or explore during the tranquil month of August, when Parisians head to the coast and leave a peaceful city in their wake. Here’s how to make the most of your warm-weather visit.
- Enjoy awalking tourof one of Paris’ major parks, such as the Jardin du Luxembourg or the Champ de Mars.
- Venture up toSacré-Coeur in Montmartreto see the sun set over the city.
- Secure a coveted seat on the sun-drenched upper deck during ahop-on-hop-off-bus tour.
- Go for abike ride along the Seineto admire the riverbanks—which together make up a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and enjoy the refreshing breezes.
- Take a cue from Monet and venture to the artist’sflower-filled gardens in Giverny.
- Escape to anelegant château: Versailles, Fontainebleau, and the castles of the Loire are all within day-trip distance.
- When the thermostat soars, cool down—and enjoy a dose of culture—at theLouvre or Musée d’Orsay.
- Dress to impress and gowindow shopping on the Champs-Élysées.
- Follow the locals to thehip Canal Saint-Martin, and relax in one of the cafés or wine bars along its banks.
- Ascend to thesummit of the Eiffel Towerfor extraordinary city panoramas.
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Louvre Museum Skip the Line Access Guided Tour with Venus de Milo & Mona Lisa
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Experience culture and art through the ages with a small-group tour of Paris’ epic Louvre Museum. Jump the queue and learn about some of the museum’s 35,000 artworks across eight themed galleries from your art historian guide. Then enjoy time on your own to explore, viewing paintings, sculpture, and architecture from 450 BC to the 19th century. Numbers are limited to 25 on this small-group tour or upgrade your ticket to a private tour exclusive to just your group.
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Skip the Line: Eiffel Tower Tour and Summit Access by elevator
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Breeze past the crowds outside the Eiffel Tower with this skip-the-line pass and 1.5-hour tour. In the company of your local guide, you'll gain priority access to the tower's second level. Delve into the history of one of the world's most famous monuments and soak up the exhibits and maps on display. Then bid adieu to your guide and head to the tower's summit for stellar views of the City of Lights. Toast your travels with a glass of bubbly from the Champagne bar (own expense).
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Skip-the-Line Versailles Palace & Gardens from Paris with Optional Fountain Show
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Immerse yourself in the opulence and drama of Versailles Palace and Gardens on a small-group tour from Paris to Versailles. With your ticket, breeze past the queue and join an expert guide for a fun and informative walk through the castle and gardens. Witness the extravagance of Louis XIV—the Sun King—who built up the massive 700-room complex, adorning the space with luxuries fit for the French monarchy.
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Skip-the-line Musée d’Orsay Orsay Museum Guided Tour - Private Tour
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Marvel over the masters of impressionism on a private 2 to 2.5-hour tour of the Musee d'Orsay (Orsay Museum) in Paris and avoid the queues with skip-the-line entrance. Enjoy the undivided attention of your expert guide, who will introduce you to famous works by Renoir, Cezanne, and Manet, while they explain the innovative techniques used by Monet and Van Gogh. See lesser-known masterpieces by Degas, Gauguin, and more.
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Paris Sightseeing Guided Bike Tour Like a Parisian with a Local Guide
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Spin through the city streets like a local and explore the French capital in style on this fat tire bike tour in Paris. Follow your guide through the city to top attractions such as Napoleon’s tomb and Les Invalides, the Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower. Cycle along the UNESCO World Heritage–listed banks of the Seine River and stop for a break among the trees in the pretty Tuileries Gardens. Admire the Grand Palais, the Orsay Museum and more, and learn of their history from your guide.
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Giverny and Monet's Garden Small-Group Tour from Paris
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Travel to Giverny in France’s Upper Normandy region to spend time exploring the home and gardens of the famous painter Claude Monet on this guided tour. Take a luxury bus ride from Paris to Giverny, and then wander the grounds of Monet’s home and garden to see places that inspired the Impressionist painter to create world-known masterpieces. Numbers are limited to 15 people on this small-group tour, ensuring you'll spend an intimate day with like-minded art lovers.
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Open Tour Paris Hop on Hop off Sightseeing Bus with Audio Commentary
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Finding your way around Paris doesn't need to be challenging, thanks to this hop-on hop-off bus tour. You have the option of one, two, or three days of double-decker bus access, covering various routes with stops at most of Paris’s most important museums, attractions, and shopping areas. And with your ticket, get all sorts of freebies, including walking tours and on-board audio guides with narration in multiple languages.
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Small-Group Luxembourg Gardens Walking Tour in Paris
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The Luxembourg Gardens are one Paris's top attractions: uncover their history on a 2-hour nature walk throughout the grounds. Learn the story of Luxembourg Palace and its various uses—including serving as a prison during the French Revolution—as you stroll its surrounding hedge-lined paths and meander past statues of French royalty. Stop at the gardens' Medici Fountain for frame-worthy pics. There's plenty to see and discover on this individualized small-group tour.
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Private Tour: Montmartre Walking Tour, Dinner and Au Lapin Agile Cabaret
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Enjoy an unforgettable evening in the City of Lights on this private 6-hour Montmartre walking tour with dinner and Au Lapin Agile cabaret performance. Explore the winding alleyways below the Sacré Coeur Basilica with your private guide. Take in panoramic views over Paris and learn of life here in the 19th and 20th centuries, when Monet and Picasso stomped the streets of Montmartre. Enjoy a romantic dinner with wine in a local restaurant, then finish your night in true Parisian style at the famous Au Lapin Agile cabaret club.
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Loire Valley Castles Small-Group Day Trip & Wine Tasting from Paris
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Spend a day away from Paris and discover three châteaux—Amboise, Chenonceau, and Chambord—in the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After enjoying the scenic drive to central France by air-conditioned minivan, independently explore the châteaux. Find out which castle the royals favored, where Leonardo da Vinci’s remains are buried, and which castle is so stunning that it boasts its own UNESCO status. Round-trip transportation and a wine tasting session are included in this day trip.
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