Explore Paris & Beyond

You're coming to compete — but the City of Light has so much more waiting for you. Here's your insider guide to exploring Paris before, between, and after your games.

Whether you have a free morning, a full day, or a few extra days after the tournament, Paris is one of the most walkable and rewarding cities in the world. From world-famous monuments to hidden courtyards, legendary food markets to stunning parks — there's something extraordinary around every corner.


Pro tip: Buy a Navigo Easy card at any metro station for easy access to the entire public transport network. A single ticket (t+) works on metro, bus, and RER within Paris. For longer stays, the weekly Navigo Découverte pass offers unlimited travel.

Iconic Landmarks

Tour Eiffel

The symbol of Paris, offering breathtaking panoramic views from 324 metres high. Visit at sunset for a magical experience, or admire it from the Champ de Mars park below.

  • Open 9:30 AM – 11:45 PM (varies by season) · Allow 2.5–3 hrs

  • Book tickets online to skip the queues

  • The Trocadero esplanade offers the best photo angle

Musée du Louvre

The world's largest and most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and 35,000 other works. You could spend days here — or just a focused few hours.

  • Open 9 AM – 6 PM, closed Tuesdays · Allow 3 hrs to a full day

  • Don't miss the Jardin des Tuileries right next door

Cathédrale Notre-Dame

The legendary Gothic cathedral on Île de la Cité, beautifully restored and reopened in late 2024 after the 2019 fire. A masterpiece of medieval architecture.

  • Reopened December 2024 · Allow ~1 hr

  • Walk across to Île Saint-Louis for artisan ice cream

Arc de Triomphe

Standing at the top of the Champs-Élysées, this triumphal arch offers one of the best rooftop views in the city, looking straight down the famous avenue and across to La Défense.

  • Open 10 AM – 10:30 PM · Allow ~1 hr

  • Stroll down the Champs-Élysées toward Place de la Concorde

Sacré-Cœur & Montmartre

Perched on the highest hill in Paris, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart offers sweeping views over the entire city. The surrounding neighborhood of Montmartre is one of the most charming in Paris.

  • Basilica open 6 AM – 10:30 PM, free entry · Allow 1.5 hrs

  • Explore Place du Tertre and its portrait artists

  • See the Mur des Je t'aime (Wall of Love)

Le Panthéon

Neoclassical mausoleum in the heart of the Latin Quarter, honouring France's greatest citizens including Victor Hugo, Marie Curie, and Voltaire. The Foucault Pendulum inside is iconic.

  • Open 10 AM – 6 PM · Allow 1.5 hrs

  • Combine with La Sorbonne and Rue Mouffetard nearby