Paris Entry Tickets & Tours
Securing Paris Entry Tickets & Tours in advance guarantees seamless access to iconic sites like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum and the Palace of Versailles. This simple step allows visitors to bypass the crowds effortlessly and dedicate their time to experiencing the history, art, and romance of the city.
Book tickets to visit Paris attractions
Which attractions are worth visiting in Paris?
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower rises from the Champ de Mars in the 7th arrondissement and reaches 276 meters at its top level, the tallest structure in central Paris. Visitors move through three accessible floors:
- The first floor holds a transparent glass walkway, an immersive cultural path and the Pavillon Ferrié shop.
- The second floor opens onto a 360° panorama of the Seine, the Louvre and the Trocadéro, with the Madame Brasserie restaurant and the Jules Verne dining room.
- The top level at 276 meters is reached only by elevator from the second floor and houses a reconstructed version of Gustave Eiffel's private office and a Champagne bar.
General information about the experience in Paris
Practical points that shape a Paris attraction visit:
- Book online and in advance: The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Palace of Versailles, the Musée d'Orsay and the Sainte-Chapelle all release time-stamped slots that sell out days ahead in July, August and during school holidays. A confirmed reservation also acts as the priority entry channel.
- Plan around weekly closures: The Louvre closes Tuesdays, the Musée d'Orsay and the Palace of Versailles close Mondays. The Arc de Triomphe, the Sainte-Chapelle and the Eiffel Tower open seven days a week, while the national holidays of 1 January, 1 May and 25 December close most museums and monuments across the city.
- Arrive at opening or late in the afternoon: Crowds peak between 11:00 and 14:00 at the Louvre and Versailles. The first time slot of the morning and the last two hours before closing draw the calmest visits, and dusk slots at the Eiffel Tower line up with the city's most photographed light.
- Allow time for security: The Eiffel Tower needs 15–20 minutes of screening at peak hours. The Sainte-Chapelle sits inside the Palais de Justice, where the checkpoint runs slower than at standalone museums.
- Combine close-by sites: The Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay sit a 15-minute walk apart on opposite banks of the Seine. The Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie and Notre-Dame all sit on the Île de la Cité within a few hundred meters. Pairing two sites in the same morning cuts travel time and avoids repeating security queues.
- Use the Metro and RER for cross-city distances: Versailles needs RER C to Versailles Château Rive Gauche (about 40 minutes from central Paris). Within the city, Metro Line 1 and Line 14 connect the main tourist axes, and trains run from roughly 05:30 to 01:15, extended one hour later on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Watch for pickpockets in crowded areas: Pickpockets are most common on the Metro and RER, around major attractions and at busy train stations. Keep valuables secure and stay alert in crowded spaces.
- Be cautious with valuables on café terraces: Phone and bag theft occasionally occurs at outdoor cafés and restaurants. Keep belongings within sight and avoid placing phones on tables near the pavement edge.
