UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Paris
map viewThe banks of the Seine in Paris are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and this page brings together famous landmarks in and around the city. The Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame stand along the river, and the Palais Garnier opera house is a short walk away. Beyond the city, the palaces of Versailles and Fontainebleau were homes of French kings and are World Heritage Sites of their own. May to September brings the warmest days for sightseeing.
Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
Gustave Eiffel’s 330-metre wrought-iron tower on the Champ de Mars, built for the 1889 World’s Fair and now the symbol of Paris.
Palace of Versailles, France
The former royal palace of Louis XIV about 20 km southwest of Paris, with the Hall of Mirrors and Le Nôtre's gardens; closed Mondays, tickets €22–35.
Louvre Palace Museum, Paris, France
The Louvre Palace Museum, located in the heart of Paris, is one of the most famous museums in the world.
Palace of Fontainebleau, France
Home of French rulers for seven centuries, from Francis I’s Renaissance gallery to Napoleon’s farewell staircase; UNESCO site with free gardens near Paris.
Notre Dame de Paris, France
Paris’s Gothic cathedral on the Île de la Cité, reopened in December 2024 after the 2019 fire; entry is free.
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Paris
Triumphal arch in central Paris, located between the Louvre and the Tuileries Garden. Built by order of Napoleon
Orangerie Museum, Paris
Orangerie Museum is a small but famous museum in Paris, known for its Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections.
Jardin des Tuileries Garden, Paris
Beautiful park with sculptures and fountains in Paris, located between the Louvre, the Seine River, and Place de la Concorde.
The Seine River / Boat trip
The Seine is the river symbol of Paris. A boat trip is a great way to explore the city.
UNESCO sites in Paris on the map
Numbers match the ranking above. Click a pin to open the place.
Best time to visit UNESCO sites in Paris
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over the places on this page.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for the places on this page.
Tickets: what it costs to visit UNESCO sites in Paris
Adult entrance prices, cheapest first. What the ticket includes and what you can see for free.
| Place | Adult ticket | Ticket includes | Free without a ticket | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orangerie Museum | €12.50 | Museum with Monet's Water Lilies | — | Free under 18 and EU residents 18–25; combined ticket with the Musée d'Orsay €20 |
| Eiffel Tower | €14.80–36.70 | 2nd floor by stairs to summit by lift | — | |
| The Seine River | from €15–20 | One-hour sightseeing cruise on the Seine | Walks along the riverbanks and bridges | Batobus hop-on hop-off day pass about €21 |
| Notre Dame de Paris | €16 | Towers (book online) | Cathedral | |
| Palace of Fontainebleau | €17 | Palace | Gardens and park | Closed on Tuesdays |
| Palace of Versailles | €22–35 | Palace, Trianon estate and gardens | Gardens (except fountain show days) | €22 low / €32 high season for EEA residents, €25 / €35 for others; free under 18 and for EU residents under 26 |
| Louvre Palace Museum | €22 | Museum | — | |
| Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel | Free | — | Arch and Carrousel square | |
| Jardin des Tuileries Garden | Free | — | Garden |
Prices checked: 10.2026. Always check the official website before you go.
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