
France • Île-de-France
Paris
With nearly than 23 million visitors each year, making it one of the most visited cities in the world, Paris is a global center of art, culture, and history. Highlights range from the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum to Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Champs-Élysées.
22.6
M
International visitors per year
33
Attractions tracked & ranked
28
Reguarly Sell Out Before Arrival
Strongly recommended to pre-book a ticket immediately when they are released 60 days in advance.
Same-day tickets are occasionally sold at ticket office, but are suspended if spots are sold-out.
€36.70
Museum
Musée Jacquemart-André
8th arrondissement
Pre-booking a ticket is recommended during high demand special exhibitions, especially on weekends and peak times of the year.
Same-day tickets available at the on-site ticket office, but queues may be long.
€19.00
Strongly recommended to pre-book a ticket immediately when they are released 60 days in advance.
Same-day tickets are sold at ticket office, but queues will be very long.
€23.50
Pre-booking a tour of Maison Gainsbourg is required and time-slots will be booked up quickly.
Tickets are released about 2-3 months in advance.
Tickets to the museum portion only (no house) have wide availability even the day before.
€32.00
Pre-booking a ticket is required for all visitors until renovations are completed in mid-2028.
€16.00
Landmark
Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour
20th arrondissement
Tours generally have availability up until about a week ahead of visit. Additional tours may be available from other operators or guides.
Admission to the cemetery without a tour is free of charge.
€48.00
Timed-entry ticket required to be booked in advance. No tickets sold on-site.
Tickets are released through the end of the following month.
€16.00
All guided tour types must be booked in advance. The box office does not sell same-day tickets.
Tours often become booked up a few days before, especially on weekends.
€11.00 - €42.00
Timed entry tickets highly recommended.
Same-day tickets are sold at on-site ticket office, even when online tickets are sold out, but queues will likely be very long.
€13.00
Grants access to the full estate of Versailles, including Palace, Estate of Trianon, and Gardens.
Timed entry tickets are highly recommended; tickets frequently sell out during peak season.
€25.00-€35.00
Timed-entry tickets highly recommended to avoid very long queues for same-day tickets.
Tickets released about 1-2 months ahead.
€22.00
Pre-booking a ticket is highly recommended to guarantee entry.
Tickets released about 45 to 60 days in advance.
€12.50
Pre-booking a ticket is currently required.
Same-day tickets are rarely sold at the on-site ticket office.
€32.00
Grants access to the Grand Trianon, Petit Trianon, Queen's Hamlet, Gardens of Trianon, Gallery of Coaches and Royal Tennis Court. No access to Palace of Versailles.
Same-day tickets often available on site.
€15.00
Strongly recommended to pre-book a ticket shortly after their release 14 days in advance.
Same-day tickets are sold at ticket office, but queues will be very long.
€14.80
Museum
Foundation Louis Vuitton
16th arrondissement
Pre-booking a timed entry ticket is highly recommended for the special exhibits.
€18.00
Timed-entry tickets currently required. Tickets are only sold about 1 month in advance from visit date.
Same-day tickets are sold at on-site ticket office, but queues may be very long.
€13-€16
Pre-booking highly recommended to allow quick access.
If a timed-entry slot is sold out, visitors can still purchase a ticket on site.
€22.00
Timed entry tickets currently required at the Pars Catacombs.
Set your alarm: Tickets released only 7 days in advance, and time slots will sell out nearly immediately.
€31.00
Excursion
Cruise on the Seine
Paris
Pre-booking usually not required, but depends on cruise operator. Dinner cruises are more likely to sell out.
Last minute tickets are often available. Tourists often wait to see weather forecast before booking.
Price depends on operator
Landmark
The Conciergerie
1st arrondissement
Timed entry tickets not required and tickets can be purchased either online or on-site.
Same-day tickets are sold at ticket office, but queues may be long.
€13.00
Museum
Musée National Picasso-Paris
3rd arrondissement
Timed-entry tickets are sold online, but are not strictly required.
Same-day tickets are sold at the ticket office. Lines may be long during peak season, but tickets do not sell out.
€16.00
Museum
Musée Marmottan
16th arrondissement
Pre-booking a timed entry ticket recommended, especially on weekends and during peak times of the year.
Same-day tickets are available at the on-site ticket office, but entry is not guaranteed.
€14.00
Museum
Musée Guimet
16th arrondissement
Pre-booking a timed entry ticket is recommended, especially on weekends and during major exhibitions.
Same-day tickets are available at the on-site ticket office, depending on availability.
€15.00
Museum
Palais de Tokyo
16th arrondissement
Booking a timed entry ticket is recommended, especially on weekends and peak times of the year.
Same-day tickets are available at the on-site ticket office, but queues may be long.
€13.00
Single time-slot entry for the full day, which allows entry any time during opening hours.
Same-day tickets are sold at ticket office, but queues may be long during the Summer months and weekends.
€17.00
Pre-booking a ticket recommended, especially on weekends and peak times of the year.
Pre-booked tickets are valid for entrance at any time during the day.
Same-day tickets are available at the on-site ticket office, but queues may be long.
€12.00
Reservations optional but recommended to bypass unnecessary waiting on the forecourt.
Time-slots released about 48-72 hours in advance and will be booked up quickly.
Free
Landmark
Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre Dome Visit
18th arrondissement
Pre-booking is not required and there are no time-slots.
Visitors purchase a ticket at the on-site ticket office.
€8.00
Museum
Maison de Victor Hugo (Permanent Collection)
4th arrondissement
Timed-entry tickets are not usually required for the permanent collection.
If there is a special exhibit, admission may require advance booking and timed-entry tickets.
$0 - $11.00
Museum
Musée des Arts et Métiers
3rd arrondissement
Timed entry tickets are not required.
Visitors may book a timed-entry ticket online in advance, or purchase a ticket at the on-site ticket office.
€12.00
Permanent collections are free of charge and do not require a booking.
For special exhibits, pre-booking a timed entry ticket is highly recommended.
Free
Timed entry tickets are not required.
Book an online ticket to skip the queue, or purchase a ticket at the on-site ticket office.
































