Major as Well as Free Attractions in Paris

Gems you shouldn’t miss

Paris has a rich history and culture, which means you’ll find real gems that make the city one of the most beautiful ones in the world and the second most visited in Europe. Since there’s so much to see and do in Paris, it’s difficult to shorten your bucket list and focus just on a few places. Almost every tourist wants to climb the Eiffel Tower, but if you don’t want to queue at the entrance, we recommend buying your ticket online and skip the queue.

Free museums

Next in line are obviously museums. If you’re a little short on the money, you can make the most of free Sundays when there’s no admission fee in popular museums and attractions – you can visit Louvre or Musee d’Orsay for free, but you’ll benefit even more if you’re aged 26 or younger and from one of the EU member states. In that case, you get to visit even more museums for free (even when it’s not Sunday). You can check out more suggestions for free activities in Paris here.

Tombs, culture, sports and more

For a grim day, you can visit the largest Parisian cemetery, Père Lachaise, where you’ll find 69,000 decorated tombs with quite a few famous names, such as Balzac, Chopin, Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison. Those who love modern and contemporary art will feel right at home at Centre Pompidou, which is an excellent combination of various content – an art gallery and cultural centre with more than 50,000 works and multiple exhibitions, a public library and performance areas. Sports enthusiasts won’t be disappointed either, not even in a culturally rich city like Paris – you can visit Stade de France where you’ll see the locker rooms, the football and rugby jerseys or guitars from the concerts that took place there. All this on a guided tour.

Affordable hostels in Paris for a worry-free stay

Don’t know where to stay? There are many hostels in Paris. HI hostel Paris – Yves Robert awaits you in the old town of the City of Lights, and it’s also eco-friendly. It’s located in an old warehouse of a railway company and has been transformed into a solar station and set up in a way that it’s now eco-friendly. The hostel also houses a theatre, a bar and a restaurant, and you can find all the major Paris attractions just a few stations from there. Just 15 minutes from the city centre and right next to the metro and bus station is the Paris – Le d'Artagnan. In addition to cosy accommodation, it also has a library and free movies, and there’s a bar nearby where you can listen to the local artists perform.

Going on a trip to the surroundings and exploring the French cities

Paris is definitely a city you have to visit at least once in your lifetime, and excellent flight prices and daily flight connections are a great incentive to visit. The city is also a great starting point if you want to explore other tourist attractions in France. With public transport, you’ll be in any city you’d like to see in a jiffy. Your carbon footprint will also be smaller if you decide to travel by train or bus. We encourage you to visit Lyon, which was named the City of French Charm by Tjaša. You can continue your journey in south-western France and visit the port city of Bordeaux, which is known for its wine. In order for your trip to be as worry-free and filled with new travel adventures, we invite you to purchase Lonely Planet travel guides. HI members get 25% off. You can choose the traditional guide with more pictures or the more practical pocket edition. There are also maps.

How to send a postcard with your face on it to your loved ones

The best postcards are the ones that are personalised. You can send them through MyPostcard. All HI members of get 25% off. New users can send their first postcard for free with the HIGlobetrotter promo code through the Globetrotter profile.