Paris: The BEST things to see & do in 2026

For more details on all the stops mentioned, bookmark out guidebook article: Paris, France: the City of Lights Tours Mentioned:Versailles Palace TourParis in a Day Louvre Skip-the-Line Guided TourEiffel Tower Tour with Champagne and Seine River CruiseNotre Dame and Île de la Cité Walking TourMusée d’Orsay ToursMontmartre and Sacré-Cœur Food TourSeine River Cruise (day or sunset options)Sean and Brandon break down what to actually see in Paris and how to make the most of it. They talk about the city’s major sites, from Versailles and the Louvre to Montmartre and the Seine, explaining what’s worth booking ahead, when to visit, and what details most travelers miss. The episode mixes history and on-the-ground advice, with stories about Napoleon, Marie Antoinette, and the small quirks that make Paris unlike anywhere else.Topics Covered:• Paris myths and stereotypes• The truth about French manners and prices• Why Notre Dame, not the Eiffel Tower, is the real center of Paris• How to see Versailles without waiting in line• Best time of year to visit the gardens and Hall of Mirrors• The Louvre’s must-see artworks and skip-the-line tips• Eiffel Tower ticket advice and the best viewpoint for photos• Visiting Notre Dame and Île de la Cité after the restoration• Sainte-Chapelle and its stained glass at the right hour of sunlight• Highlights of the Musée d’Orsay and the Impressionists• Montmartre, Sacré-Cœur, and where to find the best sunset• The Latin Quarter, Pantheon, and the history buried below• Napoleon’s tomb at Les Invalides and France’s military legacy• The Seine River cruise and how to see Paris from the water• Bonus picks for art lovers, from Rodin to Monet’s water liliesFrench People ARR. Rude is produced by The Tour Guy, Europe’s top marketplace for tours and experiences in all of Europe’s major cities.