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Night Attractions
Top 20 Night Attractions in Ile-de-France [2025]
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Eiffel Tower
4.7
/5
4216 reviews
10
From £40.96
Based on 143,506 reviews
25.1 km from downtown
Phone +33 8-92701239
Address: Av. Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Eiffel Tower shines beautifully at night
France's landmark building of romantic culture
Saved by 2628 users1698 positive reviews
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It is worth climbing the stairs to walk up, where you can see many different scenery and surprises. The only drawback is that it is very tiring and there are not enough toilets. There are many tourists, and it is really painful to queue for a long time and there are many people in the toilets on the ground during cleaning time. Otherwise, this attraction is really super beautiful and worth visiting again and again in different seasons.
The little boy loves it. It's two floors. It's not too tiring. I'm a little afraid of heights, but it's okay overall. The wind is strong and there are a lot of people, but you don't need to queue up and can go up directly.
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Seine River
4.8
/5
1950 reviews
9.9
Based on 25,818 reviews
25 km from downtown
Address: France
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Parisian nightlife at Left Bank
Cruise & experience the magic of Paris
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Seine River: Is it worth going? Highlights and pitfalls
Is it worth going?
The soul artery of Paris! A natural viewing corridor open to the public for free, but walking alone is a bit monotonous - it is worth the time to combine it with a boat or bike ride.
Exclusive highlights:
1. Golden view of the cruise ship:
-Watch the Eiffel Tower twinkle every hour on the sunset route, and the moment you look down at the bridge hole is romantic and divine.
The fly boat (Bateaux Mouches) has a full glass roof and unlocks the silhouettes of 10 major landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty and the Orsay Museum.
2. Left Bank literary rampage:
- Find 1900s antique posters at the Green Box second-hand book stall. Although the padlocks of the Art Bridge have been removed, the bronze sculptures are still in production.
- Squat at the Marie Bridge, the same railway bridge hole as in "Inception".
3. Locals' way of playing:
- Picnic on Swan Island, red wine with baguettes, and the tower light reflected on the water surface on summer nights is like broken diamonds.
- Take a cyberpunk movie on the graffiti wall in the tunnel under the new bridge.
Tips to avoid pitfalls:
- Choose a cruise after 18:00! The reflection is serious during the day, the night view is the best;
- Be wary of the "free bracelet" scam (a common trick on the riverside);
- The stone steps on the river bank are slippery, wear non-slip shoes;
- Some docks will be restricted during the Olympic Games in August, so check the official website in advance.
Summary: The Seine River is a mobile postcard of Paris. A 30-yuan boat ticket allows you to see the thousand-year splendor of both sides of the river. A three-piece set of hiking + boating + picnic will make you understand why Hemingway said "Paris is a moveable feast".
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🚲 Secret route:
Rent a shared bicycle from the Sully Bridge, ride along the "Paris Beach" dedicated lane (artificial beach open in summer), and go directly to Berthillon, an ice cream shop in the alley behind Notre Dame.
## Lake Seine: Parisians' private cold jade, rowing into the parallel universe of the Jurassic
**Is it worth going? ** If you are tired of the flood of tourists, this is the respirator of Normandy! The Lake Seine (Lac de la Seine), 1.5 hours' drive from Paris, is actually the **Canal Saint-Martin Reservoir** - but don't be fooled by the name, it is the illegitimate child of geological miracles and French pastoral, so beautiful that the locals keep their mouths shut.
### Hardcore highlight: Inception under the chalk cliff
* **Rowing through the Cretaceous: ** Rent an electric boat (€20/hour) to break into the center of the lake, **30-meter-high snow-white cliffs** suddenly rise from the ground. Touching the cold rock formations with your fingertips, it is a history book pressed by the bones of marine microorganisms 75 million years ago, and the gullies washed out by rainwater are like the ribs of giant beasts - **Parisians are actually having a holiday picnic in the dinosaur cemetery! **
* **Ghost Dance at the Sunken Church:** The **Saint-Vigo Church**, which was submerged in the 19th century, lies quietly at the bottom of the lake. When the water level drops in midsummer, the spire of the bell tower pierces the lake surface. When paddling close, the oars will startle a flock of bronze waterfowl, as if the dead are flapping their wings.
* **Rainbow Mast Forest:** At the **Gailard Castle Pier** on the south bank of the lake, the masts of hundreds of sailboats pull out golden lines in the sunset. Sit in the old tavern next to the sluice and watch the boat owners use the pulley system to "hang" the yacht over the dam - **This is the magical operation of the living fossil of the Industrial Revolution**.
* **Dark Night Starlight Bathing Beach:** Avoid patrolmen (shh!) late at night and jump into the shallow waters of the bay. The chalk rocks reflect the moonlight, and the water body flashes with blue phosphorescence - the **natural fluorescent party** of algae and minerals is more magical than Mont Saint-Michel.
### The cool tricks that only locals know:
* **Picnic Assassin Equipment:**
- Buy **Apple Cider Sausage** at the bakery in Les Trois Lacs
- Spread the tablecloth and choose **Elephant Trunk Hill Grotto** on the north shore (Google "Grotte d'Eawy"), where the echo of the rock wall amplifies the sound of champagne bottle opening
* **The ultimate Easter egg for anglers:** Rent a fishing rod (€5) and wait downstream of the sluice, **2-meter-long European catfish** tumble in the turbine vortex, biting the hook with the force of a small sea monster.
* **Ruins exploration code:**
- Abandoned **Freine Steam Station** (Chemin des Écluses), rusty valves engraved with 1887 worker graffiti
- **German bunkers** on the west side of the reservoir, wild roses growing in the bullet holes in the wall
### Fatal warning:
Dry season (August-September) the lake surface shrinks by 30%, and the white cliffs are exposed like the corpse of a giant whale; in the flood season (April-May), be careful of underwater broken trees when rowing - last year three canoes performed "Titanic" here.
When you bite off sour bread with Normandy cheese in the chalk cliff cave and watch the sailboat slide past the reflection of the church spire, you will suddenly realize: Parisians use the Jurassic cliffs as their backyard
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Louvre Museum
4.7
/5
8612 reviews
10
From £20.48
Based on 103,954 reviews
21.9 km from downtown
Address: 75001 Paris, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Explore the Giant Glass Pyramid
A giant glass pyramid blending the ancient and modern
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I got a ticket for 10 a.m., when there weren't many people. It was a great experience buying a ticket online. I was able to pay with a Russian card, which is a big advantage of trip.com. The service was excellent!
This was my second visit to the Louvre after fourteen years. This time I chose Ctrip's Chinese tour guide, led by Teacher Shang. Compared to the first quick tour, this time I learned a lot about the history of the Louvre and had a deeper understanding of the cultural relics in the exhibition hall.
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Disneyland Paris
4.8
/5
2699 reviews
10
From £65.36
Disneyland Paris | 10.9 km from downtown
Phone +33 1-60306053
Address: Bd de Parc, 77700 Coupvray, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Saved by 2548 users2056 positive reviews
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We had so much fun.. We aimed for the rides the Crushee and AC racer. We did the studioa first then Disney. We stayed at Moxy in Val D' Europe, used Uber throughout.
Buddy is definitely worth a visit, with beautiful fireworks, exciting roller coasters, and delicious burgers. If time permits, you should definitely plan two days there, as you can't see enough fun in one day.
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5
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Palace of Versailles
4.7
/5
2904 reviews
10
From £18.31
Based on 27,869 reviews
38.2 km from downtown
Phone +33 1-30837800
Address: Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Experience the opulent Louis XIV architecture
Baroque architecture showcases the splendor of Louis XIV
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amazing place, good to book on trip as the day i wanted to go didn’t have any tickets on the official website but managed to get them on trip
It is magnificent and splendid. Today I only visited the large indoor suite part because it was too sunny and hot outside, so I gave up. However, if the weather was cooler, I would probably spend half a day to have a good look around!
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Palais Garnier
4.7
/5
1066 reviews
9.7
From £12.73
Based on 20,101 reviews
22.5 km from downtown
Phone +33-1-71252423
Address: Pl. de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Admire the Opera House's magnificent chandelier
Eclectic architectural gem
Saved by 1984 users631 positive reviews
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The Paris Opera House is large in scale, exquisite in details and magnificent in appearance. It is praised as a theatre where paintings, marble and gold ornaments complement each other, giving people great enjoyment.
The theater is indeed luxurious and high-end, showing the noble temperament of French aristocrats. I can't take enough photos. The disadvantage is that the entire theater is only open on the second floor, and the tour time is too short. The temporary ticket price of 200 is a bit expensive. It is normal to buy 115 in advance.
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Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile
4.7
/5
2691 reviews
9.1
From £13.95
Based on 46,336 reviews
Champs Elysées | 25.2 km from downtown
Phone 33155377377
Address: Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Champs-Élysées' enchanting night view
The Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile is brightly lit at night
Saved by 1665 users1058 positive reviews
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Because of some problems with the hotel, we only caught the cruise ship. It was just getting dark when we arrived, and it was already dark when we turned back. The effect was great. We need to be reminded that there are many people on the cruise ship, so we need to arrive 30 minutes early, otherwise we have to wait for the next one.
The Arc de Triomphe is a must-see for Paris, a famous attraction, one of the Peugeots of Paris, France. The Arc de Triomphe is located in the center of Charles de Gaulle (formerly the Star Square) in Paris, France. It is about 50 meters high and about 45 meters wide, and is one of the largest Arc de Triomphes in the world. The main structure of the Arc de Triomphe is built in stone and the overall shape is magnificent. The front and back of the building are beautifully decorated, showing important war scenes and heroic figures in French history. The Arc de Triomphe in Paris is not only a architectural gem of France, but also an important part of the world cultural heritage. It attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique architectural style, deep historical heritage and rich cultural connotation.
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The Centre Pompidou
4.6
/5
815 reviews
8.6
From £68.87
Based on 6,360 reviews
Les Halles | 20.9 km from downtown
Phone +33-1-44781233
Address: Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.11 of Best Things to Do in Ile-de-France
Saved by 477 users518 positive reviews
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The last stop before leaving Paris was the Pompidou Center. The building's appearance is very unique, like a large industrial factory. No wonder it is written on the Internet as an industrial modern style.
I bought tickets online and the tickets were issued fairly quickly. I waited for less than an hour.
Art exhibitions, although I don't have artistic cells, I followed my feelings, walked slowly, strolled slowly, and understood and appreciated from my own perspective.
The Centre Pompidou is absolutely worth a visit. We especially enjoyed the 5th and 4th floor with the permanent exhibition. A must see when visiting Paris. You also have an amazing view over Paris, including the Eiffel Tower from the 6th floor.
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Ile de la Cite
4.7
/5
209 reviews
8.4
Based on 5,353 reviews
Ile de la Cite | 21.2 km from downtown
Phone +33-7-53122652
Address: Paris, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
No.13 of Best Things to Do in Ile-de-France
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## Ile de la Cité: Is it worth going? Highlights and pitfalls
**Is it worth going? **
**The heart of Paris! ** An open-air historical museum for free strolling, but it is easy to miss the soul if you just check in - you need to slow down and appreciate the details of the streets, otherwise it will just be a "passing by the river island".
**Exclusive highlights:**
1. **Time-space folding street view:**
- **Double-sided Notre Dame**: Look at the rebirth in the scaffolding (2025) from the front, and go around **Back Street of Saint Louis** to take a picture of the silhouette of the flying buttresses;
- **Secret Path of the New Bridge**: Climb the arch of the oldest stone bridge in France and touch the love letter engraved by the knight 400 years ago.
2. **Dark wonders of the Middle Ages:**
- **The gloomy dungeon of the ancient prison** Find the prison cell of Queen Mary, and the wax figure restores the night before the beheading;
- **Second floor of the Sainte-Chapelle** 15-meter-high colored window biblical painting, on sunny days, the ground appears a golden river of light.
3. **Market life:**
- **Flower and bird market (closed on Monday)** Buy antique bronze bird cages, drink €3 espresso in old cafes and watch judges go by;
- **Place de Cité** Old chess players draw chessboards on stone bricks with chalk.
**Avoid pitfalls:**
- Sainte-Chapelle **Buy a combined ticket in advance (€11.5)**! Line up on site for 1 hour or more;
- Beware of **"petition" scammers** (common in Place Notre Dame);
- **Green Forest Trail** at the southern end of the island is remote at night, so it is recommended to leave before sunset;
- Wednesday/Saturday **Botanical Gardens Used Book Market** You can buy 1840s Paris maps.
**Summary:** The Île de Cité is a time capsule of Paris - from the foundation of the Roman temple to the revolutionary guillotine, you can see thousands of years of accumulation around the corner. Reserve half a day + a pair of old shoes, and step into your own "Genesis of Paris" between the Judge's Cafe and the Prisoners' Cellar.
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**📜 Secret Realm Route:**
Notre Dame → **Charlemagne Statue** (touch the tip of the sword for good luck) → Conciergerie dungeon → Sainte-Chapelle stained windows → travel through **Flower Market Arcade** → sit on **Pont Neuf bench** and feed sparrows, ending at Dickens armchair in Shakespeare and Company.
The Île de la Cité in Paris, France, is one of the two islands in the Seine River in the center of Paris, France (the other is the Île Saint-Louis). It is also the birthplace of the Paris city area. The famous Notre Dame de Paris and Sainte-Chapelle are both located on the island.
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Moulin Rouge
4.6
/5
360 reviews
8.5
From £140.31
Based on 15,479 reviews
Montmartre | 22.6 km from downtown
Phone +33-1-53098282
Address: 82 Bd de Clichy, 75018 Paris, France
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
Show starts nightly at 7pm
Stunning modern can-can dance performance
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the show was very entertaining, dancing and choreography was fabulous so were the outfits was spectacular. dinner was served very efficiently and tastefully good although it was very pricey. amazing would definitely recommend.
the surrounding are fun. I visited Moulin Rouge because it seems a preacher interesting place. I would recommend to take 10 minutes to admire the street and the place 🩷
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