1st Arrondissement

To feel the real pulse of Paris, spread your wings and explore nearby neighborhoods like Montmartre, Pigalle, and Ile de la Cite.

Paris is known as being home to the Eiffel Tower. This iconic landmark is 3 miles (5 kilometers) from the middle of the city.

Check out the Arc de Triomphe and Louvre Museum and spend a while longer in Paris’s city center.

Those interested in exhibits and shows will find some unique cultural highlights in and around 1st Arrondissement. There are many excellent destinations visitors can pay a visit to for an afternoon such as Picasso Museum, the Arab World Institute and the Musee Nissim de Camondo. Lovers of the arts can enjoy a night of great entertainment at venues such as Paris Opera, Folies Bergere and Bobino. The area is a treasure trove for those who love art. Make sure you see the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art and the Gallery of Comparative Anatomy and Paleontology.

Get your body moving out-of-doors at the many beautiful destinations nearby. Relax and enjoy the fresh air. Spend a morning in one of the local parks and gardens, which include Tuileries Garden.

Some of Paris' best-loved attractions are in the 1st Arrondissement area, such as Palais Royal, the Luxembourg Gardens and the Pont des Arts. The Notre Dame Cathedral, Eglise Saint-Eustache and the Church of Saint Germain l'Auxerrois offer those visiting the opportunity to better understand the part religion has played in the area.

See what is in fashion locally and do some people-watching in the nearby malls and markets such as Galeries Lafayette, the Le Bon Marche and the Forum des Halles.

To make the most of 1st Arrondissement, consider staying at one of the area’s many accommodation options. For a good night’s sleep check out the amenities at the Novotel Paris Les Halles, the Hôtel Pavillon Opéra, and the popular Citadines Prestige Les Halles Paris.