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The Best Places in Paris With a View

Where To Soak up the Skyline in the City of Light

Whether you’re searching for a hotel room overlooking the Eiffel Tower or a rooftop bar to sip drinks and soak up the City of Lights at night, these places offer some of the best views in Paris.

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Smartphone and laptop with internet in Paris at the Eiffel Tower

The Best Bars & Cafés with Wi-Fi in Paris

Wondering where to find reliable Wi-Fi in Paris so you can get a little work done while out and about? We’ve personally tested these restaurants, bars, cafés, and coffee shops and can confirm they have good internet connections. From cool coworking spots to classic Parisian cafés, here are our favorite places in Paris with Wi-Fi.

Secret garden in Le Marais, the Joseph Migneret rose garden.

The Best Hidden Gems in Paris

Looking for hidden gems in Paris that only locals know? These are our favorite off-the-beaten-path places in the French capital, including the museums, restaurants, bars, gardens, and city streets that only locals know but curious visitors deserve to discover.

Eiffel Tower as seen from Paris metro line 6

The Best Places in Paris on the Water

The French capital may not be on the seaside, but between the River Seine and the many canals you’re never far from water. From the best spots for an apéro along the riverbanks to the best Seine River cruises, here are our favorite things to do on the water in Paris.

Plants surrounding the pond in the courtyard of the Petit Palais

The Best Free Things To Do In Paris

France’s capital may have a reputation for being expensive, but there are a (perhaps) surprising number of free things to do in Paris. We’re sharing all of our local favorites for getting the most out of the City of Light without opening your wallet, from the best free museums in Paris and top art galleries to must-see city streets and beautiful parks or gardens.

Restaurant with air conditioning in Paris

The Best Hidden Gems in Paris

Looking for hidden gems in Paris that only locals know? These are our favorite off-the-beaten-path places in the French capital, including the museums, restaurants, bars, gardens, and city streets that only locals know but curious visitors deserve to discover.

Brasserie Barbès rooftop

The Best Rooftops in Paris

Ah, the rooftops of Paris. It doesn’t get much more iconic – or dreamy – than this. Perched high above the city streets, these spots offer great views of the Paris skyline and, bien sûr, an up-close look at the French capital’s unique zinc roofs.

Café tables and chairs on the terrace under a white awning for La Coupole Brasserie in Paris.

The Best Bar & Café Terraces in Paris

There’s little better in Parisian life than the culture of being ‘en terrasse’ – the art of sitting on a bar or café’s patio for hours, rain or shine. And for those chilly months, many places even offer blankets and heaters so the patrons can still enjoy the terrace, even in winter!