Wondering where to find the best views in Paris? Paris is one of the best backdrops for lovely landscapes, as well as postcard pictures of tight paved roads, colourful doors, Haussmann houses. You can’t run out of new paths and perspectives from which to see the city. Who are we fooling, as much as it is good to take mental photos of the beauty of Paris while living in the moment? To get a canon picture of the best views in Paris, everyone wants to discover those picture-perfect locations. So here’s a curated list of best opinions from La Vie Locale: TOP 10 worthy opinions from Instagram in Paris (not mentioned in any specific order of choice).
Best views in Paris #1 – Notre Dame
From the top of Notre Dame’s towers, you can have Gargoyle views of the Paris landscape. There’s an entrance on the left side to access the towers when you’re facing the church.
| Entrance is free
| Tower Tickets: 10€ to the towers ; Free if you are a EU resident and under 26 years old
| Currently close to public due to the fire
Best views in Paris #2 – Sacré Cœur
That’s the most enjoyable view you’ll get to Paris. The entrance to the Sacré Cœur dome is on the church’s left side. You get to the top after 300 narrow steps (no elevator) and you’re greeted with 360 ° views like this.
| Entrance is free
| Dome Tickets: 6€
| Basilica opens everyday from 06:00 – 20:30
Best views in Paris #3 – Galeries Lafayette Rooftop
Department store Galeries Lafayette has a lovely rooftop terrace, open to the public, free of charge. Arrive for lovely views of the sunset just before the sun goes down. They also have an open bar and restaurant when the weather allows.
| Entrance is free
Best views in Paris #4 – Parc de Belleville
This is an amazing crowd-free location and a quiet place to enjoy a view of Paris.
| Entrance is free
Best views in Paris #5 -Centre Pompidou
Ask where the George restaurant is when you visit the Center Pompidou Museum. The restaurant itself is super-priced, but in the priceless restaurant you can access the opinions without eating.
| Entrance is free
#6 – Montparnasse Observation Tower
Last year, during an Instagram meeting, we had the opportunity to visit the Montparnasse Tower with other photographers in Paris. We arrived right before sunset, from the 56th floor (largest building in Paris) check out the perspective all the way up.
| Ticket: 15€ during the day and a night ticket for 20€
#7 – Ballon de Paris
If you’re looking for a unique view of Paris, visit the Paris Balloon, it’s floating in the air for 150 meters, and you have a flying view of Paris.
| Ticket: 12€
| Book your ticket
credit photo ©Le Ballon de Paris
#8 – Terrass Hotel
For the Terass Hotel restaurant (reservation only) and bar, this boutique hotel’s rooftop terrace is accessible to the public. The restaurant itself is also known for its spectacular view of the Eiffel Tower. All windows of glass together with the Paris panoramic view is simply sheer bliss.
| Entrance is free
| Restaurant or bar consummation
#9 – Arc de Triomphe
This is a wonderful place to see the boulevards that are completely lined. Great nighttime best views in Paris when it is all illuminated. There are 234 steps you have to walk up and you can see for miles.
| Tickets: 12€ (Free with Paris Pass and free for students)
| Book your ticket
#10 – Le Perchoir
You have three places to choose from, all with distinct town opinions. There’s the Perchoir, overlooking the Eiffel, the Seine and Notre Dame. Perchoir with views of Parisian rooftops close Ménilmontant. And you’ve also chosen the latest Perchoir Gare de l’est to open Summer 2016. The view is not from that high, but from the top of Gare de L’Est train station you have a beautiful view of Paris boulevards.
TIPS: With going to any of these locations, the greatest challenge is that the lines are extremely long. When they open to lock in place, you have to get right there.
A few bonuses for the getting the best views in Paris!
Bonus #1 – Seine River Cruise
From elevated perspectives, all the mentioned views are. The Seine River Cruise is a nice opportunity to see the town from the water if you want to see Paris from a distinct view.
Bonus #2 – Musée d’Orsay
A very popular photo spot while visiting the museum is the big clock at the Musée d’Orsay.
Bonus #3 – Musée de l’homme
Located right next to Trocadero, it may be a little simple to miss this museum as crowds flock to take photos of the Eiffel Tower. If you want a two-in-one experience, take a tour of this museum devoted to discovering the human species and enjoy a good view of the restaurant of the museum (the killer view overlooking the Eiffel Tower-no lines, no crowds).
