Top 5 attractions for the best Paris views

Top 5 attractions for the best Paris views

Figuring out which is the top 5 attractions for the best Paris views is not easy, as you may know, the City of light is not lacking of panoramic views with its high constructions such as the Eiffel Tower and its hilly areas. Admiring every bit of the City from a nice point of view is the best way to start or end a visit of Paris. Which attractions in Paris will offer you the best view? Here’s where to head for panoramic views of Paris.

Cathedral Notre-Dame

Located in the Ile de la Cité, Notre-Dame is known for being one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. Going at the top will allow you to see the inside of the cathedral, but also to enjoy an amazing view over Paris.

After climbing lots of dizzying spiral stairs to get there, you will be rewarded by the incredible view and by meeting the famous gargoyles.

If you’re interested in learning more about Notre Dame and exploring the heart of Paris, consider embarking on a Notre Dame tour for a comprehensive experience.

View from Notre-Dame

Park Belleville

From the Parc de Belleville you’ll have a nice and secret view over Paris

Looking for a secret view over Paris? The Parc de Belleville is my favourite park in Paris. This romantic-style park provides one of the best views of the city. You’ll have a charming and off-the-beaten-track stroll here. My advice is to choose this view if you want to have a calm afternoon on a nice weather day.

The bridges of the Seine

The Pont de la Concorde leads to the National Assembly

If you ever find a bad view from a Seine River Bridge let me know! Each bridge has its own story and unique view. My favourite one is the Concorde Bridge, from which you can see the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower and the beautiful Place de la Concorde.

I also like the Saint-Louis Bridge, which is linking the Saint-Louis Island and the Cité Island in the heart of Paris. From it you can admire the Pont des Arts where lovers attach locks as a symbol of their love.

Montparnasse Tower

Montparnasse Tower – Max Pixel

This is without a doubt the greatest 360-degree view you can have of Paris. You can see every landmark of the city from this 689 feet Tower. It’s the only skyscraper of Paris, and like most Parisians, I don’t like this big black building coming out of nowhere.

But the good thing is that if you go at the top of it, you’ll enjoy an amazing view of Paris, with the Eiffel Tower and without the Montparnasse Tower. That’s why I strongly recommend you to go on top of the Montparnasse tower and not on top of the Eiffel Tower. Plus, the line is shorter! The view is amazing during the day but is even prettier at night, you will understand with Paris is called the City of Light!

Montmartre – the Sacré-Coeur

The view from the Sacré Coeur

At the base of the Sacre Coeur Basilica in hilly Montmartre you have one of Paris’s most famous panoramic viewpoint. You can either brave the stairs up to the top, or take the funicular up the hill for the price of a metro ticket.

But pickpockets are known to operate in the area so watch your belongings and avoid going there at night. If you have the time, it is free to enter the basilica and it is worth it! To get there, take Metro line 2 to Anvers, and follow signs to “Butte Montmartre” (Montmartre Knoll).