Eiffel Tower

No intro needed, though rather than climb the Eiffel Tower, you get a better, cheaper and less congested view of things by getting a lift up the Montparnasse Tower (€8.50, open daily 9:30am to 11:30 pm).

Place d’Etoile + Arc de Triomphe

Another must-see Parisian landmark. Leave the Metro here and stroll down the Champs Elysées to the Place de La Concorde, before crossing the Jardins de Tuileries to the Musée du Louvre (€8.50 or €6 in the evening).

Other famed museums include:

Musée National Picasso - Hotel Sale, 5 Rue de Thorigny.

Musée National Rodin - Hotel Biron, 77 Rue de Varenne, M:Varenne.

Musée d’Orsay - 1, rue de la Légion d'Honneur RER :Musee d’Orsay.

Centre Pompidou - (Musee National d'Art Moderne), Rue St Martin, M :Ramuteau, Châtelet.

Notre Dame Cathedral – Busy with tourist but no less impressive for that.

Jardin du Luxembourg – ideal for strolling hand in hand and feeling that you are escaping the crowds among the urban greenery.

Sacre Cœur at Montmartre – Take the funicular or walk the steep steps to see the stunning cathedral and equally stunning views of the whole city.