Things to do in Left Bank

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Eiffel Tower showing heritage elements, a monument and a park
Champ de Mars which includes a park
Tour Montparnasse showing cbd and a city
Les Invalides showing interior views
Necker showing landscape views, a monument and a city

Left Bank Attractions

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Left Bank must see attractions

1. Eiffel Tower

Alongside the river Seine and in the Champ de Mars park, the 1,062-foot-tall (323-meter) Eiffel Tower attracts more than 7 million visitors annually. It has two restaurants, including the legendary Le Jules Verne on the second floor, and three viewing levels.
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Eiffel Tower showing modern architecture and a garden

2. Luxembourg Gardens

Despite its grandiose beginnings as the grounds for a royal palace, the 53-acre (23-hectare) Luxembourg Gardens is known as a park of the people.
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Luxembourg Gardens showing a garden as well as a large group of people

3. Les Invalides

Les Invalides is a historic military complex that includes several museums, monuments and churches. Brush up on French military history at its trio of museums, stroll along the grand lawns of the Esplanade des Invalides and see the ostentatious tomb of the famous French dictator Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Les Invalides which includes heritage architecture

4. Paris Catacombs

With its eerily ornate bone formations, the Paris Catacombs seems like some macabre artwork but it actually spawned from practicality. Overcrowded graveyards in the late 1700s were causing health problems in the city, including the spread of disease through contaminated water. From 1786 to 1814, the exhumed bones from the city’s cemeteries were transferred to the abandoned underground limestone quarries, and the result is the haunting catacombs. The passageways are more than a mile long (1.6 kilometers), with wall-to-wall skeletal remains neatly arranged around memorial plaques. The bones are arranged according to bone type – skulls, femurs, tibias. Some bones are more than a century old, with some that date back to the French Revolution.
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Exploring the haunting beauty of the Paris Catacombs in Île-de-France, France

5. Champ de Mars

Lie in the sun at the park-like setting of Champ de Mars and peer up to enjoy some of the best views of France's most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. Take a picnic with you or just admire the poignant memorial, Le Mur pour La Paix, that stands at one end of the park.
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Panorama of the Champ de Mars park in Paris overlooking the Eiffel Tower photographed in the evening light in September 2016

What to do in Left Bank

Free Things to Do in Left Bank

They say the best things in life are free. Be sure to visit the following around Left Bank:

Bourdelle Museum - Speak to the friendly staff or curator and find out about the special collections on display at this museum.

Pavillon Davioud - Spend a little time here and learn more about the artistic and cultural side of the area.

Collège de France - Tour this modern local landmark and admire its unique design.

Montparnasse Cemetery - Amble through this historic attraction and uncover a couple of secrets from the past.

Place de Catalogne - See for yourself why both visitors and locals are drawn to the atmosphere of this place.

Lac Daumesnil - Take things slow and enjoy a bit of time out beside the water.

Creation Market - Pull out your guidebook and find out why this place is worth adding to your travel itinerary.

Chapelle de l'Adoration Reparatrice - Do some quiet contemplation and find out a thing or two about this site's spiritual significance.

Jardin Marco-Polo - Organize a picnic and enjoy a relaxing walk around the interesting plants.


 

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French Academy showing heritage architecture, heritage elements and signage

Saint-Germain-des-Prés

5/5(565 area reviews)

Home to the École des Beaux-Arts and Musée national Eugène Delacroix, this Parisian quarter boasts iconic cafés like Les Deux Magots and Café de Flore. Easily accessible via Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Mabillon metro stations.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés
6th Arrondissement which includes a park and a statue or sculpture

6th Arrondissement

4.5/5(524 area reviews)

Immerse yourself in the intellectual tradition and history of the 6th arrondissement, home to art galleries, fashion stores, and iconic cafés like Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots. Don't miss the Jardin du Luxembourg and the Latin Quarter.

6th Arrondissement
Montparnasse featuring a city and a park

Montparnasse

4.5/5(245 area reviews)

Filled with cafés and bars, this historic hilly neighborhood was the meeting place of many great artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Montparnasse
Quartier Latin showing street scenes

Latin Quarter

4.5/5(1,421 area reviews)

Brimming with student life, the area boasts a lively atmosphere and numerous bistros, while being home to prestigious institutions like Sorbonne University and Collège de France.

Latin Quarter
Luxembourg Gardens featuring flowers, a statue or sculpture and a garden

Odéon

Consider a visit to Luxembourg Gardens and take some time to enjoy the colorful gardens during your time in Odéon. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Paris Luxembourg Station or Odeon Station.

Odéon
Sorbonne showing heritage architecture, street scenes and a fountain

Sorbonne

Consider a visit to Panthéon and take some time to enjoy the stunning river views during your time in Sorbonne. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Maubert-Mutualité Metro Station or Cluny - La Sorbonne Station.

Sorbonne

 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Left Bank on a sunny day?
What to do in Left Bank on a rainy day?
What is Left Bank famous for?
Eiffel Tower lives up to its reputation as an icon that you shouldn't miss.
What should I not miss in Left Bank?
If you're eager to see the best of this destination, add these sights to your schedule:

  • Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
  • Luxembourg Gardens
  • Tour Montparnasse
  • Pantheon

Are there cheap things to do in Left Bank?
What can you do in Left Bank for free?
You could leave your money in the hotel safe for the day, because these great attractions won't cost you a cent:

  • Luxembourg Gardens
  • Champ de Mars
  • Jardin des Plantes
  • Rue Cler

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