Paris is filled with small and large monuments, historic buildings, triumphal arches, modern structures, hospitals, towers, and palaces. Some are recognized as monuments, while others are not officially designated but are still very interesting. Many monuments require an entrance fee, some can only be viewed from the outside, and others are part of a museum. Some monuments even offer virtual tors on their websites.
Opening Hours of Monuments in Paris
There is a list of weekly closing days and holidays for all monuments. Check the website of a specific monument for details on facilities, discounts for different age groups, and accessibility for the disabled. Monuments like hospitals, university buildings, and other public buildings often allow you to enter freely.
Free Admission to Monuments
Some monuments offer free admission (always or at certain times) for all ages or for people under 26 years old. See this list for details.
Journées du Patrimoine
During the Journées du Patrimoine (Heritage Days), held annually over a weekend in September, you can visit many monuments that are normally closed to the public. Check the site to see which monuments are open and when.
Accessibility of Monuments in Paris
Monuments that are accessible to the disabled will display one or more of these logos:
Wheelchair Accessible: Accessible to those with mobility impairments.
Chapelle Expiatoire: Adapted for the hearing impaired.
Visually Impaired: Adapted for those with visual impairments.