Top 50 Things To Do In Paris France

Top 50 Things To Do In Paris

46 La Cinémathèque Française

You have to see a French film whilst in Paris. Well you don’t really have to but why not. The french pride themselves on their film industry and it is a good excuse to escape an unfriendly day.

47 Friday Night Skate

Get your skates on. Twenty odd people and thousands of their friends get rolling around Paris on Friday Night Skate at Tour Montparnasse. The variable 30km route costs nothing except for your time. Starts at 10pm. Finishes around 1am.

48 Bréhat.

Escape from Paris. Well we all need a break. Head for Brittany and discover your own little French island (group of islands to be precise). Bréhat is florally rich and is famous for its pink granite rocks. Bréhat is just 10 minutes from Paimpol.

49 Arènes de Lutèce left overs

Arènes de Lutèce was one of largest Roman amphitheaters in the world. It was built near the Roman town of Lutetia (or Paris). Entertainment used to include circuses, live animals performances, sporting contests, theater and, of course, gladiators! How much blood you wonder…or perhaps it is better not to.

The amphitheater measured 41 meters (135 feet) in length, was surrounded by 2.5 meter (8 ft) walls and could accommodate up to 15,000 spectators. It met its demise around the end of the 3rd century, possibly from some of the descendents of its performers. The next stage of its life was death. Perhaps, befittingly, Arènes de Lutèce became a cemetery. In twelfth century the cemetery itself was buried.

50 Cimetière du Père-Lachaise

If you are famous do you live forever? Come to the cemetery of the famous dead and decide for yourself. Cimetière du Père-Lachaise makes the list as it is said to be one of Paris’ most popular attractions. People are dying to see this place. Apart from famous names there are impressive pieces of art to experience in a peaceful setting.