Costs nothing · Paris, France
15 Free Things to Do in Paris
Every place here has verified free entry. Your Paris day can cost exactly nothing.
Only places with a confirmed free-entry policy make this list. Ranked by traveler review volume. Updated monthly.
Le Marais
NeighborhoodLe Marais is one of Paris's most captivating neighbourhoods, a maze of medieval lanes that escaped Haussmann's 19th-century demolitions, leaving narrow streets, hidden courtyards, and aristocratic mansions (hôtels particuliers) now housing museums and boutiques.
Read our full guide →Petit Palais
MuseumThe Petit Palais houses the City of Paris's Museum of Fine Arts, and remarkably, it's free to enter.
Read our full guide →Place de la Bastille
LandmarkThe Place de la Bastille is one of the most historically charged squares in Paris, the site where the Bastille fortress-prison once stood, until it was stormed by a revolutionary crowd on 14 July…
Read our full guide →Pont Neuf
LandmarkPont Neuf, meaning 'New Bridge', is ironically the oldest surviving bridge in Paris, completed in 1607.
Read our full guide →Musee des Arts et Metiers
MuseumThe Musée des Arts et Métiers is a treasure trove for science and technology enthusiasts.
Read our full guide →Place Vendome
LandmarkPlace Vendôme is a prestigious landmark in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, known for its harmonious architecture and high-end jewelry shops.
Read our full guide →Marche Couvert des Enfants Rouges
MarketNestled in the heart of the 3rd arrondissement, Marche Couvert des Enfants Rouges is a historic covered market that has been a beloved local institution since the 17th century.
Read our full guide →Coulee Verte Rene-Dumont
Park & natureThe Coulee Verte Rene-Dumont, also known as the Promenade Plantee, is a pioneering elevated park built on the old Vincennes railway viaduct.
Read our full guide →Jardin du Palais Royal
Park & natureThe Jardin du Palais Royal is a formal French garden located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, adjacent to the Palais Royal complex.
Read our full guide →Bastille Market
MarketBastille Market, also known as Marché Bastille, is one of Paris's largest and most popular open-air markets, stretching along Boulevard Richard Lenoir in the 11th arrondissement.
Read our full guide →Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
LandmarkThe Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel stands proudly in the 1st arrondissement, marking the eastern entrance to the Tuileries Garden.
Read our full guide →Domaine National du Palais-Royal
LandmarkThe Domaine National du Palais-Royal is a historic palace and garden complex located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, opposite the Louvre.
Read our full guide →Les Halles
NeighborhoodLes Halles is a vibrant neighborhood in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, centered around the Forum des Halles, a massive underground shopping and entertainment complex.
Read our full guide →Statue de la Liberte
LandmarkThe Statue de la Liberte in Paris is a bronze replica of the iconic Statue of Liberty, standing 11.5 meters tall on the Île aux Cygnes (Swan Island) in the Seine River, near the Javel…
Read our full guide →Paris Gare de Lyon
LandmarkGare de Lyon is one of Paris's major railway stations, renowned for its magnificent Belle Époque architecture and vibrant atmosphere.
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How we pick these
Every place here is genuinely free to enter. We filter the 344 Paris places we track down to those with no admission charge, then rank them by traveler reviews. Updated monthly.
Good to know
A few museums are free only on set days — check opening info before you go.
Entry is free, but transport, snacks and lockers in Paris still add up.
Free attractions draw crowds; mornings are usually the calmest.
Common questions
What can you do for free in Paris?+
This list ranks the best no-cost things to do in Paris, from parks and viewpoints to museums with free entry.
Are there free museums in Paris?+
Some museums are free all the time and others on specific days. The verified-free ones are included above.
Is Paris expensive to visit?+
You can see a lot of Paris on a tight budget by leaning on the free attractions here and eating where locals do.
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