This sublime Paris arrondissement is blessed with the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides and the Quai Branly Museum. Yes, but the 7th also has many other places to discover! Here are all the things to see and do in one of Paris’s most emblematic arrondissements.
The Eiffel Tower
When we think of Paris, we undeniably think of her. The 7th arrondissement is fortunate to be home to the Eiffel Tower. At 324 meters high, it attracts thousands of visitors every year. From its summit, it offers a breathtaking view of the whole of Paris. Its gourmet restaurant, the Jules Verne, is well worth a visit. In short, there are so many reasons to go and admire this beautiful Iron Lady!
📍Location: 5 avenue Anatole France, 75007
Le Champ de Mars
Just a stone’s throw from the Eiffel Tower is its “garden”. The Champ de Mars is one of the capital’s largest green spaces. 24.5 hectares where you can picnic, lounge in summer, or stroll all year round!
📍Location: 2 allée Adrienne-Lecouvreur 75007 Paris
Hôtel des Invalides and its dome
The Hôtel des Invalides, commissioned by Louis XIV, is one of the most important historical landmarks in the 7ᵉ arrondissement (and in Paris). It includes the Musée de l’Armée and the tomb of Napoleon I, making it a must-see attraction reflecting France’s rich heritage. Its dome, entirely covered in gold leaf, is as sparkling by day as it is by night.
📍Location: 129 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris
Rodin Museum
Dedicated to the works of the famous sculptor Auguste Rodin, this museum boasts a rich and varied collection. Drawings, sculptures and photographs… If the weather is fine, we recommend a stroll through its magnificent garden, where emblematic pieces such as The Thinker and The Kiss take pride of place.
📍Location: 77, rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris
Musée d’Orsay
This former train station has become a gigantic museum devoted to Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. Here, you’ll discover such gems as Edouard Manet’s Déjeuner sur l’Herbe and works by Van Gogh. In short, there are a thousand reasons to visit the Musée d’Orsay!
📍Location: Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, 75007 Paris
The Maison Gainsbourg
Did you know that the legendary home of singer Serge Gainsbourg was open to the public? Since September 2023, fans of the artist have been able to discover not only his final resting place, but also a museum about his wild career and a piano bar.
📍Location: 14 rue de Verneuil, 75007 Paris
Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac
The Musée du Quai Branly presents a vast collection of indigenous art and cultural objects from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Its unique vegetation-covered architecture and gardens make it one of Paris’ most popular museums.
📍Location: 37 Quai Branly, 75007 Paris
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity
This sublime Orthodox cathedral, topped with five bulbs covered in gold leaf, is well worth a visit. You can enter freely every day from 2 pm to 7 pm.