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Popular summer event transforming the flat banks of the Seine into sandy beaches featuring umbrellas and free play zones.
Festival
Paris Plages (Summer Beaches)
Popular summer event transforming the flat banks of the Seine into sandy beaches featuring umbrellas and free play zones.
City guideSeine Banks
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373 mYahmiElegant Moroccan dining room serving slow-roasted beef tagines with prunes and almonds.[13] Entirely dry and certified halal.
403 mAkashElegant Indian restaurant offering authentic tandoori grills and biryanis prepared with certified halal meats.[13] Strictly dry and pork-free.
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Champ de Mars / Bir-HakeimEiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower (برج إيفل), constructed in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel for the World's Fair, stands as Paris's most famous monument.
Louvre / Palais-RoyalLouvre Museum
The Louvre Museum (متحف اللوفر) is the world's largest and most visited art museum, housed in a magnificent historic royal palace.
Île de la CitéNotre-Dame Cathedral
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Left Bank / Saint-GermainMusée d’Orsay
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Champs-Élysées / EtoileArc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe (قوس النصر) stands monumentally at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to celebrate French military victories.
Île de la CitéSainte-Chapelle
Breathtaking Gothic royal chapel featuring 15-meter-high stained glass windows depicting biblical history.[71] Timed entry must be pre-booked online.
OperaPalais Garnier
Opulent 19th-century opera house showcasing grand marble staircases and a ceiling painted by Marc Chagall.[22] Timed tickets are required.
Latin QuarterPanthéon
Monumental neoclassical mausoleum serving as the resting place of France's historic luminaries.[74] Elevator access to the dome is seasonal.
MontmartreSacré-Cœur Basilica
Majestic white-domed basilica rising on the summit of Montmartre, offering Paris's absolute best panoramic views.[6] Access is free.
MaraisCentre Pompidou
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Alambra is highly celebrated among the Muslim community in Paris as the ultimate destination to experience authentic, traditional French raclette cheese melted over tender, certified halal steaks.[15] The environment is entirely alcohol-free and pork-free, making it exceptionally family-friendly.[15]
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BarbèsLe Palais Du Maharaja
Recommended
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LouvreBacha Montenach
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Le MaraisL'As du Fallafel
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Saint-GermainBurgers and Fries
Popular fast-food joint serving certified halal burgers and fresh hand-cut fries at highly competitive prices.[9] Offers an entirely dry environment.