Free things to do · Paris

Free things to do in Paris

No-spend weekends in Paris — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.

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Top spots in Paris

  • Canal Saint-Martin

    Outdoors

    10e

    Iron footbridges, picnic banks and Sunday afternoon natural-wine bars.

  • Père Lachaise

    Outdoors

    20e

    Tree-lined cemetery — Wilde, Chopin, Morrison and the city's quietest hill.

  • Montmartre

    Culture

    18e

    Sacré-Cœur views, cobbled lanes and the last working windmill.

  • Musée d'Orsay

    Culture

    7e

    Beaux-Arts station turned Impressionist temple — go for the Van Goghs.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: Musée d'Orsay, Canal Saint-Martin, Montmartre. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Paris and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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