11 things to see and do in Paris by night

We often plan what we are going to do during the day in our travels, but the night comes and sadly we give up our day. If your next adventure will be in Paris you are in luck, because I leave you the guide to make the most of the night schedule and not waste the nights in one of the cities that shines the most when the sun goes down, and that's why they call it the city of light!

Taking a boat ride in Paris is always a good idea, but what better than doing it at night to see the city illuminated? And few plans can compare to enjoy a nice walk watching the illuminated Eiffel Tower or monuments such as the spectacular Pont Alexandre III, one of the most beautiful of the French capital.

These cruises last between 40 minutes and an hour, but there are different options to choose from "extras" such as a combined visit to the Eiffel Tower plus the cruise on the Seine or a night cruise on the Seine River with music and snack while enjoying the views.

Information of interest

• Prices: from 50 €.
• Hours: 2 hours.
• More info: Check out the 6 best Seine cruises and more information about Seine cruises by night.

If in daylight the most emblematic monument of Paris surprises, at night it is a spectacle. This colossal tower, which was built in 1889, at night is illuminated with more than 300 bulbs can be seen in different ways, but you can not leave Paris without accessing it at night.

The night visit to the Eiffel Tower will allow you to watch the sunset from one of the strategic points of the city and you can also see many monuments such as the Sacre Coeur, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Trocadero Gardens or the Dome of the Invalides among many others, certainly an experience that will be worth it.

The last visit is at 22:30 h., but access depends on the season and holidays, so I recommend you book your ticket to the Eiffel Tower in advance to avoid surprises and make sure you can make this great plan. Of course, it is only available during the summer season. Here is the link to learn about all the possibilities that exist to climb the Eiffel Tower.

Useful information

• Prices: from 89 €.
• Hours: every day until 22:45 pm and from mid-June to early September, plus some long weekends that coincide with spring or Easter, until midnight.
• More info: Learn everything you need to know to climb the Eiffel Tower at night.

Stage of cabarets and even of a famous movie, booking tickets for the Moulin Rouge is another must-do during your visit to Paris. Inaugurated in 1889 during the famous "Belle Époque", this place has been for many years a place of reference in social and even cultural and economic aspects in the capital of France.

Countless celebrities have performed here, from Liza Minelli to Frank Sinatra, and during the shows you can enjoy a large group of artists including jugglers, dancers, tightrope walkers and more than a thousand dresses!

The Moulin Rouge is located in the Montmartre district and is very easy to find, but here we leave you this article on how to get to the Moulin Rouge so you don't get lost. Keep in mind that you can always opt for a combined ticket for the Moulin Rouge and a cruise on the Seine, you will save a lot!

Useful information

• Prices: from 335 €.
• Hours: shows take place at 6:45 pm.
• More info: Discover all the details of the Moulin Rouge show.

If you have already enjoyed the Moulin Rouge and want to know other cabaret shows in Paris, you can enjoy cheaper shows but that will make you live the night magic of the Parisian city.

• Crazy Horse Paris: one of the most famous cabaret clubs in the city where you can enjoy the show "Tottally Crazy ", a set of hilarious acts celebrating the 65th anniversary of the legendary club. The tickets for the Cabaret Horse Paris will make you spend an unforgettable time that you can also accompany with champagne or even appetizers for a complete experience.
• Cabaret Paradis Latin: a theater rebuilt by Gustave Eiffel himself in the Latin Quarter of Paris awaits you to experience a cabaret show in a unique setting. With tickets to the Cabaret Paradis Latin you will enjoy a performance in which lust, humor and poetry come together to leave you wanting more. And how could it be otherwise, when selecting the tickets you can add dinner and drinks to the show.

The Louvre Museum is a jewel among French and European museums, so a visit is a must on your trip to Paris. However, although the opening hours of the Louvre Museum are usually from 9 am to 6 pm, there are two days a week when, when the rest of the museums and tourist activities close, this incredible museum opens its doors to anyone who wants to visit it until 21:45 pm.

Undoubtedly, the biggest advantage of this schedule is that there is a smaller influx of people, so enjoy the best works of the Louvre Museum will be a much easier task than at any other time.

Contrary to what one tends to think, the artificial light to illuminate the artistic pieces does not detract from the quality of the visit, since even in the daytime most rooms do not have natural lighting, so there will be no difference. As night visits end at 21:45, hopefully by that time you will have started to get the itch, if so and you have no idea where to go, here is a list of the best places to eat near the Louvre.

Useful information

• Prices: Find out in this post the ticket prices of the Louvre Museum.
• Hours: Check all the information about opening hours of the Louvre Museum
• More info: Before your visit, read the post Louvre Museum tickets and how to get to the Louvre Museum to make the most of your visit.

The building that inspired the famous play "The Phantom of the Opera" can not be left behind in your visits. During the tour that you can make through its interiors you can see the luxury and ostentatious decoration of the most stately buildings of the time, largely adorned with gold leaf and spectacular mosaics.

There are two ways to see the Opera inside, one is by booking a guided tour of the Opera Garnier and the other is attending the performance of a play.

If you choose the first option, my recommendation is to choose the last performance of the afternoon, as the visit will probably be less crowded, you will enjoy the majestic building at night and you will have had the rest of the day to do other activities that are more worth doing in the daylight.

Information of interest

• Prices: the private guided tour starts at 304 €.
• Hours: every day, from 10 am to 5 pm.
• More info: Find out all the details about the visit to the Opera Garnier.

Sightseeing buses are always a good idea, because in a ride of about half an hour you can see almost all the most important monuments of the city, and it is also a good way to rest your feet while still sightseeing.

If you book a night bus tour in Paris, you have to keep in mind that most of these excursions usually take place during the day, but there are cities like Paris that are very worth seeing illuminated. If it's not too cold, taking a night ride on a panoramic bus while enjoying the views of the city of light is a plan that surely will not disappoint you.

If you want more information, here's everything you need to know about the best tour buses in Paris to choose your best option.

Paris is one of the European cities where most jazz is heard, so if you like this musical genre you are in luck. In the Quartier Latin (Latin Quarter of Paris), located in the south of the Ìle de la Cité, you will find plenty of places to enjoy music and a great atmosphere.

So, if you like the idea of spending an incredible evening with good live music in one of the neighborhoods with more personality of the French capital, I recommend you to book a tour of the Latin Quarter and I leave you some suggestions:

• Le Petit Journal Saint Michel: is a cozy club located very close to the Luxembourg Gardens, transports the viewer to the 50's, a charming place where you can also enjoy dinner during the concert.
• Le Caveau de la Huchette: it is a classic among the jazz clubs in Paris. The atmosphere here is spectacular, there are many people who are encouraged to dance and audiences of all ages. Even so, you should keep in mind that, being such a well-known place, apart from Parisians there will also be many tourists.
• Le Caveau des Oubliettes: it is a small jazz bar and also a perfect place if you want to enjoy live music and best of all, you will have the opportunity to go on stage yourself to show your skills as an artist every Wednesday soul, Thursday jazz and Sunday blues.
• Aux Trois Mailletz: without a doubt, another journey through time, weather and energy. It is open until the wee hours of the morning and you can also enjoy dinner while watching the show.

Paris is undoubtedly one of the gastronomic capitals of Europe, but also one of those places where, when it comes to eating, there is so much to choose from that we may end up making a mistake. If you do not want to fail, do not hesitate to book a gastronomic tour of Paris.

In my opinion, the best time to taste these foods is at night, because you can devote more time to it and enjoy more of the experience, unhurried and without having to interrupt the sightseeing, so here I show you the French foods that you can not miss and, in addition, I also indicate the best places to eat in Paris.

• Foie Gras: this delicacy is nothing more than duck or goose liver pate and is usually spread on a piece of bread or accompanying another dish. A star food in French gastronomy, with a strong and delicious flavor that you can not miss. One of the best places to eat foie gras in Paris is Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie.
• Ratatouille: this French dish also famous for the Disney movie with the same name has, according to the traditional recipe, tomato, onion, eggplant and zucchini, although sometimes cooks vary some of these ingredients to give their personal touch. It can also be eaten as a main dish or as a side dish with meat dishes. Ratatouille is a good vegetarian option, it is delicious and the best place to eat it is in the Montmartre district.
• Fondues, raclettes and French cheeses: France is known for its great variety of cheeses and in Paris you can find cheese shops on almost every corner. But if you are a fan of cheese you cannot leave Paris without trying a fondue or a raclette, both are techniques in which cheese is melted to accompany other foods. I recommend the restaurant Le Chalet Savoyard where you will enjoy a whole show for your sense of taste.
• Sweets and pastries: although you have heard wonders of French pastry, you will not be aware of how delicious it is until you try it and, for that, you can book the tour of pastry shops in Paris. Macarons, croissants, crepes, pain au chocolat, praline... Paris is a paradise for the sweet tooth and to enjoy these sweet treats I recommend the Café Pouchkine and Mère de Famille, an incredible pastry shop with more than 200 years where you can choose from over 1,200 sweets. And if what you want is to try crepes, here is a list of the best creperies in Paris

Parisians, in general, have a lot of film culture, and going to see movies not only entertains them, but they also learn a lot about art and culture. It is true that ideally you should know the language to make the most of this experience, however, there are times when foreign films are screened in original version and in this way French would not be an impediment.

There are thousands of movie theaters where you can enjoy a good movie, however, my recommendation is to go to a classic cinema like La Filmothèque, well known in Paris, where classic films are screened and also film festivals are held frequently. This place has two different theaters and is located in the Latin Quarter. You can also book a 20th century cinema and TV tour.

Still, if you want to see the latest releases, you can go to one of the many cinemas in Paris with the latest offerings such as the UGC Cine Cité les Halles, the MK2 Beaubourg, the UGC Montparnasse or Le Grand Rex among many others.

If you think of enjoying the night the first thing that comes to mind is a nightclub, so this plan could not miss in our guide on what to do in Paris at night.

The truth is that being a big city there are many places to choose from to go out and party. For example, the neighborhood of Le Marais is a very fashionable area lately and the Bastille area is also very popular among university students but if you are looking for a more exclusive atmosphere, the Champs Elysees will be your place, although you should keep in mind that access to the sites is not so easy, as they do not let anyone pass.

In any case, here is my selection for you to see the best options:

• Le Balajo: ideal for Latin music lovers, as they dedicate each day to a different musical genre and also offer salsa and bachata classes. If you like to dance, Le Balajo may be your perfect plan. It is located on Rue de Lappe.
• Le Duplex: this place is perfect for young people, as it is known for its university atmosphere and if the disco is not enough, the place also has a bowling alley and a restaurant. Le Duplex is located at Avenue Foch 2bis.
• Le Carmen: it was inaugurated in 1875 and it is a place worth going to , if only to see it. It is located at 34 Rue Duperré and its spectacular decorations that evoke luxury and sensuality will transport you to another era. At Le Carmen you can enjoy small live concerts, DJ sessions and shows.