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#ExploreParis is one of my current favorite tour organizers for discovering unique places off the tourist track. They’ve been hosting virtual tours since the pandemic, and although most are in French, keep an eye out for English ones that occasionally come onto their schedule.

Vivre Paris Virtual Tours (only in French): There are several themed live tours available each week as a live Facebook event that you pay €4.49 to access, following along with your guide for an hour (you can ask questions or just enjoy the scenery). If you miss it, the recording is available afterwards for those who paid.

Paris Virtual Tours by The French Travel : I’ve only just discovered this tour company, but they are a locally-based company registered with tourism office and other “serious” travel organizations, and they offer private, virtual tours of Paris (or Versailles) in English, French or Spanish at reasonable prices.

Evenings with an Author : The American Library of Paris’s popular evenings with authors from all over the world are now live on Zoom for free (but for a limited number of participants, register in advance), every Tuesday and Wednesday evening. There are also virtual events for kids and online writers workshops.

Opéra de Paris : in order to keep their productions going during the pandemic, the Paris Opera has started showing their performances online, “L’Opéra Chez Soi”. Some are shown free on Arté (French TV), but you can also pay to watch them on demand for a limited time. Right now “The Magic Flute Live” is being rebroadcast until February 22 nd for €11.90 (French or English subtitles), and Verdi’s “Il Trovatore”, Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” and “The Barber of Seville” are €7.90 to “rent”. There are also many free shows in the “ Carrousel ”, including concerts and the Gala Opening of the Ballet.

La Comédie Française : One of the oldest theatre troupe’s in France is now doing FREE live performances as part of their “Théâtre à la table” where they spend one week rehearsing a show, then perform a first reading of it live on their YouTube channel Saturday at 8:30pm. Some examples have been “The Seagull” by Anton Chekhov and “In Search of Lost Time” by Marcel Proust.

Collège de France: Ready to geek out? The famous Collège de France was founded (near the Sorbonne) in 1530 to offer secular, free education to anyone who wished to sit in on their lectures from prominent scholars and researchers from around the world. Now they’ve put their entire catalogue of over 10,000 university lectures online, many available in English. You can search by subject, including literature, linguistics, history, archeology, humanities and social science, mathematics, natural sciences, etc, and follow their entire cursus. Look around and you may find something surprising like “War Turned Love Upside Down” about literature during WWI.

Bilingual Acting Workshop (BAW) : Normally these classes are in person in Paris, but there are currently masterclasses, weekly courses, and weekend workshops taking place online. The website isn’t always updated, so get on their mailing list: “We will be organising masterclasses over Zoom with casting directors from New York and LA over the summer months. We’ll also be organising workshops on Zoom with Amy Werba and Peter Meagher, based on techniques from their new book “ Be your own coach “.

Opsis TV: This French platform is dedicated to streaming performing arts videos live or on-demand for €5.99/month or €59/year after a 7-day free trial (and you can cancel any time). You’ll find mostly theatre prodictions (classical, modern, comedies, kids, etc), but also danse, operas and musicals, the Festival d’Avignon, and theatre masterclasses. It’s available worldwide, but only in French.

IGTV with David Lebovitz : Chef and cookbook author David Lebovitz has been doing live Instagram videos several times a week sharing recipes from his new Drinking French book, but also tips on cooking, cheese and wine, and other French foodie stuff, with his usual joie de vivre (and cameos from his adorable French partner, Romain). If you miss them live you can peruse his IGTV archives.

La Cuisine Cooking Classes : La Cuisine now offers a selection of live classes on Zoom, their French Cuisine Camp, “Focusing on classic French ‘Maison’ (home) recipes to understanding the world of French Wine and Cheese.” They also have pre-recorded video classes here .

Cook’n with Class : Private or small group live online cooking classes via Zoom. “When you can’t make it to France, we’re bringing the flavors of France to you.”

Wine Tasting in Paris : Live wine-tasting classes via Zoom, either for private groups or with others, where you learn about French wines, how to read labels, and have all your questions answered. You can bring your own French wine or find one locally from the list you’ll be provided when signing up.

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These are a lot of fun because you can look at painted ceilings in the Louvre, spin around to see stained-glass windows in Sainte Chapelle, see what the crowds really look like at in Versailles (at least pre-pandemic), and basically turn your attention towards what YOU want to look at. Sometimes there are specific controls on the dashboard, sometimes you just “grab” the screen with your mouse and dragging the camera angle to where you want it to point. Just pause the video if you want to keep looking around a specific spot.

Don’t forget you can use Google Street View to explore the city street by street, just type in the address or monument name.

Paris is Yours! 10 Locations to Visit Paris Virtually : A partnership between the City of Paris and Google Culture (thus available in English), these excellent 360° virtual tours let you explore: the Roman Arènes de Lutèce (go up and around the gardens as well), the decorated tunnels of the Palais de Tokyo (slightly claustrophobic but great if you like contemporary art), the Philippe Chatrier tennis court at Roland Garros (you have to click at all the exits before you figure out how to see inside and outside the stadium, too), the “Petite Ceinture” (although this section is locally known as the Promenade Plantée, going from Bastille to the Jardin de Reuilly), the Office of the Mayor of Paris (you can even se ethe views from her window and go out her office door to the marble mezzanine; check out the famous ballroom here ), the “Underground Lake” of the Opera Garnier (again, you’ll have to click around to figure out which passages you can go down), interior of the Opéra Comique, a cruise on the Seine (click in the water to make the boat go forward), climb to the top of Paris 13 Tower (which was finally torn down, so this is the only chance to see the street artist works, although this is a much more complete view ), and the Grand Palais’s nave.

Montmartre to Sacré-Coeur : A first-person perspective Paris walk through the streets of Montmartre, from Abbesses Metro to Sacré-Cœur Basilica. You’ll see closeups of cafes, restaurants and gift-shops, and you can pause and get closer looks at popular sights Le Moulin Radet, Le Passe-Muraille and Place du Tertre with its artists on a sunny summer day in Paris!

360 Cities is a website that collects VR videos and panoramic images of cities all over the world. This page shows the almost 100 videos shot from around the city. They’re not super exciting, no commentary, but if you’re looking to just stand in a specific street or near a specific monument in Paris as the people and traffic pass by, you may find it here (also works with VR viewers). Here’s the Champs-Elysées on a “car free day.”

Paris 360° Experience “Escape Now” by Captivision is a 5-minute teaser for their longer series (which you have to pay to download, but which is viewable with VR viewers). The videographer visits all of the major Paris sights (including up on the tower of Notre Dame before the fire) and Versailles. The voiceover is a bit basic, so if you already know Paris just mute it.

One day in Paris: 360° Virtual Tour : a similar 5-minute virtual tour of the “best of Paris” (which might make you cringe when you see everyone packed in for the Mona Lisa selfies). The funniest part about these videos is that unlike Google Streetview they make no effort to blur faces. Maybe you’ll see someone you know….or yourself! 

Must Visit Bucket List in France : a 9-minute video with by-far the most annoying commentary (delivered in a monotonous voice), but she gets you up and close to the Louvre Pyramid, Tuileries Gardens, Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Elysées, and the Opéra Garnier (including an excellent view of the inside).

Paris Virtual Run : Okay, this isn’t actually 360° because you can’t see anything she doesn’t point the camera at, but she goes all over Paris from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame and – I could be wrong – I think she may be on a scooter not running, because there’s zero bounce, she’s going really fast, and cuts each time there are steps or a curb (I think I hear the rolling on the gravel, too). But it’s so beautiful, I feel like I could watch this on a loop as “background video” of Paris scenery.

Webcams were really big when the internet first really got going in the late 90s, where you could see a “real-time” snapshot of places around the world, usually updated every hour. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem like they’ve evolved much, and webcam sites often a lot of annoying ads and pop-ups to wade through, but it’s still one of the best ways to see immediately whether it’s sunny or raining, whether the scaffolding has come off of a big monument being renovated, or just catch a nice sunset. Here are a few with decent images:

Panoramic View from Montparnasse Tower: This is the only good panoramic view I found where you can scroll and zoom on the image, which you’ll want to do because the default image is mostly blocked by a big red metal pillar. First toggle to full screen using the double-arrow button on the bottom right, then “grab” the screen to move around, and zoom with your mouse scroll bar or use the “+/-“ buttons on the bottom left. Go left and you have the Eiffel Tower. In the center is the Louvre (with a green billboard at the moment covering a section under renovations), the Tuileries, Sacré Coeur in the background, and scrolling right you see Notre Dame, Luxembourg Gardens, the Pantheon, and on a clear day waaaaaay on the right my neighborhood in the 13 th with all of the modern towers (you can see the red and blue mural by Shepherd Fairey on one of them). They update every hour, just clock on the “refresh” icon in the footer on the left to see the list of times from the past 24 hours.

Eiffel Tower and Place de la Concorde from the Westin Paris Hotel: this is a nice sharp image and you can see the Grand Palais and a bit of the Tuileries Gardens, but they only update once per day (click on the little arrow on the upper right of the screen to see all of the available dates, and along the bottom to see multiple shots from that same day).

Eiffel Tower with Trocadéro and La Défense : a close-up view of the Eiffel Tower, one minute video clip taken every hour, with two days archived along the bottom you can scroll through (you may have to repeatedly close the pop-up window on the footer). 

Eiffel Tower with Sacré Coeur: This is yet another angle from a weather website, and the image is sharp but there’s an ugly apartment tower in the foreground. Sacré Coeur Basilica looks great when backlit at sunset.

View from the Eiffel Tower : This virtual experience from Google Arts & Culture allows you to “walk” all the way around the first level of the Eiffel Tower and look out over Paris. A shame they made it on an overcast day, but the image is fairly crisp.

Tuileries Gardens and Musée d’Orsay from the Hotel Meurice: This webcam must be exposed to the elements, because snow and rain sometimes muck up the lens, but it’s a nice view over the gardens (you can see the February 10 th snowfall) and at night you see the Eiffel Tower and Montparnasse Tower lit up.

Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower from the Hyatt Regency Hotel: This shows Paris from the Porte Maillot, the far western edge of the city. If you click on the heart icon in the upper right (above the arrow icon with the latest dates), you’ll see a collection of “favorites” over the years, including some cool Bastille Day fireworks shots.

Notre Dame Cathedral: It’s a bit of a distant view with an antenna in the foreground, but this is the best way to see hourly photos of the cathedral as the reconstruction progresses. When it’s windy you’ll see a bit of shale in the image.

Basilique du Sacré Coeur : It’s not the sharpest image (especially at night; maybe someone needs to wipe off the lens?) but you’ll get a nice view of the iconic white domes throughout day on the hour.

Place de la Concorde and the Hotel Crillon : This is one the “liveliest” videos I found because you’re close enough to the square to see the cars, busses, and scooters zipping around. To the left of the Crillon Hotel is the US Embassy (surrounded by a ring of white anti-vehicle pillars).

The Louvre : The biggest museum in Paris has several virtual tours listed on their website, except as of January 2021 “Flash Player” was discontinued by Adobe, so three of the tours don’t work, bummer. There are four additional 360° virtual tours of recent exhibits in the Petite Galerie, but the text is only in French. A bit disappointing, but perhaps they’ll update it soon. One of the most exciting updates is that their entire collection is now viewable free online in their searchable Collections Database (also includes the collections of the Eugène-Delacroix Museum). And if you’re in the mood to download an app to your smartphone you can check out Mona Lisa: Beyond the Glass VR experience from the 2019 Leonardo Da Vinci exposition. If you want to feel less bad about not being able to be at the Louvre in person, you can watch these two hour-long Youtube videos ( part 2 here ) walking through the entire museum on a typically crowded day (pre-Covid), with no music or commentary (nice for a change).

Museum of Decorative Arts : You can visit each room of the Decorative Arts Museum – from Middle Ages and the Renaissance through Art Deco and Art Nouveau and up to Modern and Contemporary furnishings. Each room starts with a photo and description (only in French, alas, but Google translate helps) and on the right links to listen to audio clips and “”Découvrez cette salle en panoramique 360°) for about two dozen of them to see them from every angle and zoom in or out.  Jeanne Lanvin’s purple bedroom , boudoir and bathroom are worth a peek! Use the “hamburger” list of rooms on the right to switch rooms once in panoramic mode, or come back to the index page to get the full list.

Musée d’Orsay: this Google Art & Culture view gives you a basic look at the ground level of the museum and toggle to some of the well-know artworks, but it’s pretty restricted where you can go, so this is just a small glimpse.

Le Grand Palais : While the Grand Palais is under renovation works through 2025 we can all see what it used to look like through these virtual tours from Google Arts & Culture. There are 37 slideshow “stories” and one that caught my eye was “Preparing for the Future” , a reminder that the Grand Palais and its stunning glass and steel nave already went through a massive restoration from 1993-2005. Seems to be closed more often than it’s open, but maybe they’ll figure out a way to heat the nave in winter! Scroll down past all the google photos to see the four “museum views” for virtual views of the nave from every angle.

Musée Jacquemart-André : They don’t have virtual tours, but in-depth looks at their “must-see” works of art in English, with great explanations about what makes them worthy of your attention, so you can get your art fix (or prepare your self for when you can see it in person). 

Rodin Museum : a small nod to their garden sculptures, you can see virtual close ups of The Thinker and – more impressive for learning purposes — the Gates of Hell (click open the menu on the left to highlight the different sections).

Monet’s Water Lilies at L’Orangerie : This is a fairly basic way to get a close up of the famous water lily paintings from any angle, but I’m not sure it’s any better than just looking at a good high-res image.

Opéra de Paris : This Google Arts & Culture page has three “stories” which are slideshows with some video clips (the text is only in French), my favorite being the “ Birth of an Opera ” showing what the Place de la Bastille looked like before and during the construction of the Opéra Bastille between 1984-1989. Scroll down past a bunch of photos, and there are four “museum views” which are the virtual visits of the Palais Garnier, the rooftop, the “lake” basement, and the library (all in Palais Garnier).

Notre Dame de Paris in More Than 100 Works is a virtual exhibition of the cathedral depicted in 126 artworks throughout the centuries.

Panoramic virtual tour of Montmatre Sacré-Cœur basilica : This is one of the best virtual 360° tours of a monument, and honestly some of the best information about the basilica I’ve seen anywhere. I also love that you can go up to the domes on the exterior and really get a look at the intricate carvings and statues. The controls take some getting used to (sometimes I lose track of which way is “up”) but after a bit of practice you get used to it. Double-click on the white circles to get in-depth information.

Sainte Chapelle : A great 360° function to see the entire lower and upper floors of the chapel and its famous stained-glass windows. The text descriptions are only in French, though. Click on the four squares on the upper right to “afficher les panoramas” showing all four panorama options to toggle between. The zoom function works really well for close ups of the individual stained-glass panels. For a historic perspective, here’s a video of a historic 3D reconstitution of what the chapel and the royal palace looked like in the 14 th century.

Eglise St-Etienne-du-Mont : This church next to the Panthéon is one of my favorite in Paris. Click on the white arrow to go inside, where you’ll see one of the only remaining jube screens in France (looks like a marble “bridge”).

Mémorial de la Shoah: This 360° virtual visit to the monument to the Holocaust in the Marais includes the Wall of Names (Mur des Noms), the Crypt, and the Wall of the Righteous (Mur des Justes). It’s only available on the French version of the website at the moment. Click on the white box symbol to make it full screen before you start clicking to move around. The blue arrows open up short videos (although it’s usually either text or photos). All of the signs on the walls of the memorial are in French and English, so you can easily zoom in to read.

Paris Catacombes : There are five rooms available to look around (click on the four white boxes on the lower left to see the selection).

Arc de Triomphe : There are nine different viewpoints with 360° views from each one so you can see it from every angle, from afar, from underneath, etc.

Château de Versailles : Allergic to the massive crowds, I’ve avoided Versailles for many years now, but these virtual exhibits actually make me want to go back (for each one, a mix of text, static images and 360° videos you can move around). Their moody 2015 Versailles exposition, The King is Dead , is also still online. If you want to try the immersive VR experience, you can download their “Vivez Versailles” on Steam and attend a ball or see Siam visitors to the court.

Fondation Louis Vuitton : For a virtual visit “from home” you can download their app to visit the collections, or discover the stunning architecture of Frank Gehry’s iceberg-sail-cloud structure in 360° , and in bold colors for the Buren exhibit here .

La Tour St-Jacques : This Gothic tower right in the center of Paris has great views over the city (it’s a pretty cloudy day, but you can see the Centre Pompidou and Notre Dame Cathedral before the fire). You can also click to go down the stairs and find yourself in different little “rooms” in the tower.

The Medici Fountain in Luxembourg Gardens : you can look around 360° and if you see white arrows they’ll take you to other sections of the park (don’t click on the blue arrows, which go to different cities!)

The History of Paris Library : This specialized library is housed in one of the 17 th -century Hôtel Lamoignon, one of the historic hôtel particulier in the Marais district. This virtual tour lets you go from room to room to see the different spaces, including the chapel, the garden, the courtyard, the special books collection, and the exterior tower (click on the flag on bottom right to change to English before you start navigating with the buttons on the left). Click on the different icons to see descriptive text and old photographs. In the stacks they highlight a few of the most valuable books in their collection.

Victor Hugo’s Hauteville House in Guernsey : a 360° virtual tour of the novelist’s house, only in French but you can look around and see it has a very similar style to his apartment on the Place des Vosges in Paris.

Sounds Like Kandinsky at Centre Pompidou : a massive virtual multimedia exhibition through Google Arts & Culture that will please anyone who’s interested in learning everything about this artist, with images, videos, augmented reality, sound experiments…there are a lot of rabbit holes to go down here, so pull up a chair and a cup of tea!

Zone Franche (Free Zone): a 360° virtual exposition at the Institut des Cultures d’Islam that tackles the question of the movement of travelers and goods, but also what’s imagined beyond concrete or abstract borders. The text in the exhibits is in French as well as English (beneath the French when scrolling down). You can also enjoy a free guided tour of the exhibit (virtual for now) every Saturday afternoon through #ExploreParis (in French only). Through August 1st, 2021.

Miro Exposition at Centre Pompidou : If you’re really into Miro, you can see the Pompidou Center’s first Virtual Reality exhibit of the three Blues . Apparently it also works if you have VR goggles, but the site allows you a close up look at the pieces. Not really sure it adds any extra value beyond what you’d see on the regular website …aside from obviously feeling like you’re “there”.

Institut Pasteur : Wait! Before you think, “boring”, just have a click through, if only to see the crypt where one of the greatest scientists of all time is buried. Upstairs in his bedroom you’l see oil pastel portraits he made of his family members….when he was just 13! If you can Google translate, you’ll get a better understanding of how we owe this French genius our respect, if not just for our French wine and beer fermentation! 😉

French TV & Films

With streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+ and Amazon Prime, it’s not exactly that hard to find almost any current series or films somewhere online (although the free JustWatch app can make it easier to find out where). But there are also a few virtual cinema screenings of current films while cinemas are closed. Note that for all of these, you may have to be in France to be able to access the service. Sometimes you can subscribe to a VPN service (see below) to get past these by redirecting your computer’s IP address, but it’s not foolproof so buyer beware!

Netflix Note: In case you missed it, there are usually quite a few French films and shows available on Netflix at any given time ( here’s a great list for February ), depending on what country you’re in (US and Canada often have different selections). What some of you might NOT know is that there’s usually the option to hear it in the original French and choose either French or English subtitles. A lot of Americans and Australians watched Lupin dubbed over in English because they didn’t realize that was just the default setting that could be changed ( read article here ).

Tubi : a free, ad-supported video-on-demand platform available in the US, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand that has a nice selection of “Foreign Language Films” but you’d have to recognize the French ones, since the titles are all in English   This article will help you identify the best selection of French ones with links to Tubi (I recommend “Paris, Je T’Aime, “All Together” a French film with Jane Fonda, the classic “Germinal”, the drama “Number One Fan”, the adorable “Romantics Anonymous”, “Priceless” with Audrey Tautou and Gad Elmaleh, “Django” about the famous Gypsy swing guitarist, the comedy “The Tall Blond Man With One Black Shoe”, and “Hunting & Gathering” because my elbow makes a cameo in the Harry’s Bar scene).

MHz Choice : Canadian and American viewers can subscribe to this streaming service  specializing in French and other “international films and series”, available in monthly or annual subscriptions from $7.99/month.

Criterion Collection: An independent streaming service with an eclectic mix of classic and contemporary films from around the world (including many French ones. It’s only available for US and Canadian subscribers from $10.99/month.

Lost in Frenchlation : They specialize in French cinema (both classics and current hits) with English subtitles, and since the pandemic they have started screening them live online for just €6, but you have to be able to geo-localize yourself in France for access.

Molotov.tv : This is a free streaming app you can use on your smartphone or computer to watch French TV. The regular 36 free TV channels are free on the app (TF1, France 2, France 3, Arté, TMC, BFM TV, L’Equipe, FranceInfo, etc.), handy if you want to watch French news in real time. You can also “rewind” and watch programs that have already aired. Some of the shows and films are available in their original language, but the French ones are not usually subtitled since they’re for a French audience (you’ll need a VPN to use Molotov.tv). You can also pay a month-to-month subscription for access to the paid channels. 

Madelen : France’s National Audiovisual Institute (L’Ina) has over 70 years of French television archives stored in their server, called Madelen. You can try it free for 30 days (after that it’s only €2.99/month). It’s only in French, of course, but it is absolutely amazing and fun to browse the carefully curated 13,000 TV shows, films, documentaries, news programs, theatre productions and concerts broadcast on French TV.

My French Film Festival : This is one to book for next year if you just missed it (get on their email list), to be able to watch and vote for the winners of 10 French feature films and 10 shorts during the month-long competition for free. Some of them are still available if you have Apple TV.

Since there are so many different platforms for viewing films and it’s different by country, sometimes it’s easiest to start with the film itself. Here are a few “Best Films Set in Paris” lists that might inspire you to go hunting: Time Out Magazine’s 25 Top Films Set in Paris (by time period, with descriptions), Culture Trip’s Top 10 Films Set in Paris (a nice list with some lesser-known films), and 39 Movies That Will Transport You to Paris (a mix of classics and modern films…although the scenes in Les Miserables were not filmed in Paris!).

Mourir Auprès de Toi : This whimsical little Spike Jones film set in Shakespeare & Co Bookstore in Paris was made with handbag designer Olympia Le Tan (famous for her “purse books”). Here’s a “making of” video for it.

The Charismatic Characters of Montmartre : This is just for fun…discover the voice of Montmartre with a stroll through the not-so-distant history and the people who live there, with images, text translated by Google (including French street names, lol) and documentary video clips (only in French). It’s interesting because normally we only see 19 th century or early 20 th century history, but this is recent enough some of you may recognize “old Montmartre”.

A Trip Through Paris, France in late 1890s : This is a delightful collection of footage taken from late 1800s Paris (heavily edited for color and sound and sharpness, as mentioned in the notes) includes scenes from the Parvis de Notre Dame, the Champs Elysées before it was paved, the Place de la Concord, the moving sidewalk at the Paris Universal Expo, and kids pushing their toy boats in Luxembourg Gardens. Don’t miss the horse-drawn firefighter carriages (3:35)!

Paris 3D – Through the Ages : Travel through Paris in a virtual 3D video of the city from Roman times through the construction of the Eiffel Tower. It appears that the web app is no longer available, but this little 12-minute video is still fun to watch.

RATP’s Historical Collections : 360° virtual tours of historic public transport vehicles of Paris and Ile-de-France, including vintage buses, metro cars, trams and RER trains. Only in French, but there easy to follow pictures to guide you tot eh models you can choose to look at (like the “Sprague-Thomson”) and just click the “Lancer le diaporama” button to launch the 360° images or browse the slideshow images and audio clips if you understand French. You can also do the “right click” on your mouse anywhere on the screen for English translation if you’re using a PC.

The Henry Miller Odyssey : This 1969 documentary is mostly just the author reminiscing about his younger days, but there are some cool old clips of Paris starting at 42 minutes, including the Rue de Buci, and Le Wepler Brasserie at Place de Clichy.

First World War Virtual Archives : This site was created in multiple languages for the WWI centennial. There are all sorts of documents and images to peruse, including the database of every single soldier’s final resting place.

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Paris Soundscapes : “You sit on a Parisian green bench in a busy narrow pavé street and just let the street walk past you. You will hear fabulous sounds,” says Sound Recordist Des Coulam, who has been capturing the urban soundscape of Paris for almost ten years. It’s actually quite a fascinating blog because his writing is also descriptive of all the places (usually not touristy) that he visits, while listening to what it sounds like. So you can put your headphones in and play the sounds of a Parisian street the next time you’re walking down your own street, and let the sounds transport you like magic…

Cities and Memory : A bit more on the conceptual artsy side, this site describes itself as “a global, collaborative sound art and mapping project that remixes the world, one sound at a time. Every field recording in the project has been recomposed and reimagined by artists around the world to create a new, alternative world of sound.”

Improbable Walks : A podcast series where Canadian writer and long-time Parisienne Lisa Pasold takes you through the streets of Paris. “Every episode, we discover a new street in the City of Light, strolling into the hidden history and stories of Paris, block by block.” I’m the interviewee on the “Marketing on Rue Mouffetard” episode! 😊  

Disneyland Paris : We’ve already established that I’m a bit of a Disney fan , and I know a few of you are, too. So if you’re missing “The Happiest Place on Earth” (or at least the French version), check out their YouTube playlists to get your fix. You can go on the virtual rides, learn about Disneyland Paris history (turn on the English captions if needed), or just chill out with the ambient sounds of Advetureland, Frontierland, or Fantasyland in their Zen Playlist .

It can be pretty annoying to click on a link to watch a video only to see “This content isn’t available in your country”. However you can bypass this by using a VPN that masks your computer’s IP address with a French one. Note that VPN’s are primarily used to protect your laptop when using a public wifi network, so they’re totally legit. I use ZenMate VPN, which is about €3/month for multiple countries including the UK, US and France, but there are many others out there if you want to shop around: https://zenmate.com .

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A virtual tour of the Eiffel Tower 

Tuesday 14 April 2020

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With a first-person perspective, panoramas, and an interactive historical journey, we have brought together the very best virtual tours of the Iron Lady to offer our readers an extraordinary immersive experience.

A full, virtual reality tour of the Eiffel Tower 

On the occasion of the Eiffel Tower’s 130th anniversary, TV5 Monde created a 360° virtual reality tour that reveals every aspect of the Tower in 3 minutes, featuring sunrise from the Champ-de-Mars and a panoramic ascent to the top, both inside and out. See the Eiffel Tower as if you were there, and much more! TV5 Monde takes you beyond the summit and behind the scenes to discover an unrivaled view of the French capital.   

Panoramic views from the Eiffel Tower on the mobile tour guide 

Our new mobile tour guide has the best panoramic views from the Eiffel Tower, both day and night. So even if you’re not at the Eiffel Tower, don’t wait to discover it! The guide let’s you admire Paris as if you were on the 2nd floor, or at the Tower’s summit. 

Use the arrows on the edges of your screen to navigate from the esplanade to the summit in the Tower’s mobile guide. You can choose "panorama" mode for views from the 2nd floor and the summit. Scan the horizon to the right or left, activate night mode, and zoom in to see Notre-Dame cathedral, Place de la Concorde, the Hôtel des Invalides, and many other Parisian monuments.

Don’t miss this comprehensive, high-definition experience that is sure to amaze you!

Tip: click on the icon at the bottom of your screen and easily identify the points of interest visible from the different floors of the Eiffel Tower. They are accompanied by a brief description to learn more about what surrounds you!

Vue sur le Champ-de-Mars depuis le sommet

The Eiffel Tower explained by Google Arts and Culture 

Google Arts and Culture is a free service that allows you to visit museums and monuments online, making art and culture more accessible than ever! In partnership with Google Arts and Culture, the Eiffel Tower offers interactive historical journeys to discover the hidden secrets of this world-renowned monument steeped in history. 

The different exhibits on various themes will transport you to the heart of Paris in the 1900s, with breathtaking images that showcase the know-how of the time.  

The Eiffel Tower during the Universal Exhibition

Explore the monument

After enjoying the panoramic views from the Tower and the historical exhibits, complete your virtual tour directly on our website, under the Discover and Monument tabs, that allow you to explore all there is to know about the Tower. -    The “ E xplore ” section presents the particularities of the gardens and each floor of the Tower. -    The “ T he Tower ” section tells the complete history of the Eiffel Tower, in all its aspects, from its birth to its elevators, lighting, scientific research, and much more.  

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Visit the museum rooms and galeries, admire the palace architecture and enjoy the views!

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From afar. Travelling Materials and Objects

Through materials and objects, this exhibition describes exchanges between distant worlds – exchanges often far more ancient than the explorations of the 16th century.   From deepest antiquity, carnelian, lapis lazuli, ebony and ivory circulated along trade routes...

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The Advent of the Artist

For its 5th edition, the Petite Galerie takes a closer look at the transition from the typically anonymous craftsman of the classical period to the artist of the Renaissance, featuring works by Delacroix, Rembrandt, Tintoret and more.

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Power plays

This third Petite Galerie exhibition focused on the connection between art and political power, from antiquity to the present day.

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The Body in Movement

In its second season, the Petite Galerie explored one of the performing arts: dance. How did artists use different materials and techniques to represent movement?

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Founding Myths: From Hercules to Darth Vader

The very first Petite Galerie exhibition looked into how illustrators, sculptors, painters, puppeteers, filmmakers, and musicians around the world have drawn inspiration from myths, given them form, and brought them to life.

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How To Virtually Tour of Paris’ Louvre & See Every Masterpiece

If you’re an art enthusiast, the Louvre is probably at the top of your Paris or museum wish list.

As the world’s largest and most visited museum, it boasts an impressive collection of 35,000 artworks, ranging from the 6th century BC to the 19th century AD, all housed within a magnificent Renaissance palace.

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However, as you might imagine, visiting the Louvre can be quite the experience.

It’s often packed with crowds, flashing cameras, selfie sticks, and people bustling around or trying to touch the art. This can make it feel a bit chaotic and overwhelming.

But there’s good news! You can now explore the Louvre from the comfort of your home, avoiding the hustle and bustle.

I’ll guide you through how to virtually visit this iconic museum and view all its must-see masterpieces. Get ready to enjoy your personal Leonardo or Michelangelo experience in peaceful solitude.

sculptures in the Apollo Gallery of the Denon Wing

Layout of the Louvre

The Louvre is a U shape, divided into three wings: Denon, Sully, and Richelieu. Each of the wings has four floors.

The Denon Wing is home to the Louvre’s best known art work, including the world’s most famous painting, the Mona Lisa .

The Sully Wing is known for its statuary and antiquities.

The Richelieu Wing houses the lavish apartments of Napoleon III and some famed Dutch art works.

Leonardo da Vinci, Mona Lisa, 1503

Virtual Tour of Louvre Masterpieces

Let’s take an online virtual tour of the Louvre, wing by wing.

You can see all the must see masterpieces via 360 video tours, YouTube videos, or online tours on the Louvre Website itself. For a lengthy overall YouTube tour of the Louvre, click here .

The Denon Wing

The Denon Wing is the most visited part of the Louvre. It boasts the fabulously ornate Apollo Gallery, with high arches and frescoed ceilings.

It’s a shrine to Sun King Louis XIV. The paintings were begun by Charles Le Brun and completed by Eugene Delacroix.

Theodore Gericault, Raft of the Medusa, 1819

1. French Paintings in the Denon Wing

The Denon Wing is most renowned for its iconic French paintings from the Neoclassical and Romantic periods of art history. The must see French masterpieces include:

  • Eugene Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People
  • Jacques-Louis David, The Coronation of Napoleon
  • Theodore Gericault, Raft of the Medusa
  • Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, Grand Odalisque

Eugene Delacroix, Liberty Leading the People, 1830

You can take a virtual tour of the recently restored Apollo Gallery on the Louvre’s website here . You can learn about the Coronation of Napoleon from this Louvre YouTuber .

You can take a virtual video tour of the world’s most famous French painting, Liberty Leading the People here . And learn about the Grand Odalisque here .

Via my blog, you can also explore the Louvre’s underrated masterpieces in the Denon Wing.

I also have a guide to what I think is the best painting in the Louvre , Gericault’s Raft of the Medusa , a then-scandalous painting based on a true story.

Raphael, Portrait of Baldasarre Castiglione, 1515

2. Italian Paintings in the Denon Wing

The Denon Wing also boasts treasures from the Italian Renaissance.

This is where you’ll find works by Sandro Botticelli , Leonardo da Vinci , Raphael , and Titian. The must see masterpieces include:

  • Leonardo Da Vinci, Mona Lisa
  • Leonardo Da Vinci, The Virgin and Child With St. Anne
  • Titian, Pastoral Concert
  • Raphael, Portrait of Baldasarre Castiglione
  • Paolo Veronese, The Wedding Feast at Cana

Paolo Veronese, The Wedding Feast at Cana, 1563

You can take a virtual 360 tour of the Grand Gallery, which houses much of the Louvre’s Italian art.

If you’re a Mona Lisa fan, the Louvre is offering the museum’s first virtual reality experience , which brings to life the story of the enigmatic portrait. You can also take a virtual tour of the Mona Lisa here , with Smarthistory, an artsy YouTube channel.

In the Louvre’s busiest room, the Mona Lisa stares across at Veronese’s massive Wedding Feast at Cana . You can take a virtual tour and get the full scoop on the Louvre’s largest painting here .

You can virtually tour Raphael’s paintings, including Baldasarre , on Google Arts & Culture . Learn about Titian’s Pastoral Concert , which inspired Edouard Monet’s groundbreaking painting Luncheon on the Grass , here .

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Antonio Canova, Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss, 1793

3. Sculptures in the Denon Wing

If you prefer sculpture to painting, the Denon Wing has one of the world’s most magnificent sculptures — the Winged Victory of Samothrac e.

It also has a room on the ground dedicated to Italian sculpture, the Michelangelo Gallery. It’s one of my favorites spots in the Louvre.

It’s home to Michelangelo’s Dying Slave and Rebellious Slave , from 1513-15. These sculptures seem to struggle to escape the marble.

They were originally intended for the Tomb of Pope Julius II in Rome. But Michelangelo got distracted with the ceiling of the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel and could never finish the tomb.

READ : Masterpieces of the Vatican

Michelangelo, Rebellious Slave, 1513

You can also find Antonio Canova’s incredibly romantic Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss . It’s considered Canova’s master work.

You can take a virtual tour of Michelangelo’s Slaves here , a virtual tour of Canova’s work on Google Arts & Culture , and a virtual tour of Canova’s Psyche here . You can take a virtual 360 tour of the Winged Victory here .

Winged Victory of Samothrace, 220-190 BC, second floor of the Denon Wing

2. The Sully Wing

In the Sully Wing, you’ll find some of the world’s most beautiful sculptures, antiquities, and the remains of the Medieval Louvre.

One of the Louvre’s greatest ladies, a Hellenistic masterpiece, is here — the Venus de Milo . Even without arms, Venus de Milo is considered the classical epitome of female beauty.

You can also see another masterwork, Sleeping Hermaphrodite , a mythological merger of a male and female body. The ancient sculpture was discovered in Rome near the Baths of Diocletian.

Cardinal Scipione Borghese commissioned the Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini to carve the mattress in 1619. He later sold the piece to the French when he was strapped for cash.

READ : The Bernini Trail in Rome

Venus de Milo, 3rd to 1st century BC

The Egyptian Antiquities are a well loved highlight of the Sully Wing. The collection features the 12 ton Great Sphinx of Tanis, model ships, ancient sculptures, a massive statue of Ramses II, and a sarcophagus room.

The medieval Louvre is also a fascinating place. Originally, the Louvre was a 12th century fortress built by King Philippe Auguste.

The lower levels are all that remain. Archeologists discovered and excavated the underground medieval remains during the construction of I.M. Pei’s pyramid in 1983-85.

You can take a virtual tour of all the Louvre’s Roman Antiquities here , the Venus de Milo here , and the Sleeping Hermaphrodite here . You can take a virtual tour of the famed Egyptian Antiquities here and walk around the Medieval Louvre here .

the Apartments of Napoleon III in the Richelieu Wing of the Louvre

3. The Richelieu Wing

In Richelieu Wing, you can admire the Louvre’s Mesopotamian Antiquities, Napoleon III’s Second Empire rooms, sculptures, and some amazing Dutch masterpieces.

The Richelieu Wing boasts the spectacular Cour Marly, a spacious glass roofed courtyard.

It’s stuffed with 17th and 18th marble and white stone sculptures, many commissioned by Sun King Louis XIV and Louis XV. There’s also a magnificent Fountain of Diana, dating from 1550.

the statue-filled Cour Marly in the Richelieu Wing

Perhaps the most famous part of the Richelieu Wing is the Napoleon III apartments. They were built between 1852-57 to accommodate visiting dignitaries. They’re sumptuous.

Crystal chandeliers glitter, gilded furniture gleams, and the ceilings sport beautiful frescos — all set amid red velvet and red drapery. The Rococo state dining room could seat almost 100 people.

You can virtually tour the Cour Puget here and the Cour Marly here . You can take a virtual tour of Napoleon’s Apartments here .

Johannes Vermeer, The Lacemaker, 1669-70

The Richelieu Wing is also home to some unmissable Dutch old master paintings, including:

  • Johannes Vermeer, The Lacemaker
  • Johannes Vermeer, The Astronomer
  • Rembrandt, Bathsheba at Her Bath.
  • Hieronymous Bosch, Ship of Fools
  • Georges de la Tour, The Cheat with the Ace of Diamonds

From the Louvre’s website, you can see and get an education on The Lacemaker here , Bathsheba here , Ship of Fools here , and The Cheat here .

Sarcophagus of the Spouses, 9th to 1st centuries B.C.

If you’re a Beyonce fan, her recent music video featured pieces from the Louvre. Now, you can follow the Beyonce Louvre Trail on the Louvre website.

The Louvre is also featuring an Artwork of the Day . If you’re interested in the history of the Louvre, here’s my guide .

Tickets For The Louvre

Naturally, if you decide to visit the Louvre in person, it’s essential to p re-book a skip the line ticket . If you take your art seriously, you may want to  book a guided tour .

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Can't visit Paris at the moment? Let's bring Paris to you! The most famous monuments of the French capital can be explored just as easily on a virtual tour. No more excuses not to enjoy, from your smartphone or your computer, and from the comfort of your sofa, the City of Light. Paris is at your fingertips!

Secrets of the Paris Opera

Let's start our visit to Paris with a little surprise! The Paris Opera offers four virtual tours, including a secret one...going from the opera performance hall, to its library, as well as on its roof offering a panoramic view of the whole city. But above all, you can visit the mysterious underground lake! In actuality, it's a vast tank measuring 25 by 50 meters (82 by 164 feet). But why is it lying under the Opéra Garnier? Have we "wet" your appetite?

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Climbing the Eiffel Tower

If you want to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of the capital, go to the Eiffel Tower. Take to the skies thanks to this virtual ride on the Iron Lady and enjoy a 360° panorama from the top of the most famous Parisian monument. What a view!

Virtual tour of the Eiffel Tower

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The glass roof of the Grand Palais

A symbol of architectural innovation in Paris, the Grand Palais usually hosts a large number of exhibitions. This virtual visit is therefore an opportunity to check out the building itself, a jewel of classical and Art Nouveau styles, and to enjoy its large glass dome, unique in Paris. Having this place to yourself is an opportunity not to be missed!

Virtual tour of the Grand Palais

The history of the Conciergerie

Royal residence, courthouse then revolutionary prison, this imposing Gothic palace opens its doors to you for a beautiful (and fun) visit. From the Guard Room to the huge Salle des Gens d'Armes, including the kitchens built under Jean le Bon, this building is positively full of French history. You just have to click to be transported to France's fascinating past!

Virtual tour of the Conciergerie

The works of Notre Dame

Since the fire of April 15, 2019 , the Notre-Dame de Paris has been closed to the public. While she gets a makeover, you can still enjoy the magic of this place thanks to an interactive map. Take the opportunity to discover the works positioned as they can typically be found in the cathedral: it's as if you were really in the building!

Interactive map of Notre Dame's works

The stained glass windows of the Sainte-Chapelle

To continue to enjoy what the Île de la Cité has to offer, you can explore the Sainte-Chapelle chapel, with its 15 magnificent stained-glass walls and 1,113 stained-glass windows. Thanks to a panoramic virtual tour, discover this luminous chapel in an interactive way. This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about its history, thanks to various explanatory capsules.

Visite tour of Sainte-Chapelle

The Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur of Montmartre

The emblematic white basilica of Montmartre awaits you with the help of eight vignettes that provide access to strategic points of view. With two interactive maps to choose, the interior and exterior of this monument will hold no secrets for you. In addition, the virtual walk is accompanied by an immersive sound element and videos. It's as if you were standing on the hill of Montmartre!

Virtual tour of Sacré-Coeur

Panthéon crypt

An iconic monument of the capital, which is inspired by the architecture of Rome and the Pantheon of Agrippa, is France's most famous crypt. Made up of four galleries, great national personalities are buried there. So if you want to mix history, architecture and a breathtaking view of Paris from the dome, click below!

Virtual tour of the Panthéon

View from the Arc de Triomphe

Discover the splendor of one of the most popular monuments in Paris and enjoy a 360° view around the Arc de Triomphe, as well as visual walk above the Champs-Élysées to appreciate the architectural beauty of the Haussmann buildings so typical of the French capital. You could almost feel dizzy from the view!

Virtual visit of the Arc de Triomphe

And explore the Hôtel de Ville

Did you know that the Salle des Fêtes at Paris City Hall was designed as a replica of the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles? The interior as impressive as the exterior of this imposing monument. And in addition to the beauty of the place, you can also check out the office in which the Mayor of the city meets with his or her team.

Virtual tour of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris

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A virtual tour of Paris' Sainte-Chapelle is mesmerizing.

When the world was turned upside-down by a minuscule, spike-covered virus, in 2020, many of us who take joy in travel had to find creative ways to keep our wanderlust from imploding into gloom. Luckily, we can now tentatively say that we’re in the post-pandemic era. And with France lifting all travel restrictions in 2022 and more people feeling comfortable taking long-distance trips, the prospect of seeing Paris in person is looking far brighter these days.

While virtual experiences can’t begin to replace the invigorating, rich textures of physical travel, they can help to stimulate curiosity and give you a sense of what might interest you when you do manage to get there. If you’re looking for a decent virtual tour of Paris or another online experience that helps you feel re-connected to France, these suggestions may put you on the right track. Most are entirely free.

Paris 3D: Through the Ages, from the Gallo-Roman Period to 1889

Let’s start with a virtual tour of Paris that offers a bit of historical perspective. After all, you may as well go back in time if you’re traveling virtually.

While this 12-minute digital simulation of the city’s transformation from the Gallo-Roman period to the century dates to 2013, I continue to find it impressive.

It shows what Paris might have looked like when it was the Roman Empire-ruled city of Lutetia, then speeds us forward to the medieval period, convincingly simulating the construction of Notre-Dame Cathedral and the dramatic fortifications of the Louvre Palace.

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We then move to Revolutionary Paris and the storming of the Bastille, followed by the dawn of the city’s modernity with the Universal Exposition of 1889– and the unveiling of a *certain* monument that was initially reviled by almost everyone.

Virtual Tours of Leading Museums & Sites, From the Sainte-Chapelle to the Latin Quarter

Take a virtual tour of Paris' popular monuments and

In recent years, VR-based visits have become increasingly sophisticated and compelling. While you could formerly expect to dimly perceive a painting or street scene through a webcam that transmitted images in poor resolution, it’s now possible to take surprisingly clear, 360-degree “tours” of popular tourist sites, including several in Paris.

This free virtual itinerary from YouVisit offers brief guided commentary and stunning perspectives on 11 key sites in the capital, including the Louvre, the Sainte-Chapelle, the Arc de Triomphe, Opera Palais Garnier (the facade is pictured above), the Pont Alexandre III bridge, and the Eiffel Tower.

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While they aren’t as extensive as we might wish they were (and let’s face it, you can use Google Street View to explore the city more widely ), they offer a nice initial glimpse of some beautiful places in the capital.

Plus, the guided commentary is a nice touch and added boon: ones that you don’t get by using Street View or other VR tools on your own.

Meanwhile, this list at the Paris Tourist Office directs you to additional free virtual visits of stunning monuments and places in the capital, including the rooftops of the Palais Garnier, the Grand Palais, and the Paris Decorative Arts Museum.

Visit Dozens of Free Online Exhibits from Parisian Museums

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For so many of us, not getting to step foot into museums and galleries is a source of frustration and sadness at the moment. If you’ve had to delay a trip to Paris and are itching to get a preview of certain museums, Google Arts and Culture is one astounding resource.

Dozens of Parisian museums, monuments and cultural centers are currently showing exhibits for free on the platform.

You can notably take in a multimedia essay on “ The Fascinating Characters of Montmartre ” that explores the neighborhood’s people and history, see recent acquisitions from the Musée de la Musique at the Paris Philharmonic (Museum of Music), and take a peek at the current contemporary art exhibits and holdings at the Palais de Tokyo.

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And for another glimpse of city life and streets, this virtual exhibit on street art in the capital is one way to feel immersed in contemporary Paris.

Elsewhere, the Musée du Louvre has made its VR experience of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa free to the general public. Simply install the app on your smartphone or other device.

A virtual tour of the Loiuvre through the VR Mona Lisa app

The Louvre is also showing several other exhibits online at the moment , as are several other Parisian museums and galleries at their own websites.

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From the digital-native gallery Atelier des Lumières to the Paris Museum of Modern Art and the Centre Georges Pompidou, most of the city’s major museums have expanded their online exhibition offerings (or created online platforms for the first time). You can see a more complete list here , as well as here.

4. Guided Experiences & Tours From On-the-Ground Experts

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We may be living through a moment that questions the value of expertise, but there’s something to be said for it nevertheless.

While all of the virtual tours and experiences I’ve recommended so far are free, it may just be worth paying a modest fee for a special guided tour or class from someone who can really enrich your knowledge and give you feedback.

Explore Paris offers regular virtual tours of Parisian monuments and places including the Basilique de Saint-Denis, as well as history-centric tours covering topics as eclectic as Parisian prisons through the ages.

David Lebovitz: Instagram IGTV Live Happy Hour (Themed Around French Cocktails)

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( Editor’s Note: The IGTV Daily Happy Hour series seems to have concluded, but Lebovitz still posts several times a week from his Instagram account , sharing delightful videos in which he talks about and demonstrates his favorite French cheeses, wines, desserts, cocktails and more. Recent posts have also featured virtual wine tastings with noted French sommeliers.)

The affable, always-engaging pastry chef and food writer David Lebovitz had to cancel a book tour for his latest tome, Drinking French . In lieu of heading out on the road as planned, he’s launched a virtual “Apéro hour” on Instagram Live, where he and his partner Romain demonstrate how to make the Gallic cocktails, aperitifs and coffee drinks featured in the book.

They also share glimpses of their Paris kitchen and daily life– a good way to pretend you’re attending a friend’s early evening “apéro” for drinks at their place, Parisian-style.

So if you fancy learning how to whip up a kir royale, Montparnasse cocktail, May Daisy, and other Gallic tipples, head over to his page every day except Sundays at 6:00 pm CET (Paris time) to learn from the friendly master.

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He sometimes also throws in generous demos on how to properly enjoy cheese and other French delights, and these are invariably wonderful.

If you miss an episode that particularly interests you, you can see the whole archive at Instagram under the IGTV tab.

Close Your Eyes & Listen to the Soundscapes of Paris

You can embark on a virtual tour of Paris by listening to its soundscapes.

One thing about the past few months that has struck many people: how much the silence of the streets has reconfigured our sense of city life . The incredible lack of urban noise in places like Paris has served as a stark reminder of how much the hum of usual life has been disrupted by the present crisis.

But some “soundscape artists” have worked to arrestingly capture the aural textures of Paris, recording the bustle and vivacity of daily life in ways that can go a long way in reviving a sense of joy and hope.

Visit this page to explore the Parisian soundscapes of UK-based artist Des Coulam, who in an interview on the same page explains his attempt to “exhaust a place in Paris” through sounds.

The Parisian soundscapes of Michael Begg are also compelling. One I particularly like, “Midnight in Montmartre”, layers together various aural impressions captured from street level, chaotically but joyfully smashing together sounds of cars, passers-by in conversation, and an accordion riff.

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Finally, music is an excellent way to feel carried somewhere else. With that in mind, I created a dedicated playlist of tunes designed to take you straight to Paris, whether from your couch or your kitchen .

Songs that arguably have the spooky capacity to bend how time and space work include Jeff Buckley’s inspired version of Edith Piaf’s “Je n’en connais pas la fin”, several tracks from Yann Tiersen (who co-wrote the Amelie soundtrack), and a sun-soaked, nostalgic croon from Francoise Hardy that might succeed in transporting you to the Promenade des Anglais in Nice , or somewhere else on the French Riviera.

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Courtney Traub is the Founder and Editor of Paris Unlocked. She’s a longtime Paris resident who now divides her time (as well as she can manage) between the French capital and Norwich, UK. Co-author of the 2012 Michelin Green Guide to Northern France & the Paris Region, she has been interviewed as an expert on Paris and France by the BBC, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Le Figaro, Matador Network and other publications. Courtney has also written and reported stories for media outlets including Radio France Internationale, The Christian Science Monitor, Women’s Wear Daily and The Associated Press. In addition to going down various rabbit holes of curiosity when it comes to French culture, history, food and art, Courtney is a scholar of literature and cultural history whose essays and reviews have appeared in various forums.

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Virtual Tours of Paris: From the Louvre to the Catacombs

Longing to visit Paris but can’t travel right now? Then don a beret, get cozy on your couch, and take off on a virtual tour of Paris. Take in the City of Light from the top of the Eiffel Tower and admire masterpieces on a virtual tour of the Louvre.

Whether you’re in the mood to wander through the dark corridors of the Paris Catacombs over video chat with a local or zoom over to the Palace of Versailles, these virtual tours can bring the wonders of Paris to you. The City of Love is waiting for you—just one click away.

Louvre Virtual Tour with a Guide

Virtual tour of the Louvre in Paris

It’s easy to get lost in the world’s largest art museum, even on a virtual visit. So, go on a live guided virtual tour of the Louvre to see all the highlights. Don’t miss the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory. Plus, discover interesting artifacts that you might otherwise miss.

Over the live video call, hear the stories behind these famous works of art, find out Napoleon’s connection to the Louvre, and learn how a castle became home to these masterpieces in Paris.

Notre Dame and Eiffel Tower Virtual Tour

Base of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

Explore the top sights of Paris on a virtual tour of the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame . Over video chat, your guide takes you to the top of the Eiffel Tower for a gorgeous view of the City of Love. Then, head to Notre Dame to learn what makes this cathedral so special. Take in its iconic gargoyles, hear about the tragic fire in 2019 and the plans for restoration, and see more of it than you could if you were physically in Paris. Next, virtually stroll the romantic streets of the Latin Quarter and Montmartre where artists and writers have fallen in love with Paris for decades.

Catacombs of Paris Virtual Tour

Bones in the Catacombs below Paris

Imagine the dank chilly air sending a shiver down your spine as you descend below the City of Light and into the Empire of the Dead. Artfully arranged human bones line the walls for 200 macabre miles. On a virtual tour of the Paris Catacombs led by a local guide, find out how these spooky tunnels came to be and why Paris would be in ruins without them. Are you brave enough to go on this creepy online adventure?

Versailles Online with an Expert Guide

The Palace of Versailles in France

Visiting the opulent Palace of Versailles is one of the most popular day trips from Paris. So, join a local historian guide for an interactive virtual tour of Versailles using video chat. See the historic Hall of Mirrors and the Grand Apartments where the King of France once slept. Then, take a relaxing stroll through Versailles’ manicured gardens, stopping to admire impressive fountains tucked among the topiaries. All the while, chat with your guide about King Louis XIV, Marie Antionette, and the French Revolution.

Virtual Walking Tour of Paris with an Interactive Guide

Local guide for your virtual walking tour of Paris

Connect with a local Parisian guide over video chat for a virtual walking tour of Paris . As your guide takes you to their favorite places in the city, meet fellow virtual travelers from around the world. Discover the proper way to order at a French bakery and how to have a true Parisian picnic. While learning about French language and culture, hear stories about the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Louvre. This interactive Paris virtual tour is as close as you can get to the City of Light without leaving your couch.

Virtual Tour of the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur

Sacre Couer virtual tour in Paris

This panoramic virtual tour of the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur immerses you in 360-degree views of this beautiful Paris landmark. Before you enter the building, virtually climb the 270 steps up the hill of Montmarte and soak in the beautiful view of Paris. Listen to a recorded audio guide tell you about the Basilica from the magnificent mosaics decorating the Chancel to the top of the Campanile. As you click around the building, you can even hear the Grand Organ and Campanile bells.

Opéra National de Paris and Museum of Music

Virtual tour of a Paris opera house

Take a virtual tour of the Paris opera house that inspired The Phantom of the Opera . Look up from your seat in the audience and admire the Chagall painted dome on this 360-degree virtual tour of the elegant Palais Garnier . Then, wander backstage and even down to the mysterious lake below the opera house. Expand your appreciation of music with a virtual trip to the Museum of Music in Paris . See instruments played by famous composers, such as a piano that belonged to Chopin, as well as over 1,000 other instruments.

Musée d’Orsay and Musée de l’Orangerie

Inside the Musee dorsay in Paris

After your virtual tour of the Louvre, continue your art education by exploring the Musée d’Orsay and Musée de l’Orangerie. Wander the largest collection of impressionist and post-Impressionist artwork in the world on your virtual tour of Musée d’Orsay . Admire works by Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin, and Van Gogh. Then, virtually stand in awe in front of Monet’s massive water lily paintings in the nearby Musée de l’Orangerie , which was purpose-built to display these masterpieces.

Army Museum and Les Invalides Virtual Tours in Paris

Suits of armor at the Army Museum in Paris

See the tomb of Napoleon, one of France’s greatest military leaders, and one of the finest collections of military history in the world at Les Invalides and the Army Museum. You can practically touch Napoleon Bonaparte’s red tomb with this 360-degree panoramic virtual tour of Les Invalides .

Explore the collection of the Musée de l’Armée (Army Museum) online , which includes medieval suits of armor, Napoleon’s pistols, and an Enigma encryption machine from WWII. This is certainly a must-see for any history buff on a virtual tour of Paris.

After your virtual tours of Paris, continue your European adventure with a virtual trip to London or Rome . Why limit yourself? Explore these virtual tours and experiences around the world

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November 5, 2021 November 8, 2021 (Originally published 2021-04-28 )

Do you miss walking the streets of Paris, bubbling with life and people? We’ve found 7 great walking videos from Paris, featuring long, treadmill-friendly walks during the day as well as at night. Did you know that Paris is called “the city of light”, or La Ville-Lumière, because of a 17th-century effort to make the city safer? To reduce the after dusk crime rate, lanterns were installed on almost all main streets. The residents of Paris were asked to place lights in their windows. Thus, wrongdoers would have a harder time hiding from the police during the night.

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This extensive walking tour takes you through many of Paris’ famous streets and landmarks. You’ll experience the Latin Quarter, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Tuileries Garden, Les Invalides, and much, much more. Th… Read full text

This extensive walking tour takes you through many of Paris’ famous streets and landmarks. You’ll experience the Latin Quarter, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Tuileries Garden, Les Invalides, and much, much more. This walk was filmed in July 2020.

17 km Walk Through Paris, From Centre Pompidou to Arc de Triomphe

This 17 km walk starts at the Centre Pompidou and takes you through the Stravinsky Fountain, Hôtel de Ville, Tour de l’Horloge, Pont Neuf, Pont des Arts, Grand Palais, and Champ de Mars before concluding at the Arc de Triomphe. Th… Read full text

This 17 km walk starts at the Centre Pompidou and takes you through the Stravinsky Fountain, Hôtel de Ville, Tour de l’Horloge, Pont Neuf, Pont des Arts, Grand Palais, and Champ de Mars before concluding at the Arc de Triomphe. This walk was filmed during July 2020.

Paris Evening Walk and Bike Ride

The walk ​starts at Place Saint-Michel, passes Rue des Rosiers,​ Rue de Charonne, Courtyard of the Hôtel de Ville,​ the Louvre Pyramid, and the​ Seine River.

Paris After Dark – Walking the Streets As Night Falls

This walking tour was filmed in september 2018 at sunset. You’ll see Cour Carrée, Rue Saint-Martin, Place Georges-Pompidou, Rue Rambuteau, Forum des Halles, and Jardin Nelson-Mandela.

Walking Tour of Back Streets and Shopping Streets of Le Marais, Paris

A walk through the Marais district of Paris, on Rue Rivoli and Rue des Rosiers.

Walking Tour in Paris: Montmartre to Sacré-Coeur

You’ll see sights such as St John the Evangelist of Montmartre Church, the bistro Le Vrai Paris,​ street art by Space Invader, Galerie Butte Montmartre, Gallery of Ceramic Art, Clos Montmartre Vineyards, and Carmel of Montmartre. … Read full text

You’ll see sights such as St John the Evangelist of Montmartre Church, the bistro Le Vrai Paris,​ street art by Space Invader, Galerie Butte Montmartre, Gallery of Ceramic Art, Clos Montmartre Vineyards, and Carmel of Montmartre. This walking tour was filmed during a weekday in September 2018.

Paris Sunset Walk: 6th to 7th Arrondissement Through Boulevard Saint-Germain

This walk was filmed on Christmas Eve 2020. During the walk, you’ll see Place Henri-Mondor, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Quai Malaquais, and Rue du Bac.

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Explore the Palace of Versailles and relive its temporary exhibitions remotely, with our collection of 360° virtual tours. 

Horace vernet 

Find all the artworks in this exhibition in a unique setting using 360° photo technology. An immersive experience, to discover the world of Horace Vernet. A key figure at Versailles during the reign of  Louis-Philippe , the artist produced, over period of 13 years, some of the most beautiful paintings in the  Historical Galleries , making Versailles home to the largest collection of his works today.

Curator:  Valérie Bajou, General Curator at the National Museum of the Palaces of Versailles and Trianon.

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louis xv passions of a king exhibition (2023)

Discover all the works of this exhibition in a unique scenography thanks to the 360° photo technology. An immersive experience, to discover the passions of Louis XV.

Curators : Yves Carlier, Chief Heritage Curator at the Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon, Hélène Delalex, Heritage Curator at the Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon.

the king's animals exhibition (2021-2022)

The Palace of Versailles, located in the heart of a huge forest in Île-de-France, has fostered the development of a new relationship with the animal world. From the object of study and collection to the animal as a political attribute and symbol of power, what relations did the Court have with pets, wild and exotic animals?

Exhibition curators : Alexandre Maral, Curator General, Head of the Sculpture Department of the Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon and Nicolas Milovanovic, Head Curator of the Paintings Department of the Louvre Museum.

hyacinthe rigaud or the sun portrait exhibition (2021)

The palace of Versailles presents the first major monographic exhibition dedicated to the work of  Hyacinthe Rigaud . This most famous portraitist of the Sun King dominated portraiture for nearly a century and set new codes in the discipline.

Exhibition curators : Laurent Salomé, Director of the Musée national des châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon, Élodie Vaysse, Curator of Heritage and Ariane James-Sarazin, Curator General of Heritage, Deputy Director of the Musée de l'Armée.

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versailles revival exhibition (2020)

The exhibition «Versailles Revival» shows the enthusiasm and passion for the Versailles of the Ancien Régime, which developed a hundred years after the French Revolution through 350 works, documents and photographs. In parallel, the Republic gathers its assemblies and receives foreign sovereigns, gardens attract tourists and large waters become a popular destination. 

Exhibition curator : Laurent Salomé, Director of the Musée national des châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon et Claire Bonnotte, scientific collaborator of the Musée national des châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon.

the king is dead exhibition (2015-2016)

The exhibition explores the role of the king’s death in the monarchical imagination and court society, placing the death of Louis XIV in the context of the funeral rituals of European rulers from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. It presents major works of art and historical documents, some of which have never been exhibited before, relating to the survival of this ritual after the French Revolution .

Exhibition curators : Béatrix Saule, Director and Head Curator of the Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon, assisted by Hélène Delalex, Conservation Officer at the Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon

versailles and the ancient exhibition (2012-2013)

A political and aesthetic ideal, antiquity was glorified in all the courts of Europe since the Renaissance and the Greek and Roman remains were collected with passion by the princes and powerful. But with the reign of Louis XIV, this admiration took on a completely different dimension. To impose in the eyes of all the advent of the absolute monarchy and the power of France, the Sun King conceived his palace as a new Rome dedicated to the cult of Apollo, as well as a sanctuary for his prestigious collection of statues, busts, vases, cameos and medals.

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wardrobe of LOUIS xvi

The wardrobe cabinet , made in 1788, is considered the masterpiece of Versailles royal art. It is a small cabinet of about 13 m2, located in the interior apartment of Louis XVI and accessible through a hidden door. The white and golden woodwork is unique in Europe and represents a peak of French decorative art of the 18th century.  

napoléon rooms

The Napoleonic collections are now presented in several spaces in the palace: in the Coronation Chamber showcasing Napoleon 's rise to become Emperor ; in the rooms known as the « Revolution Room », the « Consulate Room » and the « Empire Room », on the ground floor of the South Wing, presenting the most important moments in Napoleon's rise and his reign in the political, military, diplomatic and dynastic domains ; and in the Gallery of Battles , on the first floor of the same wing. On the second floor, known as the Chimay and South Attics, the story of Napoleon is illustrated by other works, accompanied by many portraits of the Emperor's entourage and the society of his time.

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Overview and History

Welcome to Paris, the City Of Lights, La Ville-Lumiere! We're going to depart from the standard timeline here and just start looking at pictures. You can put the history together in your mind along the way, or live contentedly with an abstract expression of images, whichever you prefer.

For lessons in light from the expressionist masters, blur yourself directly to the Orsay Museum and find Monet, Renoir and Cezanne waiting. But let's not get ahead of ourselves.

The River Seine divides the city into two halves, called the Left Bank and Right Bank. The right bank is on the north side, left to the south. In general the right bank claims the sophistication and modern development in Paris, while the left bank has the universities, parks and historic areas.

There are two islands on the river in the middle of the city, Ile de la Cite and Ile de St. Louis . Here's a beautiful Flower Market on Ile de la City, which is the oldest section of the city. It's also home to Notre Dame cathedral

The Right Bank has a big hill called Montmartre , literally translating to "Mount Mars" or "Mountain of the Martyr", depending on which time period you take the story from. Its name dates back to at least 250A.D and it's home to the Sacre Coeur Basilica among many other things of note, such as the studios of Salvadore Dali, Picasso and Van Gogh.

And what else? The Champs-Elysees, of course! The Champs-Elysees is the most prestigious avenue in Paris. L'Arc de Triomph stands at the western end of the Champs-Elysees, at the star shaped intersection of twelve major avenues which is called Place d'Etoil. The Arch is a monument to all who fought for France, especially during the Napoleonic wars.

By the way, the sprint finish of the Tour de France -- the most prestigious bicycle race in the world -- comes down the Champs-Elysees. Catch it in the early summer.

You may have heard of a museum called Le Louvre . Before you attempt to visit it, go through some tour de france training to build up your stamina. This is a museum big enough to take your whole summer to walk through, and that's without even stopping to look at any of the art.

Situated right along the river is the Place de la Concord , the largest open square in the city. It's where Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and 2,798 of their closest friends met the guillotine during the French Revolution. The smell of blood was so strong, according to the tale, that a herd of cattle refused to cross the square.

Let's see what we have on the Left Bank. How about Les Invalides , a stately group of museums and monuments dedicated to military history, which also houses a hospital and residences for veterans.

The Left Bank has for decades been the center of academic life in Paris, which can be summed up in a word: La Sorbonne . La Sorbonne is the nickname for the University of Paris, founded in 1257. It sits in a historic scholarly sector called the Latin Quarter, which connects La Sorbonne to the Left Bank (Place Maubert). If Paris was a tropical island, this would be the coral reef.

Near La Sorbonne can be found Le Jardin de Luxembourg , where Marie d'Medici's chateau stands. It's a pleasant little country house in Florentine style. They used it for a prison during the French Revolution and for Luftwaffe headquarters during WWII. It now houses the French Senate.

Shakespeare and Co Library sits in the heart of the Latin Quarter and has earned an international reputation for being more than just a bookshop.

Getting There

Take a look at the Gare du Nord Paris North Station. One of six large train stations in Paris, it's the busiest one in Europe. If you're already on the continent, you very well may arrive here.

As for airports , there are two: Charles De Gualle and Orly. De Gaulle airport is about 25 minutes by train from Gare du Nord station, Orly is a bit closer. Here's the train information for connections to the city.

Transportation

Here's one of the 380 metro stations in Paris, the Palais-Royale at the Louvre . Looking good! This is Europe's second-largest metro system and it's connected with the buses the commuter rail network to get you around the city.

People and Culture

Beside the fact that Paris contains all walks of life, "people and culture" in Paris is synonymous with food and wine . Here we are smack in the middle of it, La Contrescarpe at Mouffetard Street.

Remember, champagne was perfected here during the Belle Epoque, and you need the proper setting in which to drink it.

And check out this fish shop !! This is what the zoom tool was made for!

In case you're wondering, there's a gritty side to Paris, too. Here's a little mobile graffiti .

In the same vein, by which I mean "cheap" or "free", stroll around Left Bank to the flea market at Place Maubert.

Street musicians are another great thing about Paris. Here are some drummers , some visual artists on the Quai de Conti , and there should be an organ grinder on the corner when you get there. Let me know if you see him.

Things to do & Recommendations

Street food -- get a croque monsieur or croque madam, it's a toasted cheese sandwich with or without ham. They're so good, it's the pizza slice of Paris! I can't for the life of me understand why nobody has shot a panorama of one.

Street food part 2, and I quote:

"the motherfucking best falafel in the world is there in the Marais. it's called La Du's and it's on the Rue de Rosiers. it's the 5th I think, right bank. If you flirt with the take out boys they'll give you more falafel too, I'm not kidding it's a fucking transcendant experience."

"there's also this bar in the 11th, called the baron rouge, where on sunday a friend of the owner drives in from normandy with a truck full of oysters and just parks it in front of the bar and sells oysters out the back and you just eat them on the street and drink Muscadet off the top of parked cars." (Thank you Allison O'Leary)

Spend a little time outdoors in the beautiful Botanical Garden , see if you can find the recycled dragon .

No trip to Paris would ever be complete without... well actually the reason Paris is Paris because you never finish seeing it all.

Move there, spend a lifetime there, walk everyplace you go and you still won't see it all. It's like New York, London or Tokyo; anyplace in such a state of constant change will remain eternally elusive.

I almost said, "no trip to Paris would be complete without going up the Eiffel Tower and seeing the view from the top ."

Text by Steve Smith.

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Elizabeth Rhodes is a special projects editor at Travel + Leisure , covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer.

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This weekend, Disneyland Paris celebrated its anniversary, marking its 28th year since opening on April 12, 1992. Even though Disney parks across the globe are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still take a virtual tour of a theme park thousands of miles away through this Disneyland Paris video series .

If you’ve ever been to an international Disney park, you know what an exciting and delightful experience it is. Seeing beloved characters in a new setting, finding slight nuances in classic attractions , and trying new treats not available stateside are just a few of the things you have to look forward to when visiting the Disney parks overseas.

In a Disney Parks blog post about the French park, Kevin Rafferty, Jr. said, “Among the many stories that make Disneyland Paris unique is that its opening represents Disney’s return to a land that inspired many of the timeless fairy tales shared by Walt Disney in an extraordinary way.”

Experience that fairy tale magic with Disney Imagineer Laurent Cayuela in “Once Upon a Time,” a French YouTube series (with English subtitles) that takes viewers on a tour of the Disneyland Paris resort. Throughout the 30 short videos, you’ll learn about the themed lands, see iconic rides like It’s a Small World, and tour the on-site hotels.

In the most recent video, Cayuela explains the “art of the transition,” uncovering secrets about how the park’s themed lands seamlessly come together while retaining their distinct styles and stories.

Disneyland Paris is located in Chessy, France, just 20 miles from Paris. This was Disney’s second international park, following Tokyo Disney, which opened in 1983. The resort has two theme parks — Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park — six themed hotels, and two nature resorts.

Even though the parks are closed, you can bring a dose of Disney magic to your home with easy-to-make Disney recipes , virtual rides , and Disney+ shows the whole family will love.

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Live from Paris: Taylor Swift adds 'Tortured Poets' songs to Eras Tour in France

PARIS, France — The Chairman jump-started her tour after a two-month hiatus, and anticipation was high over whether Taylor Swift would incorporate her 11th era album into the Eras Tour set at La Défense Arena on Thursday.

She did and then some.

Swift extended the set list by one track to land at 46 songs. But many changes were made along the way. She added a new era for "The Tortured Poets Department," cut a handful of songs and rearranged most of the eras including combining the sets for "Folklore" and "Evermore."

She also debuted a number of new outfits along the way.

Delivering all the updates were Bryan West, the USA TODAY Network's full-time Taylor Swift reporter, from inside La Défense Arena in Paris, with Swiftie and trending reporter Anthony Robledo assisting from his desk.

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We hereby present the minutes from the first Eras Tour meeting in Paris, France.

More: Taylor Swift unveils new Eras Tour set list in Paris

'Midnights' set follows secret songs

Swift stuck to her original set list for the "Midnights" era by singing "Lavender Haze," "Anti-Hero" and "Midnight Rain." She ended the night with a triumphant rendition of "Karma" as usual.

'loml' is second secret song

Fans got one more taste of "The Tortured Poets Department" when Swift played the heartbreaking song "loml" on the piano during her secret set.

'Paris' is a secret song, of course

Swift started her secret set with "Paris," a bonus song from her "Midnights" album.

'Tortured Poets' set list

Swift played these songs from her newest album:

  • "But Daddy I Love Him"
  • "So High School"
  • "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me"
  • "Fortnight"
  • "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived"
  • "I Can Do It with a Broken Heart"

New 'Tortured Poets' set is here

Toward the end of her show, Swift officially launched the long-awaited “The Tortured Poets Department” section of the tour after the 1989 era.

Swift performed the track “But Daddy I Love Him” off the April 19 album for her ecstatic fans while wearing a new beige dress with cursive letters.  

A road spiraled down the catwalk in an animation to initiate the era. The background animation showed a deserted road while large cages animated and fell on the road.

“Oh my god you should see your faces,” she sang.

She quickly segued into a brief moment of “So High School,” the beloved track speculated to be about her romance with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. She quickly performed the powerhouse anthem “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me.”

Swift switched to “Down Bad” before seamlessly transitioning into the lead single “Fortnight.” Stage production recreated an asylum that resembled the music video for the song with Post Malone, recorded harmony played concluding the song. 

Dancers entered the stage in a marching band style format playing drums as she performed the wrath-fueled song “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived.” Jan Ravnik and Kameron Saunders then revived Swift in a jazzy skit to set up “I Can Do With A Broken Heart,” where she debuted another new outfit. 

“The End” text displayed wrapping up the era that’s likely here to stay. Other beloved tracks like “Guilty As Sin” and “Florida!” did not make the cut.

New '1989' outfit

Swift never goes out of Style. During her “1989” set, she debuted a new, sequined outfit of blue and pink. Her sparkly shoes matched with a different colored heel on each. For the bridge of “Blank Space,” the crowd started chanting in Sydney, Australia, “Syd-ney” as a nod to the 1989 World Tour concert movie where Swift would chant the name of the city she was in after hitting a pole with a club two times. Singapore followed the chant and Taylor Nation tweeted they want every city to incorporate the fan-fueled chant.In Paris, thousands chanted “Par-ee,” the French way to say the capital city.

Swift made no cuts to the "1989" set.

Four songs cut from 'Folklore' and 'Evermore'

The new set list cut four tracks from the "Folklore" and "Evermore" eras:

  • "'Tis the Damn Season"
  • "Tolerate It"
  • "The Last Great American Dynasty"

The combined set included eight songs altogether and wrapped up with "Willow."

'Folkmore' set debuts

Swift revealed she merged the 2020 pandemic albums “Folklore” and “Evermore” into one section. She told fans she wrote “Folklore” to represent spring and summer with “Evermore” representing fall and winter in what she always considered sister albums.

“On the Eras Tour we have now reunited the sisters, combined them into one chapter,” she said. “You can call it whatever you want as long as you promise to sing ‘Champagne Problems’ with me.”

'Folklore' set: 'Cardigan' makes the cut

Many fans had speculated "Cardigan" would be cut from the set list. But Swift actually moved it to the top of the "Folklore" set.

Up next: 'Reputation'

Swift kicked off her fifth set with "Ready for It?"

Another surprise: 'Speak Now' era comes fourth

Swift updated her "Speak Now" set with an intro dance featuring Raphael Thomas and eight other dancers wearing flowy purple dresses. She then sang "Enchanted."

Fan favorite track "Long Live" was cut from the set list.

Order of eras changed

After a fairly routine "Fearless" set, Swift altered her concert by including the “Red” era third instead of the expected “Evermore” set. Previously, "Red" came fifth.

With a new shirt that read “This Is Not Taylor’s Version,” the singer performed "22" and showed her audience that they needed to leave any expectations at home. 

The relocated "Red" set included the same four songs: "22," "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," "I Knew You Were Trouble" and "All Too Well (10-Minute Version)."

Beflore playing “All Too Well (10 Minute Version),” Swift talked about bringing all of her favorite memories to France.She did her 2019 “Lover” live show here but hadn’t brought a tour to the country since the Speak Now World Tour 13 years ago.“I cannot thank you enough. I’m so moved," she said.

Follow along with set list changes here .

First set list change

Swift cut "The Archer" from her "Lover" set before beginning her "Fearless" set in a silver and black minidress as opposed to her classic gold one. A graphic showed her "Lover" house with a new addition in the attic for "The Tortured Poets Department." Her "Fearless" set remained the same with "Fearless," "You Belong With Me" and "Love Story."

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'Je m'appelle Taylor'

In her monologue before playing the song "Lover," Swift said the night would span 18 years of music. Previously, the concert covered 16 years. Get ready for a "The Tortured Poets Department" addition some time tonight.

She confirmed the tour would still go era by era, and also spoke about how Paramore is a band she idolized since she was a teenager. She ended with some French: "Je m'appelle Taylor."

First new outfit

Swift debuted a new, orange bodysuit and jacket for the "Lover" set.

Snippet of 'Tortured Poets' in intro

A snippet of the song "The Tortured Poets Department" was included in the intro music Swift kicks the concert off with. Is she foreshadowing other changes ahead? It seems likely.

Taylor Swift takes the stage

Swift took the stage about 8 p.m. in Paris (2 p.m. ET) to relaunch her Eras Tour in Europe. She kicked it off with a countdown clock and the Lesley Gore song "You Don't Own Me" as usual. Then she began her "Lover" set with "Miss Americana."

Paramore covers Blondie, Talking Heads in Paris set list

At the Paris show Thursday, Paramore energized fans with eight tracks including their cover off the upcoming “Stop Making Sense” tribute album out May 17 featuring artists like Miley Cyrus and Lorde.

Debuting a blond mullet, lead singer Hayley Williams encouraged fans to dance without fear of judgment ahead of Swift’s performance.

“Enjoy your time with Miss Taylor, we will see you next time,” Williams said. 

Paramore's set list included:

  • "Hard Times"
  • "Burning Down the House" (Talking Heads cover) 
  • "Caught in the Middle"
  • “Brick by Boring Brick”
  • “The Only Exception”
  • “That’s What You Get”
  • “Ain't It Fun”
  • “This Is Why”

Paramore begins their set

At about 6:45 p.m. in Paris (12:45 p.m. ET), Paramore began their set, officially restarting the second year of the historic Eras Tour. Lead singer Hayley Williams sported a new, blond mullet hairdo.

Paramore opens European leg of Eras Tour

The American rock band is joining Swift on her European leg of 51 shows. Paramore also opened the show for two nights in Glendale, Arizona, in 2023. Their setlist then included nine songs:

  • "This Is Why"
  • "That’s What You Get"
  • "The Only Exception"
  • "Still Into You"
  • "Rose-Colored Boy"
  • "Misery Business"
  • "Ain’t It Fun"

Where to watch the Eras Tour livestreams

The Eras Tour is one of the first tours that has been followed, globally, by thousands of fans on digital platforms. Fans dedicate part of their concert experience to livestreaming as Swift performs. Livestream Queen Tess Bohne has spearheaded the "Great War" to find fans going live on social media and broadcasting a custom show to tens of thousands of fans almost every night on her account @tessdear .

On YouTube, user @TaylorSwiftHockeyBro also livestreams the 3-hour show, and on Twitch, @folkleric is a host fans follow.

There is also an app, Swift Alert , that notifies fans who only want to watch certain eras like the acoustic, surprise set. The app also sends out push alerts if there are any major announcements.

What secret songs are left?

For the past 83 shows, Swift has had an acoustic set she customizes every stop with a guitar and piano performance. In 2024, the Eras Tour star added mash-ups of her songs for each stop. Here are the songs she has yet to perform:

  • "Taylor Swift" (debut album): "Mary's Song" and "A Perfectly Good Heart"
  • "Fearless": "The Way I Loved You," "Change," "Superstar," "We Were Happy," "That's When," "Don't You" and "Bye Bye Baby"
  • "Red": "Girl At Home," "Ronan," "Forever Winter" and "Run"
  • "1989": "Sweeter Than Fiction"
  • "Reputation": "I Did Something Bad"
  • "Lover": "London Boy," "Soon You'll Get Better" and "It's Nice to Have a Friend"
  • "Folklore": "Hoax"
  • "Evermore": "Happiness" and "Closure"
  • "Midnights": "Paris" and "Glitch"
  • "The Tortured Poets Department": all 31 tracks

Bienvenue dans le 'Eras Tour'

Welcome to the Eras Tour (France's Version). Swift is kicking off her 3-plus-hour concert from La Défense Arena in the Jardins de l’Arche district. The venue is Europe’s largest indoor arena and houses the Racing 92 rugby club. More than 40,000 fans will watch the concert, according to the stadium's website.

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Taylor Swift's European Eras Tour leg kicked off in Paris with a new setlist. See which songs are in and out.

May 9, 2024 / 8:24 PM EDT / CBS/AFP

Taylor Swift fever struck Paris on Thursday as the highest-grossing tour in history finally arrived in Europe, with fans treated to the first-ever performance of songs from her latest album.

The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris.

"I wish I could have toured Europe more. This is a dream crowd," the 34-year-old megastar told the ecstatic audience.

There were deafening shrieks as images of typewriter sheets indicated that songs off the new album "The Tortured Poets Department" were starting late in the show.

Emerging in a lyrics-covered dress, she ran through several of the darker new tracks starting with "But Daddy I Love Him" and "Fortnight", a particularly furious rendition of "Who's Afraid of Little Old Me?" and an elaborate "I Can Do it with a Broken Heart," with a golden-era Hollywood dance routine.

Other "The Tortured Poets Department" songs performed included "So High School," "Down Bad" and "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived," according to ETonline .

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Paris, France

"You were the first crowd to see songs from 'The Tortured Poets Department'," she said, before adding: "Or, as I like to call it, 'Female Rage: the Musical.'"

That was a dream come true for many in the audience.

"I've been so excited for so long, I can't believe it's actually happening," said 11-year-old Emma, who had flown in with her mother from New York.

Adding songs from "The Tortured Poets Department" wasn't the only change to the show and its 45-song setlist.

Perhaps the biggest change, according to ETonline, is the "Folklore" and "Evermore" setlists were combined, cutting four songs across the two albums: "'Tis the Damn Season," "Tolerate It," "The 1" and "The Last Great American Dynasty."

"On the Eras Tour, we have now reunited the sisters, combined them into one chapter," Swift said, according to video posted to social media. "You can call it "Folklore, Evermore" or you can call it the Sister Albums! You can call it whatever you want as long as you promise to sing 'Champagne Problems' with me."  

"The Archer" was removed from the "Lovers" portion of the show and "Long Live" was cut from the "Speak Now" era setlist, according to ETonline.

One of the secret songs was, fittingly, the "Midnights" bonus track "Paris."  

Parts of the show were also rearranged to make room for the newest era. The "Red" era was moved from the fifth to the third slot, according to ETonline, and the newest album was introduced following the "1989" set.

Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Paris, France

The venue said a fifth of the crowd were from the United States — many attracted by Europe's rules against charging huge mark-ups on resale tickets that can save Americans thousands of dollars compared with shows at home.

Georg'Ann Daly decided to celebrate her 23rd birthday with the Paris show. It meant flying from Nashville to Chicago to London and catching the Eurostar to Paris.

"I've always been obsessed with Taylor Swift," she told AFP.

A handful of superfans camped out from Tuesday in Paris to ensure they got a prime spot.

"I didn't plan to, but I came to check it out and I saw the first tents and I panicked a little," said Chris, 30.

Noah, 20, is seeing all four Paris concerts — he used 22 email addresses to get through the lottery system and secure the tickets.

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After wrapping up her run in Paris, Swift will head for dates in Sweden, Portugal, Spain, Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Poland and Austria.

The Eras Tour has worked its way across North and South America and Asia since starting in March 2023.

By the end of the year, it had already become the first to sell more than $1 billion in tickets and is on track to more than double that by the time it concludes in Vancouver this December.

Swift's popularity shows no sign of dimming — the new album sold 1.4 million copies on its first day and broke every streaming record , reaching a billion streams on Spotify within five days.

Swift's tell-all dissections of her love stories have been the fuel powering her global domination, and fans have been poring over "The Tortured Poets Department" for cryptic clues about ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn, her short-but-dramatic fling with Matty Healy (lead singer of The 1975), and her current partner, American football star Travis Kelce.

"Taylor talks about toxic relationships, impossible love, politics, mental health, and so much more," said Chris as she waited by her tent for the big moment. "I think we can all find a song that resonates with our experiences." 

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Every Time Travis Kelce Caught Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour (So Far!)

The football star has popped up at a handful of Eras Tour stops in the past year, trading bracelets and charming fans along the way

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Travis Kelce continues to be in his Taylor Swift era.

The football star has now seen his girlfriend on her worldwide Eras Tour six times — which makes sense, given that she made it to 13 of his Kansas City Chiefs games this past season (including the team's Super Bowl win! ).

Despite the couple's wildly busy schedules, they've both found time to be at each other's sides for important moments.

"Hopefully, everybody realizes we’re just two people supporting each other and having fun with it, man," Kelce shared on a January 2024 episode of The Pat McAfee Show .

Here, see all the times Kelce has hit the road to watch Swift's Eras tour — so far.

Kansas City, Missouri

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The pair's love story started back in July of 2023, when Kelce attended Swift's tour stop on his home field, the Chiefs' Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

Weeks later, the tight end revealed on his New Heights podcast that he'd made Swift a friendship bracelet with his phone number on it, but didn't get the chance to give it to her.

"I was disappointed that she doesn’t talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings," he said on the show, playfully adding that he "took it personal" when he couldn't meet her backstage.

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Let's fast-forward to several tour stops later, when Kelce jetted down to Argentina on his November 2023 bye week to watch Swift in Buenos Aires during the South America leg of her tour. It's where fans caught a sweet video of Swift running into Kelce's arms for a kiss following the show, after he bonded with her dad Scott in their VIP box.

The night prior to the concert, the couple had a cozy dinner inside their hotel.

A source told PEOPLE that the two "looked so cute on their low-key date night" and that "they also left holding hands." The source added that "the crowd in the restaurant briefly cheered as they walked out" and that "Travis was beaming.”

Sydney, Australia

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Following the Chiefs' Super Bowl win — and Swift's epic travel from Tokyo to make it to Las Vegas to watch Kelce play — the footballer traveled to Australia , where he caught his third Eras Tour concert in a suite alongside celebrities including director Baz Luhrmann in February of 2024.

Once again, fans spotted him backstage for a post-concert kiss with Swift, and during their downtime, the couple visited the Sydney Zoo alongside Swift's opener, Sabrina Carpenter.

He opened up about the experience to brother Jason Kelce on New Heights, saying in part, "Saw a tiger sitting up in a treehouse. That s--- was f---ing sweet, ain’t gonna lie. Saw a lion close up. Dude, when you hear that [roar] — ‘cause I had Taylor take a picture — it just was like, ‘Oh my gosh.’ ”

JC Olivera/Getty ; Ashok Kumar/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management

Kelce revealed he saw "two amazing shows" when he joined Swift for part of her six-night stint in Singapore in March of 2024. Unlike his previous concert moments, he flew under the radar at these two, though fans did spot the couple walking through a mall during their time together there.

“The architecture's crazy," Kelce told his brother on New Heights, adding that despite the heat, he enjoyed seeing "the world's largest greenhouse" in addition to checking out the gorgeous views and "some lovely Singapore food."

Paris, France

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When Swift picked her tour back up in Paris in May of 2024, Kelce was there , joining Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper in a box at La Défense Arena to see the 87th Eras show — a.k.a. the one that aligns with his jersey number.

Kelce sang along to Swift's new songs from her Tortured Poets Department album — specifically the ones about him! — danced, snapped videos and debriefed about it with brother Jason on New Heights.

"I don't know if they're just getting better or if I just keep forgetting how they are," Kelce said when asked how Paris compared to the previous shows he'd seen.

“I'll tell you what. Kansas City showed out,” he gushed . “Argentina was unbelievable. Australia, they partied with the best of them, and they celebrated with the best of them. Those three were unbelievable. Singapore was so unique and so fun. And then Paris was just — it was on a whole another level, man.”

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