Culture + Design 19 Photos of Paris Proving There Is No Bad Angle in the 'City of Light' See? La vie est belle, indeed. By Erika Owen Erika Owen Erika Owen is a writer, editor, and author of three books. A self-proclaimed Iceland enthusiast who’s penned more than 350 travel stories, she's constantly on the search for the quirkiest and most beautiful corners of the world. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 30, 2022 Fact checked by Elizabeth MacLennan Trending Videos Close this video player If you weren't already craving a Parisian getaway, that's all about to change. The City of Light is the main stage of beloved screenplays for a reason. France's capital is more than 2,000 years old, and you can feel every bit of that history while walking down its cobblestone alleyways and admiring the fossils that are Paris's cathedrals. The Eiffel Tower may be the premier photo op for tourists and locals alike, but nothing beats a walk along the River Seine. More than 30 million people visit Paris every year, making it the most popular tourist destination in the world. Paris is home to more than 9,000 open terraces — bars, cafes, or restaurants — which is reason enough to invest in an impromptu plane ticket. Sunsets and sunrises don't get more romantic than from the top of the Eiffel Tower, city crowds don't get any more chic, and cafe food doesn't get any more delicious. Ahead: 19 photos proving that there is a little slice of metropolitan heaven on Earth. 01 of 19 Sunrise at the Arc de Triomphe Getty Images 02 of 19 Parisian Cafe in the Morning Getty Images 03 of 19 Notre Dame de Paris and the Seine River Getty Images 04 of 19 Montmarte District Getty Images 05 of 19 Sunset at Tour Montparnasse Getty Images 06 of 19 Sunset from the Seine River Getty Images 07 of 19 The Eiffel Tower from the Seine River Getty Images 08 of 19 Notre Dame de Paris at Dusk Getty Images 09 of 19 Paris Cafe at Night Getty Images 10 of 19 Garnier Opera House and the Sacre Coeur Basilica Getty Images 11 of 19 The Louvre Museum Getty Images 12 of 19 Sacré-Coeur Getty Images 13 of 19 Fireworks at Notre Dame de Paris Getty Images 14 of 19 Pont Neuf Getty Images 15 of 19 Sunset Over Paris Getty Images 16 of 19 Paris From the Rooftops Getty Images 17 of 19 Taxi Sign Getty Images 18 of 19 Hot-Air Balloons at the Eiffel Tower Getty Images 19 of 19 The View From the Arc de Triomphe Getty Images Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit