Panthéon :
There are a few major reasons to visit the Panthéon, starting with the gorgeous neoclassical architecture. People also come to visit the final resting places of some of France's most famous sons and daughters, from Victor Hugo to Marie Curie. And then there are those who come to marvel at Foucault's Pendulum, tracing the path of the Earth. The vibe in the crowd is a mix of awe, reverence, and curiosity.
Musée d'Orsay :
A vast collection of Impressionist art is the focus at the Musée d’Orsay, the second-most-visited museum in Paris (after the Louvre, of course). At every turn, you'll be delighted to recognize yet another piece from pop culture or that art history class you took. There is no room not worth exploring here, so let yourself just wander among masterworks by boldfaced names like Degas, Cézanne, Manet, Renoir, and Monet.
Le Bon Marché :
Dating back to the 1850s, Le Bon Marché is the oldest department store in Paris, and certainly the most iconic. The elegant Left Bank institution is as celebrated for its airy layout as for its top selection of the world’s best designers—if it’s luxe, you can probably buy it here. Before your shopping spree is done, peek in at La Grande Épicerie, Le Bon Marché’s fine-foods emporium in an adjoining building.
Grand Palais :
A prime example of the Beaux Arts style, the humongous Grand Palais exhibition hall combines elements of classical architecture (friezes, columns) with hallmarks of the Industrial Age (glass, steel). Though it’s worth visiting the building just to admire its soaring interiors and impressive glass-domed roof (Europe’s largest), it’s the full calendar of rotating exhibits and special events that draws Parisians and visitors back again and again.
Fondation Louis Vuitton :
Opened to the public in 2014, the Fondation Louis Vuitton is a newbie in Paris's cultural scene—but it arrived with a bang. Star American architect Frank Gehry designed the building, which looks like a magical sailboat afloat on a man-made lake in the Bois de Boulogne. Thanks to the spectacular architecture and blockbuster exhibitions, the museum is bustling at all times, despite its location in the far-western 16th Arrondissement.
Philharmonie de Paris
The Philharmonie de Paris is a striking contemporary building, designed by Jean Nouvel (not without controversy) and opened in 2015. Located within the Cité de la Musique complex in the Parc de la Villette, in the underexplored 19th arrondissement, the building breaks with all the design conventions of traditional symphony halls, instead favoring pod-like boxes inside the theater, a stage in the round, and a complex, undulating metal façade.
Cité de la Mode et du Design :
La Cité de la Mode et du Design was created at the turn of the 20th century as an industrial warehouse. Now, the Cité serves as a multi-level arts and culture venue. It's impossible to miss on the edge of the Seine, on the Left Bank, what with its undulating, bright-green roof and concrete/glass facade. Visitors can take in museum-quality art installations and fashion exhibitions or sip cocktails on the open terraces and take in the beautiful views.
Forum des Halles :
The Forum des Halles is a sprawling shopping, dining, and transportation hub right in the heart of Paris, with nearly 150 shops and restaurants. A recent renovation saw the addition of a spectacular wavy roof nicknamed La Canopée—you’re going to want a picture of it. Though the architecture is new, the shopping concept is not: A market has stood on this very site since the 1100s .
Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac :
The Musée du Quai Branly-Jacques Chirac is perhaps best known for its unusual design by Jean Nouvel. The exterior of the building almost seems alive with plant walls and wild gardens, while the interiors are dark, winding, and dramatically lit. The modern structure stands in sharp contrast with the treasures housed inside: ancient art and artifacts and relics of bygone civilizations (with a specific focus on non-European cultures).
Source : cntraveler
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