The Eiffel Tower, 7th arrondissement of Paris
75007 · The 7th arrondissement of Paris

Where Paris
stands tall

The most monumental quarter of the city: the Eiffel Tower over the Champ-de-Mars, the golden dome of the Invalides above Napoleon's tomb, the masterpieces of the Musée d'Orsay and the roses of the Rodin garden.

Photo: Eiffel Tower · Stephen Leonardi / Pexels
Things to do

Tickets & experiences in the 7th

This is the Paris of the postcards. Skip-the-line tickets for the great monuments and museums, plus river cruises — most with free cancellation. Book the Eiffel Tower and Orsay ahead; they sell out.

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Eiffel Tower: entry & summit

Timed access to the 1st and 2nd floors by lift, with an optional climb to the summit for the highest view over Paris.

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Impressionists

Musée d'Orsay tickets

Skip the line into the world's greatest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, housed in a glorious former railway station.

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History

Invalides & Napoleon's tomb

The Musée de l'Armée and, under the gilded dome, the tomb of Napoleon — one of the grandest historical sites in the city.

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On the water

Seine cruises & boats

Many cruises depart at the foot of the Eiffel Tower and the Pont de l'Alma, gliding past Orsay, the Louvre and the islands — magical at dusk.

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See it all

Paris city tours

Guided highlights tours — many starting on the Champ-de-Mars — to see the icons and learn the stories in a single, well-paced visit.

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Tickets & passes

Museum tickets & passes

Timed entries and multi-day passes for the Rodin museum, the quai Branly and the great collections across the river.

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Discover

Monumental Paris

No other quarter packs so many icons into one walk: the Iron Lady, a golden dome, a palace of Impressionists and the most elegant bridge in the city — all on the Left Bank.

The Eiffel Tower

Gustave Eiffel's 324-metre iron tower, built for the 1889 World's Fair and now the symbol of Paris. Ride to the summit, or admire it sparkling on the hour after dark from the Champ-de-Mars.

Les Invalides & Napoleon

Louis XIV's vast veterans' hospital, crowned by a gilded dome. Beneath it lies the tomb of Napoleon; around it, the Musée de l'Armée tells France's military story.

The Musée d'Orsay

A Beaux-Arts railway station turned museum, home to the greatest gathering of Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir and Degas anywhere on earth — beneath its great glass clocks.

The Rodin museum & garden

The Hôtel Biron, where Rodin worked, surrounded by a rose garden dotted with The Thinker, The Kiss and The Gates of Hell. One of the most serene spots in Paris.

Bridges & the Seine

The gilded Pont Alexandre III and the riverside quays frame postcard views of the dome and the tower — and the boats that cruise beneath them.

Rue Cler & village Paris

Behind the monuments, the 7th is a real neighbourhood: the market street Rue Cler, the bistros of Rue Saint-Dominique and the grand store Le Bon Marché.

Where to eat

Tables of the 7th

From classic bistros on Rue Saint-Dominique to one of the world's great restaurants, the 7th serves both comfort and haute cuisine.

South-West French · Classic bistro

La Fontaine de Mars

129 Rue Saint-Dominique

A quintessential red-checked Parisian bistro near the tower, famous for its South-West cooking — and for hosting the Obamas on a state visit.

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Bistro · Christian Constant

Café Constant

139 Rue Saint-Dominique

A no-reservations corner bistro from chef Christian Constant — honest, generous French cooking at fair prices, always buzzing.

€€
Modern bistro · Cocottes

Les Cocottes

135 Rue Saint-Dominique

Comfort classics served in little cast-iron cocottes, casual and lively — a reliable favourite a few steps from the Champ-de-Mars.

€€
Haute cuisine · 3 Michelin stars

Arpège

84 Rue de Varenne

Alain Passard's legendary three-star temple to the vegetable, near the Rodin museum. A once-in-a-lifetime tasting; book far ahead.

€€€€🌐 Official site
Brasserie · Market street

Le Café du Marché

38 Rue Cler

The heart of the Rue Cler market street — a bustling, affordable brasserie perfect for people-watching over steak-frites or a salad.

€€
Modern French · Michelin

David Toutain

29 Rue Surcouf

An inventive, vegetable-forward tasting menu from one of the city's most exciting chefs — refined, surprising and deeply seasonal.

€€€€🌐 Official site
Tourist guide

Must-see places in the 7th arrondissement

The icons that define the Paris skyline, plus the museums and gardens around them — the landmarks worth building your day around.

Monument · Icon

Eiffel Tower

The 324-metre Iron Lady on the Champ-de-Mars, open daily from 09:30. Lift or stairs to the 2nd floor, lift to the summit. Book a timed ticket ahead; sunset slots go first.

Monument & museum

Hôtel des Invalides

The golden-domed complex housing Napoleon's tomb and the Musée de l'Armée. Full ticket ~€20, with a late opening on the first Friday evening of the month.

Museum · Impressionists

Musée d'Orsay

The greatest Impressionist collection in the world, in a former railway station on the Seine. Closed Mondays; book a timed slot to skip the queue.

Museum · Sculpture garden

Musée Rodin

Rodin's sculptures set in the Hôtel Biron and its rose garden — The Thinker, The Kiss and more. A garden-only ticket is a bargain on a fine day.

Museum · World cultures

Musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac

Jean Nouvel's green-walled museum of the arts of Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas, with a living garden wall along the Seine.

Garden · Free

Champ-de-Mars

The great lawn stretching from the Eiffel Tower to the École Militaire — the place to picnic, watch the tower sparkle and take the classic photo.

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Get your bearings

The 75007 (7th arrondissement) on the map

Every monument, museum, garden and table of the 7th on one interactive map. Filter by category, or click a place to locate it and open its links.

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Orientation

Understanding Paris & its transport

Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements that spiral outward clockwise from the centre, like a snail. The 7th sits on the Left Bank along the Seine, stretching from the Eiffel Tower in the west to the Musée d'Orsay in the east.

It's a large, open quarter of esplanades and long avenues, so good shoes help — but the payoff is that the Louvre, the Tuileries, the Champs-Élysées and Saint-Germain are all within a walk or one short hop.

Since 2025 the system has been simplified: paper tickets are gone, replaced by the contactless Navigo Easy card or your phone. A single Métro/RER ticket is now a flat fare, and a day pass quickly pays for itself if you ride often.

For door-to-door directions, the Bonjour RATP and Citymapper apps are the most reliable companions.

Métro / RER single€2.55
Bus / tram single€2.05
Day pass (unlimited)€12.30
Navigo Week pass~€31
Airport ticket (CDG/Orly)€14
Navigo Easy card€2 (reusable)
Getting around

How to reach the 7th arrondissement

Spread along the Left Bank, the 75007 is served by several metro lines and the riverside RER C. Here are the essentials.

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By metro

  • 8 Across the quarter École Militaire · Invalides
  • 8 West La Tour-Maubourg
  • 13 Rodin / Invalides Varenne · Invalides
  • 12 Orsay / Assemblée Solférino · Assemblée Nationale
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By RER & train

  • C Eiffel Tower Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel
  • C Museums & quays Musée d'Orsay · Invalides
  • Gare Montparnasse ~10 min (south)
  • Gare de Lyon ~20 min
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From the airports

  • Orly ~35 min
  • Roissy–Charles de Gaulle 50–70 min
  • Le Bourget 40–50 min
  • Beauvais 1h15–1h30

The Paris Métro at a glance

One of the world's densest networks — 16 lines, over 300 stations, a train every 2–4 minutes. You're never far from a station.
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Colour & number coded. Each line has a unique number and colour. Follow the line colour and the name of the terminus in your direction — that's how platforms are signposted.
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Frequent. Trains run roughly every 2 minutes at peak and 4–8 minutes off-peak, from ~5:30 am to ~1:15 am (2:15 am Fri–Sat).
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Free transfers. Change lines as often as you like within the métro/RER on a single ticket, valid up to 2 hours, as long as you don't exit the gates.
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Walkable but big. The 7th is spread out; allow 25–30 minutes to walk from the Eiffel Tower to the Musée d'Orsay along the river.
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For the 7th: RER C Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel is closest to the tower; line 8 La Tour-Maubourg and line 13 Varenne serve the Invalides and Rodin.
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Apps. Bonjour RATP and Citymapper give live routes, platform exits and disruptions — far easier than paper maps.
Tickets: the paper ticket is gone — load journeys onto a contactless Navigo Easy card (€2) or your phone.
Watch your belongings on the busy approaches to the Eiffel Tower and Trocadéro, and on crowded RER C trains; keep bags in front of you.
Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in the 7th arrondissement (75007)?
The 7th is the most monumental quarter of Paris: the Eiffel Tower and the Champ-de-Mars, the Hôtel des Invalides with Napoleon's tomb and the Musée de l'Armée, the Musée d'Orsay, the Rodin museum and its garden, the Musée du quai Branly, the National Assembly (Palais Bourbon), the Pont Alexandre III and the Rue Cler market street.
How much are Eiffel Tower tickets and how do I avoid the queue?
In 2026, official tickets range from about €14.80 (stairs to the 2nd floor) to about €36.70 (summit by lift) for adults; under-4s are free. The tower opens daily at 09:30, usually until ~23:00. Book a timed online ticket ahead — summit slots sell out first, especially around sunset — or go at opening or late evening for fewer crowds.
Can I visit Napoleon's tomb and the Army Museum?
Yes. The Hôtel des Invalides houses the Musée de l'Armée and, under its golden dome, the tomb of Napoleon. Full admission is around €20 (reduced €15), with a late opening on the first Friday evening of each month. A combined ticket with the nearby Rodin museum is available at a special price.
How do I get to the 7th arrondissement?
Metro line 8 serves École Militaire, La Tour-Maubourg and Invalides; line 13 serves Varenne (Rodin) and Invalides; line 12 serves Solférino (Orsay) and Assemblée Nationale. RER C runs along the river with stops at Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel, Musée d'Orsay, Invalides and Pont de l'Alma.
Where should I stay in the 75007?
The 7th is one of the most prestigious and photogenic areas to stay in Paris, with elegant hotels — many with Eiffel Tower views — around the Champ-de-Mars, the Invalides and the Rue Cler. Use the booking engine above to compare options for your dates.
Before you go

Plan your stay

A few practical essentials to make your visit to the 7th arrondissement smooth and stress-free.

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Best time to visit

Spring and autumn bring the best light on the tower and the dome. Go early to the Eiffel Tower and Orsay to beat the crowds, and stay for the tower's hourly sparkle after dark.

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Book ahead

Pre-book timed tickets for the Eiffel Tower and the Musée d'Orsay — both sell out. The Invalides and Rodin rarely need advance booking, but a combined Army+Rodin ticket saves money.

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Money & tipping

Cards are accepted almost everywhere. Service is included by law; rounding up for great service is appreciated, never expected.

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Eat like a local

Pick up a picnic on Rue Cler and eat it on the Champ-de-Mars, or book a bistro on Rue Saint-Dominique. Avoid the tourist traps right at the tower's foot.

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Opening hours

The Musée d'Orsay and Rodin close on Mondays; the Eiffel Tower opens daily from 09:30. Lunch is 12–2:30 pm, dinner from 7:30 pm.

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Useful to know

Tap water is safe and free in restaurants (une carafe d'eau). Emergency number is 112. Beware of petty scams and pickpockets around the Eiffel Tower.

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