Travel video guide
Things to Do in Paris: 5 Places
This guide turns Paris is Full of Collapsing Buildings, Here is Why into a practical travel map with 5 saved spots around Paris. The mapped places include an art museum, a historical place, a monument, and a park. Use it to understand the places and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What this map is good for
- Planning an art museum stop or short itinerary in Paris.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 5 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Louvre Museum
Art Museum in 75001 Paris, France, Paris, Île-de-France, France
Hours: Hours available - Catacombs of Paris
Historical Place in 1 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France, Paris, Île-de-France, France
Hours: Hours available - Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
Park in 75019 Paris, France, Paris, Île-de-France, France
Hours: Hours available - Arc de Triomphe
Monument in Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France, Paris, Île-de-France, France
Hours: Hours available - Musée de Montmartre
Art Museum in 12 Rue Cortot, 75018 Paris, France, Paris, Île-de-France, France
Hours: Hours available
Experiences captured
- Visited the Paris catacombs
- Explored underground stone quarry tunnels
- Walked through Buttes-Chaumont Park
- Observed boarded-up buildings at risk of collapse
- Researched the 1961 Clamart suburb collapse
- Viewed underground cross-sections of Paris
- Inspected structural reinforcement pillars
- Searched for an apartment to buy in Paris
Planning notes for Paris
Paris, the capital of France, originated as a settlement on the Île de la Cité approximately 2,000 years ago. Its historical heritage is documented through 2,185 monuments, including the Eiffel Tower, constructed for the 1889 World’s Fair, and the Arc de Triomphe, commissioned in 1806. The city’s architectural landscape features a transition from the Gothic style of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, which reopened to the public following extensive restoration.
Must-try foods nearby
- Jambon-Beurre
The quintessential Parisian sandwich, consisting of a fresh, crusty baguette sliced open and spread with high-quality salted butter (often demi-sel) and filled with slices of. - Steak Frites with Secret Sauce
While steak frites is a French bistro classic, the version served at Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte is legendary. - Paris-Brest
A ring of choux pastry filled with a rich praliné mousseline cream and topped with flaked almonds. - Artisanal Andouillette
A traditional tripe sausage with a distinct, pungent aroma that is a hallmark of old-school Parisian bistros. - Chocolate Mousse (Service à la Louche)
A trending favorite at classic bistros like Chez Janou, where the decadent, airy chocolate mousse is served 'by the ladle' from an enormous communal ceramic bowl.
When to go: The best time to visit Paris is during the shoulder seasons of late spring (April to June) or early fall (September to October).
Local tips
- Always initiate every interaction by saying 'Bonjour' to shopkeepers, waiters, or staff to avoid being perceived as disrespectful.
- Request the bill at restaurants when you are ready to leave, as French servers consider it rude to rush guests by bringing it unprompted.
- Keep your personal belongings secure and wear bags in front of you in crowded areas like the Métro to protect against active pickpockets.
- Validate your transport ticket before boarding and keep it until you exit the station to avoid heavy fines during random inspections.
What travelers are noticing
- The opening of the first-ever Louis Vuitton Hotel on the Champs-Élysées, a landmark fusion of ultra-luxury hospitality and high fashion.
- The 'Snow Queen World' (World of Frozen) expansion at Disneyland Paris, featuring the Kingdom of Arendelle and a new immersive night show.
- The transformation of the legendary Bus Palladium into a rock-themed 5-star hotel and 200-seat concert hall in the 9th arrondissement.
Extra place context
- Parc des Buttes-Chaumont
A favorite escape for locals in the 19th arrondissement, this steep, hilly park offers a dramatic landscape of cliffs, a suspension bridge designed by Gustave Eiffel, and a central lake.
Official tourism resource
The official website of the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau provides essential information for planning your stay, including activities and events.
Planning questions
What are the best spots in Paris from this video?
This guide maps all 5 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan your trip to Paris.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.