10 Best Views in Paris

“Ascending the Eiffel Tower for its breathtaking views is one of Paris’s undisputed thrills–just ask the 7 million visitors who do it each year. Though a sweeping view of Paris from one of the city’s emblematic sites–the Arc de Triomphe, Sacré Coeur, the towers of Notre Dame–is a must for a vast majority of tourists, oppressive crowds and ridiculously long waits can diminish the experience and squander valuable vacation hours. If you’re willing to try something new, or push a little farther afield, there are spectacular views to be had with fewer (or no) crowds, and unparalleled cultural or dining experiences thrown in as well.”