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.
by Jennifer Ladonne
43 UP THE ROOF BAR
PARC DES BUTTES-CHAUMONT
LES OMBRES, MUSÉE DU QUAI BRANLY
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TOUR SAINT-JACQUES
MONSIEUR BLEU
LE GEORGES AU CENTRE POMPIDOU
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PALAIS DE CHAILLOT (TROCADERO)
PARC DE BELLEVILLE
DELI-CIEUX AT PRINTEMPS
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RESTAURANT LE ZYRIAB, INSTITUT DU MONDE ARABE