Description: This landmark probably needs no description, but it does offer one of, if not the most picturesque view of Paris. Now, you need a prior online reservation to go up the towers but it’s going to be worth it. Views with gargoyle sculptures as your frames and a jaw-dropping 360° view of Paris awaits. A fair warning though, unlike the next three stops of this tour, you can only access the top old-style (read: stairs) so also prepare for some physical activity although the magnificent panorama at the top will make you forget the panting journey to get there.

Description: Possibly the most extensive panorama of the city, the view from the 5th floor is one jaw-dropping sight. The museum is well-situated in the center of Paris that you can see all of its landmarks in one 180-degree pan of your camera. From the Notre Dame to your far left up until Montmartre to the far right, there’s no better place to see all of Paris than the Centre Georges Pompidou. Within its halls also are intriguing sculptures and artworks to tease your creative spirit adding a different level of experience. TIP: Visit it for free on the first Sunday of every month!

Description: Unlike the first two stops, this view is totally for free and you can do additional shopping and light snacks along the way. The 7th Floor terrace is one romantic viewing platform. The intricate architecture of the Opera is right smack in your foreground and the chimneyed Haussmannian roof decks lined in organized blocks. There’s also a bar and a garden on the roofdeck.

Description: Just beside the Galeries Lafayette is another commercial center providing a different angle of the former view. This roof deck has the perfect angle to see the Sacre Coeur Basilica and the hill of Montmartre. There’s a cafeteria also with outdoor tables to enjoy a chill time under the sun munching on crepes and snacks. The elaborately painted domes of the building outlining your view is probably what adds a unique touch to this panorama.