Grands Boulevards Tours and Tickets

This is the best tour of Grands Boulevards available right now:

• Paris Private Flexible Duration Guided Tour on a Vintage Sidecar

It’s free to visit Grands Boulevards as it’s a public neighborhood in Paris. A private tour of Paris in a vintage sidecar that includes Grands Boulevards and other Paris highlights costs around US$114, but varies according to your group’s size.

It’s easy to get to the Grands Boulevards neighborhood in Paris by public transportation. There are several subway stations nearby, including Grands Boulevards Station on the corner of Poissonnière and Montmartre boulevards. Bonne Nouvelle Station on Poissonnière Boulevard is also conveniently close. Many buses pass through Grands Boulevards too.

You’ll find many attractions in Paris’ Grands Boulevards neighborhood, including the Palais Garnier, Opéra Comique, Musée Grévin wax museum, Palais Brongniart, Grand Rex entertainment complex, Folies Bergère theater, and Chocolate Museum. Additionally, there are several covered shopping arcades, including Passage Verdeau, Passage Jouffroy, and Passage des Panoramas.

There are advantages to visiting the Grands Boulevards at almost any time. To shop, go in the afternoon, when most shops will be open. For entertainment, dining, and to see the illuminated lights after dark, go in the evening. The shoulder seasons of spring (April–May) and fall (September–October) are especially good seasons to visit.

Yes, there are several covered passages—also known as shopping arcades—in the Grands Boulevards neighborhood. You can admire the beautiful 19th-century architecture at any time, but it’s especially good to visit when the weather is cold or wet. Some highlights include Passage Verdeau, Passage Jouffroy, Passage du Choiseul, Passage des Princes, and Passage des Panoramas.