Paris

Paris ranks as the second-most visited city, attracting 28 million annual visitors with its post-Olympics glow and the newly renovated Notre-Dame, set to boost 2026 arrivals by 12%. This iconic capital features world-class museums like the Louvre, housing 35,000 artworks, but lags behind #1 Bangkok by 4 million arrivals. Faster than the typical European rival in recovery, Paris offers an unmatched blend of romance and culture.