2024 was a year filled with emotions for the capital. Between the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the reopening of the cathedral, Paris attracted hundreds of thousands of tourists who rushed to photograph Paris from every angle. Nearly 22 million visitors posted a multitude of snapshots on social media, showcasing the streets, bars, and especially the monuments. Thousands of images that the Parisian Urban Planning Workshop meticulously analyzed to create a ranking of the most popular buildings.
A monument that towers over all others
While one might expect the presence of the Eiffel Tower and its controversial Olympic rings, or Notre-Dame Cathedral with its (already) more than 800,000 visitors, it …
It’s another iconic monument of Paris that has finally struck gold by stepping onto the top of the podium. And let me tell you, the journey was probably not too long, since it’s one of the highest points in the capital (if not the highest): the Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur.Voir cette publication sur Instagram
It is closely followed by the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, undoubtedly one of the most touristy (and expensive) avenues in the world. The Iron Lady doesn't even make it into the top 3, or even the top 6! This is an extremely surprising ranking, which perhaps marks the end of the extreme popularity of the symbol of Paris. And even if we have some doubts, that's certainly what the hashtags posted on Instagram reveal, which were used to conduct the study.
The Right Bank Reigns Supreme
By closely examining the detailed map established by Apur, we can clearly see a superiority of the Right Bank over the Left Bank. Indeed, while the Luxembourg Gardens and the Panthéon do have their place in the top 10, they are located behind...
see the place of the Bastille, Notre-Dame, the musée du Louvre, or even the Moulin Rouge.```htmlSee this post on Instagram
