Being an eco-tourist in Paris

Ecological venues to discover.
Paris boasts a range of sites dedicated to urban ecology and the environment enabling everyone to find out what actions are being taken and what needs to be done to contribute to sustainable development.

Museums to discover living things and the importance of protecting them
At the Muséum national d’histoire naturelle and the Musée du Vivant, the different exhibition spaces raise awareness about the diversity of living species and the importance of protecting them.

Calculating carbon footprints
Every human activity emits CO2 and consumes energy. To reduce this carbon footprint, eco-tourists can employ Ademe eco-comparators to choose the best means of transport to take a special trip or travel in the day-to-day.

Sorting things out
Thanks to the placing of sorting bins in the Paris metro, visitors to the city can join with the locals in sorting their waste.

Ademe eco-advice
Before going on a trip and to ensure that everything has been prepared with respect to sustainable development, follow the advice given by the Environment and Energy Management Agency.