Every time I've been to Paris, I go to the Trocadero at night to sit and look at the beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower. I think I've also been to the Musee D'Orsay on every trip.

A half day trip to Giverny where you will see Monet's home. Have been there twice and love it. The gardens are beautiful and his home is charming. To me it's a must.

Each visit, I go back to Musee d'Orsay and now I can add back l'Orangerie! I too have visited Giverny multiple times. I also have a macaron at Laudree, a Kir Royale at La Palette, and buy some pottery at Maison Ivre. On my last night, I always get to the Eiffel Tower sometime after dark to watch it twinkle.

The Eiffle Tower. No need to go up but I just love to stand under it.

We always have dinner one night at L'Ambassade D'Auvergne, always cross Pont Alexandre (our favorite bridge) at least once, always check out the bouquinistes and stroll along the river, always go to the Place des Vosges, the Louvre, and Musee D'Orsay.

I like this question! I'll list three...

I make it a point to go to Ile St Louis every trip... I like the shops, the old mansions, Berthillon ice cream, restaurants Reine Blanche and the Brasserie...and walking around the outside of the island, the plane trees, looking at the Seine...followed by a Left Bank walk along the Seine below and by the bouquinistes above...all the while enjoying the views of the islands. I bought some nice B&W photos from the early 1900s of this area for back home to keep the memories alive.

I also like spending time at night just standing on one of the bridges across the Seine, watching the tour boats go by, looking at the neon cafe lights, the buildings lit up, the Eiffel tower sparkling in the distance. I like the bridges between islands and right bank..or Pont des Arts.

My last place is Place des Vosges, the most beautiful square in Paris. The old buildings, the arcaded walkway, the park with its old tree in the middle, the kids playing in the sandboxes or going up and down the slides, a nice link between the past, present and future.

Ditto for me too Michel_Paris; exactly what I do each time, plus Luxembourg Gardens and a visit to Kayser bakery in the 5th on Rue Monge, plus a visit to Laduree for macaroons and eat them all before they make it back home!

Walking along the Seine, visiting Notre Dame and eating cassoulet at Chez Eux are the top three repeats.

Well it's not exactly Paris, but the Chateau and grounds at Versaille are somehow healing for me. It is one of my special places.

I have lived in Paris for a long time, so this question doesn't really apply to me.

But when I was a little boy and my family would come to France for the summer, our first stop (after taking the boat train from Le Havre!) would be my great aunt's apartment in Bécon-les-Bruyères, four suburban stations from Gare Saint Lazare. So each and every arrival at Saint Lazare was completely exhilirating: Paris!

When I grew up, I spent more evenings sitting on the steps of Sacré Coeur than I can count, with a baguette, some pâté and some cheap wine, usually with my Bostonian friend Jane. We would remake the world as the sun set and watch the magic of Paris as it slowly lit up. I am too old to spend my evening sitting on the steps of Sacré Coeur anymore, and Jane died quite young, after being attacked by the terrible crab. But every time I pass the crowds sitting on the steps, it warms my heart.

The little boat pond in the Luxembourg Gardens & Montmartre for mussels, frites & some wine (both great places for people watching). Also, whatever market is closest & bakery & wine shop & butcher shop & charcuterie, etc.

The boat tour of the St. Martin Canal (from d'Orsay to Parc Villeitte); I can sit on the front deck and feel transported.

The warren of streets and shops in the area from the Seine back to St. Sulpice; I love getting "lost."

I love all the answers to my question. It was over 30 years between my 1st time in Paris (during college) and my 2nd (2006). On my 2nd visit, it was my husband's 1st visit, so, of course we went to all the "major" sights. Now we're going back again (tomorrow) and I know several places we will definitely go back to: Place des Vosges; Ile St. Louis; Ste. Chappelle; Musee D'Orsay; and just walking around the Marais. We have many more places to discover on this next trip, but I think these will always be on our "to do" list. Thanks all for adding new ideas.

La Grande Epicerie ( more than once)

The rue Cler (7th arrondissement) and its wonderful market (not on Mondays, though). Incredible.

I also love Ste. Chapelle and the Jardins du Luxembourg - and the Eiffel on the hour every hour after dark.

I like to sit right down by the Seine and sketch in my travel diary; different views each time.

For me it is Rue Cler and the Eiffel Tower. Then I add something new.

The Tomb of Napoleon. It's quiet. It's in a beautiful space for reflection. It gives a sense of being in Paris and of the many layers of varnish that make up French history. I usually go as soon as I get there, after checking in. After visiting the Tomb I then trot to the closest cafe, order a bottle of champagne, guzzle it and celebrate that I AM IN PARIS, I am not at work and it is the first day of vacation. Yahooo!

The part of Pont Neuf btw Ile de la Cite and L Bank - at night when the bridge is illuminated.

For me it's Musee d'Orsay straight up the stairs to the Monet’s' and then to the Degas statues. They take my breathe away and bring tears to my eyes each and every time. Then it's off to Angelina’s for hot chocolate and éclairs.