Awesome itin!! You likely know all these Paris tips, but posting in case there are some nuggets you’ve yet to consider. Most important thing to do: bottle of wine enjoyed during an evening stroll along the Seine.
Paris in 1 – 2 days
Areas to stay:
• le Marais – gay(ish) area lots of great cafés, centrally located near Hotel de Ville on the 1 metro line
• Quartier Latin – old quarter, great bars/restaurants, winding narrow streets
Restaurant:
• I forget the name of this famous place,(I think it’s Le Relais de Venise – L’Entrecôte) but all they sell is steaks and fries. The sauce is divine. I found it easily before via google and there’s one located in Quartier Latin right near all the fun night life.
Must see sights:
• Museé d’Orsay
• la Tour Eiffel – during the day, take stairs to 2nd etage, then elevator to the top
During the evening, it does something special every hour on the hour. View from Trucadero.
• St. Chappelle/Notre Dame – Hit St.C first and see if there is a concert playing there in the eve. You can skip the line to the church when buying tix to a concert. It’s a small church famous for storing Christ’s Crown of Thorns and red stained glass. Notre Dame is amazing! Plan on an hour there and go to the top for views.
• Jardain Luxembourg – for relaxing people watching.
Other things to do:
• walk la Champs Élysées and window shop
• bottle of wine and baguette along La Seine
• eat a delicious tart aux fraise
Avoid:
• taxis – expensive (the night buses run from Tour st. Jaques and is good to take if out later than the metro closing at midnight if you are far from your hotel)
• exchanging money anywhere else other than L’Opera
• pickpockets around Centre de George Pompidou
• the Louvre- resist its temptation, you’ll waste a whole day there and miss the true Paris experience. Museé d’Orsay has everything and all you need.
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Awesome itin!! You likely know all these Paris tips, but posting in case there are some nuggets you’ve yet to consider. Most important thing to do: bottle of wine enjoyed during an evening stroll along the Seine.
Paris in 1 – 2 days
Areas to stay:
• le Marais – gay(ish) area lots of great cafés, centrally located near Hotel de Ville on the 1 metro line
• Quartier Latin – old quarter, great bars/restaurants, winding narrow streets
Restaurant:
• I forget the name of this famous place,(I think it’s Le Relais de Venise – L’Entrecôte) but all they sell is steaks and fries. The sauce is divine. I found it easily before via google and there’s one located in Quartier Latin right near all the fun night life.
Must see sights:
• Museé d’Orsay
• la Tour Eiffel – during the day, take stairs to 2nd etage, then elevator to the top
During the evening, it does something special every hour on the hour. View from Trucadero.
• St. Chappelle/Notre Dame – Hit St.C first and see if there is a concert playing there in the eve. You can skip the line to the church when buying tix to a concert. It’s a small church famous for storing Christ’s Crown of Thorns and red stained glass. Notre Dame is amazing! Plan on an hour there and go to the top for views.
• Jardain Luxembourg – for relaxing people watching.
Other things to do:
• walk la Champs Élysées and window shop
• bottle of wine and baguette along La Seine
• eat a delicious tart aux fraise
Avoid:
• taxis – expensive (the night buses run from Tour st. Jaques and is good to take if out later than the metro closing at midnight if you are far from your hotel)
• exchanging money anywhere else other than L’Opera
• pickpockets around Centre de George Pompidou
• the Louvre- resist its temptation, you’ll waste a whole day there and miss the true Paris experience. Museé d’Orsay has everything and all you need.