Paris: the city that takes a lot of life times to see. I've invested weeks and weeks in Paris, and I've hardly scratched its surface. Simply when you think you've seen everything, you discover brand-new tourist attractions, brand-new cafés, or new markets to explore. It's impossible to try to see it all and even start to believe you can. Lots of tourists come for about 3 days and try to see the highlights of this beautiful city. You need more time than that. I believe you ought to plan on spending a minimum of 5 days in Paris in order to see the bare minimum of what the City of Lights has to provide.
Day 1
My Plan on first day is walking Paris.
- Start at the Champs-Élysées and see the Arc de Triomph. There isn't a long line, and you'll get sweeping views of the city.
- Stroll down the Champs-Élysées through the Jardin des Tuilleries. Stop and appreciate the Louvre prior to continuing down Rue Rivoli and crossing into the original part of the city.
- Visit Notre Dame and see this incredible Gothic church. Arrive early to avoid the lines to the Bell Tower. Check out the underground Roman ruins and the Saint-Chapelle Church. Personally, I believe this church is much more stunning than Notre Dame, and the stained glass windows are a few of my preferred on the planet.
- Head south to the Latin Quarter. The location is quite touristy, however if you get off the main drag, you'll find yourself in a labyrinth of streets and café-lined squares that are far from the regional traveler hangouts. Plus, it's a good way to obtain lost in a lovely part of Paris and just explore.
- Visit the Pantheon prior to heading west towards the Jardin du Luxembourg, where you can unwind and watch life go by. There's fantastic people-watching here.
- After that, head north to see Saint Sulplice. If you're into The Da Vinci Code, you'll be trying to find signs and hidden significances throughout this church. If signs do not interest you, simply marvel at how grandiose it is.
Day 2
The Louvre
Musée d'Orsay
The Musée d'Orsay, located in close proximity to the Louvre, houses the very best Impressionist and Post-Impressionist work in Paris. This is my preferred museum, and I constantly go when I'm Paris. You'll discover work of arts by all the excellent artists of the world, consisting of Degas, Monet, Manet, and Van Gogh, to name a few. I might spend hours there.
Musée de l'Orangerie
Round off a wild museum day with this Monet display. The museum shows eight, tapestry-sized Nymphéas (water lilies) paintings housed in 2 plain oval rooms. Monet painted these images later on in his life, and each one represents a different time of day and season. There's a bottom floor that shows other works too.
Budget Tip: Get the Paris museum pass. The four-day pass is 50 euros and will conserve you 50 euros or more if you just want to invest the time museum hopping, as it covers these museums, a couple of others, and the Palace of Versailles.
Day 3
The Palace of Versailles
A trip to the Palace of Versailles takes a full day as it's situated outside the city and you'll need to take the train to get there. Spend the day exploring the château, get lost in the surrounding gardens, and make certain you see Marie Antoinette's estate, which includes a phony peasant town. Versailles is beautiful, so do not hurry it. Most people see the Palace first, then the gardens, and after that Marie-Antoinette's estate. If you do everything in reverse, you'll be able to avoid the crowds. Moreo-ver, go on weekdays to prevent paying for the gardens because they charge on weekends.
Here's a video tour of the Palace of Versailles:
Day 4
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower is stunning and finest seen in the early morning to prevent the crowds. Arrive right as it opens, and you'll have the ability to avoid most of the lines to the top. If you get there around midday, you'll find yourself waiting in line for hours. I like coming here after going to Rue Cler (see below) and having a picnic on the grass and people-watching. I as soon as saw a bunch of Parisian kids practicing Michael Jackson's moonwalk dance.
Rue Cler
Found near the Eiffel Tower, this street is filled with excellent Parisian restaurants. You'll discover cheese, meat, bread, veggie, and chocolate shops to check out. I never ever ignore this street without a stack of food and wine. I consume my way through this street and then purchase more for later. It's one of my favorite streets in the city.
Paris Sewer Tour
This tour is definitely an off-the-beaten-path tourist attraction and isn't really too far from the Eiffel Tower. Visitors who take this underground tour can discover the interesting history of Paris' sewer system. It smells down here a bit and you might be put off by the concept of a "sewer tour," but do not be. The odor isn't too bad, and you'll find out how Paris functions.
The Museum of the Shoah (the Holocaust Museum)-- Despite having an exceptional exhibition on France, anti-Semitism and the Holocaust, the Museum of the Shoah never draws a lot of people. It's a real shame as the infor-mation and collection here is truly terrific and in depth. (I believe the French are aiming to compensate their anti-Semitic past!) It's one of the most detailed Holocaust museums I've seen. I've been to many Holocaust museums, and this is one of the very best in the world.
Day 5
Paris Catacombs
The Catacombs of Paris are an interesting but grim tourist destination. They go on for miles (no one truly understands how far they go), and the unlimited winding tunnels home countless bones. It's a morbid tourist attraction however an interesting look into the history of Paris. They're frequently closed, so check ahead of time before you stroll down to try to see them.
Rue Mouffetard-- This street is filled with cafés, stores, and an outdoor market. It's an excellent street to simply wander down or sit in front of a café and view life go purchase. Ensure to drop in the neighboring Place de la Contrescarpe, where artists for decades spend their time. There are good, inexpensive restaurants in the area too.
Montmartre
Another creative center of Paris. There's a lot of art around and you'll discover shops and artists on the streets throughout the location. This is where artists and writers like Hemingway invested their time. The streets are quiet and gorgeous to wander around. The church in the area offers a great view of the city and is a terrific location to have lunch.Moulin Rouge-- After roaming Montmartre, head into the "seedy" district of Paris. This is where you can take in a program at the Moulin Rouge or just roam around and witness the interesting mix of travelers and locals awk-wardly gazing into sex stores.
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Finish off the day with a train ride east of the town hall to check out Paris' most famous graveyard. It's a gorgeous graveyard (can we call a place of death stunning?), and here you'll see the tombs of celebs like Antonio de La Gandara, Honoré de Balzac, Sarah Bernhardt, Frédéric Chopin, Jim Morrison, Édith Piaf, Camille Pissarro, Gertrude Stein, and Oscar Wilde.
Even with 5 days, you'll barely scratch the surface of Paris. It's a big city that takes a lifetime to truly see. However you'll see a few of the on- and off-the-beaten-path attractions along with get a chance to experience a few of the fantastic food and night life the city needs to offer. I could have squeezed more stuff into this schedule, however why rush things? This way you have some leisure time to roam, store, have a picnic, and simply relax. After all, Paris is finest checked out calmly and gradually.
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