My husband and I are going to PAris March 28 to April1. We are in our mid-20's. We are on somewhat of a budget but don't mind spending money to see/do incredible things. The eiffel tower is obvious to see, but what else is worth seeing and doing??? Thanks
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In my opinion, walking is the best way to see Paris. There are the basic tourist destinations: Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Place de la Concorde, Champs Elysees, and about 20 other museums that I could run off. I would suggest that you really look at what you want to do before you get there (so you don't spend valuable time trying to figure it out when you are there). Then, map it out. Try to work in as much as you can in each day. For example, you could go see Notre Dame on the Ile de la Cite (go early in the am to avoid the crowds) then spend some time on Ile St. Louis which is the second of the two islands in the Seine. There is also a wonderful Church on the Ile de la Cite called Saint Chapell which has the bible mapped out in stained glass. It is truly exquisite. These two islands and what there is to see there could take half a day or more. Grab a bite to eat at one of the Cafes along the way and just watch the people go by. I would suggest the Louvre (again go early) as a half day or more excursion - depending on how much you can take in at a time. Some people get full after a few hours, and some can look at art all day. There is a wonderful restaurant in the lower lobby called the Le Grand Louvre. It is expensive, but really worth it if you want to splurge If not, there are less expensive cafes too. After the Louvre, walk down its Tuileries Gardens (you will be able to see the Arc de Triomphe in the distance). Along the way you will see the Place de la Concorde (where Marie Antoinette was executed) and then the Champs Elysees. You can end at the Arc de Triomphe. There is also a wonderful ferry that runs in the River Seine called the Batobus. You can purchase a day or week pass and it runs around the river beginning at the Eiffel Tower making stops all along the route as it circles the two islands and goes back up to the Eiffel Tower. You can get off and on anywhere it stops (just like a bus). It is a wonderful way to see the city from the river and just get around. Start at the Eiffel Tower and get off at the Louvre or Notre Dame walk around, then get back on and stop somewhere else. Be sure to stop at a lot of cafes and just sit and watch the people go by. It is a wonderful way to take in the city. One of our favorite things to do is take a long walk after dinner around the Champ de Mars. It is so beautiful to watch the lit Eiffel Tower and all the people gathered on the grass, just hanging out. I know this is a lot, and I am just scratching the surface, so be sure to plan ahead - you will have to with only 72 hours. Use a good travel book on Paris to choose what you want to see, then map it out. And don't be afraid to change the plans if you find a place you fall in love with and want to spend more time visiting. I hope this helps and have a great trip.
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Paris is really small you can walk from one side to the other well under a day. If you google map it you should find it easy to see alot of stuff by walking or sorting out the trains lines that link up. You can easily see the big 3 in one day and more.
I would suggest exploring the 2 middle islands (with notre dame) plus either the latin quarter (w Luxembourg gardens) or the marais (with gorgous place des vosges) in one day and see the arc de triomph or eiffel tower at night.
Another day could be taken seeing some lesser known areas where you see some nice streets and actually fit in. I would suggest following the canal St martin from the 19th down towards the bastille area.
Dont waste time in the louvre but whilst in the centre of paris check out its grounds. Montmartre is also a little over rated but check it out and get a coffee if you feel like it.
Just quickly see the main sites than relax and explore each quartier with parks and cafes
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Chocolate shops - all over!
http://goparis.about.com/od/foodanddinin…Hot chocolate - Angelina's - A MUST!!
http://www.paris-eating.com/123.htmvisit House of Chanel (for haute couture) -
http://europeforvisitors.com/paris/photo…have lunch or dinner at The Ritz, Paris (one of the most luxurious hotels in world and also the last place Princess Diana was at before her death in the Alma Tunnel)
http://www.ritzparis.com/home_ritz/home.…ride the carousel at the Eiffel Tower and eat in the Jules Verne restaurant IN the Eiffel Tower. Very cool!!
http://www.nca-usa.org/psp/EiffelTower/http://www.lejulesverne-paris.com/,ride the Metro and just get off at different stops and just walk the streets of Paris. OMG!! You are IN PARIS!!!
http://www.paris.org/Metro/visit the catacombs -
http://www.catacombes-de-paris.fr/englis…visit Les Invalides and see the fantastic architecture and visit the tomb of Napoleon
and visit Chateau Versailles - fabulous!!!!!!!
http://goeurope.about.com/cs/france/a/ve…Also go and see gorgeous flowers done by noted floral designer: Christian Tortu at the Hotel Crillion
http://www.francemagazine.org/articles/i… Everyone loves beauty and France has flowers we don't see everywhere. Should be fantastic!
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Start with the Louvre and the D'Orsay museums. Branch out from there if you want/can.
I love Le Petit Journal, a jazz club and restaurant across the boulevard from the Jardin de Luxembourg.
Either climb to the top of Notre Dame or up the steps of Sacre d'Coeur for the best views of the city ... without having to do the crowded and exorbitant ride to the top of Eiffel's mistake. (Some good bargin shopping in the streets at the foot of Sacre d'Coeur, too.)
Go to the free Sunday organ concert at Saint Sulpice, walk the Jardin de Luxembourg and the Tuilleries.
Stop for drinks, shopping, and people watching on the Champs-Élysées. Visit the famous graves at Père Lachaise cemetery.
And spend every evening at a sidewalk cafe or restaurant for wonderful food and drink.
Have a piece of luxurious chocholate at Jadis et Gourmande in 39, rue des Archives.
For restaurants: 1) Le dome du Marais in 53, rue Francs-Bourgeois ; 2) Chez Julien, a bistro at 1,rue du Pont Louis-Philippe 3) Or take your chance in any place that's attractive to you. Stick to the prie fix meals -- a set meal for a cheaper price that day -- and you won't have a bad meal! (I've only had 1 so-so meal in Paris over the course of many months.)
For touristy: forget the Eiffel. The surrounding Jardin de Luxembourg is gorgeous though, and if you want to splurge on one meal/event, across the boulevard is Le Petit Journal, a wonderful jazz club and restaurant. Go to Sacre d'Coeur for the best view of the entire city -- it's the highest hill in Paris -- without having to pay. You'll also find lots of shops, including bargains, at the foot. Sacre d'Coeur is a lovely church, you see in dazzling white in many pictures of Paris.
I love paying the fee to climb to the top of Notre Dame to hang out with the gargoyles and take photos (on a non-hazy day) from the room.
And don't forget to hit a nice boulangerie and fromagerie for a baguette and some brie to eat on a bench by the Seine. You'll find them everywhere, but my favorites are along the river around the islands.
Bon Voyage!
