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Top 10 Points of interest in Paris, Ile-de-France Area
1.
Eiffel Tower, Tower
6.
Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, Religion
2.
Musée du Louvre, Museum
7.
Jardin du Luxembourg, Park
3.
Notre Dame de Paris, Religion
8.
Bolesław Biegas, Museum
4.
Arc de Triomphe, Monument
9.
Centre Georges Pompidou, Museum
5.
Champs-Élysées, Visitor Attraction
10.
Louvre Pyramid, Art Gallery
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Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Paris, Ile-de-France, France
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With some 15 million international tourists planning a trip to Paris every year, the capital city of France is the world’s most popular destination for overseas visitors.
Famed for its magnificent architecture and delicious cuisine, and renowned as the City of Love, Paris is as popular with those looking for a weekend break as it is for those looking for an extended vacation.
The city’s main airport – Charles de Gaulle Airport – is located in the northern suburbs of the city and features a regular, high-speed rail link to the city center. Paris is also readily accessible from many of Europe’s other major cities via road.
The French capital’s most famous landmarks include the Eiffel Tower, originally a temporary structure that has become a permanent Parisian tourist staple; the Scare-Coeur, a basilica that offers stunning views over the city; Notre-Dame cathedral, located on the Ile de la Cite at the very heart of Paris; and the Arc de Triomphe, built to commemorate Napoleon’s victory in the Battle of Austerlitz.
Paris is also home to two of the most popular museums in the world. Firstly, the Musee du Louvre, which exhibits such famous works of art as the Venus de Milo and Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, as well as relics that date back to Ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt. Secondly, the Musee d’Orsay – which has been converted from an old railway station – houses some of the most famous paintings in the world, including works by Monet, Van Gogh, and Renoir, amongst others.
As well as its rich heritage, Paris is also a modern city, featuring everything from huge shopping malls to state-of-the-art performance venues. Of course, any
Paris trip plan
should incorporate a visit to any of its vast assortments of restaurants, cafés, bistros, or any other eatery serving that famous cuisine.
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Day 1
- Royalty, Mystery and Revolution – The Tuileries Quarter
Starting point: Place de la Concorde (Metro - Concorde)
Place de la Concorde is a spectacular sight in Paris. From here, you can see the
Eiffel Tower
in the distance and the
Louvre
close up. You can gaze along the tree-lined Champs-Élysees that stretches all the way to the
Arc de Triomphe
.
Another reason to start here is to beat the queues for the
Louvre
. Walk through the Jardin des Tuileries and enter the
Louvre Museum
through the glass pyramid. Signs will direct you towards the Mona Lisa, the
Louvre’s
most celebrated painting, but with everything else that’s on offer inside, plan on spending at least half a day here.If you still have an appetite for art after the
Louvre
, then try the
Musée de l’Orangerie
or the
Jeu de Paume on
either side of the Jardin des Tuileries.
Walk along the banks of the River Seine on the Quai des Tuileries (it turns into the Quai du Louvre) until you reach the oldest bridge in Paris, the Pont Neuf.
Half way across the bridge, turn left onto the landmass of the Ile de la Cité and follow Quai des Orfèvres along the side of the river until you see signs for the
Notre Dame Cathedral
.
After
Notre Dame
, retrace your steps until you reach Pont St Michel. Cross the bridge and follow Rue Danton, which curves gently to the right, until you reach Boulevard St Germain, where you should turn right. This is the Latin Quarter, the intellectual heart of Paris.
Turn left on Rue de Tournon, then right on Rue St Sulpice to reach the church of the same name, as featured in Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code.
From
St Sulpice
, turn right onto Rue Bonaparte until you reach Place St-Germain-des-Prés, a good place to stop for a coffee in the café-restaurant the
Deux Magots
.
Finishing Point: Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés (Metro - St Germain des Prés)
POI's:
Place de la Concorde
Musée du Louvre (on foot)
Pont Neuf (on foot)
Notre Dame de Paris (on foot)
Église Saint-Sulpice (on foot)
Les Deux Magots (on foot)
Day 2
– Montmartre & Montparnasse
Starting point: Metro Lamarck Caulaincourt
Turn left out of the Metro and then right up Rue des Saules, looking out for the vineyard
Clos Montmartre
on the left.
At the top of the hill, the
Lapin Agile
introduces this quirky, romantic area. Wander left on Rue St Rustique, turn right and continue up to Place du Tertre where portrait artists gather in a leafy square.
From there, follow the signs (and probably the crowds) through the narrow streets and corners to reach the
Sacré Coeur
and enjoy one of the most atmospheric views of Paris.
Walk down the many stairs to the Place St Pierre, turn right and continue along to the Metro Abbesses.
Take Line 12 south to Montparnasse Bienvenüe. Look for the ugly tower block that is the
Tour Montparnasse
and travel up to the 56th floor for another spectacular view of Paris, this time with the Eiffel Tower close by.
Walk along Boulevard Edgar Quinet, turn left onto Boulevard Raspail and then right on Rue Vavin to reach the
Jardin du Luxembourg
. This extensive and civilized park makes a great place to stroll around. Otherwise sit, chat or read a book beside the ornamental pond, the grand basin, like the locals do.
Finishing Point: Jardin du Luxembourg.
POI's:
Clos Montmartre
Lapin Agile (on foot)
Basilique du Sacré-Cœur (on foot)
Tour Montparnasse (on foot)
Jardin du Luxembourg (on foot)
Day 3
– All around the Eiffel Tower
Starting point: The
Arc de Triomphe
(Metro - Charles de Gaulle Étoile)
Climb the Arc de Triomphe to appreciate Napoleon’s vision when he redesigned the layout of Paris. Look along the Champs-Élysees to Place de la Concorde in one direction, and the space-age cube of La Défense in the other.
Walk along broad Avenue Kleber to reach the Trocadero. Surrounded by the fountains and gilded statues of the Palais de Chaillot, enjoy a view across the Seine to the
Eiffel Tower
.
Cross the Pont d’Iéna to reach the grounds of the
Eiffel Tower
itself. If you’ve enough energy, climb all the way to the top reading about its history as you go. Finally, relax in the gardens of the Champ de Mars at the base of the tower.
Finishing Point: Metro École Militaire.
POI's:
Arc de Triomphe
Eiffel Tower (on foot)
Day 4
– Modern Art and the Marais
Starting point: Metro Rambuteau
In rainbow-colored glory, with its pipework on the outside of the building, the
Pompidou Center
stands out. Travel inside to discover even more unusual pieces from the world of modern art.Take Rue Ste Croix de la Bretonnerie into the heart of the Marais, only turning left onto the Rue Vieille du Temple before quickly turning right onto the Rue des Rosiers. This is Paris’s Jewish Quarter, an area that suffered heavily during the holocaust but now thrives again.At the end of Rue des Rosiers, turn left onto Rue Payenne and then right onto Rue des Francs Bourgeois to reach the lavish
Musée Carnavalet
, which details the history of Paris.
Finishing Point: Rue de Payenne (closest Metro - Chemin Vert).
POI's:
Carnavalet Museum (on foot)
Centre Georges Pompidou (on foot)
Day 5
– Sculpture and the Seine
Starting Point: Metro Varenne
Start with the
Rodin Museum
, a wonderful collection of world famous sculptures in a stately home with extensive gardens.
After
Rodin
, turn left onto Boulevard des Invalides, then right onto Avenue de Tourville to reach the grand complex of the
Hôtel des Invalides
.
Walk leisurely through the grounds to reach Place des Invalides and then on to the banks of the Seine. Take a
Bateaux Mouches
for a cruise along the river, revisiting many of the landmarks you will have seen over the last few days plus adding a few more to your list for next time.
Finishing Point: Metro Invalides.
POI's:
Les Invalides
Musée Rodin (on foot)
Bateau Mouche (on foot)
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