Paris is a destination that needs no introduction. Renowned as the ‘City of Lights” Paris is the mecca of high fashion, fine dining, art, and architecture. Make your first Parisian sojourn a memorable experience. Museum hopping, gastronomic adventures, an array of diverse sightseeing options and several other exciting experiences wait to be discovered. Here’s how to plan a perfect Parisian holiday and experience the best of this enchanting city.
Must See’s:
Eiffel Tower
Notre Dame Cathedral
Louvre Museum
Champs Elysées / Arc of Triumph
Chateau de Versailles
Cruise on the Seine
How to Get Around?
The Paris Metro is the safest and fastest way to get around in the city. The Metro features more than 300 hundred stations and trains run at frequent intervals. On the other hand, buses are also a convenient option to get around in the city. Make your travel seamless in Paris with the “Paris Visite Pass” which allows unlimited travel through the metro, RER, bus, tramway, and regional SNCF trains.
Where to Stay?
Paris offers its visitors comprehensive accommodation options suited for every budget. It’s recommended to stay in areas that provide easy access to the major attractions and good transport connectivity. The best areas to stay include the Right Bank areas around Louvre and Les Halles, Le Marais and St-Germain des Prés. Alternatively, the Opera area also has good accommodation options.
Where to Eat?
Paris provides its visitors many options to experience the fine flavours of French gastronomy and is home to an array of dining options that include Michelin restaurants, bistros and brasseries which are perfect options for those wanting to appreciate authentic French cuisine. The French Bistros Au Pied de Fouet in St-Germain or Bistrot Paul Bert in the 11e are a must visit. If you find yourself near the Louvre Museum, you can dine at the trendy neo-Bistro Racines 2 by the Louvre or try Le Mirroir in bohemian Montmartre. A true melting pot of different cuisines, Paris provides the eager foodie many opportunities to savour delectable world cuisine at specialty restaurants.
If you want to grab a quick bite between sightseeing, try delicious baguette sandwiches from Huré, near the Notre Dame. Classic Parisian tartines or open sandwiches are also great lunch options. Au Sauvignon and Cuisine de Bar are your best bets to try the famed Parisian tartines. When it comes to desserts, don’t forget to try macarons from Pierre Hermé, éclairs from L’Éclair de Génie and delicious crepes at stalls found at almost every street corner in the city.
General Tips:-
Greet People in French: - Greet people with a “Bonjour” and a smile, which is the customary French Greeting. Bonjour is the French equivalent of “Hello”.
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