Paris is the city of lights
Paris, the capital of France, is my all-time favorite place. I really love France and Paris is the most magical place I have ever been. I have traveled a lot, but Paris stole my heart. And why is that? I don’t usually like big cities.
There are more than 2.2 million people in Paris and around 11.9 million in the entire Île-de-France. But still Paris doesn´t feel too big. Public transport is very easy and handy to use. And in metro you can really feel to be part of real Paris. I have seen there an old man play accordion – it was like movie moment. Of course, in Paris there are plenty of attractions to see. Some of those belong to the category: must visit.
“Must visit”
Typical places to visit are Eiffel tower, Notre Dame, Saint- Chapelle, Église de la Madeleine, Hôtel de Ville, Sacré-Cœur, Palais Garnier, Hôtel des Invalides, PanthéonSorbonne, Arc de Triomphe and Musee du Louvre, just to mention a few… If you spend a long weekend in Paris, I recommend that you choose a couple of places that you want to see. Don’t try to devour everything at once. Paris must be enjoyed slowly.
Take a risk and get lost in Paris
If you try to see everything at once, you will miss the magical moments, which make Paris so remarkable place to be. You might not see that older couple on the corner kissing passionately or hear that young boy, who is playing his guitar on the small park. You won´t see how the light changes and paints the streets in colors so beautifully. You might lose the small moment when old fancy is lady laughing too loud after her second class of sherry or smell the freshly roasted coffee in a side alley.
You don’t really want to miss those small moments, which are making Paris so special places to be. So, I really recommend that you allow yourself to get lost in Paris and find something extraordinary places and moments where you feel alive.
My list to do in Paris
Book the evening cruise on the Seine. They are quite expensive, but it gives you really good value for your money. Live music, very delicious food and drinks including high quality service with beautiful evening views make that experience worth going to.
The Eiffel Tower is a breathtaking experience. If you buy a ticket in advance, you avoid queuing. A glass of champagne tastes especially good at a such height, where you can see all of Paris.
Sacré-Cœur is one of my favorite places in Paris. The Catholic church is located on a high hill and has a beautiful view directly over the city. It is wonderful to sit on the steps of the church and look at the landscape. Entrance to the church is free.
The Eiffel Tower is a breathtaking experience. If you buy a ticket in advance, you avoid queuing. A glass of champagne tastes especially good at a such height, where you can see all of Paris.
The Louvre is a place to visit, but don’t try to see everything at once. It’s very easy to get an art overdose. Decide what you want to see and stick to the plan. Buy your tickets in advance.
There are a lot of wonderful places to visit in Paris. Where do you know to go? Read more and discovering your own Paris.