Most Popular Places and Activities to Explore in Paris
Cruise along the Seine
If you're travelling to Paris soon, why not get out and enjoy the French capital? A cruise along the Seine offers fantastic views of all the city's major sights. With a bus and cruise combo ticket, you can enjoy all the delights of the city in one. Make sure you bring your camera and journal so you can take photos of the river and write your memories!
Visit Montmartre
Take a walking tour through the cobbled streets of Montmartre, a must-visit for anyone wondering what to do in Paris. To reach there, you can either take the Metro or hop on a bus. Once you're in the neighbourhood, look for a restaurant to sit down and have a bite to eat. If you'd like to enjoy a drink, stop by one of the many bars that offer live entertainment. Or, if you'd rather see the world outside, catch a bus.
Marche aux Puces
This huge flea market is a hidden gem in Paris. It has over 2,500 stalls hold a fantastic selection of things ranging from vintage items to local artworks and
antiques. Locals love the market; it's a real favourite amongst students who enjoy strolling the streets nearby. Haggling is recommended here, especially when buying old antiques. Otherwise, prices may seem steep, but if you get a good offer, you'll walk away with a bargain!
The Beaux Quartiers
These areas are commonly known as the Beaux Quartiers because of their many gardens and parks. They're mostly residential areas, except for the Musée Marmottan, which contains paintings by famous artists like Monet, and the Frank Gehry-designed Fondation Louis Vuitton, which contains some spectacular pieces of art, like a giant pink diamond and a huge golden fish. The Parc de Bagatelle and the Bois de Boulogne, on the other hand, are mostly parks, with a few buildings and a few small shops and restaurants. West of these two parks is the city's newest area, La Défense, which houses skyscrapers and other modern buildings. These include some of Paris's tallest buildings and are packed full of skyscraper offices.
Best Restaurants in Paris
Paris is famous for its dining. To help you find some places to eat in Paris, we put together this handy list of restaurants for every budget. French bistros, brasseries, cafés, and restaurants can be found throughout the city. However, it is not only the highest quality cuisine that can be found in these restaurants. It is the atmosphere and service that makes them so special. You can find some great places to eat in Paris for a low cost. Some places offer excellent value. These are some of our favourite spots, and they cover the whole range of gastronomy, from cheap and cheerful to gourmet and high-end.
- Bistrot Victoires
- Café Marlette
- Holybelly 5
- Du Pain et des Idees
- Big Fernand
- YamT'cha
- Akrame
- Le Garde Temps
- Le Coq Rico
For Parisians, good food isn't just a pleasure. It's a necessity. So, they flock to the city's top
eateries. And because they're so sophisticated, the city's top restaurants charge high prices. Not surprisingly, the prices tend to be on the higher side.
Shopping in Paris
Shopping in Paris is an unforgettable experience for the visitor. Here you will find everything from couture clothing to designer shoes and from vintage couture pieces to high-fashion accessories. Even the city itself is a tourist attraction; the city is full of historical sites, beautiful architecture, beautiful parks and green areas, art galleries, museums, cafés and restaurants, as well as theatres, music clubs and nightlife centres. Parisians are some of the most courteous people in the world; they will go out of their way to help their fellow men and will be eager to give you advice or directions. And the best thing about the city is that
everything is right next door to each other. So, no matter where you go, you won't be wasting your time. You could spend a whole day here and not even find out the total cost. When shopping in Paris, be sure to check out these famous landmarks:
- Eiffel Tower
- Cite du Louvre
- The Marais
- Notre Dame de la Victoire
- Montparnasse Station
Best Paris Festivals and Events
One of the best adventures to do in Paris this spring is to enjoy one of its famous festivals. In March, you can attend the Festival des Vendanges (Spring Wine Festival). If you're feeling adventurous, you can attend the Salon de la Bande d'Or (Golden Circle Festival) in April. On May 5th, celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo with the fête des morts (Festival of the Dead) and the Journées des Tuileries (Tuileries Garden days), which are both free events. Following are some important events you must enjoy on a trip to Paris.
- Paris Marathon
- Bastille Day
- Jazz Festival in Paris
- Tour de France
- Autumn Festival
