10 Great Places To Visit During Your First Trip To Paris
Activities That Won’t Break Your Wallet
Paris is one of the oldest big cities around. Known for its rich history, many cathedrals, gastronomy and fashion, it is also one of the most visited cities in the world. Ironically, a visit to the “City Of Lights” eluded my thoughts for a very long time. Paris is a magnificent city with a skyline almost devoid of any skyscrapers. It offers innumerable activities, places to eat and sights to see. Visiting Paris was more for personal reasons than tourism. However, it is never out of the question anywhere I venture.
It was cool to discover that Paris has a Subway system comparable to the Subway in New York City. A bit smaller and very easy to navigate. It’s a great way to get around town. It cost about the same as a New York City weekly unlimited Metro Card. It includes bus, metro, and the other lines that take you to the suburbs but refer to their websites and Kiosks for specifics. Aside from its rich history and multi-era architecture, Paris is modern and multicultural. It is an enjoyable city to visit, and while you are there for the first time, here are ten things you can do during your visit that will not hurt your wallet.
1. The Eiffel Tower: This architectural masterpiece offers a stunning 360-degree view of Paris. As the sun sets and the city lights come on, the panorama is phenomenal.
2. CitySightseeing Paris. A great way around Paris is the CitySightseeing Paris bus tours. It is a great way to see the sights and enjoy Paris from above ground. The Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysee, Notre Dame, Sacre-Coeur, and the Latin Quarter are just a few of the many stops along the routes.
3. The Arc De Triomphe: Standing at the top of the Champs-Elysee it offers another stunning 360-degree view of Paris from an elevated point. From here, It becomes evident that the city is a Venn Diagram. On the same street, the Champs-Elysee, which is compared to 5th Avenue in New York City, offers loads of Shopping.
4. Le Musee de Louvre: The largest museum worldwide and what a magnificent museum it is. If your feet do not hurt after three hours, you are superhuman. The Louvre is home for many renowned paintings such as the Mona Lisa. It’s an excellent stop during a trip to Paris.
5. Le Sacre-Coeur: Standing at the top of the Montmartre district in Paris, it is situated on the highest elevated point in the city. It offers another great panoramic view of Paris. The Roman architecture is outstanding, along with the chapel and artwork in the interior.
6. Le Schwa De Artist: (Recently closed) This restaurant specializes in North African dishes. Musicians come here to play, and visitors come to eat and listen. It is a heartwarming and friendly place. They welcome all and are very friendly and hospitable. The food is excellent, and the ambiance is family-oriented.
7. French Cantine: A very low-key mom & pop type of place located on a side street in the 13th arrondissement. Their menu offers pasta plates and home-cooked style items but a bit more gourmet at a very affordable price.
8. HWARANG Restaurant Coreen: A Korean restaurant very comparable to Five Senses in New York City. A bit smaller but just as good and affordable for the amount of food they serve.
9. Pachamama: Previously known as Barrio Latino, this restaurant and lounge is a fun place to visit and dance the night away as long as large crowds do not bother you. The club draws a large number of people on the weekends. Drawing crowds of various age group ranges.
10. Disney Land Paris: Located east of Paris, the theme park is approximately 45 minutes away by train. As many times as I have been to Florida, I have never been to Disney World. Visiting the Disney Land Paris is a great experience and will bring out the kid in anyone. Disney Land Paris is also referred to as Disney Euro. All of The E.U. visits the one in Paris.
Paris is a great city to visit especially if you are a fan of the classic rustic culture and style mixed with a bit of the contemporary chic. As they say it has that “je ne sais quoi!” that is so alluring and attractive. It has Charm!
