Only 2 days to see Paris...any tips?

Question

like what to see, how to fit in as much as we can, things we really shouldnt miss as i know theres a lot to choose from in Paris.

Are the hop on hop off tour buses worth doing?

Answer 1

Bonjour,

First time I went to paris, i bought "Paris in 4 days", you can do all in 2 days, and it give you all the metro stations or buses. Excellent, no time wasted. Fantastic, try it, really.

Answer 2

I did it in two days but you have to run a lot.

It also makes you want to go back again.

Answer 3

Must-dos are the Tour Eiffel, Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysees, Notre Dame, Sacre Couer and Montmartre, and at least one of the major museums (Louvre, D'Orsay, Pompidou).  I haven't been on the hop on hop off buses, but they're certainly a great way to see the city, especially if you've got mobility issues.  Be sure to have some macarons at Laduree and crepes from one of the hundreds of crepe stands throughout the city.  The best thing you can do for yourself is to go to a bookstore and pick out a guidebook for Paris.  All of the guidebooks will have 1-day, 2-day itineraries for Paris.  Bon chance!

Answer 4

Two days? Better not go at all. Unpack the first day and pack the next? It's a joke mate.

Answer 5

Take a walk along the Seine River and you will get to see almost all of the major sites!  Ride the metro to visit the other sites!

Answer 6

well Ive never gone to Paris but i hear the Eiffel towers good. Also tour buses can be boring.

Answer 7

The best thing you can do is get a 2 day metro pass, it will cost you around 8euro, which is really cheap!

That means you can get on and off anywhere you like and they are every ten mins from any station.

The tour buses are ok, they are usually quite expensive considering how cheap the metro is.

You can fit so much into 2 days, you didnt specify what zone you were in but if you go onto google map, type in Paris and type in your hotel name you can bring up tourist attractions and you can print it out with all the metro stations marked on it.

Have a great time in Paris

Answer 8

Definitely visit Père-Lachaise Cemetery

Père-Lachaise is one of the most famous cemeteries in the world. Located in the 20e arrondissement, it is reputed to be the world's most-visited cemetery, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually to the graves of those who have enhanced French life over the past 200 years. It is also the site of three Great War memorials.

Père-Lachaise is located on Boulevard de Ménilmontant. Métro station Philippe Auguste on line 2 is next to the main entrance, while the station called Père Lachaise, on lines 2 or 3, is 500 metres away near a side entrance. (Many tourists are reported to prefer the Gambetta station on line 3 as it allows them to enter near the tomb of Oscar Wilde and go downhill to visit the rest of the cemetery.)

Edith Piaf and Jim Morrison are there amongst many others.  A must go too if you haven't already gone.

Answer 9

yeah get there 1st lol tc

Answer 10

Ok well i went to europe 3 summers ago and specifically paris and absolutely LOVED it.  Two days is very limited and when i went i only got to spend 3 days and that was really pushing it!  I recommened the followin:

1. of course the Eiffel Tower

2. Notre Dame Cathederal

3. Champs Elysees- famous walk with all the shops, and restaurants this is a MUST SEE!

4. river tour on a boat if you are really pushing it, this way you can see everything from the boat, and the directors will explain what your passing i thought that was very cool too

5. Arc de triomphe-near the Champs Elysees, to take pics you can actually go out into the street in a designated area which seems dangerous but cool!

Well I hope i could help you out a little bit, have fun! Also, everything i have listed above except the boat ride is FREE which is a plus in paris b/c they rip you off or b/c of how expensive things are their. so thats a major plus!

Answer 11

Hello, I am Rósa! I am from Paris! Oh how exciting, Paris is the most magnificent city! Go to Disney parks, try the French restaurants and be sure to check out all of our shops! I have been on the Hop Off Tour Buses - very good! Not as good as Disney though! In the evening definetely go to the restuarnats!

Sorry, was my English ok?

French Translation: Bonjour, je suis Rósa ! Je suis de Paris ! Oh excitant comment, Paris est la ville la plus magnifique ! Aller aux parcs de Disney, essayer les restaurants français et est sûr de payer la note tous nos magasins ! J'ai été sur le Saut des Autobus de Tournée - très bon ! Pas aussi bon que Disney bien que ! Dans le soir va definetely au restuarnats !

Answer 12

expensive but a must is the evening shows at the Moulin Rouge. then out of theatre turn right and down the road to the restaurant on the junction that serves excellent bowls of mussells.mmmm

Answer 13

The Tour Eiffel is the one thing you definitely shouldn't miss! Go in the morning as it is extremely busy though, and you should leave a good half a day to see it.

You can also go on sightseeing boat tours on the river, I remember going with 'Vedettes du Pont Neuf', and they take you up and down the river, and even if you don't have time to see everything in Paris in just two days, you can see a lot of things from the river on one of these tours. The boats are nice when you've been walking all day and want to take a break.

Answer 14

I went to Paris a couple of years ago, and i really liked the hop on, hop off buses.  It takes you to all the tourist attractions, so I think it's worth doing.  Also, just walking around the city is great.   Everyone was very friendly and helpful.  I think that's what helped me love the city so much, just all the smiley, friendly faces.

   Have a great trip!

Answer 15

I'm not sure what the tour buses are like, but a must is the Bateaux-Mouches. They go along the river Seine and the views are beautiful. They will take you to many wonderful places, like the Ile-de-France and you can go visit famous landmarks like the Notre Dame. It's a must!

Answer 16

Look at the program on my blog :

http://hello-paris.over-blog.com/article...