Speedy paris?

Question

i have one and a half days to see everything in paris. what do you suggest???

Answer 1

I would say ...

- Avenue des Champs Elysee (1/2 day)

- Quartier latin and Notre dame (1/2 day)

- Trocadero (1/2 day)

Get 1 day pass

You gotta try the grec/turk sandwich!!!

Answer 2

You won't see everything.  Get a tourist bus and get off at the sights that appeal to you - you can buy a ticket where you can get on or off as you please.  Enjoy and book for longer next time.

Answer 3

you might also want to take a boatride on the seine (the long tour boats that do this route are called "bateaux mouches" but i'm not sure if that is spelled right) in the evening... it is very beautiful and relaxing after a long day of walking around!

Answer 4

Well, its not really possible to see "everything" but assuming you are fit and capable of doing quite a bit of walking you can see a lot of Paris in a day. There are many tourist "must see" sights in a long fairly narrow area on both sides of the Seine.

Begin at the Place Tracadero  (metro stop Tracadero on either line 6 or line 9.



Across the Seine you will see the Eiffel Tower. Walk down and cross the river and have a look. Its really not worth going up. There are usually long lines and the view is really not that good. Turning your back to it you will see a large park. This is the Parc Champ de Mars.



Walk thru the park to the Ave. de la Motte Picquet. which will cross your path at 90 degrees. You will see a peace memorial and across the street the Ecole Militaire.



Turn left and walk up the Ave. de la Motte Picquet to the corner where the Ave. de Tourville crosses. Turn right and continue a few blocks and you will see the Invalides on your left. This was built by Napoleon as a hospital for his wounded troops. The French army museum is here. There is a large church on the right side of the grounds which houses the tomb of Napoleon and of his son the King of Rome. Both buildings are open to the public.



Continue down the street to the Blvd. des Invalides and turn left. the Rodin museum will be immediately to your right (cross street is rue de Varenne). When you get to the rue de Grenville the street you are on a street that takes a jog to the left and changes name but simply continue in the same direction until you reach the river.



Across the river you will see the Grand and Petit Palais, huge art deco exhibition halls.  They’ve recently been refurbished to the condition of their glory days a century ago when they were built. Crossing the river to your left is the Pont Alexander III, considered by many to be one of the most beautiful bridges in the world. (If you've seen the movie "Desirée" this is where Michael Rennie play Marshal Bernadotte meets Jean Simmons playing Desiree Clary)



Turn right along the Quai d'Orsay and the French National Assembly will be on your right. Continue walking and the Musee d'Orsay built in a refurbished train station will appear. This houses the Impressionists and is thought to be the best of the Paris Museums.



Keep walking and the Louvre will be seen across the river. When book stalls along the Seine begin to multiply you'll have reached the Latin Quarter and you will see Notre Dame in front of you.



Look for the Pont Neuf (the "new" bridge although its actually the oldest bridge in Paris) and cross over to the Ile de la Cite on which Notre Dame stands and which is where Paris began.



Once you're over the bridge you'll see a little park to your left. This is where Jacques de Molay, Grand Master of the Knights Templar was burnt at the stake. The little Tavern Henri IV that you will see to your front and slightly right is a nice place to stop for a glass of wine by the way.



Now just head for Notre Dame along the river. You'll pass Saint Chapelle on your left built by Louis IX in the early 13th century to house the Crown of Thorns and part of the True Cross. The original building is now surrounded by the buildings which house the Courts.



Continue on to Notre Dame. Entrance is free as this is a "working" church. This is the first place I go when I arrive in Paris. I also always light a candle at the Statue of the Virgin Mary in thanks for being in Paris again. (Odd given that I'm not a Catholic but what the heck).



Continue on past Notre Dame and at the tip of the Island you'll find the Memorial to the Deportees. Take a moment to visit. It’s a moving experience.



Next cross the river on the Pont d'Arcola. (Just follow the bend of the Island around). On your right is another small island, the Ile St. Louis. This has some gorgeous architecture and is the home of Berthillion, the iconic ice cream maker but it can wait till your next visit.



When you cross the Pont d'Arcola you'll see the ornate city hall (the Hotel de Ville) to the front and right. Turn Left and walk along the river. As you pass the second bridge you'll see the Conciergerie back on the Isle de la Cite on your left. This is where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned before the Revolutionaries cut her head off.

Take a right on the rue du Pont Neuf and walk until you reach the Forum Les Halles. This modernist shopping center stands on the grounds of the former main market of Paris (since moved to the suburbs). Turn left and you will see the Church of St, Eustache, a 16th century construction, across the area of the Forum (which is primarily under ground)

Turn left on the rue du Louvre and in a  few more blocks the Louvre will again come into view. You’ll cross the rue de Rivoli, a high end shopping street and see an entry into the Louvre complex.



As you pass thru the first courtyard the now famous (or infamous) glass pyramid by Chinese American architect I.M. Pei will appear and beyond that the Arc du Carousel. This is a smaller triumphal arch that more or less lines up with the Arc de Trimphe and the modernist Arc de la Defense on the western edge of Paris.



Continue walking and you'll be in the Jardin des Tuileries, all that remains of what was once the site of a palace built in the 16th century by Catherine de' Medicis, widow of King Henry II. (The palace burned down in 1871).



You'll exit the gardens at the Place de la Concorde. This is where the guillotine stood in revolutionary days and where the King and Queen along with hundreds of other Royalists were executed. Today there is an Egyptian obelisk on the spot.



On the other side of the Place de la Concorde is the beginning of the Champs Elysee. The Elysee Palace, the official residence of the President of France will be on your right. You can walk along the Champs to the Arc de Triomphe (or you can take Metro line one which has a station at the north side of the Place de la Concorde).



Either way you have now just about completed a grand circuit of the sights close to the Seine.

On your half day, take the Metro to the Anvers stop and follow the signs to the funicular (a little inclined rail car) which will take you up to the top of Montmartre and Basilica of Sacre Coeur. I think this is one of the best views in Paris and you'll be able to see the entire city from this vantage point.

This area was once were famous artists like Picasso and Utrillo hung out. The bar where they were often found is the Lapin Agile which is right around the corner from Sacre Coeur.

In the Place du Teatre you'll find the far less talented artists of today selling what is some of the worst art you've ever seen to tourists. Its fun to wander around but don't buy anything.

Walk down the hill and turn right along the Blvd Clichy and you'll see the Moulin Rouge of movie fame and the place that Lautrec made famous with his poster art.

That should take up your half day.

Answer 5

Not enough time to see everything but I would suggest:

Get the metro pass first cos it's the quickest way to travel around.

1) Notre Dame - totally inspiring

2) Eiffel Tower - queues can be v long

3) Montmartre - use the Fenucular instead of climbing the steps (metro stop for fenucular)

4) Moulin Rouge - short walk from foot of montmartre

5) Latin Qtr - great eating places  - try the Greek restaurant

6) Champs Elysee

Have a great time!

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