The eiffel, the louvre, lunch and dinner in paris, 1 day, should i go on a SUNDAY or a MONDAY?

Question

is there a better day of the 2, sunday or monday, to be a tourist in paris

Answer 1

Monday will be quiet - and I forgoooot .....let's see....mmmmmmm I think that museums are free on each first monday in the month -

Thank you Paddington............

Spanner : I read your contribution - it is absolutely empty and brings nothing - and your downthumb has sad features -

French museums are close on tuesdays - and sundays in french museums, mainly Le Louvre, by which I've been working or 30 years already, are exhausting -

Next please !!!..............

Answer 2

If you are wondering whether Sunday or Monday might be a better day to go there and you are planning on visiting The Louvre or any other museums, I would say that Sunday would be the better day of the two to visit Paris.  A lot of museums in Europe are closed on Mondays; therefore you would miss out on the museums.  Admission to museums and some other attractions, on the other hand, often is free on Sundays because Sunday is not treated as a business day in some countries.

You would be advised to check out this information in a tourist guide book such as "Let's Go to Europe', 'Let's Go to France' or a Fodor's guide.  The 'Let's Go!' series should give you this information.  A travel agent also might be able to help.  The situation might change.

Answer 3

Admission  is free on the first Sunday of every month. So that will be a doubly crowded day.

Answer 4

monday, it's less crowded.

Answer 5

You might want to see some local life so I would say Monday, shops are open. On Sunday some areas are just empty of life except for tourists and tourist shops. Monday still sees a lot of closed shops (they open on Saturday so they have to give their employees Monday off so they can enjoy a 2 days weekend) but you will have more local life.

Answer 6

Any day is a good day to be a tourist in Paris!

I would recommend touring on a Monday though. Most museums (except for the Musee d'Orsay, Rodin Museum, Napoleon's tomb at Invalides and Versailles, to name a few) are closed on Tuesdays.

If you're wanting to take a quick break for lunch while exploring the Louvre, they have a fabulous food court, offering a plethora of different cuisines to whet your appetite. Otherwise, directly across the street on Rue de Rivoli, there are many charming cafes, brasseries and restaurants, even a McDonalds. Incidentally, I've found some of the best souvenir bargains on Rue de Rivoli. Don't be afraid to comparison shop...you can find miniature Eiffel Towers or 15 postcards, each for 1 Euro.

Weekends are usually crowded (even more so than usual), so I'd say go on a Monday. Be sure to arrive at the Louvre when it first opens. Beat the rush!

Answer 7

Sometimes attractions are closed on Sunday.  Less traffic for the outdoor sights, but if you want inside, Monday is best.

Answer 8

Monday is probably a little better.  Parisians will be at work or school, so there will be a few less people.