What are some of the best things to do in Paris/France?

Question

Hi,

Im planning on visiting Paris this summer & would appreciate if you would give me inputs as to what to do to make my experience more fruitful.

Im travelling with my family of 4 & would be spending around 8 days there.

Currently, I plan on spending 2 days in Paris, 3 days in Disney Paris, & 3 days in Nice- which would include excursions to Monaco, Monte Carlo & Marseille.

Im taking the two day Paris Pass which would apparently give me free access to a lot of tourist attractions.

I obviously cant do everything, so any suggestions on what I must not miss are welcome. I'd like to visit a few churches, & the usual major attractions like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, & the Louvre Museum.

Id aslo like to do a spot of shopping- for clothes, shoes & souvenirs, but nothing too expensive. Established souvenir shops catering to tourists are almost always highly over priced & Id love to know if there are any tucked away shops that I could shop at.

Thanks very much !

Answer 1

http://www.10best.com/Paris

do only one day at disney.....

Answer 2

I would certainly take everyone on a boat ride down the Seine.  I would think the kids would also like some of the parks, like the Jardin Tuileries and Luxembourg and the Champs du Mars, where they have donkey rides.  There are also trampolines and a carousel in the Tuileries and its nice just to stroll through these nice parks.

You might all enjoy the Les Halles shopping mall as well.  Another carousel on street level and plenty of shopping for you.  The kids might also enjoy seeing the tomb of Napoleon and the army museums at Les Invalades and right next to it is the Museé Rodin with another nice garden with his sculptures and it is small and only takes a short while to see.  Just some suggestions that you all might enjoy.  Have a great trip and lots of fun seeing the other sites too.

Answer 3

I went in May and I went everywhere. The following are my favorite places:

Sacre Coure (a cathedral on a large hill top overlooking part of the city)

Seine Cruise at night (amazing)

Champs Elysee (a huges street with shops and outside restaurants)

Arc du Triomphe

Musuee D'Orsay

Louvre

Jurden du Tuillieries (a huge beautiful park that leads up to the Louvre)

You can also go to www.frommers.com for travel tips and advice. It also has a list of attractions with a brief descripton.

Have fun!

Answer 4

for 2 days in Paris you won't be able to see much so book a sightseeing tour and then decide where you want to go again.

A must see are:

Arc de Triomphe

Champs-Élysées

Eiffel Tower

Jardin des Tuileries

Jardin du Luxembourg

La Defense

Louvre

Notre-Dame Cathedral

Pont Alexander III

Pont Neuf

Sacré Coeur

Answer 5

Paris traveler answers is pretty accurate.

I would also advise you to visit the Canal Saint Martin. It is less famous than the boat on the Seine but you can discover great places and end your journey on the seine.

See this site for further information http://www.canauxrama.com/e_index.html

Another advice: 2 days in Paris and 3 days in Disneyland is  a big mistake to my point of view.

You should do the other way round because the best way to discover Paris is by walk or bicycle (with the velibs http://www.en.velib.paris.fr/comment_ca_... So you should be spending you 3 days walking about  in the neighbourhoods to better feel the spirit of this city.

Answer 6

It's a good idea

Answer 7

please please please listen, don't got to disney Paris instead spend 5 days in Paris to really enjoy the city. Think about it Paris is a life time experience if you have five days you relax and go slower than 2 days. I mean come on Why would you want to spend more time at a theme park when you have Paris? sorry i just read that you are going with your family i suggest you spend a day at disney Paris maybe when you leave. Because Paris is just too beautiful to see in only 2 days. and don't make the miskate i did, dont get swamped by the touristy trash go to the markets or in art gallery shops e.t.c