What Else to See in Paris
So, you are probably aghast at what I've left out!
But let me say that many of the must-see sites I consider appropriate for those in-between activities
But let me say that many of the must-see sites I consider appropriate for those in-between activities
Notre Dame de Paris
This is a must-see. It does not have to be a long visit. However, you can visit the museum under the Parvis which shows the ancient part of the cathedral, parts of Paris that have been built over, and archaeological findings of Parisi.
And if you're feeling strong, by all means climb the bell tower for a grand view! The Latin Quarter
After you've wandered around Notre Dame, cross the bridge to St. Michelle and wander the streets.
The cafe's are fun, the restaurants are reasonable and there's great street food and shopping. It's a lively place to be at night too! Sacré Coeur
I love this church as its turn of the century (1900s) mosaics are beautiful. The area around the church is lively and fun. And the view is amazing!
Arc de Triomphe
If for nothing else, this is worth visiting because until you're there, you can't imagine how huge this is. I've never seen pictures that have done it's size justice. You can walk to the top for, again, an amazing view. The other part of this that you shouldn't miss is the traffic circle that runs around it. You will simply be dizzy if you don't have an anxiety attack imagining driving around it! Don't worry, there are underground walk-ways to get from one side to the other!
The Champs Élysées
The Champs Élysées is surprising. It's REALLY long, in case you decide to just walk from the Jardins des Tuileries to the Arc de Triomphe! And I find it's not all that interesting. There are a lot of touristy stores, cinemas, touristy cafe's, incredibly expensive boutiques, expensive night clubs, and fast food joints. However, I do like the Virgin Super Store! If you want to see it, I suggest the bus.
The Pompidou Center
This is the city's super-center of modern art and all things funky and rebellious. If you are a real fan of the modern art, you may want to put this on your must see museums. However, for everyone else, just seeing the controversial museum can be enough. You can also take escalator in the tube scaling the outside of the museum to the top.
The area around here is funky and fun. There are lots of good places to eat and shop inexpensively. I love to come here just to hang out. And it's close to Les Halles and you can catch free wi-fi! A Seine River Cruise
It's a perfect activity for the first night there - after you've had your nap and are in that confused, jet-lagged, I-don't-know-what-to-do place. I will often buy my tickets on Expedia while I'm buying my plane ticket. The cruise during the day is great, but I prefer the evening!
There are lots of companies that do this. I would not pay the extra for dinner on the cruise though. Musée du Louvre
And in case you wonder where the Musée du Louvre is on my list? Well, it's enormous and you will walk by, around, and in front of it many times while you tour the city. And did I say it's HUGE? Although much of the ginormous building is actually offices and other museums, it's a week-long, or more, museum experience.
For many people, they can not think about leaving Paris without doing this museum. Here are my suggestions:
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