Top 15 Things to Do in Paris

Paris, the city of love, light and fashion. To me, the most romantic and iconic city in the world. I was lucky that I could have visited the capital of France a few times since I was a little child. Moreover, I always had a thing for Paris, but after living there in 2016, I just fell in love with this beautiful city. Fascinated by its charm, Paris became my favourite city in the world. The magic of this place always makes me happy, and for nothing, it is said that Paris is always a good idea! If you’re going to visit Paris as well or would like to go, below, I summarised all my to-do’s for the city of love. Hence, here are the top 15 things to do in Paris!

1. EIFFEL TOWER

My all-time favourite sightseeing in Paris is definitely the Eiffel Tower. My French friends have always wondered why I like it so much, in their opinion, there are so many other prettier sights. For me, the Eiffel Tower stands for Paris, not only because it is the town’s landmark but more because it’s the classic symbol of Paris, love and romance. The Eiffel Tower lights it up every hour during the evening and the night, and I love that sparkling view. You can have a magnificent close view from the Trocadero place. Furthermore, I also recommend picnicking under the Eiffel Tower. If you want to have an iconic view over Paris, on the other hand, go on top of it.

2. ARC DE TRIOMPHE

My second favourite sightseeing in Paris is the Arc de Triomphe. Standing for the victory of Napoleon, I love how it is the centre of everything. It is placed at the beginning of the Avenue de Champs-Elysées, and on top of the Arc de Triomphe, you can see clearly that all roads lead to the Arc. Furthermore, the view from the top was one of my favourites. You must climb all the stairs to it (see it as a good booty workout), but the atmosphere is worth it. I guarantee you it will make you speechless! You can stay on top of the Arc de Triomphe as long as you want, so go up there about 30 minutes before the sunset and enjoy this view during the evening.

4. WALK LENGTH OF CHAMPS-ELYSÉES

From the Arc de Triomphe goes the Avenue, where even songs were written about. Champs-Elysées is one of the most famous streets in the world. The main boulevard leading up to the Arc de Triomphe is 1.9km long and packed with restaurants, shops and cinemas. Many flagship stores, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Sephora and Swarovski (with their beautiful stairway), are directly located on the Champs-Elysées. There are definitely better places to go shopping in Paris, but Champs-Elysées is so Paris. Just walk the length of the Avenue toward the Arc, and you will get a great feeling.

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8. PRINTEMPS TERRACE

If you prefer to avoid crowded places and endless queues, but you would still like to see a lovely view over Paris, visit the terrace of the department store Printemps. It is also free, and you can even have a drink up there.

Update: The Printemps terrace is now a café. You will still have a beautiful view, but you cannot stand on an empty terrace anymore since it is now filled with tables and chairs. However, Galeries Lafayette next door has a charming terrace with a view over Paris as well.

9. SACRÉ COEUR & MONTMARTRE

The neighbourhood is one of the city’s most untouched, authentically Parisian districts. The gorgeous white Basilica sits atop the highest point in the town, overlooking Paris from the summit of Montmartre. This famous street, Rue de l’Abreuvoir, is supposed to be the most beautiful street in Paris. Furthermore, Montmartre is also very well known for art, and small museums since the streets of Montmartre are where the artists lived in the city during the early 20th century.

11. PONT ALEXANDRE III

The bridge stretches across the Seine to connect the Champs-Elysées area to the Eiffel Tower and is generally regarded as the most beautiful bridge in Paris. Since 1975 it has been classified as one of the outstanding French monuments in historique. Perfect spot for a picture.

12. GALERIES LAFAYETTE

Paris is the city for fashion and shopping. You won’t find anywhere more prestigious brands in one spot than in Galeries Lafayette. Even if you don’t plan to spend anything there, it is still worth going. As one of the biggest department stores in Europe, it spans seven floors and is filled with everything you can imagine. Additionally, the interior is gorgeous! Just breathe the air of luxury and style.

15. CHÂTEAU DE VERSAILLES DAY TRIP

The Chateau de Versailles and its garden are among the most famous world heritage monuments. Therefore, it definitely deserves a place in my top 15 things to do in Paris. However, the Chateau de Versailles is also outside Paris but really worth the journey. Stroll through the sharply manicured garden and admire the sheer opulence of the palace’s famed Hall of Mirrors.

GETTING AROUND IN PARIS

The cheapest and fastest way of getting around in Paris is the Metro. It is really convenient because it stops everywhere. I recommend buying a ticket for ten trips or day tickets, depending on how long you’re staying. If you visit longer, use the opportunity to walk around the city. Also, I recommend using an Uber or Bolt. Both are companies for private taxis. They are cheaper and safer than taxis; you can always check the way on your phone and even share the location with a close person.

Have you ever been to Paris? I’d love to know if you have any other tips or recommendations. Otherwise, I hope you can get a little Paris inspiration with my top 15 things to do in Paris picks. If you prefer a visual top 15 things to do in the Paris guide, check out my TikToks.

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