What to see in Paris in 1, 2 and 3 days

Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world by travelers. About 18 million tourists come here every year! Have you decided to be one of them? Then you’ve probably already wondered how long to stay here and what to see on your own first. We will try to make the task easier for you and, based on our personal experience(yours truly visited Paris in the summer of 2017) give some valuable advice, as well as provide several options for interesting routes.

Day 1. Route around historical center

Of course, initially it is better to go to the very heart of the city. Here, at almost every step there is some kind of attraction, and in order not to miss all the most interesting things, it is better to plan your route in advance...or use ours!:)

The route we offer you is a long walk through the historical center of Paris and will be a serious test for your feet, so be strong and wear comfortable shoes.

The first day is purely sightseeing. We will get to know the city, its architecture and main attractions and will not waste time visiting museums for now. It will be very exciting and interesting!

Place de la Bastille
We suggest starting your walk from the famous Place de la Bastille.

At the station of the same name, 3 metro lines intersect - 1st, 5th and 8th, so getting here from anywhere in the city is not difficult. Place de la Bastille is also the intersection of more than 10 streets and boulevards and is of great importance for the city, although from an architectural point of view, I must admit, we were not particularly impressed.

Place des Vosges and Marais district

From Place de la Bastille we move to the small Place des Vosges - the oldest square in Paris.

Next we go out onto Fran Bourgeois Street and move along it. Now you are in the rather famous Parisian colorful quarter of Marais, which was chosen by rich Parisians, the Jewish community, bohemians and sexual minorities.

Center Georges Pompidou

The most popular attraction here is perhaps the Center Georges Pompidou, which is where you are heading. The appearance of the building certainly deserves attention.

If you are planning a visit to this museum, it is better to postpone it until another day so as not to waste time (and there is plenty to spend it on).
Not far from here is the fast food restaurant Flunch. If you want to have a budget-friendly and hearty lunch, this is the place for you.
From the Center Georges Pompidou we turn towards the embankment of the Seine River.
Nearby rises a rather interesting architectural creation - the Saint-Jacques Tower.

Having reached the embankment, we find ourselves in front of the Ile de la Cité, on which the famous Notre Dame Cathedral rises. If you do not plan to go inside the cathedral, you can walk up to it on the first day. If you want to inspect its interior, it is better to postpone the visit to the second day, because there is always a queue of people wanting to get inside near Notre Dame (and there is still something to see on the Ile de la Cité!). It moves quite quickly, but you still have to spend 20-30 minutes. Entrance to the cathedral is free. If you have only one day allotted to Paris, then, of course, move here: Notre Dame is a must-see.

Louvre

If you decide to explore Notre Dame, then after it return to the Seine embankment. We continue moving along it. Ahead of you awaits another iconic landmark of Paris - the Louvre.

As mentioned above, on the first day we suggest doing sightseeing tour around the city, so we won’t visit the Louvre itself and will only examine it from the outside. For a visit famous museum you need to set aside a separate day.

Tuileries Garden
In front of the Louvre lies the Tuileries Garden - one of the most picturesque parks in Paris, through which we will take a walk. Here is also one of the two Arc de Triomphe of the city - the Arc de Triomphe Carrousel (this is a small arch, not to be confused with the famous Arc de Triomphe of Paris - it is in front of you :)

Champs Elysees

The Tuileries Garden smoothly flows into the Champs Elysees. They are separated only by the picturesque Place de la Concorde, through which our path lies. The 2-kilometer Champs Elysees stretches from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, along which we will take a walk.

Along the way, you can step a little to the side and look at the Elysee Palace. The final stretch of the Champs Elysees is especially interesting - here you will find shops and boutiques of iconic brands. If you are in the mood for a little shopping, stay here.

Triumphal Arch

Right in front of us is the Arc de Triomphe! Frankly, it turned out to be so huge and majestic that it personally took our breath away. On the arch, by the way, there is an excellent Observation deck.

Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars

After visiting the Arc de Triomphe, the culmination of our walk awaits you. It should already be getting dark outside, which means the Eiffel Tower is getting ready to turn on its lights. We are heading to the Champ de Mars, where we will finally give our legs a rest and our eyes an unforgettable sight.

No matter how trivial a pastime may seem to you, visiting the Eiffel Tower, we hasten to assure you that the end result will exceed all your expectations. We run into the nearest store for a bottle of wine, sit back on the grass of the Champ de Mars and enjoy!

We personally do not recommend going up to the observation deck of the Eiffel Tower: it is a waste of time and money that is not worth it. There are much more interesting observation platforms in Paris, one of which we will suggest you visit on the 2nd day, but the Eiffel Tower has one significant drawback: from it you cannot see the Eiffel Tower itself :)

By the way, a huge selection of wine is available in the largest wine library in Paris - Lavinia. True, to get there, you will need to take a little walk from the Champs Elysees, and to choose a wine from this countless collection, you will have to spend a lot of time.

When the Eiffel Tower begins to shimmer with lights, you will definitely get goosebumps, and the thought that in this moment you are a participant in some great event.

Once you are ready to leave the Champ de Mars, you can head home with a clear conscience and a full set of impressions.

1st day route in Paris on the map

On the second day, having had a good night's sleep, we continue to get acquainted with the most interesting places cities.

Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame Cathedral

Let's start with the Ile de la Cité. The nearest metro stations are the Chatelet junction or Cite line 4. We do not recommend getting off at Cite, because then you will miss the opportunity to walk along the magnificent Notre Dame Bridge.

The main attraction here is, of course, the famous Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral.

Take your time waiting in line and be sure to go inside. It's worth it!

Also, for an additional cost (8 euros) you can go up to the observation deck of the cathedral, which is reached by 387 steps.
After visiting Notre Dame, take a walk around the Ile de la Cité and admire its incredible architectural ensemble.

Latin Quarter
Then we cross to the other side of the Seine and find ourselves in the Latin Quarter. This is an area of ​​narrow, colorful streets with inexpensive cafes and restaurants, which was formed around the oldest university in Paris, the Sorbonne. If you want to have a budget snack or a full lunch, the Latin Quarter is one of the best places in Paris for this.

Tourists can enjoy numerous fast foods, as well as budget restaurants of French cuisine, where you can try frog legs and snails.
For us, a kind of entrance to the Latin Quarter will be the narrowest street in Paris - La calle mas estrecha de Paris (marked on the map). This, of course, is a kind of “attraction” for tourists - in almost every European city there are similar “narrowest streets”, which, in most cases, lead directly to the entrance of some establishment or, at least, into the arms of the waiting administrator of this establishment :) But one way or another, the place is quite interesting and it’s worth taking a couple of photos here.

The Latin Quarter, by the way, perfect place to purchase souvenirs. In local shops you can find a lot of souvenirs with quite pleasant promotions (buy more, pay less). But we do not recommend spending the entire budget allocated for this important expense item. There will still be a place ahead where you can do this with a clear conscience :)

We won’t give you a clear route through the Latin Quarter, because the whole charm of this place lies in its unique atmosphere, and it doesn’t matter which path you take. The main attractions of the quarter include the Sorbonne University, the Pantheon, the Church of St. Severina.

And also the well-known tourist street Mouffetard - everything is marked on the map below.

Luxembourg Gardens

After a walk through the Latin Quarter we head to palace and park ensemble The Luxembourg Garden is perhaps the most beloved among tourists and local residents recreational park, after the Champs de Mars.

The Luxembourg Gardens actually also belong to the Latin Quarter, but deserve special attention. The main attraction of the park is the Luxembourg Palace, where the Senate, the second chamber of the French parliament, sits.

Grab a coffee (or something stronger:) and do a short walk walk around the park, sit on one of its many benches, and admire the beauty of this place.

Montparnasse

The next area on our way is Montparnasse. There are two quite interesting attractions here: the Montparnasse Cemetery and the Montparnasse Tower. The latter is perhaps the best observation deck in Paris, from which you can see the entire city, including the Eiffel Tower, and at the same time, according to one popular local joke, you cannot see the ugly Montparnasse Tower itself. You can climb to the 57th floor of the 200-meter skyscraper for 15 euros.

As for the Montparnasse Cemetery, it is, of course, slightly inferior in popularity to another Parisian cemetery, Père Lachaise, but it is also quite popular. Many famous French figures are buried here.

Montmartre and Sacre Coeur Basilica

After Montparnasse, we take the metro and go to the most colorful Parisian quarter - Montmartre. It should be nearing evening, and this is the best time for a walk here.

Montmartre is considered the most picturesque area of ​​the city. The well-known film “Amelie” was filmed here, which brought additional popularity to this place. The hill on which it lies is the most high point Paris. On this hill rises the Sacré-Coeur Basilica - one of the most magnificent sights in Paris, in our humble opinion.

Montmartre is also home to the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret.

Our main goal is the above-mentioned Sacre Coeur, but there is no need to rush and waste time in Montmartre. Exactly this popular place in Paris to purchase souvenirs. Be sure to stop by some cafe on the street (if the weather is favorable, of course) to fully experience the spirit of this amazing place.

You can have a small picnic on the grass at the foot of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica. By the way, you can get into the basilica itself for free and it’s worth doing.

For an additional cost you can go up to the dome.

At the top of the hill, at the foot of the basilica, by the way, there is a magnificent view of the city.

If you are traveling around Paris with your significant other, then while walking in Montmartre, be sure to visit the Wall of Love, on which “I love you” is written 311 times in 250 languages.

So, your busy second day in Paris will come to an end in Montmartre.

2nd day in Paris on the map

3rd day and subsequent

If in the previous two days you clearly followed our route, then we are pleased to inform you that the “minimum” program has been completed!
On the third and all subsequent days, it is quite difficult to advise something specific, because it should already depend on your individual preferences. Those who are partial to art, of course, need to visit the Louvre and the Center Georges Pompidou.
How else can you have fun in Paris?

Take a boat trip along the Seine (from 16 euros) and admire the beauty of Paris from the water.

You can take a walk around the La Défense skyscraper district and get to know a completely different, modern Paris.

Of course, visit the famous Disneyland, located 40 minutes by train from Paris.

Isn't it time to pamper yourself? interesting journey in Paris? – once again we ask ourselves the question and finally answer it in the affirmative! Suppose we decide to go there for the weekend, and therefore it would not be superfluous to think in advance about what to see in Paris in a couple of days. The first day It’s not at all difficult to feel the atmosphere of Paris and have time to visit all the most famous attractions in such a short time if you plan your route. Let's arm ourselves with a map and go on an independent walk around Paris. Forward - for new impressions! The first thing you need to do is go to Champs Elysees , avenue des Champs-Élysées. Be sure to look at it in detail from all sides Arc de Triomphe in the center Charles de Gaulle Square (Place Charles-de-Gaulle, which used to be called Place de l’Étoile) and take a short excursion to the side Avenue Foch (avenue Foch) - the most fashionable, and, as many say, the most beautiful avenue, if not in Europe, then at least in all of France.
Avenue Foch in Paris We return to the Champs Elysees and walk past all sorts of shops of famous world brands. Special attention We pay attention to the building of the famous Gaumont film studio, where many French films were shot, including everyone’s favorite comedies with the participation of Pierre Richard and Gerard Depardieu. In the old days, wonderful Christmas markets were already opening on the Champs Elysees at the end of November. They started from the world famous Art Gallery Grand Palace , Galeries nationales du Grand Palais, where you can also find a lot of interesting things - exhibitions of recognized masters of art are constantly held here.
Art Galleries Grand Palace

This year, unfortunately, for the first time in many years, the Christmas market will not be presented on the Champs Elysees, for security reasons.

But this will not stop us from enjoying a wonderful walk along the avenue towards the Ferris wheel and Place de la Concorde (Place de la Concorde). Be sure to take a couple of shots with these sights in the background, and also take a ride on the Ferris wheel to get a bird's eye view of the center of Paris.
Ferris wheel in Paris
Place de la Concorde Having received a lot of positive emotions, we head further towards Louvre, Louvre. Most likely, you will have to wait in front of the entrance in a long, winding line.

For less romantic tourists, it is possible to pre-book tickets on the official website of the museum - www.louvre.fr.

Louvre Through a glass pyramid that has recently appeared on the territory of the museum, we find ourselves in the museum lobby and perform the most banal action - we begin to search for the famous painting “ Mona Lisa » brushes by Leonardo da Vinci. On the way to Mona Lisa, we admire the greenish walls of the museum and mentally compare it with the much more pleasant Hermitage in St. Petersburg. We reach the painting “La Gioconda” and stand in awe in the crowd of fellow art connoisseurs, mentally wondering what all the fuss is about. In principle, this concludes the mission of the trip to the Louvre. After the Louvre, passing Place Carrousel , or as some call it, Place du Carrousel and Arc de Triomphe Carrousel , heading towards Tuileries garden (le Jardin des Tuileries), where you can sit for a while by a small pond and feed the ever-hungry seagulls.
Place Carrousel and Arc de Triomphe Carrousel
Arc de Triomphe Carrousel It’s a pity that it once adjoined the park royal palace we won’t see it, it was burned before us - in the 19th century. Well, let's admire the remaining beauty. Please note that not everywhere there are the usual benches; for the convenience of tired park visitors, there are... chairs. But, wherever you want to sit, in order to avoid embarrassment, be sure to look to see if seagulls have sat down on these chairs in front of you. Let’s sit down and, relax, mentally congratulate ourselves, because today we managed to see several sights at once:

• Champs Elysees
• Arc de Triomphe at Place Charles de Gaulle
• Avenue Foch
• Ferris wheel
• Place de la Concorde
• Louvre and the world famous Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci
• Place Carrousel
• Tuileries garden

Quite a lot for one day! Having inhaled enough fresh air, we return towards the Louvre, and walk along what seems to be a line Rivoli street . The rigor and simplicity of the architectural forms leads us to the Louvre-Rivoli metro station (although there are a couple more stations along the way, we decided to go a little further) - we are going home to rest, tomorrow is an equally busy day ahead. Paris metro map Second day Before you set off, take the time to go out early and find an outdoor market to buy fresh and delicious food for dinner. This will be reasonable, because the markets in Paris are usually open until 12.00-13.00, and all the delicious things end around 11 am.
Food market in Paris After we have stocked up on provisions, we begin with a sense of accomplishment. cultural program. Today our route is to the islands, the plan is as follows:

• Ile de la Cité - Place John Paul II - Kilometer Zero - Notre Dame Cathedral
• Saint Louis Island
• Museum d'Orsay
• Champ de Mars
• Eiffel Tower
• River walk along the Seine

Arriving at Cite Island (Cité metro station), we immediately find ourselves in the oldest part of the French capital. Cite is one of two islands that have survived to this day in the waters of the Seine, which can be reached from both the right and left banks of the river. It is here that there are numerous attractions that a curious tourist is unlikely to ignore. For example, the legendary Notre Dame Cathedral or Notre-Dame de Paris. We boldly walk along John Paul II Square and we approach the magnificent building of the Cathedral. Pay attention to the small stone rosette on Cathedral Square with an inscription " Point Zero "is the French zero kilometer, the starting point of all roads in the country. From this point our path of contemplating the external and internal decoration of the Cathedral begins.

Vn External facade of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris during the day and evening Having examined and captured the magnificent facades of the Cathedral, we reverently go inside. Don’t forget that you shouldn’t talk on the phone or take pictures with flash in the Cathedral. A strict official dressed as a priest, usually black, will be very strict in case of violation.

If you are especially lucky, you will be able to hear a rehearsal or even a performance of some kind of mass or other beautiful classical work, most often associated with church chant.

Interior of Notre Dame Cathedral Naturally, everything we saw brings back memories of the poor hunchback and the beautiful Esmeralda... We wipe away a tear and, touched, leave the Cathedral to Saint Louis Bridge go to the island of rich Parisians, which, oddly enough, is also called - Saint Louis . We enjoy the views, remembering at the same time that Moliere, Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau once walked along these streets, after which we go out to the embankment and cross to the left bank of the Seine along Tournelle Bridge (Pont de la Tournelle). If you like to walk, you can stroll along the Seine towards Museum d'Orsay (Musée d’Orsay), admiring from the embankment beautiful views to the islands, and then to the right bank of the Seine, where we walked yesterday.
Entrance to the Musee d'Orsay
Museum d'Orsay
View of Notre Dame Cathedral from the left bank of the Seine The Musée d'Orsay is located just opposite the Louvre and the Tuileries Garden. If luck hasn't betrayed us, we can get into the museum on the day of free entry.

Musee d'Orsay. On the first Sunday of every month, admission is free. You can also enter for free after 16.30 (on Thursday after 18.00), but keep in mind that Monday, May 1 and December 25 are closed days. Tickets can also be bought online.

At the Musée d'Orsay you can fully enjoy works of art of various styles - realism, impressionism, symbolism, as well as secessionism and pictorialism. Along with masterpieces of painting, sculpture, arts and crafts, and photography are presented. Art connoisseurs have something to look at.

An audio guide in any language can be purchased at the ticket office for only 5 euros.

Having admired the immortal paintings, we go further for a walk along the Quai d'Orsay towards Eiffel Tower .
Eiffel Tower Here we have the opportunity to walk around Champ de Mars and, of course, climb the Eiffel Tower, and also take another series of unique photographs - against the backdrop of the Eiffel Tower, under Eiffel Tower th, on the Eiffel Tower. And if you wish, you can wait until the evening and look at the glowing evening Eiffel Tower. Of course, without forgetting about the photo with the lights of the Eiffel Tower. There is a fee to visit the tower, and the cost depends on how high you are willing to climb.
Eiffel Tower in the evening, illumination.

For practical tourists, ticket sales for the Eiffel Tower are open on the official website. If you are lucky enough to buy a ticket online for the desired date and time - hooray! But in this case you shouldn’t be late, because... Tickets for those arriving more than 30 minutes late will be canceled and the cost will not be refunded.

But even before dark you can find a small pier next to the most famous landmark of Paris and take a boat ride along almost the same route in reverse side and see everything again from the river. Interesting excursion You can buy it in Russian right there - an audio guide is offered at the ticket office at the pier. If you don't want to take an audio guide, then listen to a selection of wonderful songs about Paris, for example, by Joe Dassin, Edith Piaf, Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

Don't forget to kiss under every bridge... of course, if you are in Paris with your loved one, and not with your children or mother.

And at the end of this pleasant day, be sure to reward yourself with a portion of fresh oysters and a bottle of wine. And, voila - we managed such a busy program in just two days in Paris!
By the way, you can get to the hotel or apartment where you are staying after such an eventful event by metro, which is very convenient and safe. By the way, hotels in Paris are quite expensive and, as a rule, not the most comfortable, especially closer to the center, so it is better to rent an apartment. An excellent option would be an apartment in a house with an attic, or even better directly in the attic - this will allow you to experience the Parisian flavor, and also give you the opportunity to conduct gastronomic experiments with delicious products of traditional French cuisine. After all, you bought them this morning at the outdoor market, remember?

Yana Dobrovolskaya Paris - St. Petersburg 2017

Ah, Paris! Everyone would like to spend their holidays there.

But sometimes there is too little time and we only have two days to see everything. Although this is not enough, you will be surprised to find that it is quite possible to visit this city in a very short time.

Day 1

Breakfast on the Champs Elysees.

Start: 9am

The weather is good, the sun is rising, Paris is shining. Enjoy breakfast on the most beautiful avenue in the world!

In that famous place Several breakfast options are available:

• "La Brioche Dorée", where you can enjoy a muffin on the terrace or while shopping (144 Champs-Élysées).
• “Le Publicis Drugstore”, a futuristic pace that will knock your socks off. (no. 133)
• Starbucks located in the Galerie des Arcades, after breakfast you can find many small and sometimes luxury shops. (d.78)

Like: the tourist excitement of the avenue. Whatever the time, there will always be revival.

We love: getting to the top of the Arc de Triomphe, taking the elevator or walking up the 284 steps. You can go there as soon as breakfast is over, the arch is open to visitors from 10am to 11pm.

Walk around the Eiffel Tower

Distance from the Champs Elysees to the Eiffel Tower: 30 minutes on foot.

• Departure: 10 o'clock
• Arrival: 10 h 30 min
• Stay at the Eiffel Tower: 1 hour 30 minutes

After breakfast, head to the Eiffel Tower for a nice stroll on and in the Trocadéro gardens. To get there from the Champs-Élysées, take Avenue Montagne to Place Alma. Walk along the Seine through New York Avenue to Warsaw Square. Here you only need to cross the Jena Bridge (Jena Bridge) to get under the imposing "Iron Lady".

If you have time to go upstairs, then do it! You will be amazed by the breathtaking views of the French capital.

You can then have lunch in the surrounding area (this walk may work up an appetite!) or head to Place Alma. You will find many small, typical Parisian brasseries that are filled with charm.

Like: this place full of stories, and its view is one of the most beautiful in Paris.

We love: sunbathing in the Trocadero gardens or relaxing on the lawns on the Champ de Mars (but be careful, there are a lot of people there!)

two days in Paris: sights

Lunch in the Latin Quarter

• Distance from the Eiffel Tower to Saint-Michel: 10 minutes by RER train.
• Departure: 12 noon
• Arrival: 12 h 10 min
• Stay in: 3 hours

The Trocadéro is very nice, but if you want a change of scenery and work up an appetite, then Paris has a lot to offer: why not take a stroll through the Odeon quarter, near Saint-Michel? This is a very famous quarter, both for bohemians and students, replete with restaurants, cafes, brasserie and even fast food for people with all tastes and for all budgets.

Below you will find approximate route and a map of a trip to Paris for two days. By the way, if you are traveling for only 2 days and need to do everything very quickly, download our audio guides, there are routes, legends and see everything.

Our application will help you organize your trip to Paris even better. All the most important information will be with you offline too.

First day in Paris

We suggest you visit first. Look at it from the square, then climb the tower itself.

Next, we advise you to take a walk along the Seine. The boat parking lot is located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, and you can buy tickets in advance using this link. Take a full circle and admire the city from the river. The tour will take approximately one and a half hours.

This will take you back to the Eiffel Tower and Trocadéro. Now go to the th side (go under the Eiffel Tower and forward to the green lawns). Here you can have a small picnic, as well as beautiful pictures. Move forward along the Champs Martius to the Military School. Turn left and go forward - eventually you will come out to. Continue walking - this time in the direction of the Seine. You will reach the most beautiful bridge Paris - .

Continuing forward, you will see the Petit Palais and end up at x. There will be on your right and on your left, which you can easily reach.

You can walk all this, seeing a lot of interesting things along the way, as well as admire the windows of boutiques on the Champs-Elysees or go inside.

If you don’t have much time or don’t like to walk, we suggest the following route: after returning from a boat ride on the Seine to the Eiffel Tower, go up to the Trocadéro: the metro station closest to the Eiffel Tower is located here. will take you to the Arc de Triomphe: after admiring it, continue your walk along the Champs Elysees. You will see the same ones as in the first route option.

Second day

Start your second day with a visit. On the right bank of the Seine, a stone's throw from Notre Dame Cathedral, there are and. These objects are a must see.

After the Pompidou Center you can continue your walk to - just follow the Rue de Rivoli, the Louvre is located between the Seine and the Rue de Rivoli. Along the way you can stop at numerous shops. Even if you don't have time to visit the museum, go into the courtyard

Paris is all about boulevards, and also the spire of the Eiffel Tower, which is visible in every corner of the city.

Mikhail Kenegesov

walked all over Paris

There are hundreds of museums, cathedrals, parks and shops. It may seem that even a year is not enough to explore the city. But to get a first impression of Paris, a day is enough.

I made a route for 12 km. It’s easy to walk through it in a day, even at a leisurely pace. This is enough to see the main places of the city and feel its atmosphere.

Triumphal Arch - the best place to start your walk around Paris. It's easy to get there: at Charles de Gaulle Étoile station Lines 1, 2 and 6 of the Paris metro converge. From the observation deck at the top of the arch you can see a beautiful panorama of the city. It’s not too high up there, so you can see in detail the houses and streets that diverge in different directions, like the rays of a giant star. Climbing the Arc de Triomphe costs 12 € (920 RUR).

Champs Elysees- the largest avenue in Paris, which runs from the Arc de Triomphe to the Louvre. Street performers constantly perform on the Champs-Elysees, so it is always noisy and crowded.

Opera Garnier- one of the most significant opera houses in the world. It is beautiful outside and inside. The ceiling of the theater hall, painted by Marc Chagall, is a separate work of art. For tourists, the opera building is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; exceptions are rare. Entrance costs 12 € (920 RUR).

To the Louvre You can only get in after standing in a long line. A quick inspection of a small part of the exhibits will take several more hours. If you only have a day in Paris, it's not worth it. Instead, you can relax in the Tuileries Garden, which is adjacent to the Louvre.

Pompidou Center- museum contemporary art, which stands out against the backdrop of classic Parisian architecture. The creators brought out all the supporting structures, pipes, elevators and stairs, so the building seems to be turned inside out. There are usually exhibitions of famous artists here, but if there are none, you can simply explore the center from the outside.

Notre Dame de Paris located on the small island of Cité. It is believed that this is where the first inhabitants of Paris settled. At the entrance to the cathedral there is an archaeological exhibition where you can learn about the history of the founding of the city. Entry to Notre Dame is free. It is worth spending time on it, if only for the sake of the stained glass windows under the cathedral ceiling.

This article was written before the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral on April 15, 2019. The frame of the building was saved, but the roof and spire collapsed

Home for the Invalids- This beautiful building in the form of a military bastion. French veterans live there. There is also a large museum inside dedicated to the wars in which France participated. Many tourists go to the Les Invalides cathedral to look at the huge marble sarcophagus in which Napoleon is buried. Entrance costs 12 € (920 RUR).

Alexander III Bridge is located directly opposite the Invalides House. From here you can view the city from the river. The bridge is considered the most elegant in Paris, but it seems too pompous to me. Although it still warms the soul to think that in the center of France there is a place named after the Russian Tsar.

To the Eiffel Tower It's best to go in the evening when there are many tourist groups leaving and only a few visitors remain. After sunset, at the beginning of each hour, the tower shimmers for several minutes - during this time beautiful photographs are obtained. To get to the beginning of the flickering, I advise you to climb the tower in the middle of the hour. When there is no long queue, the rise takes 20 minutes.

The tower has three tiers. There is a restaurant on the first one, so the elevator takes tourists straight to the second one - the main observation deck there. Many people also want to climb to the third, where the very top of the tower is. But it seems to me that for good looking It's too high up there for the city. It is also more expensive and time-consuming. A ticket for the second tier costs 16 € (1230 RUR), and for the third - 25 € (1920 RUR). To avoid standing in a long line, it is better to buy a ticket in advance on the official website of the tower.

Details

Food. It's better to avoid restaurants in tourist places: Most likely, it is expensive and not very tasty, and the waiters may be rude to you. I recommend having lunch on one of the streets Latin Quarter- This student area, and the prices there are moderate. In our route, this is the section from Notre-Dame de Paris to the Invalides.

Traditional French dishes: onion soup, snails in garlic sauce and raw minced beef - tartare. One dish costs 10-15 € (770-1150 R). As for drinks, I recommend trying “Kir-kassis” - this is white wine with blackcurrant syrup, usually costs 3-4 € (230-310 R).

On weekdays, many establishments offer a business lunch - “formule” in French. According to it, snacks, hot dishes and a drink cost an average of 20 € (1540 RUR).

A cheaper snack option is large thin pancakes, called “crêpes” in French. This dish is very popular among Parisians. There are sweet crepes with banana, Nutella and liqueur for 3 € (230 RUR) or more hearty ones with egg, bacon and champignons for 5 € (385 RUR). They are baked in small cafes or right on the street.

Transport. If you get tired of walking, you can take the Paris metro. There are many stations and they are located close to each other. The ticket costs 1.9 € (146 RUR). If you say “Carne” when purchasing, you will be given 10 tickets at once with a 25% discount: instead of 19 €, pay 14.25 € (1095 RUR). It is beneficial if you are not traveling alone and plan to take the metro several times. It is convenient to plan the route on the website of the Paris transport system.

Safety. In tourist places and the metro there are a lot of pickpockets and scammers who first “give” you something and then demand money for it. It happened that my friends living in Paris had their bags snatched out of their hands in the subway and Cell phones. Therefore, be attentive to others and do not go into a dense crowd.