In first position is of course the iconic Eiffel Tower. The huge steel structure dominates the Parisian skyline. It can be seen from all four corners of the city. If you want to go to the top of the tower, you have two options in front of you depending on your fitness levels. The first option is to pay $8.30 and embark upon the 704 step climb to the top, the second option is to take the elevator for $9.50. From the top of the tower you will have magnificent .....views of the city and beyond. Climbing the tower is not a prerequisite however and you can just enjoy the grandeur of the tower from beneath it. Show less

On our first full day in Paris, our first destination was Notre Dame. The interior had suffered massive damage in the fire just months before our visit in that terrible tragedy. But we were still very excited to see this Gothic masterpiece. This impressive structure, featuring the twin towers, flying buttresses, and gargoyles overlooking the city had been in danger of being destroyed in the early 1800s.

The Palace of Versailles is the most popular Paris day trip. This opulent royal residence is easily one of the most over-the-top buildings in the world. Versailles is connected via the RER regional train and the journey will take 60-90 minutes. A round-trip ticket costs about 7€ so traveling there isn’t expensive. 

In 2018, the largest museum of art and antiques in the world welcomed no less than 8 million visitors. It was inaugurated in 1793 in the Louvre Palace, under the name of the Central Museum of the Arts of the Republic.

Now that the rooftop of Notre Dame is no longer an option for admiring the Paris skyline from above, we can say that, without a doubt, the Arc de Triomphe is home to our favorite view of Paris–and what better way to start your second day in the City of Lights than by climbing it?

Spend the rest of your day in the trendy neighborhood; Le Marais. The most trendy shops and restaurants are all located here. Have a look inside the concept stores ‘Merci’ and ‘Papier Tigre’, and dinner at one of the many greats spots like ‘Ober Mamma’ (Italian) or ‘PNY’ (burgers).

The Paris Pont des Arts bridge, near the Louvre, has love locks too. Thousands of them. Many more than I ever saw along the Via Dell’Amore trail.

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After our great experience with the London Pass, we used the Paris Pass on our visit to the city of lights. Used by over half a million people, the Paris Pass saves users time and money. It also helps make your visit easier and more memorable. With free admission to over 60 top attractions and tours, the Paris Pass helped us make the most of our time in Paris. Read my full review of the Paris City Pass and whether it is worth it, here. 

Our dinner took place just a few minutes away in Les Halles, a modern market hall. After introducing my Mum to the wonders of Sephora (and now looking glam for our meal) we were welcomed into Restaurant Champeaux.

I love eating and drinking in Paris – the variety is fantastic, and there are so many cheap options (compared to the UK). I loved this list, especially your tip on Moules Frites at La Petite Hostellerie! I’ve always had wonderful vietnamese food in Paris – at the little dumpling shops in the 5th – when I was backpacking in Paris in 1999, I lived on half a baguette from the hostel, and 6 dumplings and some carottes râpées 🙂 Can’t wait to be back in Paris .....for more of these yummy cheap eats! Show less

The Sacré-Cœur is one of the most popular landmarks in Paris. The Roman Catholic church rests on top of the highest point in the city and offers a perfect vantage point for catching sprawling views over Paris. It’s favorited by many as a place to take a picnic lunch with wine, cheese, and whatnot to watch sunset.

The dome of the Pantheon is referred to as the “Balcony of Paris” because it offers 360° views of Paris. Look out over the Latin Quarter to Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and Luxembourg Gardens.

Easter’s also the perfect excuse to feast on chocolate, and the edible works of art from Paris’ top chocolatiers are almost too beautiful to eat – but not quite. They’re worth visiting for their window displays alone, with ornately decorated eggs and chocolate sculptures. Look for Jeff de Bruges and La Maison du Chocolat shops, or visit Galeries Lafayette department store.

RATED: ★★★★ (4.2/5) Forget about queuing for this popular tourist attraction with this skip the line ticket. Enjoy half a day exploring the historic Palace of Versailles with an audio guided tour to help you discover the palace and gardens at your own pace. Included within your ticket is a hotel transfer for a truly relaxing day out. test

When you finally get to the bottom of Montmartre, you will eventually reach the main road called Boulevard de la Chappelle. If you take the road to the right and walk down a bit, you will eventually arrive to the famous La Pigalle, or red light district of Paris. Well known for the many burlesque cabaret shows, scary looking sex shops and book stores, it is also a fascinating and colorful area to visit and look around. I would say that it is safer to visit during the day time but also more lively and .....colorful to see the area around La Pigalle at night. This is when the area comes alive with all the cabaret and nudie shows and all the colorful lights and action happens later in the evening. But after a full day of walking and exploring the city, that was not going to happen to me any time soon.  I think my room and bed at the hotel Movenpick nearby would be a better and more comfortable option for the evening. Show less

Disneyland Paris is located about an hour outside of the city, and includes two parks – Disneyland and Walt Disney Studios. There are several hotels onsite, if you’d like to spend a few days there. During our trip, we stayed for two nights, and it was the perfect amount of time to see everything.

Ushering in the fall of the French monarchy on July 14, 1789, the storming of the Bastille prison and fortress was the leading event of the French Revolution.

Check hotel reviews carefully, but be wary of fake reviews. Sometimes it’s good to just read the bad reviews of hotels to gauge whether they have some major problems or just the occasional issues and some jerk guests.

Set in occupied France during World War II, this novel interweaves the story of two unlikely friends: a blind French girl and a brilliant German soldier.

The wow factor the stained glass at Sainte-Chappelle cannot be understated. Situated in between Notre Dame and the Louvre, this small royal chapel is an absolute must! As it’s within the Palais de la Cité, the former residence of French Kings and now home to government offices, expect a security check to get to the chapel.

These historic wine cellars were established by King Louis XV’s sommelier. Centuries later, the cellars were fully renovated and opened up to the public. The wine tasting sessions at Les Caves du Louvre combine the old with the modern, using a free downloadable app to guide their visitors around the various rooms to engage all the senses in this wine tasting Paris experience. There is a room where you can practice mixing your own wine, which for an extra fee you can have bottled to take home. At the end .....of the tour, you can opt for a wine and Champagne tasting at the wine bar. Show less

One of the first of the great expat cafes and one of the most famous historic cafes in Paris is Le Dome Café, also called the Café du Dome. Time marches on, however, and now it’s a seafood restaurant with a Michelin star. It was hugely popular back in the day, patronized by writers such as Henry Miller and Jean Paul Sartre, though Hemingway said that the Americans who frequented it “are nearly all loafers,” (which is probably why it would suit me very well).