Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Paris—the City of Light—has been a beacon of culture for centuries. As a world capital of
art, fashion, food, literature, and ideas, it stands as a symbol of all the fine things human
civilization can offer. Come prepared to celebrate this, rather than judge our cultural differ-
ences, and you'll capture the romance and
joie de vivre
this city exudes.
Parisofferssweepingboulevards,chattycrêpestands,chicboutiques,andworld-classart
galleries. Sip decaf with deconstructionists at a sidewalk café, then step into an Impression-
ist painting in a tree-lined park. Climb Notre-Dame and rub shoulders with the gargoyles.
Cruise the Seine, zip to the top of the Eiffel Tower, and saunter down Avenue des Champs-
Elysées. Master the Louvre and Orsay museums. Save some after-dark energy for one of the
world's most romantic cities.
I've listed sights in descending order of importance, filling up to five very busy but doable
days in Paris. Therefore, if you have only one day, just do Day 1; for two days, add Day
2; and so on. When planning where to plug in Versailles, keep in mind that the Château is
closed on Mondays and especially crowded on Sundays and Tuesdays—try to avoid these
days.
Day 1
Morning:
Follow my Historic Paris Walk, featuring Ile de la Cité, Notre-Dame, the Latin
Quarter, and Sainte-Chapelle.
Afternoon:
Tour the Louvre.
Evening:
Enjoy the Trocadéro scene and a twilight ride up the Eiffel Tower.
Day 2
Morning:
Wander the Champs-Elysées from the Arc de Triomphe down the grand Avenue
des Champs-Elysées to the Tuileries Garden.
