Paris in a day

Everyone has unique tastes, this includes what they would like to see and do while on vacation. With only one day to explore Paris, we really had to condense our activities. We made a list of the top things we wanted to see, organized it based on opening times, popularity, and distance. We also selected some lower priority locations if time allowed. For anyone who is interested, this is what we came up with and how we travel about The City of Lights.

1. Wake up at our airbnb near St. Germaine
2. Walk to Notre Dame
3. Walk to breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien
4. Walk to the Jardin des Tuleries on our way past La Louvre.
5. Walk to Musée l'Orangerie
6. Walk to lunch at Le Pain Quotidien
7. Walk to Musée Rodin
8. Walk back to our bnb and take a nap (talk about jet lag)
9. Get dinner near the intersection of St. Michael and St. Germaine. (Walk around the side streets and you are sure to find a flavor for every tastebud.)
10. Catch the bus to the Eiffel tower and watch the sun set.
11. Catch a bus back and pass out.

It is possible to do a major city like Paris on foot or using public transportation efficiently. We had a blast and thought that walking around the city with the best way to absorb the culture. Staying in a central location is also key.
Do we recommend doing it in a day? No. It is such an amazing city and we wish we had more time there but when you only get a day you'll have to make the most of it. And now we are on to our next adventure.
Au revoir😊







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  1. adam10August 10, 2017 at 11:37 PM

    You guys are an inspiration! We miss you guys so much but are so happy for you. Soak up all that culture and bring some back with you.

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