Welcome to Paris, The city of light is a treasure of neighborhoods and
history, and a visit to this city at least 3 days so that you can
capture the beauty and essence of Paris such as world-class art
galleries, couples kiss on lamp lit bridges and park benches, gracious
parks, exquisite cuisine, tiny candle-lit bistros, chatty crepe stands
and wicker chair-lined café. There are more amazing churches in Paris
than you can count on two hands.
Do not worry if you'll only be able to scratch the surface in one day,
but here goes your mix and match Paris one day itinerary. Paris is
blessed with one of the most efficient METRO systems, therefore all the
Itineraries (one day in Paris) are based on this transport.
Here is one day busy Paris Travel itinerary and you will enjoy the city's most glorious landmarks all in one day:
Musee du Louvre
Start your day at this centuries-old museum which amid by more than
35,000 works of art. Ensure yourself arrive at the Louvre preferable
before the doors open at 9am so that you can get beat the crowd which
average 25,000 to 30,000 daily visitor. Purchase your ticket in advance
on the Louvre's website. To tackling short visit at Louvre, it suggested
that visit on Leonardo da Vinci's Portrait of serenely smirking Mona
Lisa, Venus de Milo found in 1820 on the Greek Island of Milo, The
Winged Victory of Samothrace.
Jardin des Tuileries
After having yourself fill of art, painting and sculpture, take a short
relaxing walk, read or rest at the oldest garden in Paris, Tuileries.
You also relax yourself by sitting in the naturally reclining chairs
situated around the pond.
Arc De Triomphe
You apparently to reward yourself after climbing the 280 steps to the
top with a view highlights of the Paris - the Voie Triomphale from the
Louvre to the 60 ultra-modern high rise La Defense, and the dizzy
traffic which 12 avenues radiating out from the place de L'Etoile like
the points of a star.
Avenue des Champs-Elysées
After the sensational view of Arc De Triomphe, wander the Avenue des
Champs-Elysées which was once of the "most beautiful street in the
world. On this walk, you can do a lot of activities here such as
shopping, buying a lovely souvenir or lunch. You can even drop a wad of
money on LV and browse the designer showrooms and boutiques to know what
world fashion are happening. If you get tired, recharge your batteries
with a coffee at one of the tourist café after run out of energy.
Remember to stand at centre of the road to snap the photo of Arc de Triomphe which stands imperturbably and solidly in place.
Notre Dame Cathedral (90 Minutes)
Along with Eiffel Tower, Notra Dame de Paris is one of Paris's iconic
momentums. This gothic masterpiece need 400 years to built and for a 700
years this monumental cathedral was the most important church in Paris.
Must & Recommended Activities:
- Reserve your time sitting the bench in front of the Cathedral to study its sculpture and windows.
- Enjoy interior inside the Notre Dame and do not miss the rose windows that fill each of the transepts.
Extra Activities:
- Standing in front of the cathedral is now the Place du Parvis, on the
ground marked "Point Zero" which is the centre of France, the point from
which all distances in France are measured.
- Climb the corkscrew staircase to the towers to mingle with the gargoyles.
- If you feel hungry then cross the Pont au Double and you can find a
lot budget restaurant and souvenir shop along or street behind at Quai
de Montebello.
Evening Stroll along La Seine
Paris is punctuated by an abundance of seduction of the Seine. Stroll along
the banks of the La Seine on a slew of river-hugging pedestrian walkways
which recommend scratches from Notre Dame to Pont Des Arts.
You can see a lot of Parisians who like to linger on this elegant Pont Des Arts.
Keep your eyes peeled for a lot of romantic scenes such as sunset kiss at
Pont Des Arts. Also enjoy free entertainment by street musicians
strumming melodies and bands play along the bank.
Eiffel Tower
End your day by watching the glittering Eiffel Tower sparkle at
nightfall either standing at Trocadéro or Champs de Mars. The Eiffel
Tower does its electric shimmy for five minutes every hour on the hour
till 1am.
If you manage reserving your ticket online, zip up this quintessential
symbol of France to reach the second level or top for truly
breath-taking views of Paris.
* Be prepared for jostling with crowds for snapping an Eiffel Tower specially at Trocadéro.
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