The city of light would take more than a month to get to know its places, legends and secrets. We did a 4 day tour and we think we were able to get a good overview of the capital of France.

In this article, we share our itinerary through the most iconic sites of this beautiful city.

In general, Paris can be seen on foot. It is a very pedestrian city. But there are two places that if you want to take the metro: Versailles, (dedicate one day) and Eurodisney (another day). For the latter, it is highly recommended to buy the tickets before going.

Transportation is expensive. The best option is the ticket that lasts seven days unlimited. But it is always Monday through Sunday, which means that if you buy it on Wednesday, you will lose Monday and Tuesday. Includes all areas of Paris, the airport, Versailles, Eurodisney, etc. It is important to bring a passport-type photo for this ticket, because they give you a kind of credential.

You can also take the option to buy ten individual tickets. It is better if you arrive on a day other than Monday.

As can be expected, the culinary offer in Paris is extensive, but also expensive.

We traveled on a small budget and bought baguettes and tuna in the market.

There is also the option of fast food places. But if you want to try French gastronomy, get ready to double or triple your budget.

The first day we did what we call the Pedestrian Paris. We headed to the Louvre Museum. Visiting this famous museum can take between two and three hours. But if you love art, it can easily be longer.

We strongly recommend you go early because from 11 in the morning the museum fills up with tourists and that takes away your enjoyment.

From the museum, about 15 minutes on foot, you must visit the Arc de Triomphe.

As a curious fact, there you can see on one of its walls the name of the Venezuelan hero Francisco de Miranda, who fought in the French Revolution.

On the way from the Louvre to the Arc de Triomphe you can visit the Tuileries Gardens and the Palace of Concord.

If you go to the Arc de Triomphe on the metro, it is advisable to get off one station earlier, on Georges V, to avoid the crowds.

However, we recommend taking the tour on foot, through the famous Champs-Élyssées. There you can stop at the windows of the most chic shops in Paris.

The view at the top of the Arch is majestic, it is a 360 panorama and you will see all the avenues that converge on the arch itself.

After the triumphal arch you will come across the Eiffel Tower, the true icon of the city.

You can go on foot or by subway. You have to buy entrance tickets in advance, because the tower is by far the most visited point in Paris.

Then you can take a walk along the Seine, the iconic river of paris. You can take a night boat down the Seine and enjoy the views of the city while “dining on the Seine”.

Notre Dame is another jewel of Paris. Construction began on the massive Gothic cathedral in the 12th century and took a century to complete. It has been enlarged in the following centuries.

It is advisable to go early, before the wave of tourists takes over the place. But you will have to wait a few years, because in 2019 a fire partially destroyed it. Currently under restoration, it is expected to reopen in 2024, coinciding with the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

The Luxembourg Gardens in the Latin Quarter are beautiful promenades or promenades, bordered by French-style gardens and that constitute an unmissable walk.

There, you will find the Luxembourg Palace which is the seat of the French Senate. Free entrance. Spring is the best time to go, because it is all full of flowers. You can also visit the National Pantheon.

In the fountains of these gardens, you can see the models of ships sailing placidly through its waters.

Montmartre is a hill in Paris, about 130 meters. high and that gives its name to the traditional district of Montmartre.

This neighborhood steeped in history was a favorite of French and foreign artists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of the great names in European painting and literature of that time lived, met or worked in this neighborhood.

At its top is the Sacré-Cœur Cathedral. You can go up on foot (if you feel up to it) or take a funicular. The entrance to the cathedral is free and well worth it. It is a place that has witnessed great historical moments since its inauguration in 1914.

At the top of the hill you can enjoy the best view of Paris while having a coffee in one of the picturesque streets.

The traditional shops are beautiful. And the La Fayette Mall, for shoppers, is a must.

You have to dedicate a full day to this tour. The complex Versailles palaces is located 19 kms from Paris.

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