If you are planning a short trip, organize it carefully so you can fit in more attractions, restaurants and clubs during your free time. If you are planning a weekend in Paris, here are the places to visit and the things worth doing there.
Off to France: planning a weekend in Paris
Unfortunately, a weekend in Paris is not enough to see every side of this colorful city. The first impression is intriguing, and the romantic feeling arrives almost immediately. Your first day in Paris will certainly be exciting. Start it beautifully: for a good mood throughout the day, and for the energy you will definitely need, a good breakfast is essential. A tasty way to begin your short trip is at the famous Aux Folies cafe, located in the cultural heart of Paris.
Weekend in Paris: the classic tourist stop at the Musee du Louvre
The weekend in Paris continues with a visit to the Louvre Museum. The Louvre is located in the center of Paris, between the right bank of the Seine and the Rue de Rivoli. The first thing that may make an impression, however, is the enormous queue. The museum welcomes more than 15,000 visitors a day, so it is worth booking Louvre tickets online in advance. With about 10 million visitors a year, it is the most visited museum in the world. With more than 60,000 square meters of exhibition space, it is also one of the largest museums in the world. The Louvre houses Greek and Roman collections, Renaissance paintings, and works of art such as the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo: about 380,000 objects in total, with roughly 35,000 on display. A week would not be enough to see everything in the museum.
Picnic under the Eiffel Tower
No walk through the City of Love feels complete without the Eiffel Tower. Take the boat bus to reach it, then spread out a blanket in the park and enjoy a picnic in front of the tower.
Climb the Eiffel Tower
It is worth climbing all 1,652 steps for the beautiful photos and the view.
Enjoy live jazz music – Au Duc des Lombards
A weekend in Paris is a good idea for every jazz fan. Upscale clubs and restaurants offer an intimate, romantic setting for live music.
Explore the Ile Saint-Louis in the middle of Paris
This small island is a haven of calm in the center of the metropolis. It lies east of Notre Dame and feels like a small village. Visit the church on the island, enjoy the cozy cafes and buy interesting souvenirs for your friends.
Pere Lachaise Cemetery
Go shopping in Paris
Paris is also known and loved for its shopping opportunities. Galeries Lafayette offers something for everyone, while the small shops of Saint-Germain and Montmartre, as well as the designer boutiques on the Champs-Elysees, also belong on the list.
Dinner at La Fontaine de Mars
The Moulin Rouge cabaret promises original music and an unforgettable show
The famous cabaret, located on Boulevard de Clichy in the Pigalle red-light district, was built in 1889 by Joseph Oller. Its hallmark is the red windmill. The shows at the Moulin Rouge, with their compositions of color, dance and international performers, are highly recommended.
Notre-Dame de Paris
Anna Lohan
Peter Dark
Taus Kishiev
