When you mention France, the first thing that comes to mind would be Paris for sure. Paris is named “The city of love” by many writers, poets, and musicians as well, since they all found inspiration from the beauty of this city. Paris is definitely the first place you need to visit in France, you can aim to spend between 3-5 days there and it would be enough.
10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Paris
1. Tour Eiffel (Eiffel Tour)
Nothings beats the Eiffel Tour to be honest, I visited Paris twice and the Eiffel Tour never ceased to amaze me, so it is obviously a must visit when in Paris. The view from the top is absolutely breath taking, I took the glass-walled lift going up but then took the stairs when going down and it is definitely worth it. To be honest you would probably reach a point where you just get used to seeing it, but you have to see it first to reach that point :)
2. Musée Du Louvre (Louvre Museum)
The Louvre Museum contains more than 380,000 objects and displays 35,000 works of art in eight curatorial departments with more than 60,600 square metres, and to be honest it a long time to actually see everything in it. It is definitely worth visiting especially if you love museums, but even if you don’t, you will still enjoy it. You don’t have to see everything of course, but if you want to do so, then aim to spend at least 3 hours there. Of course, I have to mention the fact that you would be able to see The Mona Lisa panting there, but be aware that the surrounding area is nearly always busy since everyone wants to see it as well.
3. Delicious Cuisine
I love trying new dishes whenever I am traveling somewhere, I think this is one of the best way to get to know the country, and if you visit France, then you will definitely like the food there. It is also worth mentioning that French cuisine is an integral part of the culinary world, and it has a reputation of being unique and rich in taste. The smell of freshly bakes croissant or pain au chocolat in the morning will open your appetite, and of course no need to mention the variety and availability of Michelin-starred restaurants.
4. Beautiful Gardens
When you feel like you are tired of spending too much in the city surrounded by a lot of people and all the noise, then you will love Paris since you can easily get away from all of that. Paris is filled with a lot of beautiful gardens and parks where you can relax and escape the noisy city.
5. Shopping Paradise
If you are someone who loves shopping and loves fashion, then it is obvious that you will love Paris! You can spend hours or even days shopping and visiting all types of stores around this city and you won’t get bored. Paris is definitely a shopping paradise.
6. Disneyland Paris
This is a must I have to say, my experience in Disneyland has been great and I loved it so much. There are many things you can do, but you need to spend at least a full day there, and make sure to arrive early in the morning and stay until the end of the day to get the full experience.
7. Day Trips
You can easily go on many day trips from Paris especially if you plan to stay long there. Paris is surrounded by a lot of natural beauty and historical landmarks that you can visit, because remember; if you are visiting only Paris, there is more to France so make sure to explore more.
8. Hidden Gems
Paris like any other city is filled with a lot of hidden gems that you might miss, places such as market streets, Canal Saint-Martin, and small museums that aren’t that well known. Make sure to do your research properly before visiting to see what hidden gems you will like to see.
9. Beautiful Architecture
If you are a fan of beautiful architecture, then you must visit Paris. Architectures from the Roma times to the Middle Ages, Paris’ architecture is simply beautiful and mesmerising. The architectural contrast in Paris enhances its beauty even more.
10. Cultural City
If you love both arts and culture, then you will love Paris. As I mentioned before, Paris is a source of inspiration for many, which is why there is a lot of artistic and cultural programmes. In total, there are about 153 museums in Paris, so if you are looking for any type of inspiration, then Paris is for you.
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How To Get To Paris
It is easy to get to Paris by plane at the Charles de Gaulle or Orly airports, you can easily find international flights from all over the world to get there. You can find cheap flights on WayAway. Also, if you are in Europe, you can easily find train and buses through Omio, FlixBus, and Kiwi.com. My favourite app to use whenever I am in Europe is Omio!
How To Move Around Paris
Once you reach Paris, the airport is connected to a train station so it easy to get into the city from there. When moving around the city you can get the metro or the tram, you can buy tickets from any metro station or from a tram stop, you will find ticket machines at each stop.
The metro has over 300 stations so you will be able to go to where you want easily, and as mentioned you don’t need to only use the metro you can also use the tram or even the bus, it depends on what’s easier for you.
Best Time To Visit Paris
The best time to visit Paris would be during the Springtime, between March and May since it is the best and most pleasant season. If you want to visit during the summer time, then you can visit between June and August, and the winter would be between October and November, be aware aware that during those two months in the Winter; it starts getting wet and cold but the weather is still good to visit.
However; it gets crowded during those times, so if you are travelling on a budget and want to avoid the high-season, then you can visit between December and February, but be aware it is off-season because of the Winter weather and the cold.
Accommodations In Paris
If you want to stay in the best area in Paris, then that would be Le Marais since you will have access to everything right near you such as restaurants, shops, and you can also walk to most sites or even take them metro, but be aware that the budget would be a little bit pricey. If you love to be near restaurants, then you can choose to stay in Saint-Germain, and you will also be close to most sites and attraction as well. You can also stay in Montmartre which is right outside of the city and it is budget friendly since it is filled with cheap accommodations but it is absolutely beautiful and filled with charming streets.
You can book your accommodation through Booking.com, which is the one I use the most, or if you wan to stay in a hostel you can book through HostelWorld. You can also use Agoda, Trivago, or Vrbo to book your accommodations. I know most people have a favourite website or app to use, so just choose what you prefer best.
Best Cafes & Restaurants In Paris
Scandle (Eco cafe)
Les Vignes du Liban (Lebanese and middle easter cuisine)
AlKaram (Lebanese cuisine, vegan options)
Pink Mamma (Italian cuisine)
Mastino (Italian cuisine)
Zia (Brunch)
Bao & Me (Asian cuisine, vegan)
Holybelly 5 (Brunch)
La Cantine de Sam (Vegetarian options)
If you wan to find more cafes & restaurants to try, then you can do so through TripAdvisor.