Things to do in Paris

While having an experience that's a good balance of everything this magnificent city has to offer, it's hard to narrow down to the essentials of what all you should see and do in Paris. 

This crème de la crème selection of places to visit in the city is all for you. Some are well known, while others are off the beaten path. This itinerary is designed to help you plan a long trip, a long weekend or even your few of your upcoming visits. Moreover, all the lovely sites mentioned here are what makes up the city of Paris and are sure to provide an authentic and memorable experience of all time.

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This stately 18th-century mansion was once the great sculptor's studio and is one of Paris's most beautiful museums. It consists of over 6,000 of Rodin's sculptures, for example, his great masterpieces like The Kiss, The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Burghers of Calais. Along with these, this museum also contains 8,000 gouaches and drawings. The lovely grounds of the Musée Rodin make for a delightful outdoor afternoon. It is complete with a pleasant outdoor café, a fountain, and lovely rose gardens. What more could one ask for?

Search for Renoir, Degas, and Manet at the Musée d'Orsay

The recently renovated Musée d'Orsay galleries, housed under the soaring roof of one of Paris's grand old railway stations called Beaux-Arts, hold the world's largest collection of spectacular Impressionist masterpieces. This can be identified with the likes of Van Gogh, Cézanne, Manet, Monet, Degas, Gaugin, and the list goes on. With a magnificent restaurant and two excellent cafés original to the train station, dining here is like blending with the breeze of Paris. Along with it, the guided tours of the museum highlights the best parts here. These tours are available in English every day. Make sure to check the museum website for proper timing suiting your schedule. In case you want to stock up on gifts, there's a fabulous bookstore here.

The Palais-Royal Gardens are formal gardens and elegant boutiques which are hidden behind the walls of a 17th-century palace. These will offer you are a tranquil haven and are one of the best-kept secrets of Paris. These gardens will take you far away from the hustle and bustle of the city and leave you relaxed. The fountain, manicured gardens, and hushed arcades of the Palais-Royal are now home to the famous designer boutiques, perfumes, and antiquaries. These are owned by Rick Owens, Pierre Hardy, and Stella McCartney, along with two of France's legendary glove-makers (Lavabre Cadeta and Maison Fabre). It is advisable to enjoy your teatime or lunch outdoors.

 

Since the unveiling of the Centre Pompidou in 1977, Frank Gehry's cultural center and contemporary art museum have been the most captivating addition to the Parisian skyline. It is commissioned by Bernard Arnault, chairman, and CEO of luxury-goods conglomerate LVMH and houses the substantial private collection of Arnault. This collection consists of pieces by Gerhard Richter, Sarah Morris, Thomas Schütte, Pierre Huyghe, Ellsworth Kelly, Taryn Simon, Christian Boltanski, and many more. 

Situated just behind the Notre-Dame gardens, the Pont Saint-Louis pedestrian bridge will lead you to the lively shopping and atmospheric streets of the Ile Saint-Louis. It proves to be the perfect walk for flaneurs as it involves taking in the quiet courtyards and majestic facades of the beautiful 17th-century mansions. This is an extremely peaceful island is truly considered an oasis. Sample one of the 90 scrumptious flavors of all-natural handmade sorbets and ice-creams and explore the traditional Parisian fare at the Brasserie de l'Isle Saint-Louis here.

Nothing has quite defined Paris like the Luxembourg Gardens. These lovely gardens are bordered by the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain-des-Prés and are beloved by Parisians who long to bask in the sunshine sitting on a lawn chair or take delight in an impromptu picnic. You will find children of all ages racing their sailboats in the basin behind the Sénat here, riding the city's oldest merry-go-round romp in an enclosed children's' playground, or enjoying in a puppet show. This is also regarded as the favorite circuit for amblers and joggers. The numerous paths found here are also perfect for an afternoon walk past the old apiary and espaliered orchards.

 

If you haven't seen Paris from a boat on the Seine, you didn't quite see anything. There's an abundance of beautiful boats to choose from. Discover the graceful bridges of Paris up close on a relaxing 2 to 4-hour boat ride. Along with this, you will also find the city's most famous landmarks. The Bateaux mouches will offer everything like sightseeing with commentary, a gourmet meal, and a flute of champagne. Just for 15€, you can hop on the boat anywhere and any time of the day you prefer. Stops consist of the Louvre, Eiffel Tour, Musée d'Orsay, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and the Champs Elysées.

Although most people recognize the Tour Eiffel as Paris' symbol of love, many don't know that the ultimate prize for a traveler is the Louvre. This is considered the world's largest and greatest art museum with works from almost every civilization on earth. With 675,000 square feet of area, you can imagine what the view would be like! The three most famous art pieces housed here the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, and the Venus de Milo. Make sure you don't get lost amid this arena of profound art and beauty.

So get ready because this city, I assure, will bewitch you to the core!  

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