What to do in Paris

Paris is a popular destination for so many reasons. It is a city I believe should be on everyone’s bucket list and a city I will continue returning to year after year. It has 100% captivated me & a piece of me will always long to live there. Below you will find suggestions based on a few of my recent trips to the glorious city of lights.

Itinerary

  • Rather than setting an itinerary for you, I recommend lining up your schedule based on where you choose to stay. Be sure to use my neighborhood guide & favorite attraction guide to schedule your itinerary!

Airport/Train Stations

  • Charles de Gaulle CDG (airport)
  • Orly ORY (airport)
  • Gare de Lyon (train)
  • Gare du Nord (train)
  • Gare de l’Est (train)

traveling from London to Paris? find my tips here!

Hotel

Restaurants

Transportation

  • Metro {very easy to use and it is included if you buy the Paris City Pass}
  • Uber
  • Taxi
  • Walk {my favorite way to see the city}

Other

Recommendations

  • Book your Eiffel Tower tickets 2 months in advance! Or book a Fat Tire tour! We loved the Fat Tire skip the line tour of the Eiffel Tower.
  • Do a Bateaux River Cruise. We’ve done their dinner cruise and their site seeing cruise. Both are worth it, but we really love the dinner cruise!
  • Get ice cream from Berthillon on the Île de la Cité {even if it is cold outside- it’s that good}
  • Take a croissant making class!
  • Book a photographer! We’ve used multiple and have loved them every time! In the past, we’ve hired The Parisian Photographers, Anastasia of Abramova Guendel & Katie Donnelly Photography and loved them all! Let them know I recommended you!
  • Note that a lot of things are closed on Sunday in Paris. So grab a croissant & some breakfast goodies on Saturday to enjoy Sunday morning- just in case!

More posts about Paris can be found here

Did I miss anything?
What would you add to the list or what would you like to know more about?

visit my YouTube channel for more videos of Paris

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***be sure to pin the photo below for future reference!***

Also, would love any of your recommendations! Please share them in the comments below!

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25 Comments

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    Tami
    April 19, 2017 at 10:08 am

    This is such a great post, and the photos are beautiful. :) I’d love to go to Paris someday!

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    Daisy
    April 19, 2017 at 11:44 am

    Loved your video! The Paris I experienced was gray and gloomy :( Hopefully, I get to see Paris as it is in your photos, they are absolutely beautiful!

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    Suzanne
    April 19, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    Very concise guide. Would love to see the cherry blossoms in Paris. Spring seems like the best time to see the city.

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    Ashley DTKAustin
    April 19, 2017 at 6:21 pm

    I’m excited I’ve done some of the things on your list!! I need to get back so I can add the others!

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    Lauren
    April 19, 2017 at 9:38 pm

    Love this list! It’s a great option for a first time traveler and someone unfamiliar with where things are.

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    Tania Mukherjee
    April 20, 2017 at 12:49 am

    I absolutely loved the video and gosh those sugar cubes were really cute. I never thought cherry blossoms bloom in Paris but now I know they do. You look amazing in the photos!

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    Jamie
    April 20, 2017 at 6:47 am

    I’m bookmarking this post because Paris is on my bucket list of places to visit. Would love to see what restaurants you pick too. Thanks for the tips!

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    Valerie
    April 20, 2017 at 8:26 am

    Paris looks beautiful in your photos! Where did you find the new Locks of Love?

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    Deni
    April 20, 2017 at 10:55 am

    Great round-up of everywhere to go during your stay in Paris! I will definitely be checking out your neighbourhood guides when I finally go back to Paris. Also, your photos are absolutely stunning! I love how you play with light in your photos!

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    MaryAnne
    April 20, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    Wow, one of my dreams is to go there and put my locker with my husband´s name and mine! I think it is so romantic

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    Bhushavali
    April 20, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    Been to Paris twice, once in winter and once in summer! That’s indeed a comprehensive list. I’m heading over to your other posts and can’t wait for the upcoming posts as well. Paris Pass is definitely useful, esp with the transport!!!

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    Isabel Robertson
    April 20, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    Such a helpful post! I would love to visit Paris!

    Bella x
    http://www.straightastyleblog.com/2017/04/breezy-tunic-top/

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    Iza c/o Kathy James (Walk About Wanderer)
    April 20, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    I watched the video. I like the hotel a lot! It is modern, comfortable and chic. I like the bath items too.
    The d’Orsay museum looks awesome. That is an excellent transformation from a railway station to a wonderful museum. I like that it is kinda noisy. I mean, you have to be quiet in other museums.

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    Ling Ge
    April 21, 2017 at 6:07 am

    Your photos for Paris are absolutely beautiful! I’m sure I’ll be back in Paris soon so I’m eager to see your restaurant recommendations as well. Great post for first time visitors and multiple visitors alike!

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    Kristine
    April 21, 2017 at 6:47 am

    Lovely post! Paris is beautiful right now with the cherry blossom trees and everything. I live in Paris and still prefer to get to places by foot when hanging out in the city – unless I need to cross the entire city, obviously! :)

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    Charlotte Karp
    April 21, 2017 at 10:45 am

    Paris is totally on my bucket list! From your pictures, it looks great. Lots of people say the city is really dirty and not as great as they thought it would be, so it’s nice to see someone who doesn’t think that way.

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    Nataly
    April 23, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    I loved your guide and all your places to visit! Can’t wait to visit Paris!

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    Kasey
    April 24, 2017 at 10:13 am

    This is such a great list Chloe! There are so many things to SEE let along DO!

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    Katie Ann
    April 27, 2017 at 10:44 am

    OK, I’m booking my trip to Paris now. This is just so beautiful!

    xo
    Katie Ann
    http://www.the-holly-tree.com

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    Agness of Fit Travelling
    May 2, 2017 at 8:40 am

    Paris is stunning! The list is just amazing, Cloe! I want to go there as soon as possible.

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    Tim
    May 18, 2017 at 4:50 am

    Great post and loved the video, Paris is a fantastic place to visit can’t wait to go back as it’s been a few years since we visited.
    http://www.gocampfrance.co.uk

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    Jessica
    April 22, 2019 at 4:45 pm

    We recently stayed at Hotel Napoleon based on your recommendation and LOVED it! THANK YOU! We also used a lot of your other suggestions- they were amazing!

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