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  1. 1

    The iron icon of Paris on the Champ de Mars

    • Tip: Book ahead
    2 tips
    • Climb the stairs to save money
    • Sparkles for five minutes on the hour after dark
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  2. 2

    The world's most visited museum, home of the Mona Lisa

    • Must know: Closed Tuesdays
    2 tips
    • Book a timed slot
    • Enter through the Carrousel entrance
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  3. 3

    Gothic masterpiece on the Île de la Cité

    3 tips
    • Admire the restored exterior
    • Check reopening visits
    • Start the walking tour here
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  4. 4

    Napoleonic monument at the top of the Champs-Élysées

    • Tip: Sunset
    3 tips
    • Use the underpass; do not cross the roundabout
    • Climb at sunset
    • Free first Sunday in winter
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  5. 5

    White basilica crowning Montmartre hill

    3 tips
    • Free to enter
    • Climb the dome for views
    • Watch for bracelet scammers on the steps
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  6. 6

    Impressionist masterpieces in a former Beaux-Arts station

    • Must know: Closed Mondays
    • Tip: Go early
    1 tip
    • Open Thursday late
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  7. 7

    Grand tree-lined avenue to the Arc de Triomphe

    3 tips
    • Walk from the Concorde
    • Window-shop
    • Skip the overpriced cafes
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  8. 8

    Gothic chapel with wall-to-wall stained glass

    3 tips
    • Go on a sunny day
    • Book a timed ticket
    • Security queue can be long
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  9. 9

    Elegant Left Bank gardens with chairs and a pond

    3 tips
    • Grab a green chair
    • Sail a toy boat on the pond
    • Great for a picnic
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  10. 10

    Hilltop village of artists, cafes and winding streets

    • Tip: Go early
    2 tips
    • Skip the portrait artists on Place du Tertre
    • Wear good shoes for the stairs
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Before you go: Paris tips

Transportation

  • Get a Navigo card: Load a Navigo Easy pass or use contactless and the RATP app for metro, RER and buses instead of fiddling with paper tickets.
  • Walk between sights: Many central arrondissements are closer than the metro map suggests; walking along the Seine is often faster and far more scenic.
  • Try Velib bikes: The shared Velib bikes have docks all over the city and growing bike lanes make short hops easy, especially along the river quays.

Security

  • Watch for pickpockets: Line 1, the RER B to the airport and crowds near the Eiffel Tower and Louvre are prime spots; keep bags zipped and phones out of back pockets.
  • Ignore the petition and ring tricks: People asking you to sign a petition or claiming to find a gold ring near tourist sights are running well-known scams; just walk on.
  • Beware bracelet sellers: Near Sacre-Coeur in Montmartre, men may tie a string bracelet on your wrist and demand money; keep your hands to yourself and keep moving.

Saving

  • Use free museum days: Many national museums are free on the first Sunday of certain months and free for EU residents under 26; check before you buy tickets.
  • Eat the formule: Lunch set menus at bistros offer a starter and main or main and dessert for much less than ordering a la carte at dinner.
  • Picnic like locals: Grab bread, cheese and fruit from a boulangerie and market, then eat on the Champ de Mars, Canal Saint-Martin or in the Luxembourg Gardens.

Weather/Clothing

  • Pack layers for spring: April and May swing between sunshine and showers; a light waterproof jacket and a scarf will handle most days.
  • Prepare for summer heat: July and August can bring heatwaves and many older buildings lack air conditioning, so pack breathable clothes and carry water.
  • Bring comfy smart shoes: Cobbles and long walking days call for supportive shoes that still look neat, as Parisians tend to dress smartly even casually.

Cultural

  • Say bonjour first: Always greet shopkeepers and waiters with bonjour or bonsoir before asking anything; skipping it is seen as rude.
  • Ask for the bill: Waiters will not rush you; when you are ready, say l'addition, s'il vous plait. Service is included, so tipping is just rounding up.
  • Respect meal times: Many traditional restaurants serve lunch and dinner at set times and close in between, so plan a cafe snack for the afternoon gap.

Local Hacks

  • Ask for a carafe d'eau: Tap water in Paris is safe and free in restaurants; ask for a carafe d'eau instead of paying for bottled water.
  • Use the Wallace fountains: The green cast-iron Wallace fountains around the city give free drinking water, handy for refilling bottles on hot days.
  • See views for free: Skip paid towers and head to the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette or the steps of Sacre-Coeur for great city views.

1-day itineraries in Paris

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

Day 1 of 2

Musée d'Orsay and around

🕘 9:30–17:45📍 5 stops

  1. 1Musée d'Orsay
  2. 2Louvre Museum
  3. 3Sainte-Chapelle
  4. 4Notre-Dame Cathedral
  5. 5Luxembourg Gardens
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Day 2 of 2

Champs-Élysées and around

🕘 9:30–17:30📍 6 stops

  1. 1Musée de l'Orangerie
  2. 2Pont Alexandre III
  3. 3Champs-Élysées
  4. 4Arc de Triomphe
  5. 5Trocadéro
  6. and 1 more
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