The Best of Paris in a Week, Paris, France
Hello everyone! Welcome to another day of adventuring in the City of Lights! If you’re following the Best of Paris in a Week mini-series, this is day 5 of exploration.
As you can see in the suggested schedule above, today offers a variety of activities and an extremely flexible schedule. If you love art, you can spend an entire day (and then some) exploring the Louvre. If not, it’s a great time to do some shopping that’s not limited to souvenir shops. The evening’s finale is my personal favorite part: a breathtaking view of Paris at night!
Whether or not you know a lot about art, the Louvre is a must-see for your trip. As the world’s largest museum, it is unparalleled in both its collection and architecture. The gorgeous array of artwork and historical artifacts cover history from many cultures all the way back to ancient civilizations!
Oh, and if you happen to have one of those handy Museum Passes I keep talking about, you can get in for no additional charge! (Learn more in How to Vacation in Paris on a Budget.)
Because there are so many things to see, I highly recommend that you choose a few things to view and map out a good route to get from one area to another. Unless, of course, you want to dedicate the entire day to exploring the museum. In that case, have at it! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
As you can see in the suggested schedule above, today offers a variety of activities and an extremely flexible schedule. If you love art, you can spend an entire day (and then some) exploring the Louvre. If not, it’s a great time to do some shopping that’s not limited to souvenir shops. The evening’s finale is my personal favorite part: a breathtaking view of Paris at night!
Whether or not you know a lot about art, the Louvre is a must-see for your trip. As the world’s largest museum, it is unparalleled in both its collection and architecture. The gorgeous array of artwork and historical artifacts cover history from many cultures all the way back to ancient civilizations!
Oh, and if you happen to have one of those handy Museum Passes I keep talking about, you can get in for no additional charge! (Learn more in How to Vacation in Paris on a Budget.)
Because there are so many things to see, I highly recommend that you choose a few things to view and map out a good route to get from one area to another. Unless, of course, you want to dedicate the entire day to exploring the museum. In that case, have at it! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The Best of Paris in a Week
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Carrie Cochran
Read it on Author's Website: https://carriedawaytravels.com/the-best-of-paris-in-a-week-the-louvre-shopping-montparnasse-observation-tower/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Carrie Cochran
Read it on Author's Website: https://carriedawaytravels.com/the-best-of-paris-in-a-week-the-louvre-shopping-montparnasse-observation-tower/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- The Louvre
- The Louvre Pyramids
- Carrousel du Louvre
- Galeries Lafayette
- Montparnasse Observation Tower
- Eric Kayser bakery
- Sacré-Cœur
- Arc de Triomphe
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