Paris for One and Other Stories

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Once the epicenter of political, religious, and social life, it’s on Ile-de-la-Cité, the small island in the middle of the Seine River. It is here where the first Royal Palace stood, as well as the city’s main religious and institutional buildings. As such, it is not surprising that some of the best things to do in Paris in one day are located in Ile-de-la-Cité. One Day In Paris: Things to Do in Paris in One Day Cité | Tuileries Garden | The Latin Quarter | Saint-Germain-des-Prés | Eiffel Tower I do think walking is the best way to see this beautiful city, though, and there are plenty of cafes and parks along the way for breaks. As you get into planning your trip, you might find some of these other detailed guides we’ve written about Paris helpful. Well, rooms are simple, and while the words “no frills” get thrown around a lot, we think they very much apply here. Rooms are small and colorful, and almost remind us more of hostels we’ve stayed in than a hotel. However, each room does have a private bathroom. The furniture in each room isn’t particularly stylish, but it’s functional.

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Paris is a safe city in our experience, although it does have a reputation for being home to a number of scams. Most of these are easy to avoid once you know about them (read up on some of the common scams in Paris here). If you’re looking to experience the Parisian nightlife, you’ll want to look to the city’s night buses (Noctilien). These buses can be identified by the ‘N’ in front of their numbers. It’s right on a busy corner at the western end of the best street in Montmartre, and while the location is a bit of a walk from the top of the hill (and Sacré-Cœur), it’s walkable to a bunch of great bars and restaurants. Instead of Café de Flore (or as well as, if you can manage it), you could stop at the Angelina tea house (226 Rue de Rivoli) next to JardindesTuileries. From Notre Dame, enjoy a short stroll through the charming Flower Market to the Sainte Chapelle. Built in the 13th century by King Saint Louis, 80% of the walls are covered by remarkable colored glass windows; it is amazing!It’s also home to the best covered food market in Paris (Les Enfants Rouges), a couple of excellent public parks (we like Place des Vosges, the oldest square in Paris), and some of Paris’ most famous museums (Picasso, for example).

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Jardins du Luxembourg! I have spent a cumulative year or two in Paris, and this is still my favorite garden. A must see! Especially in the summer when there are kids pushing around little sailboats! I would add in a couple glasses at a cave de vin, many gorgeous ones around the Marais and Republique as you suggested! Anyway, the point is that My Maison in Paris Sentier has everything you’ll need for a comfortable stay in Paris. They have studios, which is what we stayed in, along with larger apartments with more space, and each unit has a kitchen, washing machine, and a comfortable bed. Gare du Nord is where the Eurostar train arrives and departs for London, and Gare de Lyon is the main station for travelling south (including the TGV to Italy). Plus, the extra space that an apartment gives you versus a hotel room is nice when we spend a couple hours siesta-ing after mornings of sightseeing.This Paris itinerary 1 day continues west on the Seine’s Right Bank. It takes a little under half an hour to stroll from Cité to the Tuileries Gardens, but there’s plenty to admire along the way: definitely be sure to admire the Pont Neuf (the oldest bridge in Paris), Pont des Arts, and Les Invalides and the Eiffel Tower on the Left Bank. We planned to head to Le Marais neighbourhood for dinner, and I do recommend this if you have the energy. The Panthéon is a church-turned-temple dedicated to “France’s Grands Hommes.” These eminent personalities who shaped France’s national identity are interred in the crypt, and a permanent exhibition gives details about their lives and works. If you decide to visit the Panthéon (paid entrance), you will also see Foucault’s Pendulum, with which Léon Foucault demonstrated the Earth’s rotation. The journey from London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord takes from just two hours 16 minutes, and there are trains almost every hour during the day. An alternative place to visit on the island is Sainte-Chapelle, a 13th-century gothic chapel with stunning stained glass windows.

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So the first option option is this tour. It covers many of the sights you’ve requested, including the River Cruise, lunch at the Eiffel Tower and a guided visit of Notre Dame and the Louvre. I think this is a good starting point, although it does note in the description that there is some walking, largely in the attractions. The walking does seem to be minimal as the longer distances are covered by boat. With the inclusions it’s also pretty good value I think. We couldn’t face any more walking so ended up at upmarket vegan restaurant Gentle Gourmet near our hotel, which unfortunately is now closed. Paris has no shortage of accommodation options across a wide variety of budgets. Whilst it’s by no means a cheap destination, we think good value can be had. Based on our itinerary, we’d recommend finding somewhere as central as your budget will allow, to reduce time spent travelling to and from your accommodation. This chic area is full of interesting-looking (but pricey) shops selling antiques, clothes, paper, chocolate, macarons ( Pierre Hermé is our favourite) and more. It can be pricey. It’s conveniently located and in high demand, which means you’re going to pay a little extra to stay here.

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Paris is an easy city to get around. For much of this itinerary you will be able to travel by foot, and then you can use public transport for any slightly longer trips. The Metro network is easy to use, and there are also buses. Jess loves using this Streetwise laminated map which also includes a metro map. Tragically a massive fire in April 2019 destroyed the spire and most of the roof of the cathedral. It is being rebuilt but this could take five years or more. The whole concept at this mid-range hotel in Le Marais is bringing together the services of a hotel with the ambiance of a home, so you can feel comfortable even when you’re thousands of miles away from your real home. We stayed near Gare de Lyon (only two stops on the RER D train from Gare du Nord) because our train to Italy left at 6.30am. Another fancier breakfast option would be Angelina tea house near the Louvre. I have included it later in the itinerary, but there’s no reason you couldn’t start there. Jardin des Plantes Cherry blossoms at Jardin des Plantes in Paris