How do you spend a perfect day in Paris?

The Perfect One Day in Paris Itinerary
  1. Start at Notre Dame (though you can no longer go inside).
  2. Stroll over to Shakespeare & Company.
  3. Head to the Luxembourg Gardens.
  4. Make your way to the Louvre through Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
  5. Dive into the Louvre.
  6. Pay a visit to the Palais Garnier.




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The Perfect One Day in Paris Itinerary
  1. Start at Notre Dame (though you can no longer go inside).
  2. Stroll over to Shakespeare & Company.
  3. Head to the Luxembourg Gardens.
  4. Make your way to the Louvre through Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
  5. Dive into the Louvre.
  6. Pay a visit to the Palais Garnier.


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Walk: it's totally possible to see all the sights I've included on this one day Paris itinerary just by walking. We did about 9 hours of walking between all these sites (including seeing them too), so if you want to do this, I suggest you wear good shoes (Tropicfeel are pretty decent!).

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Skip the baseball caps, white socks, sneakers, large colorful backpacks, and fanny packs. Instead, opt for dark skinny jeans, plain shirts without logos, and leather shoes. Use tote bags or earth-toned simplistic bags if you really want to dress in France to fit in with the locals.

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Tips to Getting Around Paris Google maps on your phone or a paper map from your hotel will lead you around the city to wherever you need to go. Take time to put down the map and get lost. A metro line is always nearby to get you back to your starting point. Explore the city on foot and see what you discover.

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Don't waste your time in Paris by standing in ticket lines when you don't have to. Skip-the-line (also called fast-track or priority or reserved entry) tickets that let you book a specific date/time slot are almost always worth getting and are easy to buy online before you travel.

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The golden hour is the best time to take photos outside, especially on Montmartre, the Street of Paris, or the Louvre at after dawn(or just before sunset).

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Take your own strolls around the city, for example, from the Arc de Triomphe to the Notre Dame, or join one of the many walking tours that treat you to experiences such as the chocolateries, Paris by night, the street art of Paris, or historic districts such as the Latin Quarter or Montmartre.

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14 Rules You Should Follow in France so the Locals Don't Hate You
  1. Don't take “non!” for an answer. ...
  2. Don't freak out if someone cuts you in line. ...
  3. Don't expect speedy service. ...
  4. A formal, polite greeting goes a long way. ...
  5. Just don't quote “Lady Marmalade” ...
  6. If you're speaking English, take it slow.


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Yes, tap water in Paris is perfectly safe to drink and is readily available wherever you go, even at public water fountains. As long as taps aren't labeled eau non potable—meaning “not for drinking” in French—everything else is potable. In fact, drinking water from the fountains of Paris has been encouraged.

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