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My travel diary: three days in paris.

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Paris is one of my favourite cities!

I’m so in love with its museums, French cuisine and the city’s vibe. I’m pretty lucky Paris is only three hours away by train from Amsterdam. So, I’m there quite often. However, recently, I was in Paris for the first time on a solo trip. It was a mix of business and personal trips, so I had enough time to enjoy the city during my short trip. Well, here is my travel diary with things I did during my three days in Paris.

Three days in Paris

Day one – fashionable paris.

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I caught an early train from Amsterdam and was in Paris already at 10 am, soI had the whole day to explore the city. It was a rainy, grey Monday morning, and I felt like I was the only person in the city. Paris is usually packed with tourists, but its streets were almost empty this time. I had a feeling like I travelled to some different time when it was only the city of Parisians and a few travellers.

And I was one of those travellers… Explorers… Having the city only for myself.

⤷ Read more : Beginners’ art & culture guide to Paris

Palais Garnier & Coco Chanel

I took a walk from the Jardin du Luxembourg, where my hotel was located, towards the Seine River, Louvre and Palais Garnier.

Before my trip, I read Christina Henry de Tessan’s book ‘Forever Paris’ . She created several self-guided tours around Paris through which travellers could follow in the footsteps of some famous people that used to live there.

I decided to follow the life of Coco Chanel. My tour started in front of the Opera Garnier, from where I continued wandering around the neighbourhood. I’ve passed next to the first Chanel store, one of the apartments the famous designer used to live in and next to the place where she used to have her morning coffee.

There is something special in reading about someone’s life and then strolling the streets where that person lived. Somehow, I could almost see Coco Chanel rushing through the small side streets from her apartment to the office with some new fashion drawings under her arm.

⤷ TIP : When in Paris next time, explore Opera Garnier! It’s a beautiful building, and you can learn a lot about it with this self-guided tour around it .

Marais, street art & vintage shops

My first day in Paris was reserved for immersing in Parisian fashion. I had a nice and delicious lunch in one of the restaurants with a view of the Opera Garnier. And decided to spend my afternoon exploring some famous vintage shops in the Marais neighbourhood. I’ve never spent much time in that area, and it was such a  pleasant surprise. I loved its picturesque streets filled with small cute stores, cafes and restaurants. The whole area has such a relaxed vibe.

It’s filled with street and I loved spotting it all around me. I didn’t have enough time to join some of the street art tours this time, but would definitely like to do that on one of my future trips to Paris.

Marais is well known for some of the best vintage stores in Paris. You never know what you’ll find in them – Dior earrings or some other gem from the 1980s. Well, I wasn’t so lucky… But, I definitely enjoyed visiting them, checking the clothes they have and talking with other shoppers (who were some of the coolest people I’ve met in Paris).

I felt a bit sick that day, so I returned to my hotel early. I got myself a nice cup of hot tea and went to sleep.

⤷ Read more : Check out my post about exploring Paris like a local for more ideas about things to do and see in Marais.

Day two – Impressionists’ Paris

Looking for impressionists at montmartre.

When I woke up the following day, I was feeling much better. So, after breakfast in a restaurant close to my hotel, I was ready for some sightseeing again. Day two was reserved for learning more about and exploring the French Impressionism in Paris. It’s one of my favourite painting styles, and I am in love with that time, the bohemian lifestyle and the culture at the end of the 19th century.

⤷ Read more : Impressionists in Paris

I decided to take a tour around the Montmartre neighbourhood and learn more about the Impressionist painters that used to live and work there. I met my guide below the Sacré-Coeur Church, and we went to Montmartre, where he showed me some places important for the Impressionist movement in Paris.

When we left the most popular area of Montmartre behind us, some streets and houses still looked the same as they did at the end of the 19th century. I could almost imagine carriages strolling through those streets and music coming from the small cabarets.

The most special place for me was the house where Vincent and Theo van Gogh lived together during the two years Vincent spent in Paris. The painting Van Gogh painted while looking through the window of that apartment is displayed in the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam . I know the painting so well, and once standing there, the place almost felt familiar to me.

⤷ Read more : Locations linked to Vincent van Gogh in Paris

Musée d’Orsay

After a short break and some tarte tatin , I went to the Musée d’Orsay. That’s THE museum to visit if you want to see some of the most famous modern paintings. And it’s home to one of the best Impressionist collections in Paris.

⤷ Read more : Impressionists at Musée d’Orsay

The building in which the museum is located is a piece of art and history itself. It was built as a train station at the end of the 19th century and later converted into a museum. Visiting it will provide you with a fantastic combination of industrial architecture and a modern art collection.

⤷ TIP : To avoid queueing in front of the museum and waiting to get in, buy your Musée d’Orsay online ticket before your visit.

Musée Marmottan Monet

My guide gave me an excellent recommendation for a lovely little restaurant close to the Musée d’Orsay, called Les Antiquaires. After a delicious lunch there, I went to another museum with one of the best collections of Impressionists’ paintings in Paris – Musée Marmottan Monet.

⤷ Read more : What to see at the Musée Marmottan – Monet in Paris

I visited it a few years ago on a student trip and have wanted to return since. The museum has a beautiful collection of one of the best female Impressionists – Berthe Morisot. And the most extensive collection of  artworks made by Claude Monet . It’s not a busy museum, so there is a lot of space to enjoy some of the masterpieces of Impressionism in peace and quiet. I’m always wondering why everyone is rushing to see Mona Lisa, while there are many beautiful museums around the city, like this one.

After this trip to Paris, I’m even more in love with Impressionism than before. If the hygiene level were just a bit higher, I would love to live during that time. I would be an art dealer and go on little trips to nature to paint with Monet and Renoir. Oh, those sweet dreams…

⤷ TIP : Here is the online ticket for Musée Marmottan – Monet

⤷ Read more : Best museums in Paris

Day three – Modernist Paris

My last day in Paris started with one of the best breakfasts and the most amazing coffees I have ever tried. I had breakfast at a charming restaurant, Carette, located close to Trocadero. I’m sure it will become my new favourite place in Paris.

Since I have been to Paris many times, I know the city quite well. However, there was a part I was always kind of missing – the Modernist Paris. It played an essential role in shaping the city – Art Nouveau metro entrances and Eiffel Tower are just the most famous examples of architecture from that time.

To learn more about it, I decided to join a walking tour called the ‘Modernist Architecture’. During the tour, we explored some of the modernist buildings, learnt about the movement and visited Foundation Le Corbusier and the modern architecture exhibition in the Palais de Chaillot ( here is the online ticket for it ). It was so interesting to see how the Modernist movement shaped the way we are living today.

After the tour and a quick lunch, it was time to catch a train back to Amsterdam. My three days in Paris were dedicated to art, mostly Impressionism and modern architecture. I also tried to learn more about some of its famous former citizens like Monet, Renoir, Cezanne and Coco Chanel.

However, once again, I have realised solo travel isn’t bad. And that French are some of the nicest people out there, who know how to cook well and enjoy life. Well, maybe my next visit should be dedicated to learning how to enjoy life like a Parisian.

Au revoir!  Until the next time, my dear city!

⤷ TIP : If you plan to visit Paris and some of its cultural sites, consider buying Paris City Card. You’ll get free or discounted entrance to many of them with it. Here is the link with more info about it .

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If I had a chance to travel, I would definitely love to go to Paris, France. Why I want to visit Paris the most out of all the other places in the world? Well, it is simply because I have always dreamt to go to Paris ever since I was five. I was inspired by some of the movies I used to watch when I was little. There is always a scene where there is romance or happiness and that scene will definitely take place in the beautiful capital of France, Paris. Besides, I would absolutely love to see the amazing Eiffel Tower with my very own eyes and not just in photographs or accessories. Paris, the capital city of France is often known as the city of romance and is a city steeped in art and culture. Like many of its neighbouring European cities, Paris is full of beautiful architecture and museums showcasing fine art from some of the world’s most respected artists. Between the 1500s and 1800s, Paris was in fact the largest city in the entire world. The romantic reputation of Paris is likely to come from stories of Casanova’s presence in the city and his seductive and promiscuous ways.  Three of the most famous Parisian landmarks are the 12th-century cathedral Notre Dame de Paris, the Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe and the 19th-century Eiffel Tower. It has been my biggest dream ever to visit all of these places because I feel great and enthusiastic when it comes to travelling. I am curious about the landscape and the scenery in Paris. I am pretty sure that it would look fantastic just like I dreamt it would be. In addition, I am interested to witness the lifestyle in Paris like their cuisines, houses, songs and clothes too. The largest opera houses of Paris are the 19th century Opéra Garnier and the modern Opéra Bastille; the former tends towards the more classic ballets and operas, and the latter provides a mixed repertoire of classic and modern. "La Marseillaise" or the Song of Marseille is the national anthem of France. I know I can...

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Paris and Its Tourist Places Report

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Paris is fondly represented as a city where romance thrives and it is for this reason that visiting and the sites and city is appealing. Paris is often a venue of many entertainment and social events such as large fashion shows and movie launches among others. The city is the capital of France and is relatively small by the standards of most capital cities of the world.

This provides would be visitors with a major advantage since the sites are mostly within walking distance and allows the visitor to take in as much of the city as possible. It is reported that the French are stylish and flirtatious, the architecture is memorable and the nightlife and restaurants are well suited for the pursuit of pleasure and romance.

The city is split by the Seine River into the left and right banks and is divided into 20 districts which spiral from the center. With a city map easily available in the town book stores, visitors can stroll to their hearts desire visiting the museums, landmarks and numerous restaurants in Paris (HotelTravel).

According to history, the city was founded around the 3 rd Century BC on what is today referred to as “lle de la cite” (HotelTravel). The origins can be traced to a tribe of Celtic Gaul’s known as Parisii. After decades of conflict between the Roman’s and the Gaul’s, the Roman’s took the city and in 52 BC and later introduced Christianity in the 2 nd Century AD.

The Roman’s were overrun by the Frank’s in the 5 th Century AD in 508 AD, the conquerors (Frank’s) united Gaul as a kingdom and made Paris the capital renaming it after the original inhabitants. This marked the beginning of the city that has survived numerous revolutions and global events to date.

The Parisian climate is best at springtime, despite the fact that it may at times be a bit wet; the city is usually very vibrant during this season. The winter also has plenty of activity with many cultural events taking place. During the summer, the weather and the city in general are usually warm and lazy; many Parisians leave the city for the beaches located to the west and south of France. However, this trend has changed in recent years and the city is not quite as desolate as it used to be a few decades ago (HotelTravel).

Paris is a very popular tourist destination receiving over 30 million tourists annually (Places in France.com).For entertainment the city offers a wide variety of options, it has two popular opera houses, the spectacular Stade de France which hosts large sporting events such as the World Cup in 98, the unique cabaret shows of the Moulin Rouge and many other attractions. Indeed a trip to Paris would be incomplete without a visit to the famous Eiffel Tower.

The tower built on the Champ de Mars by Gustav Eiffel stands at 324m high and is among the most recognized structures in the world. Other beautiful and memorable sites that are a must see include the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral, Avenue de Champs-Elyees, Place de la Concorde and the Luxor Obelisk. The city indeed has a lot to offer including museums, boat rides, amusement parks and much more (Places in France.com).

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Why Visit Paris? 10 Irresistible Reasons

• Why visit Paris?

From iconic bucket list attractions like the Eiffel Tower to picture-perfect pleasures like a picnic on the bank of the Seine River, Paris offers something for everyone. 

Your first visit may feel magical, but even if you return dozens of times, you will never run out of new things to see and do. 

Whether you fall in love with the jewel-like colors of medieval stained glass windows at Sainte-Chapelle, the addictive combination of steak-frites with a glass of red wine in a cozy bistro, or the experience of stepping back in time as you wander through narrow medieval streets of the Marais neighborhood, you’ll create memories of your own special Paris.

As Audrey Hepburn famously said, "Paris is always a good idea."  

So where to begin? 

Start with our list of 10 irresistible reasons why you will love Paris - and then start planning your next trip!

Top photo: Flowers blooming in Tuileries Garden by the Louvre in May, (c) Paris Discovery Guide

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10 Reasons Why You Should Visit Paris Soon

1.  thrilling iconic attractions (plus some you've never imagined).

Nothing beats the thrill of seeing the Eiffel Tower and other iconic Paris attractions for the first time.

But there are plenty of reasons to visit Paris beyond just the famous sites.

From Medieval masterpieces such as Sainte-Chapelle to historic shopping arcades to edgy street art to a Roman arena , Paris is packed with fascinating places to explore.  

10 Top Paris attractions you'll want to see

Easy Day Trips from Paris to Versailles, Giverny, D-Day Normandy Beaches, Disneyland Paris, & more!

Fun Ways to See Top Paris Attractions

2.  fun things to do in paris.

Explore the medieval streets of the Marais, lounge on a Paris "beach," tour the famous Les Puces flea market, or enjoy a concert in a magnificent Paris church or other exciting venue.

Take a cooking class, immerse yourself in digital art shows at Atelier des Lumieres, marvel at the beauty of cherry trees in bloom throughout the city during spring.

Find the coolest spots to see and photograph the Paris skyline - including a few you might not discover on your own.

Cruise down the Seine River, sail a boat in Luxembourg Gardens, relax under the stars at an outdoor summer concert.

You'll never run out of fun things to do in Paris - or reasons why you should go for a visit.  

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3.  Paris Hotels & Apartments for Every Budget

Paris hotels and apartments are more affordable than you might expect.  Spend a fortune or relatively little for a few nights of accommodations - the choice is yours!

Hotels & apartments in every price range can be found in every central Paris neighborhood near top attractions.   Check out our guide to Paris hotels

Prefer an apartment?  You can choose from budget to luxe.  

Find the best Paris neighborhoods for your stay, and luxury, mid-range, and budget hotels & apartments for each area

Find deals, discounts, and bargains on Paris hotels & apartments

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4.  Shopping ... Paris is a Shopper's Paradise

From the dazzling "Golden Triangle" of haute couture to Grands Magasins (big department stores) to trendy boutiques, shopaholics find plenty of places to stock up on Paris fashion.

Don't miss the latest fashions in the Marais, the designer outlet village, open air markets, or the flea markets!  And be sure to indulge yourself at the famous twice-a-year Paris sales.

Paris is a shopper's paradise.  

Find out more about where to shop in Paris

5.  Paris Museums & Cool Street Art

The Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and Centre Pompidou may be the most famous Paris museums - but almost 150 other museums and monuments offer exhibits on every topic you can imagine.  

Be sure to also look at art on the streets - everything from classical sculpture to the latest creations by sometimes-edgy street artists.   Start with a guided bike tour of Paris's urban art museum

And don't forget - check out the many special museum exhibitions in Paris each month.

6.  Delicious Food & Wine (Some Say this Is the Best Reason to Travel to Paris)

From haute cuisine in Michelin-starred restaurants to the trendiest bistros serving local fare based on what's fresh, Paris will please your palate.

Stop by a bakery for fresh croissants and pain au chocolat, sample macaroons from Hermé or Ladurée, sip tea at Mariage Frères' tea room or indulge in a decadently rich hot chocolate at Angelina.  Explore your favorite cuisine and discover new favorites on a food tour.

Try different kinds of French cheese and find your favorites.  Order a fromage and charcuterie platter, or stop by a Latin Quarter bistro for the famous melted cheese dish, raclette.

Dig into steak-frites at a brasserie.  Savor the couscous in a North African cafe.  Become addicted to Nutella crepes. 

And remember - wine and French food are meant for each other.  

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7.  Beautiful Parks & Gardens Where You Can Relax and Play

Luxembourg Gardens and Tuileries Garden are famous for their statues and beautiful flowers.  Kids love to sail their toy boats across pools, go for pony rides, and even watch a puppet show.

Visit Jardin des Plantes with its menagerie and maze, a hidden Roman arena in the Latin Quarter, the elevated Promenade Plantées, with views high above the city, and the almost-hidden Palais Royal Garden .   And that's just the beginning of the gorgeous parks you can explore in Paris!

8.  Day Trips from Paris to Famous Places

Versailles, Monet's garden at Giverny, Disneyland Paris, and several chateaus are less than an hour from Paris.

Go a little farther and you can visit the medieval city of Bruges, famous World War II battlegrounds, Mont Saint-Michel, and even London - and be back in Paris by evening.

Why visit Paris?  Aside from all the pleasures of being there, it's the perfect base for exploring so many other places.  

Find out about more day trips from Paris

9.  Fun Places in Paris for Kids and Teens (& their Parents)

Planning a trip to Paris with kids or teens?

Fortunately, Paris has LOTS of attractions and activities that are fun for the entire family - including teens.

And great news - most are inexpensive or even free for kids under 18. 

And of course, kids love Disneyland Paris, just a short train ride from the city.

Find out more about visiting Paris Disneyland

10.  "Hidden" Paris - There's Always More to Explore!

After you've seen the most famous Paris attractions, what's left?

Plenty - it's time to explore lesser known market streets, indie designer boutiques, cool bistros and brasseries.   Relax on a scenic cruise up Canal Saint-Martin, visit excellent (and uncrowded!) smaller museums, find the parks where Parisians hang out.   All of these non-touristy places are even more reasons to go to Paris. 

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7 Reasons to Love Paris: A Photo Essay

There are so many reasons to love Paris.

Yes, I know there are folks who don’t love Paris.

That’s fine.

Paris is one of those destinations that people seem to either love or dislike — strongly.

I know the first time I traveled to the City of Light, my then boyfriend’s mom said to me, “You’ll either love it or hate it.”

In all honesty, I was prepared to find it overrated at the least.

But I fell in love with Paris — everything about it.

And I’m NOT a city person. 

So here are the 7 reasons to love Paris — with more photos than words.

The Museums (and the art)

Paris definitely has some world class and well-known museums.

The Louvre and the Musée d’Orsay are the most famous with incredible works of art.

Add in some smaller museums such as the Rodin, the Musée de l’Orangerie (hello Monet!), the Picasso and so many more and art lovers are in heaven.

Personally, I love the Orsay and the Orangerie.

In fact, on my recent trip to Paris in January 2020 , the first place I went was to the Musée d’Orsay.

I love the Impressionists!

For those who love art — paintings, sculptures, photography, drawing, mixed media and more — Paris is the place.

Yes all those reasons to love Paris!

Paris has some lovely parks.

I might say London has some nicer parks, but there are still some wonderful spots to enjoy some flowers, trees and get out for a walk or a run.

Jardin des Tuileries, Le Jardin du Luxembourg and Place des Vosges are some of the more frequented and well-known parks in Paris.

While the parks are no substitute for oh say, the French Alps, these gardens are a nice respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.

And these places are wonderful for having a picnic lunch or dinner with some tasty French food and wine.

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One of the reasons to love Paris is definitely the food and wine.

Of course, this is reason to love France in general.

Now I’m not as big of a fan of some of the French food, especially Parisian food simply because I tend to not eat meat.

I do, however, love the cheese and the wine.

And I kind of like all those baked goods — as long as I am careful of my gluten sensitive tummy.

There are fabulous very well known restaurants in Paris with some amazing food.

But you can find delicious food at small cafes and take away places.

And the markets, such as Rue Mouffetard and Enfants Rouges, are wonderful places to shop for some good food.

Heck go into any bakery or cheese shop or patisserie or other specialty shop and get something to take away and have a picnic in one of the parks or along the River Seine.

You can find wine at some of the supermarkets or at specialty stores.

French wine can be confusing since it is named by its region and not by the grape.

If you are unsure, just ask.

But really, French wine doesn’t have to be expensive to be good.

So don’t feel as though you have to spend a lot.

Although I like a lot of French red wine, I’m a huge fan of French white wines and rosé wines.

The River Seine

One of the best things to do in Paris is simply to walk along the River Seine.

Or maybe take a run!

The river is essential to Paris.

It divides the city into North and South — Right Bank and Left Bank.

And it provides a backdrop to some of the fantastic architecture.

On my first trip to Paris back in 2008 I took a walk along the River Seine after being up in the Eiffel Tower.

It had been very busy and I was tired of the crowds.

So I made a beeline for the river, enjoying the peace and quiet of walking by the water.

The River Seine is one of my favorite reasons to love Paris.

The Architecture

The first time I visited Paris I fell head over heels in love with the architecture.

I just love the looks of the buildings in this city.

The shape of the rooftops.

The wrought iron balconies.

You all know I’m a fan of architecture and the Parisian architecture captured my imagination.

It is definitely one of the best reasons to love Paris.

It’s The Perfect City to Wander Around

Paris is an amazing city to wander about and even get a little lost in.

There are narrow lanes where you can get away from the hustle and bustle.

You’ll stumble upon beautiful buildings, a small park, a charming cafe, an old bookstore or a trendy boutique.

As a photographer, I never seem to tire of wandering about this beautiful city.

Definitely of the main reasons to love Paris!

Because It’s Paris

I know reason 7 may not be a real reason.

Or maybe it is.

You see, there is a feeling to Paris that is hard to describe to those who haven’t traveled to this magnificent city.

That feeling is probably the number one reason to love Paris.

It’s a feeling of energy, history, culture, enjoying life and relishing the fine things in life such as masterful works of art and great wine.

And while this sounds paradoxical, it’s a feeling of busy and hustle and bustle, yet slowing down to savor — food, wine, art, music, history, conversation, friends, family … life.

I guess it’s simply the j oie de vivre!

More Reasons to Love Paris?

I know there are more.

So feel free to let me know why you love Paris.

And if you don’t care for this city, why?

I’d love to hear those reasons too.

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I LOVE Paris! This post has made me want to go back again so badly!! I love your photos!!!

Thanks, Fiona. I know how you feel. Every time I look at photos of Paris I think about going back. It’s a special city.

I was supposed to be catching the train to Paris in the next couple of weeks during my trip to the UK, but sadly that was cancelled. However, your photos are so gorgeous it’s made so excited for when I can eventually get there! Loved this post!

You’ll get there, Jasmine. And Paris will be waiting for you!

I love Paris so much! It truly is such an ornate city. I hope to go back in the near future. 🙂

I love it too and also hope to go back soon!

You are so right that people have love hate relationship with Paris haha but no one can deny its architecture is amazing!

I love the architecture in Paris!

These photos are making me ache to get back to Paris – I haven’t been since I was a kid! So beautiful!!

It was almost 12 years between my 2 visits and like you, in those 12 years I would look at images and think, “I need to get back to Paris!” It won’t be so long next time. Hope you get there again soon, Sarah!

Beautiful photos! I’m such a huge fan of Monet. Definitely a highlight for me in Paris.

What an amazing post and so many photos! We have yet to travel to France but it is on our Bucket List. Great information. Thank you so much for sharing

Thanks, Ilene! Yes, you should get to Paris. It’s pretty special.

Paris definitely has a distinct vibe. Just being in the city makes me feel happy to be alive. I love the buildings, the alleyways, the cheese, and the hustle of the city. It’s a one-of-a-kind city and you just have to visit and allow yourself to be immersed in the magic of it.

Agree 100% Allison. Paris is so special. It’s a great city to wander and get a bit lost in. And as a photographer, I find so many things to photograph.

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Introduction.

A dream vacation is a trip that you eagerly look forward to. It’s an opportunity to escape routine and explore new places.

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