15 Things to Do in Paris

So you've arrived in Paris, but not sure where to start. Put on your walking shoes, buy a carnet of Metro tickets and you're good to go.

I've visited Paris every year for the last four years and this is my definitive list of things to do, places to go and along the way, habitancy to see.

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1. Angelina (Tuileries Gardens end of Rue de Rivoli). The best hot chocolate you will ever have. Buy some to bring home. 226 rue de Rivoli.
2. Trocadero. Get the metro to Trocadero just before the Eiffel Tower lights up. If you go to the gardens in front of the quadrilateral (down the stairs to the right) you get to sit among the fountains. Get the metro to Trocadero. It's well signed.
3. Tuileries Gardens (near the Louvre). Crunchy gravel paths, pull up a seat near the fountains, have a drink in the cafes, picnic with a baguette from one of the Rue de Rivoli shops.
4. Luxembourg Gardens (Left Bank). Gorgeous park where half of Paris gathers. On weekends there is often a band playing in the bandstand, kids playing with boats. The best seats are near the main fountain. There are some nice cafes to have a drink.
5. Paul Boulangerie(rue de Seine). Has a great breakfast, the world's crankiest waitress (so grumpy she's funny) and divine tarts and pastries. When you exit you will come out on the rue de Seine markets that are open every day except Sunday afternoon and Mondays.
6. Louvre. Get there early to avoid a lineup. There are two entrances. If the pyramid entry is too long, then go onto the road and enter via the Carousel. Make sure you grab a map and if time is limited, then head straight for the Richelieu wing. Stop briefly to admire and photo the Winged Victory and keep heading for the Mona Lisa. Admire all the other amazing artwork on the way back. It's open every day from 9am except on Tuesday when it is ended all day.
7. Musee D'orsay (Left Bank). An easy walk from the Tuileries. My favourite museum. It's quite small and full of artwork you'll know such as the Impressionists, Monet, Van Gogh to name a few. There is a charming restaurant/café on the first floor. Make sure you take a photo of the big clock close up and check out the views from the balcony. It's ended Mondays.
8. Eiffel Tower. Enough said-it's Paris.
9. Kir. Every afternoon stop at a café and take time to enjoy a kir (a compound of chardonnay and black current liqueur). So Parisian.
10. Café Flore (Boulevard St Germain). The hangout of Ernest Hemingway et al, the cool habitancy of Paris and endless tourists. Right next door to Café Magots (not quite so cool).
11. Notre Dame. Stunning stained glass windows, ghoulish gargoyles, trillions of tourists.
12. Pont de Arts. The only pedestrian bridge joining the Left and Right Banks. You'll find it directly in front of establish de France on the Left Bank. Hangout of artists touting to tourists. A lovely place to watch the Paris scene. At night it turns into a trainee disco where students scam wine from tourists. This is a good link from the left bank to the Louvre.
13. Bon Marche. It's what Harrods in London would be if Harrods grew a taste gene. Don't miss the food hall in the building next day. It's a good place to buy a conveyable lunch with baguettes, salads, small bottles of wine. Heaps of gourment goodies. Bring home truffle oil.
14. Rodin Gardens (rue de Varenne). The best kept inexpressive in Paris. It's only 1 euro to go to the gardens where you will see The Thinker and many other Rodin sculptures. Doesn't open Mondays.
15. Place de Voges (Marais) and Palais Royal (near the Louvre). Gorgeous historical squares with parkland and trees laid out in symmetrical patterns. Great for sitting and then exploring the colse to shops and restaurants.

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