Paris Attractions Guide: Must-See Sights in Paris, Romantic and Affordable, Just Follow This Guide!
Some people say Paris is a “moveable feast,” and that couldn’t be more true! In spring, cherry blossoms fill the Luxembourg Gardens; in summer, you can enjoy the breeze on Seine River cruises; in autumn, watch falling leaves from Montmartre; in winter, savor a hot chocolate in old cafés… You can find reasons to fall in love with the city in every season. Not to mention the world-class attractions everywhere—the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe—any one of these names will get your social media posts flooded with likes!
Remember: Especially for off-peak travel in April, airfare is half the price of peak season! Paris metro stations don’t have elevators, and climbing stairs with a large suitcase can exhaust you. Encounter a handsome guy trying to chat you up in the metro? Hold onto your bag first! A phone lanyard is more practical than a Louis Vuitton bag.
Eiffel Tower + Seine River: Head straight to the Eiffel Tower in the morning, buy elevator tickets in advance! Don’t wait foolishly under the tower, cross the bridge to Trocadéro, where you can take panoramic shots of the tower. In the afternoon, take a Seine River cruise, recommend the evening departure, Notre-Dame Cathedral under the sunset is breathtaking (boat tickets are cheaper on Taobao).
Louvre Museum – Rush there when it opens at 9 AM! First, see the ‘three treasures of the museum’: Mona Lisa (actually not much bigger than A4 paper), Venus de Milo, and Winged Victory of Samothrace. When tired from walking, go to the Tuileries Garden, sit on the green chairs eating a baguette, and watch Parisians walking their dogs and sunbathing.
A day trip to the Palace of Versailles is a half-hour direct ride on the RER C line. Focus on seeing the Hall of Mirrors and the gardens. Wear comfortable shoes! The gardens are so vast you’ll question your existence.
Artsy tour: Overlook the entire city from the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, but watch out for Black men with red strings at the entrance (they’ll forcefully put bracelets on you and ask for money). Head downhill to visit the Lapin Agile, a bar Picasso often frequented, and order a glass of absinthe to play the part of a cultured youth for a while.
Shopping spree: Shop till you drop at Galeries Lafayette in the morning, where Chinese sales associates can help you with tax refunds. In the afternoon, visit the Musée d’Orsay—Van Gogh’s original ‘Starry Night’ is on the fifth floor! There are fewer people here than at the Louvre, making for a more comfortable visit.
Secrets only locals know: Just take photos from the outside of the Palais Bourbon, and be awed by Napoleon’s tomb at Les Invalides. Think the cancan show at the Moulin Rouge is too expensive? Head to small bars in the Marais district, where for the price of one drink you can enjoy live jazz music. The Bastille market is open on Sundays—5 euros can get you a box of fresh oysters, with the vendor opening them for you on the spot!
Foodie Guide: Grab a chocolate croissant from a corner bakery with a cup of coffee, all for less than 5 euros! Craving authentic French cuisine? At “Chez Papa” in the Latin Quarter, enjoy mashed potatoes with duck confit for 20 euros per person until you’re stuffed. Angelina’s hot chocolate with chestnut cake is calorie-bomb but worth it!
Shop this way and save enough for a bag! Buy the latest styles at Galeries Lafayette, and find previous seasons at La Vallée Village (up to 70% off). Filorga’s anti-aging mask is half the price compared to back home—look for pharmacies with the green cross sign. The Merci concept store in the Marais district offers unique canvas bags and home design items.
Pitfalls to avoid: When the menu says ‘Menu’, it refers to a set meal, and ordering items individually might be more expensive! McDonald’s restrooms require a password, but you can get free access by ordering a coffee and getting the receipt. Beware of ‘helpful’ people who offer to buy tickets for you, only to turn around and use your card to enter the station!
The charm of Paris lies in finding your own way to explore it—whether you’re an art enthusiast visiting museums, a shopaholic shopping until you drop, or simply sitting at a roadside café watching people pass by. Remember, there’s no standard formula for travel. Your Paris should, of course, be experienced in your own unique way.
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