Paris: 5 Days of Paris Must Sees

Paris
5 Days of Paris Must Sees
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Day 1
09:00 Eiffel Tower
This free-standing iron tower is the ultimate symbol of Paris
11:35 River Cruise

Take a cruise through historic Paris and see sites from the
water
12:45 Champ de Mars

A stretch of park running from the Eiffel Tower to Ecole
Militaire
13:50 Rodin Museum

Dedicated to the works of sculpture Auguste Rodin
14:55 Hotel des Invalides

A complex of buildings and exhibits related to the military
history of France
16:10 Alexander Bridge

This deck arch bridge spanning the Seine is the most
beautiful in Paris
16:35 Place de la Concorde

Paris' largest square at the end of the Champs-Elysees
17:25 Arc de Triomphe

An iconic Paris site which is the world's biggest and tallest
triumphal arch
09:00 Eiffel Tower / Tour Eiffel
Visit Duration: 2 hours, 30 mins
The Eiffel Tower, one of the must sees in Paris, can't be missed from any spot while walking around in the
city. It was built by the French engineer Gustave Eiffel which was already famous at the time for building
bridges. He spent several years building the Eiffel Tower as a monument for the World Exhibition in 1889.
Although today, it is without doubt one of the most recognizable monuments in Europe, one that can be
compared to the Statue of Liberty in New York, the Big Ben is London and the Taj Mahal in India, it was not
supposed to be permanent when it was first introduced. After the Eiffel Tower was built, it faced a lot of
criticism from Paris artistic and literary elite. The fact is, that the tower was almost torn down sometime in
1909 while the only reason it was eventually kept was due to its ability to provide a perfect platform for
transmitting antennas.
Slowly, the Eiffel Tower became a permanent part of Paris view, settling in the hearts of Parisians as the
symbol of Paris providing it with the most beautiful and famous skyline during the evening.
It is possible to climb up the stairs as far as the third floor. Going up to the top though is possible only using
the elevator. From the top of the Eiffel Tower, Paris at 1,050 ft (320 meters) is very romantic, especially in the Address: Quai Branly, Trocadéro/Tour Eiffel,
evening. Paris
Phone Number: (01) 4411-2323
You can reserve your ticket or book a guided tour online which will skip the lines as well.
Admission: €7-€17
Opening Hours: June-August 9am-00:45am,
Sept.-June 9:30am-11pm
Website: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr
11:35 River Cruise / Bateaux Parisiens
Visit Duration: 1 hour
Cruise up the majestic Seine and see how Paris famous sites are revealed from a new perspective. This
cruise comes for free with the Paris Pass. From the water it is possible to see the bridges and monuments of
Paris as you could never hope to from land.
This hour long river cruise delivers spectacular and hidden views of this magnificent city. An informative
historical and cultural commentary is available in English and on-board guides occasionally take the
microphone to inform Paris visitors about current events, exhibits, and festivals.
The main Bateaux Parisiens pier is located close to the Eiffel Tower. Do not miss this wonderful opportunity
for any Paris visitor to better understand the geography of the city, to learn more of the history, and to see this
city from a new perspective.
12:45 Champ de Mars
Visit Duration: 45 mins
The Champ de Mars, Paris (in English – "Field of Mars") is a large public green park, one of the nicest parks
in Paris for families, located just between the Eiffel Tower and the École Militaire . The grassy field with lines
of trees crossing it was originally created to host parades of the French Military Academy. Today, the Champ
de Mars park is one of the best spots in Paris for picnics or just for hanging out. It is even allowed to walk on
the grass itself which is very unusual for Paris. While there is also a playground for kids at the Champ de
Mars, Paris may have other kids attractions you want to look at if travelling as a family.
Address: Champ de Mars, Paris Metro Stations:

École Militair
Area: Near the Eiffel Tower
13:50 Rodin Museum / Musee Rodin
The Rodin Museum (Paris), although officialy a museum and not one of Paris parks, is one of the best and
unarguably one of the most pleasant cultural experienced that Paris has to offer and a great Paris museum.
Perhpas not one of Paris kids attractions, but this is one of Paris’s best gardens to go with the kids since with
its sculptures and lovely shade trees can be a great experience for the culture seeking family.
Rodin, while living in Paris, used the Hôtel Biron as his workshop from 1908 and gave the entire collection he
hold of sculptures and van Gogh ‘s and and Renoir’s paintings to the French government so that they will turn
the building into a museum. Although today Rodin may be considered by many as the father of modern
sculpture, when he first presented his works he was actually considered vulgar.
The Rodin Museum Paris today holds the most important works of Rodin's such as The Kiss , The Thinker,
and The Gates of Hell, some are displayed inside the building while the well-known sculptures are displayed
in the garden.
For only €1 you will get full access to the gardens. Café du Musée Rodin will gladly serve you drinks and food
while resting under the linden trees. For the amount of €10 you will be able to access all exhibitionsions in the Address: 79 rue de Varenne, Trocadéro/Tour
Rodin Museum. You can also skip the line and save a few Euros while purchasing a combined ticket (€12) to Eiffel, Paris
Phone Number: (01) 4418-6110
be used the same day with the Orsay Museum.
Admission: €10
Opening Hours: Tues-Sun 10am-5:45pm
Website: http://www.musee-rodin.fr
Metro Station: Varenne
14:55 Hotel des Invalides
Hotel des Invalides (Paris), which is also known as the l'hotel national des Invalides (in English - The National
Residence of the Invalids) is a complex of several buildings which contains France historical military
museums and monuments. It resides at the southern end of a large lawn (the Esplanade des Invalides) which
separates Faubourg St-Germain from the area of the Eiffel Tower.
The Following are part of the Hotel des Invalides:
Musee d'larmee - Army Museum

Napoleon Tomb - the Dome Church
The Hotel des Invalides in Paris also contains a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, which was
actually the building's original purpose. The buildings house the Musee de l'armee, the military museum of the
Army of France which is the world's greatest military museum and probably one of the finest documentaries
Address: Pl. des Invalides, Tour Eiffel, Paris
of man's self-destruction. It also hosts the Musee des Plans-Reliefs, and the Musee d'Histoire
Phone Number: (01) 4442-3877
Contemporaine. But just as interesting, it hosts the burial site for some of France's famous war heroes, such Admission: €9.5
as Napoleon Bonaparte, the man a lot of French people even today consider as the Nation's greatest and Opening Hours: Église du Dôme and museums
most significant war hero in the history of France. Apr-Sept daily 10:00-18:00, Oct-Mar daily
The Hotel des Invalides was built in the 70s of the 17th century by Louis the 14th, as an attempt to provide a 10:00-17:00. The site is closed on the first Monday
house and to honor for 4000 disabled war veterans (probably a small gesture considering what these people of every month Oct-June
had to give up which forced to participate in these wars). This building of Hotel des Invalides Paris also Website: http://www.invalides.org
played a significant part in the French Revolution while in (1789), the crowed had burst into the building and Metro Station: La Tour-Maubourg/Invalides
collected 32,000 guns from it while heading to the prison at Bastille as what is today known as the start of the
French Revolution.
Standing near the Hotel des Invalides, Paris south side will show you the Eglise St-Louis des Invalides, which
was previously used by soldiers, and of course the not to be missed the Eglise du Dome which, with its
beautiful and shiny golden dome is perhaps one of the best preserved monuments of Louis the 14th.
Purchasing a ticked to the Army Museum will also provide an entry to all other sights in Hotel tel des Invalides
as well.
16:10 Alexander Bridge / Pont Alexandre III
Alexander Bridge is located right between all of the best attractions in Paris and is considered as the most
decorated bridge in Paris, this bridge is well worth a visit. The Alexander Bridge Paris, with its Art Nouveau
lamps, winged horses statuses and nymphs connects the two banks of the Seine from the Champs-Élysées
quarter to the Eiffel Tower quarter.
The constructions, an impressive achievement for the time, started by the end of the 19th century to honor
Tsar Alexander III and lasted several years until thje Universal Exposition of 1900.
Alexander Bridge, Paris is a nice visit if you are coming from the Concorde square or Champs Elyse to the
Eiffel tower or the Hotel des Invalides. Notice the similarities between the bridge and the Grand Palace
behind it on the right bank.
16:35 Place de la Concorde
The Place de la Concorde (Paris) is located at the very beginning of the Champs-Élysées avenue and is an
important site in Paris landmarks and attractions list. It was once named after Louis the 15th and is now one
of the major touristic squares in Paris. As it happens, Place de la Concorde Paris is also the largest square in
the French capital. It was Muhammad Ali, viceroy and pasha of Egypt, who took the impressive 3300-year-old
obelisk from the temple of Ramses at Thebes and gave it as a present to France in 1831.
But even before the obelisk was placed in the Place de la Concorde, Paris most visited square was quite
famous when it became the Place de la Révolution (The Square of the revolution), where Louis the 15th,
Marie-Antoinette, and some 2,500 others lost their heads to the guillotine in the late 18th century.
Notice the nice 18th-century buildings facing the Place de la Concorde, one of them is the Hôtel Crillon which
was originally built by Gabriel, architect of Versailles's Petit Trianon as a private home. Take your time to
stroll around the square and watch the nice female statues placed in the corners of the square. These
statuses represent the eight largest cities in France.
Address: Place de la Concorde, Paris
Metro Station: Concorde
Area: Around the Louvre
17:25 Arc de Triomphe
One of the most popular attractions in Paris, Inspired by Rome's Arch of Titus, the Arc de Triomphe is located
in Paris in the world’s largest traffic roundabout and is the biggest and tallest triumphal arch in the world -
about 49 meters (161 ft.) high and 44 meters (144 ft.) wide. Arc de Triomphe (Paris) is located 2 kilometers
northwest from the place de la Concorde in the middle of the well know and extremely busy "Place Charles
de Gaulle" (or better known to Parisians as “Place de l’Étoile”). This 161 foot triumphal arch was
commissioned by Napoléon in 1806 to honor his imperial victories but it is only 20 years after he died that the
Arc de Triomphe was finished, in 1836.
Some important events took place under the great Arc de Triomphe. The greatest state funeral, for one, was
of Victor Hugo. His coffin was placed in 1885 here while many Parisians came to place their last respect. On
the other hand, some of France most humiliating moments are also related to this place, notably in 1871 and
1940. The sights of German troops walking under the arch are not to be forgotten by the French people.
Important tip – do not cross the square in order to reach it as this is Paris's busiest traffic circuit and this is Address: Pl. Charles-de-Gaulle,
either dangerous or practically impossible. Instead, use the easily accessible underground passage. Champs-Élysées, Paris
It is well worth climbing the stairs to the top of the arch from which you can see the 12 radiating avenues that Phone Number: (01) 55377377
goes in and out of the circuit. You can view across the Champs-Élysées from the Arc all the way to the Place Admission: €12
de la Concorde and the further away Musée du Louvre (the Louvre Museum). Opening Hours: April-Sept. 10am-11pm,
Oct-March 10am-10:30pm
Before you leave, take a closer look at the Arc as it is also well known for its magnificent sculptures by
Website:
François Rude. Pay a special notice to The Departure of the Volunteer, to the right of the arch when viewed
http://www.arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr
from the Champs-Élysées.
Metro Station: Étoile
Day 2
09:00 Saint Sulpice
This exquisite church has a famous organ and sundial
gnomon
10:20 Louvre Museum

One of the finest and largest art museums in the world
13:05 Tuileries Gardens

Former garden of the Tuileries Palace created in 1564 and
now a park
13:50 Palais Garnier Opera

House
This grand theatre founded by Louis XIV has opulent
palace-like décor
15:10 Wine Tasting at O

Chateau
Discover French wines at this well known bar
09:00 Saint Sulpice
Just slightly smaller than the Notre-Dame , Not as famous as The Holy Chapel , with its 370 foot long, 190
foot width and 100 foot tall, Saint Sulpice Church (Paris), dedicated to Sulpitius the Pious Is a Roman
Catholic church, the second largest church in Paris.
Address: Rue St-Sulpice, 75006 Paris

Admission:
Opening Hours: 7:30am-7:30pm
Metro Station: Saint-Sulpice
10:20 Louvre Museum / Musee du Louvre
At the top of Paris top 10 attractions, The Louvre Museum (Paris) is in fact the largest art museum in the world and the home for
one of the finest art collections anywhere to be seen including two of the most famous painted woman - the Mona Lisa and
Venus de Milo just to name two out of the 30,000 exhibits displayed in the Louvre Museum.
The Louvre Paris was originally built as a fortress around year 1200 and was reconstructed again around 1650 for the personal
use of the king. It was in 1793 that the French revolutionists have decided that this should become French’s first national
museum.
Carefully planning of the tour in the Louvre Museum is important and will help you make the most out of it rather than making
your way through the crowds, coming out tired and most probably disappointed. Remember that this gigantic museum stretches
for almost half a mile (750 meters). Our best advice for the first time visitor would be – decide upfront what are the works that
you must see, go for those and then settle in one of the sections for a pleasant stroll through the works of art and historical
artifacts.
It was François the first and Louis the 14th who purchased most of these paintings and sculptures while the rest were
contributed or purchased (and in many cases simply taken) by Napoleon later to be returned to the original owner’s family.
The most famous smile in the world, better known as the Mona Lisa, was ordered by François I from Leonardo the Vinci. It
Address: Palais du Louvre, Louvre/Tuileries,
gained most of glory after it was stolen in 1911 by a Louvre employee, who simply left the building with the painting under his
Paris
coat.
Phone Number: (01) 4020-5317
The entrance to the Louvre Museum Paris is a glass pyramid, one of the city's most distinct symbols and what has become a
Admission: €15
tourist attraction by itself as no photo album of Paris seems to be complete without it. Notice the contrast between the modern
Opening Hours: Mon,Thurs,Sat,Sun 9am-6pm /
glass structure and the classic interiors and how well the natural light flows in through the huge geometrically designed glass.
Wed, Fri 9am-9:45pm
There are seven sub-galleries in the Louvre Museum distinctly defined by their content. The first hold some of the most
Website: http://www.louvre.fr Metro Stattion:
important antiques from the ancient Egyptian world. The second is dedicated to Antiquities from the far-east. The third part of
Palais-Royal, Musée du Louvre
the Louvre Museum (Paris) is devoted to the Greek and Roman period while the forth is focused on all kind of Sculpture. Fifth
and the most visited hold many famous paintings while the sixth is dedicated to the Decorative Arts. The seventh and last is all
about Graphic Arts.
Some of the famous antiques are the Seated Scribe which can be found in the Sully wing, room 22, 1st floor, Venus de Milo
which is located in room 7, in the ground floor, of the Denon Wing, the Code of Hammurabi in room 3, ground floor, Richelieu
Wing and the famous Winged Victory of Samothrace which is located just opposite of room 1 in 1st floor at the Denon Wing.
The Denon wing of the Louvre Museum hosts many of the famous art treasures such as The Dying Slave by Michelangelo
located in the ground floor at Michelangelo Gallery and some of the works of Raphael such as Botticelli and Titian. Other works
in this wing includes the French masterpieces such as The Raft of the Medusa by Géricault’s in room 77, 1st floor.
The Louvre Museum Paris is famous not only for its art but unfortunately also for the long line you have to stand in before you
get a chance to see anything. Skipping this line can be done with the planning as you can order tickets by mail though
http://louvre.fnacspectacles.com or. 08-92-68-46-94. You can also pick up the tickets at any FNAC branch.
13:05 Tuileries Gardens / Jardin des Tuileries
The spectacular Tuileries Gardens (Paris), Jardin des Tuileries can be found just between the Louvre and the
Place de la Concorde. It was designed in 1564 by Catherine de Medicis as a garden for the Tuileries Palace
(for Louis XIV). The Tuileries Gardens are probably the most French garden you could find all across Paris,
with fine rows of trees and well-formed paths. The garden has opened its gates for everyone to stroll in, back
in 1667 but it only became a public park after the French Revolution. It was once the place to see and be
seen in Paris and as of today, it is the place where locals meet to enjoy a nice afternoon walk or just relax.
The Tuileries Gardens Paris takes its name from the fact that this area was once populated with rood tiles
factories, made in a special oven called tuileries. The Tuileries Gardens were well documented by many
impressionists’ painters such as Monet and Renoir which seems to love the lively colors reflected by the
many flowers, grass and water.
There are also huge 18 bronzes statues in the Tuileries Gardens created by Maillol.
If you happen to be here in the summer (July and August), make sure you are taking a Ferris wheel ride to
see the lovely views of the traditional funfair (www.feteforaine-jardindestuileries.com) which takes places just Address: Bordered by Quai des Tuileries, Pl. de
besides Rue de Rivoli. la Concorde, Rue de Rivoli, and the Louvre, Paris
Phone Number: (01)-4020-9043
Admission:
Opening Hours: September-March
7:30am-7:30pm, April-September 7am-9pm,
June-August 7am-11pm
Metro Station: Tuileries or Concorde
Location: Near the Louvre
13:50 Palais Garnier Opera House
The Palais Garnier National Opera House was constructed from 1857 to 1874 and designed by Charles
Garnier. The neo-baroque landmark building is located on Boulevard des Capucines and is named after the
architect in honor of the stunning and opulent architecture. The building was the first home of the Paris Opera
Company and is now also home to the Paris Opera Ballet.
The exquisite building exterior has seven arches on the lower level separated by allegorical figures
representing the arts. On the second level there are seven openings separated by columns with bronze busts
of famous composers. The façade is topped by a central green copper dome. On either side are figures
representing poetry and harmony and topping the dome is a statue of Apollo. Inside there are interconnecting
corridors and staircases leading up to different levels. The décor is in rich velvet, there are sumptuous
sculptures of cherubs and nymphs as well as plenty of gold leaf. The breathtaking Grand Foyer has a ceiling
mural painted by Paul-Jacques-Aime Baudry and large chandeliers the length of the 154 meter long room.
Leading up to the Grand Foyer is the Grand Staircase of white marble with a balustrade of green and red Address: Pl. de l'Opéra 9e, Opéra/Grands
marble. On pedestals along the staircase there are female figures and above the staircase is another ceiling Boulevards, Paris
canvases painted with Greek mythological figures. The opulence continues in the auditorium which is a Website: http://www.operadeparis.fr
traditional Italian horseshoe-shape, seating 1,979 and facing a proscenium arch stage. A large chandelier Metro Station: Opéra
hangs in the middle of the ceiling surrounded by paintings by Marc Chagall. Each element of the Opera Area: Les Grands Boulevards
Admission: Adult €11
House has been perfected.
Opening Hours: Oct-June 10am-4:30pm,
The Paris Opera also houses the Paris Opera Library-Museum (Bibliotheque-Musee de l’Opera July-Sept 10am-5:30pm
de Paris). It is possible to visit the Opera House to see a performance or to tour the building.
When you visit on a tour you have access to the public areas, grand Foyer, Grand Staircase,
the Opera Library-Museum, permanent collections, set models, art work and if there is no
performance or rehearsal in progress you may get to see the auditorium as well. There are
themed tours as well as self-guided audio tours.
15:10 Wine Tasting at O Chateau / French Wine Tasting
France and Paris is home to the finest wine in Europe. From champagnes to Bordeaux, the variety is wide
and the quality is high.
Whether you are a wine novice or a connoisseur, the O Chateau Wine Tasting is for you! With a unique
approach, this is a great opportunity to have some good fun and experience some great French wine.
The tasting is also educational and will teach you everything you need to know about the local wine. Your
English-speaking O Chateux sommelier will introduce the wines and teach you some basic tasting
techniques.
Paris Pass holders get Free entry to O Chateux - Wine, 2, 3 tasting session, that's a fantastic saving of 30
Euros! This introductory session includes the tasting of 3 French wines (whites & reds) and takes please in O
Chateux's historic cellar, central Paris. Address: 68 Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Paris
75001 Tel: 33 (0)1 44 73 97 80
Opening Hours: 3pm to 7pm Visitors should book
Specially design for tourists and visitors the Paris Pass is the ultimate sightseeing package offering you free
in advance by contacting O Chateau by telephone
entry to over 60 top attractions. You also get a Travelcard for free use of public transport helping travel
or booking online:
around this amazing city with ease.
http://www.o-chateau.com/paris-wine-tasting/tastings/introdu
Day 3
09:30 Montparnasse Tower
One of the best observation points in Paris
10:30 Montparnasse
Cemetery
Many famous people are buried beneath the cemetery's
1,200 trees
11:50 Pantheon
A neo-classical 1700s church now a mausoleum for
distinguished figures
12:45 Cluny Museum

A museum of the Middle Ages and includes in situ Roman
baths
13:45 Holy Chapel

The 13th century Gothic Sainte-Chapelle has stunning
stained glass
15:30 Orsay Museum

Housed in a 1900 Beaux-art station building it holds famous
art works
09:30 Montparnasse Tower
The recently refurbished Montparnasse Tower provides visitors with a stunning view of Paris all directions. It
takes less then a minutes to climb the entire 196 meters (over 640 ft) in Europe's fastest elevator. Then you
will get to the outdoor observatory, accessible from the 56th floor through a flight of stairs, offers a totally
different viewing experience.
On a clear day you can see for more then 40km and the sunsets from there are breathtaking. From the top
Paris stretches out before you from a modern, relaxed and very comfortable setting, you can spot famous
landmarks of Paris including the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, SacreCoeur, Orsay Museum, Arc de Triomphe,
Pantheon and the Louvre.
The best way to discover a metropolis such as Paris is from up high. Far above the hustle and bustle, you can
stand on the very roof of the capital.
Address: 33 avenue du Main F, Paris
Phone Number: + 331 45 38 52 56
Admission: €7.50-€15.00
Opening Hours: April-Sept 9:30am-11:30pm,
Oct-March 9:30-11pm
10:30 Montparnasse Cemetery / Cimetière du Montparnasse
Operating since 1824, Montparnasse Cemetery (Paris) hosts the tombs of many of this neighborhood famous
residences and important historical figures - artists, writers, actors and philosophers. Among others, you will
see in the Montparnasse Cemetery the graves of the designer or Statue of Liberty Frédéric Bartholdi,
photographer Man Ray, sculptor Constantin Brancusi, philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre, actress Jean Seberg,
Samuel Beckett, painter Chaim Soutine, the poet Charles Baudelaire and writer Simone de Beauvoir. On the
left of the main gateway you can find a map that will point you to the location of these graves and others in
which you may find some interest.
While strolling the in the Montparnasse Cemetery, Paris is more then ever looks as it is the gifted people that
lived and worked in it for centuries.
Address: Entrances on Rue Froidevaux, Bd.

Edgar Quinet, Montparnasse, Paris
Opening Hours: March-November
Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-6pm /
November-March Monday-Friiday 8am-5:30pm,
Sat-Sun 8:30am-5:30pm Metro Raspail, Gaîté.
Location: Montparnasse
11:50 Pantheon
The Pantheon (Paris), a great example of an 18th-century’s neoclassicism architecture, was ordered in 1750
as an abbey church to honor St. Geneviève (the patron saint of Paris). Its design was inspired by a Greek
cross with a dome somewhat similar to St. Paul's in London.
The construction works of the Pantheon Paris have started 15 years later but due to financial problems it was
presented to the public on in 1789, probably not the best time for such an fancy monument to be open in
Paris. The result however is an enormous dome that looks over and seen from all over the Left Bank of the
Seine.
The building of the Pantheon (Paris) has changes its purpose at some point to become a mausoleum that
holds the remains of some of France's most famous people such as Victor Hugo, Emil Zola and Marie Curie.
While entering the Pantheon, Paris looks very artistic when you look at the beautiful wall paintings of St.
Geneviève life.
Address: Pl. du Panthéon, Paris

Phone Number: (01) 4432-1800
Admission: €9
Opening Hours: Apr-Sept 10am-6:30pm.
Oct-March 10am-6pm
Website:
http://www.pantheon.monuments-nationaux.fr/en
Metro Station: Cardinal Lemoine; RER:
Luxembourg
Area: The Latin Quarter
12:45 Cluny Museum / Musée de Cluny
The Musée de Cluny (Paris) – a beautiful building and an interesting museum, holds some of the most
interesting and important items from the medieval times, such as a carpets collection which includes the
fifteenth century “The Lady and the Unicorn”. This work was created sometime in the 16th century, most
probably in Belgium and is the most interesting and visited work in this museum.
The work shows a beautiful woman (most probably a princess) alongside a young woman that seems to
assist her. It has animals of prey and some of the princess pets. Some of the works deal with the senses
while others show incredibly detailed scenes such as the one of a woman with a unicorn or other animals and
some interesting floral motifs from this time.
You may also find in the Cluny Museum (Paris) some of the earliest medieval sculptures and statuses dated
back to the seventh century as well as some Flemish retables, ivory, works of gold, antique furnishing and the
tiny yet detailed chapel in Room 20.
As for the building itself, the Hôtel de Cluny is interesting by itself as it is the last remain of medieval
architecture you could find in Paris which makes the visit worth doing only for that. Make sure you do not miss Address: 6 pl. Paul-Painlevé, Latin Quarter, Paris
the the Gothic turreted walls while entering the building. The medieval spirit is felt all over the nice garden Phone Number: (01) 5373-7800
Admission: €8
with flowers inspired by the “The Lady and the Unicorn” wall carpet.
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday
9:15am-5:45pm
Website: http://www.musee-moyenage.fr Metro
Stattion: Cluny-La Sorbonne
Area: The Latin Quarter
13:45 Holy Chapel / Sainte Chapelle
Visit Duration: 1 hour, 20 mins
The Holy Chapel (Paris) in French - La Sainte Chapelle, was built by King Louis IX to host the remains of the
True Cross, including the original Crown of Thorns which was purchased from the emperor of Constantinople.
Today the Holy Chapel Paris is considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of
Gothic architecture and is the only surviving building of the Capetian Royal Palace on the Île de la Cité .
This truly amazing architectural treasure owns the oldest stained-glass windows in France. To truly
experience the effect of the Holy Chapel try to visit it when the sun is shining - 65 hundreds square feet of
stained glass that stands above painted stonework of 1130 biblical figures appears to let the colorful light flow
through the windows.
Although heavily damaged during the French revolution and later restored during the 19th century, the Holy
Chapel retains one of the most extensive collections of 13th century stained glass anywhere in the world.
Plan to visit on a sunny weekday morning when near the Holy Chapel, Paris is still quiet and you can avoid
the long lines and fully admire the effect of the light.
Address: 4 bd. du Palais, Paris
Phone Number: (01) 5340-6097
Admission: €10
Opening Hours: January-March 9am-5pm,
April-September 9am-7pm, October-December
9am-5pm
Website:
http://www.sainte-chapelle.monuments-nationaux.fr
Metro Station: Cité
Area: The Islands
15:30 Orsay Museum / Musee d'Orsay
The Orsay Museum is the second visited museum in Paris and should be payed a visit even if you have to miss all other
museums in Paris after the Louvre. Opened in 1986, facing the Seine, the Orsay Museum (Paris) is a beautiful renovated
former train station which holds the world-famous collection of Impressionist and Postimpressionist France’s national collection
of art, created in the years 1848 to 1914. It has all the famous names but also all the less known styles such as the symbolists,
the nabis, the pointillists, and realists.
Start your visit in the Orsay Museum at the upper level where you will first notice that as a monument to the Industrial
Revolution, the building had a glass roof allowing natural light to flow in. In the third floor you will see all the famous
Impressionist paintings by Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Manet and also some post-Impressionist works by Cézanne, Van Gogh an
more.
Probably the most famous painting in this floor was painted by Manet in 1863 and is called - “a Picnic on the Grass”. Degas is
naturally also represented here with his paintings of ballet dancers. Renoir's famous painting, the Moulin de la Galette is also
here. Monet, who was fascinated by the effect of changing light, brought on Rouen Cathédrale to life in a series of five paintings
which can be found in the Museum’s third floor. Don't miss the views from the balcony of the Sacré-Coeur which inspired many
Address: 1 rue de la Légion d'Honneur,
of the Impressionists.
St-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
The second floor of the Orsay Museum Paris has art nouveau rooms in which you can see an impressive collection of
Phone Number: (01) 4049-4814
sculptures, furniture and other decorative objects. Some of the rare objects created by Guimard are here as well as works by
Admission: €12
Tiffany and Lalique. In this floor you can also find what many will consider as the highlight of the museum as the works of some
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 9:30am-6pm,
of the more important postimpressionist artists such van Gogh and Gauguin.
Thurs. 9:30am-9:45pm
In the ground floor you can see some of the early and arguably the less famous works by Manet, Cézanne, Delacroix and
Website: http://www.musee-orsay.fr Metro
Ingres as well as some less famous but still important academic painters from which you can learn more on the atmosphere of
Stattion: Solférino
the period and also more experimental works by Moreau.
Location: St-Germain-des-Prés
You can join one of the English tours of the Orsay Museum Paris which are 90 minutes long and include an overview of the
‘Masterpieces of the Musée d’Orsay’.
After 4.15pm (6pm on Thursday) you can get with a reduced entrance fee (€5.50). You can also save €2 if you get a combined
€12 ticket that will get you also into Musée Rodin but only on the same day. The d'Orsay is closed Monday
Keep in mind that there is an extremely long line here (even in Paris standards) so you may want to buy your ticket online
unless you already have a Museum Pass. If you do get the ticket earlier, go directly to entrance C. Note that on Thursdays the
museum is open until 9:45 pm and during these times you will find it much less crowded.
Day 4
10:00 Dali Museum
Espace Dali has Frances largest collection original works by
Salvador Dali
11:30 Place du Tertre

This public square is known for its many street artists
13:05 Sacre Coeur Basilica

An iconic landmark this white domed cathedral is on Butte
Montmartre
14:35 Grevin Wax Museum

Wax figures depict scenes from French history in a baroque
building
16:30 Pompidou Center

A modern cultural center and art gallery with unique
architecture
18:45 Notre Dame

A historic cathedral on Ile de la Cite known for its Gothic
architecture
10:00 Dali Museum / Espace Dali
The Dali Museum (Espace Dali), is located in the heart of the Montmartre and holds an art collection devoted
to the works of the surrealist artist Salvador Dali. Most of the works presented in this museum are sculptures
and engravings.
Address: 11, rue Poulbot, 75018 Paris

Admission: €5.50-€11.50
Opening Hours: 10am-7pm, Jul-Aug 10am-8pm
Area: Montmartre Web Site:
http://www.daliparis.com/english
11:30 Place du Tertre
Renoir, Dali and Van Gogh lived in their artist apartments, frequented the back alley cafés and honed their
skills as artists in the town square - Place du Tetre - offering to do portraits of visitors to the district. Every
inch of allowable space contains an artist, supplies, samples and canvases of every imaginable art form.
Those artists that are not asking you if they may do your portrait, are legitimate, authorized artists. The rest
are of the pirate class and are most likely to scalp you price-wise and produce an inferior piece. You cannot
help but notice the works of art hanging on ropes, easels, display cloths, and even from trees. Some are
beautiful and some are quirky. Some are originals and some are prints of the originals. Be careful before you
buy. You are allowed to haggle for the best prices. And remember, many amateur arts fan have returned
home with a print. The square embraces a small park framed by the Basilica on one side and small stores,
apartments and street cafés on the rest. One of the little shops is actually the Montmartre Cultural Center aka
Espace Montmartre which has a permanent exhibit of Dali. In a small alcove off the square, is a café and
flower shop honoring the children’s postcard artist Poulbot. After WWII, when the artist was held as a prisoner
of war by the Germans, he established this café, flower shop and postcard center to help feed the hungry Address: Place du Tretre, Paris
children in Paris. His family continues the mission today. The café is one of many that offers a quiet place for Area: Montmartre
a cup of coffee or cold beverage while you people watch.
13:05 Sacre Coeur Basilica / Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
While some of Paris residents like it more than others, the Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris, devoted to the
sacred heart of Jesus (the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris) is one of Paris's most beloved tourist
attractions.
Read on other Paris Religious Sites:
The Holy Chapel

Madeleine Church
Notre Dame Cathedral
The Sacre Coeur is a church and a basilica, located in the top of the Montmartre which is also the highest
point in the entire city. The Sacre Coeur Basilica (Paris) is not as old as it looks. Paul Adabie designed the
basilica on the late 19th century and the constructions ended several years into the 20th century. It was built
Address: Pl. du Parvis-du-Sacré-Coeur,
to recognize the end of the Franco-Prussian War.
Montmartre, Paris Phone: (01) 53418900
Step inside the Sacre Coeur Basilica to enjoy the lovely decorations and mosaics on the walls, the metal Admission:
doors, the windows (all broken in 1944 and restored since) as well on the ceiling. The mosaic above the choir Opening Hours: Basilica 6am-10:30pm, Dome
is considered one of the largest golden mosaics in Europe. Look for the "La Savoyarde" - the 19 tons bell and Crypt October-April 9am-5pm, May-Sept.
which makes it one of the heaviest in the world. 8:30am-8pm.
The climb up to the gallery in the inner dome (271 foot high) is well worth the effort as the view is simply Website: http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com
stunning. However, if you choose not to climb, you can still admire the view while standing on the front stairs Metro Station: Anvers, plus funicular, Jules
of the Sacre Coeur Basilica. Joffrin plus Montmartrobus.
At the bottom of the hill you will find some amusements for kids which may also enjoy the ride in the small Area: Montmartre
cables train up the hill.

Try to pay the visit either in the morning (early) or evening (also early) and try to avoid visiting on a Sunday as
it may become quite busy then.
14:35 Grevin Wax Museum
The Grévin Wax Museum, established in 1882 in Paris is one of the oldest wax museums in Europe. The
building itself is quite impressive with its baroque architecture. The museum itself holds more than 400
famous was figures from the history of the world until these days.
Besides the expeceted figures, you will be able to see here scenes of the French Revolution, some famous
european and american movie stars, and also important historical figures such as Albert Einstein and
Mahatma Gandhi. New characters are regularly added to the Museum.
A special section of the museum called "Snapshot's of the 20th Century" tried to bring back to life some of
the important events from the last 100 years - from the the first step on the moon through the fall of the Berlin
wall.
Address: 10 Boulevard Montmartre, 75009 Paris,
Finally, the "Discovery Tour" will show you how the wax figures are made.
France
Phone Number: 33 (0) 1 47 70 85 05
Admission: Adult: €22.50 Child: €16.00
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat-Sun.
9:30am-7pm
Website:
http://www.arc-de-triomphe.monuments-nationaux.fr
Metro Station: Étoile
16:30 Pompidou Center / Centre Pompidou
Visit Duration: 2 hours
The Pompidou Center (Paris) is one of the unique looking buildings out there, the museum of modern art
named "Centre Pompidou" hosts about six million visitors every year strolling through hundreds of art works
created in the last 100 years. The building of the Pompidou Center in Paris will not leave you indifferent when
you will first see it. In the late 70’s when it was first opened it was not accepted well by the Parisians but most
seems to grow into liking it and it is now one of Paris's known marks. It is named after the French president
Georges Pompidou and was designed by Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano by putting the building's internals
(mostly brightly painted pipes and elevators) on the outside. The The Pompidou Center Paris went through a
serious internal facelift in 2000. The building was, and is considered until today a radical architectural
statement.
Going up to the 5th floor which is where you enter the museum, you cannot miss an amazing view of Paris all
the way from the Montparnasse up to the Sacré-Coeur hill which will be on your right. A spectacular view of
the lights coming on in the city of lights can be seen from here briefly after the sun sets.
You will start the tour with 1905-60 modern art work such as paintings of Matisse, Picasso and Modigliani Address: Pl. Georges-Pompidou, Beaubourg/Les
while going down one floor you will meet contemporary art from the 60’s onwards such as paintings, sculpture Halles, Paris
Phone Number: (01) 44781233
and video art. The Children's Gallery on the middle floor may be interesting to the young ones while it tries to
Admission: €14
keep them occupied.
Opening Hours: Wed.-Mon. 11am-10pm
On a sunny day, do not miss the pedestrian streets on the west of the The Pompidou Center, Paris is usually
Website: http://www.centrepompidou.fr
lovely in these day and this place in which juggles, musicians and other street artists are found is no
exception.
18:45 Notre Dame / Notre Dame de Paris
Many Parisians and tourists alike consider this place to be one of Paris top 10 attractions alongside the Holy Chapel , the Eiffel
Tower , The Louvre Museum and others.
The Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris), the most visited site in Paris (10 million tourists each year), lies in the true heart of Paris and
by some even of entire France. With so many people visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris unforgettable setting on the
Seine, it has always been one of Paris top attractions. The Notre Dame Cathedral Paris is not only a Gothic architecture
masterpiece but a site which was also the focus of Catholic Paris for 700 years. Although the cathedral is not France's oldest or
largest cathedral, it has very little completion in beauty and architectural harmony.
The work on the cathedral started on 1163 by Maurice de Sully, who was the bishop of Paris at the time. It took 182 years to
complete this building in the summer of 1345. As Paris has changed , Notre Dame Cathedral (Paris) also changed and grown
over the years trying to fit into the rapid changes Paris went through. At some point, the cathedral was already scheduled for
deconstruction. It was mostly due to the incredible popularity of the book Hunchback of Notre-Dame(by Victor Hugo's) which
restored the interest in the Gothic period, the cathedral was stayed untouched while eventually restoring its original glory. In the
middle of the nineteenth century, after it was severely damaged during the French Revolution, the world famous Architect
Address: Pl. du Parvis, Paris
Viollet-le-Duc was placed in charge of the renovations.
Phone Number: (01) 4234-5610
The Notra Dame cathedral is practically huge, The interior alone is 425 foot long, 150 foot wide and 115 foot high. It can
practically host 5000 worshippers at a given pray. Some if its exceptional structures include the spectacular rose windows. Pay Admission: Free
special notice to the 30 foot wide one rising above the huge pipe organ. Also notice the beautiful window to the north, which has Opening Hours: 7:45am-6:45pm
remained untouched for the last 700 years! Website: http://www.notredamedeparis.fr
Although its stunning interior, you may feel that for the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris makes it more interesting from the outside. Metro Station: Cité
To fully appreciate the architecture you should spend some time walking all around it. Probably the best view of the Notre Dame
de Paris is from square Jean XXIII. If you have time, visit again the Notre-Dame at sunset.
The entrance to the twin towers immortalized by Victor Hugo, rising to a height of 220 foot is from the North Tower. There are
420 spiraling stairs that will eventually bring you all the way up where you will find the cathedral most frightening statues in a
very close range. The South Tower will reveal a spectacular view of Paris.
There are free 90 minutes guided tours of the cathedral in English at noon on Wednesday, at 2pm on Thursday and at 2.30pm
on Saturday.
Day 5
10:00 Catacombs
Ancient man-made underground burial chambers
11:25 Latin Quarter

Quaint historic student quarter with narrow lanes and cafes
12:30 Luxembourg Gardens

17th century gardens of Luxembourg Palace, home of the
Medici Fountain
14:35 St Germain des Prés

A quaint area with historic cafes and interesting stores
15:25 Eugène Delacroix

Museum
The work of artist Eugene Delacroix is displayed in his
former home
10:00 Catacombs / Les Catacombs
This ossuary which is now known as The Catacombes (Paris) is basically a gigantic, creepy underground
cemetery (65 foot, 130 steps under the street level) that was built in the late 18th century and became a
tourist attraction on a small scale a 100 years later. It between, it has been opened to the public since 1874.
After going down you will follow a mile long of underground tunnels in which the bones and skulls of millions
of former Parisians are stacked. During World War II, these corridors of the Catacombs (Paris) were used as
the headquarters of the French Resistance. The tour at this "kingdom of skeletons" starts in a small building
located in the center of a small park. When you finish the route, you will exit at the rue Remy Dumoncel.
Note that the floor can be slippery so it is advised to wear appropriate shoes.
Remember that if it gets too creepy while you are in the Catacombs, Paris is still out there and is very much
alive.
Address: 1 Ave. du Colonel Henry Roi-Tanguy,

Montparnasse, Paris
Phone Number: (01) 4322-4763
Admission: €13-€17
Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10am-8:30pm
Website: http://www.catacombes-de-paris.fr
Metro Station: Métro
11:25 Latin Quarter
The Latin Quarter of Paris (located in the 5th and 6th arrs) is mostly busy with students for the last several
hundred years since the foundation of the Sorbonne University in 1257. When calling it The Latin Quarter,
Paris goes back to older times when the students here use to speak Latin.
Today, the area is full of life and has some of the best cafes, shops and book stores in the city. Prices in this
area are usually less expensive than in other parts of Paris.
Wondering in the magical small streets of the Latin Quarter around the Sorbonne or behind the Pantheon is a
real joy.
Rue Mouffetard is where Parisians shop. Although prices are not low over here, you will find here some of the
best food makes of the city.
12:30 Luxembourg Gardens / Jardin du Luxembourg
With flowers all over the Luxembourg Gardens (Paris), green grass and statuses spread all over its
23-hectares, Parisians of all ages comes to relax and stroll through the formal gravel paths of Jardin du
Luxemburg in the nice sunny days. In its center, stands the glorious Palais du Luxembourg built by Marie de
Médici of Henri the 9th in 1612. The palace was used for many functions throughout the history while since
1958 it is used to host the French Senate. If you’re further interested, you can join a guided tour inside the
palace. These start at 10.30 AM but not daily so advance reservations and schedule checking is a must.
Children may also find the Luxembourg Gardens Paris to be interesting and amusing by riding a pony, sailing
one of the toy boats or going to the southern part of the garden where they will find the urban orchards
alongside the Rucher du Luxembourg where honey is produced.
Just outside the park, you will find the Saint Sulpices church of God. This classical building has mural
paintings by the French painter Eugene Delacroix, as well as beautiful stained-glass windows and sculptures.
While in the park, be sure not to miss the Fontaine des Médicics.
Address: Bordered by Bd. St-Michel and Rues de
While in the Luxembourg Gardens, Paris may not seem the busy city that it is - drop by here if you truly need Vaugirard, de Medicis, Guynemer, and
to relax. Auguste-Comte, St-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
Admission: Free
Opening Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm, 8:15am-9:30pm
depending on season
Metro Station: Odéon
Location: St-Germain-des-Prés
14:35 St Germain des Prés
St Germain des Prés is considered by Parisians and tourists alike to be the most classically Parisian quarter
of Paris. The quarter is named after St Germain des Prés, the oldest church in Paris built in the 6th century. It
has somehow survived more than 1500 years although there have been several attempts, especially by the
Normans to destroy it.
Today, St Germain des Prés is an upscale neighborhood hosting some of the finest art galleries, cafes,
museums and boutiques in well preserved Gothic buildings.
Note that the streets can become somewhat crowded during the day.
The Jazzy atmosphere that had so well blended into the quarter at the 50s when the bars hosted some of the
best Jazz musicians at this time like Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre can still be found during the
night. Just stroll the romantic streets and you’ll hear it for sure.
Address: Saint Germain des Prés, Paris
15:25 Eugène Delacroix Museum / Musée National Eugène Delacroix
Visit Duration: 2 hours
The Eugene Delacroix Museum (Paris) was Delacroix’s home until he died in 1863 and his working studio
and is now a museum dedicated to one of the most interesting and influential Parisian painters (1798-1863).
The museum tries to remove some of the mystery that surrounded him by uncovering his personal life.
The well-established studio in the Eugene Delacroix Museum holds some of his more intimate oil paintings,
water color paintings and pastel drawings. Although it has just a small portion of his works it is still worth a
visit, especially if you have an interest in the artist as it will allow you visit to his private studio that he built in
the garden.
Occasionally you could find here some temporary yet fascinating displays such as the artist’s early
experiments with the evolving art of his time – the photography.
The Eugene Delacroix Museum (Paris) is located in a charming square in the Left Bank with a romantic
garden. Note that other works of Delacroix's is displayed in the Chapelle des Anges in St-Sulpice.
Address: 6 rue Furstenberg,

St-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
Phone Number: (01) 4441-8650
Opening Hours: Wed-Mon 9:30am-5:30pm
Admission: €7
Website: http://www.musee-delacroix.fr
Metro Station: St-Germain-des-Prés
Area: St-Germain-des-Prés

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11:35 River Cruise

12:45 Champ de Mars

13:50 Rodin Museum

14:55 Hotel des Invalides

16:10 Alexander Bridge

16:35 Place de la Concorde

17:25 Arc de Triomphe

Address: Champ de Mars, Paris Metro Stations:

The Following are part of the Hotel des Invalides:

Musee d'larmee - Army Museum

10:20 Louvre Museum

13:05 Tuileries Gardens

13:50 Palais Garnier Opera

15:10 Wine Tasting at O

Address: Rue St-Sulpice, 75006 Paris

12:45 Cluny Museum

13:45 Holy Chapel

15:30 Orsay Museum

Address: Entrances on Rue Froidevaux, Bd.

Address: Pl. du Panthéon, Paris

11:30 Place du Tertre

13:05 Sacre Coeur Basilica

14:35 Grevin Wax Museum

16:30 Pompidou Center

18:45 Notre Dame

Address: 11, rue Poulbot, 75018 Paris

a cup of coffee or cold beverage while you people watch.

Read on other Paris Religious Sites:

The Holy Chapel

cables train up the hill.

11:25 Latin Quarter

12:30 Luxembourg Gardens

14:35 St Germain des Prés

15:25 Eugène Delacroix

Address: 1 Ave. du Colonel Henry Roi-Tanguy,

Address: Saint Germain des Prés, Paris

Address: 6 rue Furstenberg,

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