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<\/figure>\n\nHow to see Paris in one day<\/h2>\n\n
I had an overnight stay in Paris in early summer for the first time in years and the day couldn’t have been better: I wanted to see a lot of Paris on this one day, enjoy the city, soak up the flair, gather a little inspiration. My sightseeing plan was ambitious, I was highly motivated and willing to check off a long list of places I wanted to see again or get to know anew. But in the end, everything turned out differently. <\/p>\n\n I didn’t leave the hotel until early noon, so I even had a little less than a day in Paris. But if you have a full day in Paris, I advise you to start the morning at the Eiffel Tower<\/strong>. Especially if it’s your first time in Paris!<\/p>\n\n The Eiffel Tower is still the most important and impressive sight<\/strong> in the city! Even though I’ve been to Paris many times, the sight of it never ceases to amaze me. <\/p>\n\n You should definitely go up, and right to the top, of course to enjoy the full view over Paris!<\/p>\n\n Tip<\/strong>: The Eiffel Tower is very popular and there can be enormous waiting times! Especially, if you have little time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u279c Book your ticket for the Eiffel Tower in advance!<\/a>*<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n From the Eiffel Tower, you can then walk across the Pont d’I\u00e9na to the other side of the Seine. At the Trocadero, you’d better take the metro for a few stops to Place Charles de Gaulle<\/strong>; you’ll definitely walk enough, as I did.<\/p>\n\n The metro stations can be real mazes, but the Paris M\u00e9tro<\/strong> is so fascinating! For that reason alone I always enjoy riding a few stations in Paris. (For tips on riding the metro in Paris, see below!)<\/p>\n\n Take line 6 to the Charles de Gaulle \u00c9toile<\/strong> station.<\/p>\n\n Try to find the right exit here, because the station is huge and you can exit at pretty much any entrance to the star-shaped Place de Charles de Gaulle. I can’t remember which exit I took exactly, but look for signs towards Avenue de Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es\/Georges V!<\/p>\n\n Once at the top, you’ll see one of the most popular landmarks of Paris: the Arc de Triomphe<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n If you like, you can also go up to the roof of the Arc de Triomphe*<\/a>! The Arc de Triomphe may not be quite as high and spectacular as the Eiffel Tower, but the view of the huge traffic circle<\/strong> below and the magnificent Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/strong> is very impressive. <\/p>\n\n But the same applies here (especially if you only have one day): Make sure you book your ticket here in advance*<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n This is where the famous Avenue des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es begins, and even if you don’t like shopping excesses: The huge flagship stores<\/strong> here are in a class of their own, and long-established brands such as Guerlain<\/strong> turn their window displays into a veritable work of fa\u00e7ade art.<\/p>\n\n At the end of the Avenue de Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es is Avenue Montaigne<\/strong>, the street in Paris with the most famous luxury brands<\/strong> (incidentally, Marlene Dietrich spent her last years here). If you want to feel a little more glamorous, take a detour here. The many great storefronts alone are worth it!<\/p>\n\n You’ll walk on the Champs \u00c9lys\u00e9es towards the Place de la Concorde<\/strong> with the Obelisk de Luxor<\/strong> at the end. For the last bit I took the metro, but there are also some buses.<\/p>\n\n Actually, I wanted to go straight to the Louvre, but I eventually got off at Place de la Concorde and walked through the Tuileries<\/strong>. It’s quite a walk, but the Tuileries are such a beautiful oasis in the middle of bustling Paris!<\/p>\n\n By now you’re already overwhelmed by the splendor and history; and then suddenly you’re standing right in front of the famous Louvre<\/strong>. If you have a little more time (and are a bit interested in art), you should also visit the Mus\u00e9e du Louvre; just seeing Da Vinci’s famous Mona Lisa<\/strong> live is worth it. But the collection is also incomparable in other ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u279c Buy your Louvre ticket in advance*<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n Unfortunately, such a visit takes time, and with only one day in Paris, a visit to a museum will probably interrupt your plans. Which is especially unfortunate in Paris with all of its fantastic spaces. If you have more time, check out the Louvre as well as these amazing museums:<\/p>\n\n Pompidou Center<\/a> Behind the Louvre you can cross the Pont des Arts<\/strong>. Enjoy the view over the Seine<\/strong> from here! Along the shore you’ll continue towards the Latin Quarter. The next bridge, by the way, is the famous Pont Neuf<\/strong>, the oldest stone bridge in the city.<\/p>\n\n At some point, the first bouquinistes<\/strong> will appear, the famous booksellers with their cute stands along the Seine. This is where you will find a great selection of antiquarian books, illustrated books and prints.<\/p>\n\n The Latin Quarter <\/strong>is the traditional student and nightlife district of Paris. This district is full of restaurants, caf\u00e9s and bistros. But be careful, the Latin Quarter is also quite a tourist trap. If you’ve followes the whole route up to this point like I did, you’ll be probably starving right now and you won’t care which bad tourist place you end up in :) Therefore, avoid the Rue de la Huchette and try your luck in the side streets.<\/p>\n\n By the way, I also discovered a Shiso Burger restaurant here, that seemed pretty similar to the ones in Berlin – maybe try it there for fresh burgers with an Asian twist: <\/p>\n\n Shiso Burger<\/a><\/p>\n\n Cross the Pont Saint Michel<\/strong> and head over to the \u00cele de la Cit\u00e9<\/strong>, the large island in the middle of the Seine – and from here you have an excellent view of Notre-Dame Cathedral<\/strong> (which unfortunately still needs some time to be renovated after the terrible fire and can therefore only be viewed from the outside).<\/p>\n\n I took a small break at the Brasserie Les deux Palais. <\/a>to sip a Caf\u00e9 au Lait in style like a real Parisian :) Mission completed! Highly recommending this place if you are looking for a authentic Parisian brasserie.<\/p>\n\n Then, on the other side of the Seine, I stumbled into a total gem. And got a teeny bit annoyed, by the way, that I hadn’t planned a picnic, like so many others who were enjoying their Saturday afternoon here. Around the Tour Saint-Jacques,<\/strong> there is a small green park, the Square de la Tour Saint-Jacques, <\/strong>with many trees. Perfect for a quick stop!<\/p>\n\n I could have spent the whole day in the Marais<\/strong>: Strolling, drinking coffee and looking at gorgeous people. The Marais is the Jewish center of Paris, and here there are lots of exciting stores, the streets are bubbling over with neighborhood life, and Paris is exactly how I always imagine it to be.<\/p>\n\n I’ve put together a few tips for the Marais district here:<\/p>\n\n Chanel Beaut\u00e9 Marais<\/strong> small boutique by Chanel, with beauty products only!<\/p>\n\n Laize<\/a> Bubble Tea Shop for minimalists<\/p>\n\n Mariage Fr\u00e8res<\/a> a Parisian tea house classic!<\/p>\n\n If I hadn’t got lost in the bustling Marais, I would have actually gone up to Montmartre<\/strong> for sunset. If you’ve been to the Eiffel Tower, you’ve already seen Paris from the top – which in my opinion, is an absolute must-do! But the sunset atmosphere at the Sacr\u00e9 Coeur Basilica<\/strong> on Montmartre is something special!<\/p>\n\n So if you have more time and your feet aren’t burning too much, you should set off from here in the direction of Montmartre. Take one of the metro lines heading north and then change to line 2 to Anvers station<\/strong>. From there, it’s just a short walk to the Funiculaire Montmartre<\/strong>, which takes you up to the bright white basilica with its pretty towers and the most beautiful sunset.<\/p>\n\n Or you can take a romantic boat trip<\/strong> on the Seine<\/strong>! These cruises are quite touristy and anything but an insider tip – but also really beautiful. Seeing the sparkling Eiffel Tower<\/strong> in the evening while sailing through one of the most beautiful cities of all time is a unique experience. <\/p>\n\n As with most attractions, the same applies here: It<\/strong> ‘ s best to buy your ticket in advance<\/strong> and save yourself long waiting times. <\/p>\n\n Budget: Seine cruise starting at the Eiffel Tower*<\/a> Advertising \/ *affiliate link<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n With a huge international airport like Paris Charles de Gaulle<\/strong> nearby and one like Paris Orly<\/strong> a little further away (this is where mainly budget airlines arrive), you’ll find a great selection of direct flights even from overseas.<\/p>\n\n But there are also great connections from Germany with the French TGV<\/strong> high-speed train. From Cologne, Frankfurt or Stuttgart, for example, you can arrive in the middle of Paris at the Gare de l’Est<\/strong> in less than four hours!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting from Germany to Paris by train<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n Travelby bus and m\u00e9tro<\/strong> within Paris is so easy! The metro stations are sometimes like a whole city under the city, but you can get everywhere pretty quickly.<\/p>\n\n I bought a day pass,<\/strong>but this is actually not necessary. The advantage of a day ticket is simply that you don’t have to queue up at a machine every time. But since I really walked a lot, single tickets would probably have been cheaper.<\/p>\n\n Tip:<\/strong> At the ticket machines you will first see the day ticket for tourists. Except for a few perks that no one really needs, it’s nothing more than a normal day pass, but it will cost you a few euros more. Just scroll one page further and you will find the normal day ticket for 10 euros.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Info & timetables for M\u00e9tro, RER, buses etc.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n Attention:<\/strong> The Paris M\u00e9tro can be a pain in the ass if you don’t know your way around the stations. Getting lost is sometimes quite time-consuming, and the paths to the actual line are often long as well.<\/p>\n\n It’s definitely more comfortable to travel above ground, and if you’re not quite as adventurous, just take a hop-on hop-off bus<\/strong>. Yes, I know they are touristy and expensive, but in cities like Paris it’s just worth it, especially since you stop right in front of the main sights and don’t have to worry about anything as far as changing trains, etc. And you simply save valuable time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u279c Buy your ticket for the Hop-On Hop-Off bus in advance*<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n Paris is an expensive city, and eating out can be challenging if you are on a budget. Stay away from tourist traps, where you’ll find mediocre food and bad-tempered waiters who will spoil your trip to Paris. But otherwise, like any big city, Paris is full of great locations just waiting to be discovered.<\/p>\n\n This time I was in Paris on duty, so fortunately, I didn’t have to worry about accommodation. After all, that can sometimes be adventurous there, especially if your budget is limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u279c <\/a>Find cheap accommodation in Paris here*<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n On this map, you will find all locations! Download it on your phone to have it with you while you’re visiting! <\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"\/](\"https:\/\/thehappyjetlagger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/paris-1-tag.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\nThe Eiffel Tower: The most important sight in Paris<\/h2>\n\n
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A day in Paris: Around the Arc de Triomphe<\/h2>\n\n
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Strolling on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/h2>\n\n
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Place de la Concorde<\/h2>\n\n
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Seine & Quartier Latin<\/h2>\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\nTour Saint-Jacques<\/h2>\n\n
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Marais Quarter<\/h2>\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\nEnd the day in Paris: Tips for a successful evening<\/h2>\n\n
Montmartre & Sacr\u00e9 Coeur<\/h4>\n\n
Evenings on the Seine<\/h4>\n\n
The most popular Seine cruises<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Tips for a short trip to Paris<\/h2>\n\n
How to get there<\/h3>\n\n
Public transport in Paris<\/h3>\n\n
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Food Drinks<\/h3>\n\n
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Where to stay in Paris<\/h3>\n\n
Map for your short trip to Paris<\/h2>\n\n