Paris needs no introduction - and yet it always surprises. The museums are extraordinary, the architecture is breathtaking, and the food culture is unlike anywhere else on Earth. But the real magic is in the unplanned moments: stumbling onto a quiet courtyard in the Marais, sipping a café crème while watching the city wake up, or catching the Eiffel Tower sparkle at midnight.
- 01Croissant at Du Pain et des Idées
- 02Steak frites at Le Relais de l'Entrecôte
- 03Wine at a zinc bar
- 04Crêpes on Rue de la Gaîté
Buy a Paris Museum Pass if visiting 3+ major museums.
Many attractions are closed Monday or Tuesday - always check.
Parisians appreciate basic French: Bonjour, merci, s'il vous plaît.
The outer arrondissements (18th, 11th) have the best food and nightlife.
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The Paris Museum Pass pays for itself in 1.5 days
At €55 for 2 days, the pass covers the Louvre (€22), Versailles (€20), Musée d'Orsay (€16) and 45 more sites.
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