Ideas for your stay
Activities/visits ideas
Let me know if you'd like information on specific Museums/sites.
I put a few ideas - including my favorite museums in Paris..
A huge kid friendly garden (check out the playground near the Carrousel) and a big and beautiful garden which is to be seen. Historically it was the Catherine Medicis' garden. Today it is administrate by the Senate (french Parliament).
2469 locals recommend
Luxembourg Gardens
A huge kid friendly garden (check out the playground near the Carrousel) and a big and beautiful garden which is to be seen. Historically it was the Catherine Medicis' garden. Today it is administrate by the Senate (french Parliament).
Montparnasse Tower
33 Av. du MaineOn panoramic views:
www.tourmontparnasse56.com/en/
Jardin d'Acclimatation
Route de la Porte Dauphine à la Porte des SablonsNice amusement park for children in the Bois de Boulogne.
Bateaux-Mouches
Port de la ConférenceTour Eiffel - Parc du Champ-de-Mars
Puppets from the Luxembourg Gardens
86 Rue Notre Dame des ChampsA classic in Paris for children!
Enjoy another sightseeing of Paris after a walk along the Champs Elysees!
1042 locals recommend
Arc de Triomphe
Place Charles de GaulleEnjoy another sightseeing of Paris after a walk along the Champs Elysees!
Grand Palais
3 Av. du Général EisenhowerLouvre - Tuileries
Check out the Grande Roue!
Arts & Culture
Qualitative exhibitions (art contemporain).
322 locals recommend
Cartier Foundation (Fondation Cartier Pour L'art Contemporain)
261 Bd RaspailQualitative exhibitions (art contemporain).
Versailles
Gare Musée d'Orsay
Petit Palais
Avenue Winston ChurchillPalais de la Decouverte station
Da Vinci Code..
The Church’s become the biggest Parisian Church now that Notre Dame is closed for renovation.
159 locals recommend
Église Saint-Sulpice
2 Rue PalatineDa Vinci Code..
The Church’s become the biggest Parisian Church now that Notre Dame is closed for renovation.
The Centre Pompidou
Art moderne - art contemporain
Next to Jardin d'acclimatation... wonderful Collection and Building.
611 locals recommend
Fondation Louis Vuitton
8 Av. du Mahatma GandhiNext to Jardin d'acclimatation... wonderful Collection and Building.
Food scene
Almost all of these great suggestions in your neighborhood!
Neighborhood -- My top 1 favorite chocolatier in Paris - High quality chocolates and patisseries.
11 locals recommend
Jean-Paul Hévin - Chocolatier - Pâtissier
3 Rue VavinNeighborhood -- My top 1 favorite chocolatier in Paris - High quality chocolates and patisseries.
Neighborhood - A famous art-deco place. Food is not the best (imo) but have a look inside!
161 locals recommend
La Coupole
102 Bd du MontparnasseNeighborhood - A famous art-deco place. Food is not the best (imo) but have a look inside!
Pierre Herme
58 Av. Paul DoumerFamous for his macarons (near Saint Sulpice Church)
Neighborhood - Very good meat with special sauce. Mother of the US 'Medium rare' restaurant!
266 locals recommend
Le Relais de L’Entrecôte
20 Rue Saint-BenoîtNeighborhood - Very good meat with special sauce. Mother of the US 'Medium rare' restaurant!
Mercerie Mullot
19 Rue BréaNeighborhood - Seafood !
Just in front of the house :)
you'll find many others in the neighborhood (rue Delambre/rue Brea)
Cafes also will propose croissants/pains au chocolat
Boulangerie 2M
215 Bd RaspailJust in front of the house :)
you'll find many others in the neighborhood (rue Delambre/rue Brea)
Cafes also will propose croissants/pains au chocolat
Café de la Rotonde
105 Bd du MontparnasseNeighborhood -- Another famous restaurant!
Bread and Roses
62 Rue MadameNear the Jardin du Luxembourg - nice to brunch there
Take out empanadas and picnic in the Luco ! (aka Jardin du Luxembourg)
58 locals recommend
Clasico Argentino
56 Rue de SaintongeTake out empanadas and picnic in the Luco ! (aka Jardin du Luxembourg)
Amorino Vavin
4 Rue VavinNeighborhood - Ice cream
Berthillon
46 Rue Saint-Louis en l'ÎleWhile you go visiting in the Ile Saint Louis :)
Near Saint Sulpice Church - famous boulangerie-patisserie-traiteur
81 locals recommend
Maison Mulot - Saint Germain des Prés
2 Rue de SeineNear Saint Sulpice Church - famous boulangerie-patisserie-traiteur
Maison Edgar
232 Bd RaspailNeighborhood - Very nice and cosy restaurant
Tavola di gio
210 Bd RaspailNeighborhood - Good Italian restaurant
City advice
Getting around
Transportation : bus and metro - Pass
To move around, you might want to get a transportation pass valid for a few days (you'll save money)
https://www.ratp.fr/en/titres-et-tarifs/navigo-monthly-and-weekly-travel-passes
Any questions, please let me know!
Travelling with kids
A company with great guides that keep children entertained.
https://parismuse.com
Travelling with kids
If you'd like to ride a bike while visiting
Blue bike tour https://www.bluefox.travel/paris/paris-off-the-beaten-path-bike-tour