Paris Travel Tips

Paris is one of the best places to vacation at. You will never be bored with the unique foods, places, and experiences. There are a few main places you will not want to miss when visiting, which is why I have compiled a list of things to do there (and a few extra tips when visiting those places).

Eiffel Tower

Now let’s just start with the obvious! The Eiffel Tower is an absolute must, whether you plan to see it from a bit of a distance or venture to the top! One thing to keep in mind if you do decide to make your way up is, that there is a security check, so I would plan on spending a good amount of time waiting in line. Lines will also apply to those who take the elevator up ( and these lines can get long). They seem to get shorter in the evenings though. That being said, there are alot of good restaurants around, so consider getting dinner afterwards, while looking out at the beautiful view of the tower.

The Louvre Museum

The Louvre is one of the most famous museums being to the Mona Lisa and some of Michelangelo’s best works. There are a few things to note when going to the museum… one being that when going there will often be people outside of the museum trying to sell entrance passes for an appealing price, but do not fall for it. These passed are fake and the museum will not except them, so be careful not to lose your money. Another thing for families to note is, they typically try to put people with kids and strollers in the front of the line, which can really come in handy. When going, I would definitely try to set aside at least one full day to spend at the Louvre, just because there is such a massive amount of paintings, sculptures, artifacts, and etc.

Street Cafés

Everybody always want to go to a street cafe in the downtown sections of Paris, France! When going to these types of small family owned establishment there are oftentimes when nobody there speaks english. Furthermore, there typically are no menus in english. Then again, although the language barrier can be a bit of an annoyance, the overall experience is definitely worth a little bit of confusion. One last thing to note, and this applies to everywhere you eat. It is typically better to just stick to bottled water rather than the tap, because if you are not from around there, your body will not be used to it and you can get a stomach bug, which is no fun when wandering around the streets of France.