Chapter 1 : EIFFEL TOWER, CHAMPS DE MARS, RUE CLER, THE LOUVRE, ANGELINA’S, PLACE DE LA CONCORDE, CHAMPS-ELYSEES, ARC DE TRIOMPHE
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09:00 - 06:00
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Night tour
Description
Bonjour! Today you get to visit some of Paris’ biggest and most iconic sites. Get ready to take lots of photos and make some wonderful memories.
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Step 1 - EIFFEL TOWERYes, the Eiffel Tower is super touristy but a visit to Paris would not be complete without a view from the Tower, especially if it is your first time in Paris. The line to visit the Eiffel Tower can be epic (I am talking 2 to 3 hours wait on the busiest days). You can avoid this nightmare by arriving at or before opening time or booking your tickets in advance. There are two ways up the Eiffel Tower. You can take an elevator or you can walk up the stairs. The queues for the elevators are very long and he queue for the stairs is much shorter.
Step 2 - CHAMPS DE MARSFor the ultimate picnic experience, go shopping on a charming French street and enjoy your meal in Champs de Mars, the large park in front of Eiffel Tower.
Step 3 - RUE CLERFrom the Eiffel Tower, it is another very pretty walk to Rue Cler. On this short shopping street, go shopping in the pastry shops, bread shops, cheese shops, and shops selling fruit and chocolate. Take your food and find a nice spot on Champs de Mars and enjoy the view.
Step 4 - THE LOUVREThe Louvre is the world’s largest art museum. This building was once the home to French Kings including Louis XIV. During the French Revolution in the 18th century, the Louvre was converted to museum. The main sites to visit in the Louvre are the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory.
Step 5 - ANGELINA’SHopefully you worked up a bit of an appetite because now it is time for a little indulgence. From the Louvre, walk through the Tuileries Garden and cross Rue de Rivoli to Angelina. Angelina serves decadent hot chocolate and delicious French pastries. Enjoy!
Step 6 - PLACE DE LA CONCORDEFrom Angelina, stroll through Tuileries Garden or along the Rue de Rivoli to Place de la Concorde. This famous square is full of French history. This was the spot during the French Revolution where King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and Robespeirre were executed by guillotine.
Step 7 - CHAMPS-ELYSEESThe Champs-Elysees is one of the most recognizable streets in the world. It is famous as being the finish of the Tour de France and the location of the Bastille Day military parade. Restaurants, shops, theaters line the Champs-Elysees. It is a touristy feel but it is still worth the stroll.
Step 8 - ARC DE TRIOMPHEIt is time to take in the view from the mighty Arc de Triomphe. There is something about looking down the Champs-Elysees to the Louvre, out to La Defense, and of course, having the wonderful view of the Eiffel Tower.
EIFFEL TOWER
Yes, the Eiffel Tower is super touristy but a visit to Paris would not be complete without a view from the Tower, especially if it is your first time in Paris.
The line to visit the Eiffel Tower can be epic (I am talking 2 to 3 hours wait on the busiest days). You can avoid this nightmare by arriving at or before opening time or booking your tickets in advance.
There are two ways up the Eiffel Tower. You can take an elevator or you can walk up the stairs. The queues for the elevators are very long and he queue for the stairs is much shorter.
