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Our Favorite Ways to Experience Paris

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There simply isn’t enough time to see everything in Paris. This can lead to some anxiety when planning a trip. I am often asked for help on this subject. Instead of listing sites, I try to help them on how to plan an experience. The “City of Lights” deserves to be experienced, not simply checked off a list.

Paris is the main city, which makes it a convenient place to take a day trip to many other cities in France.

When traveling, one of the most important facets of attaining the best experience possible is booking a hotel in a neighborhood that suits your taste. Paris is a diverse town, with much to offer in every category. Find a neighborhood that matches your personality. You should put yourself in a place in which you feel a sense of residency. For example, if you love the idea of being part of the Lost Generation in the 1920’s that basically defined Paris for many of us, you may want to stay near the Latin Quarter.

Looking for more accommodations?  Check out these Paris Hotels with balconies, from our Blogger Friend Bianca.

Take a Stroll in Paris

Our favorite ways to experience Paris via @DishOurTown

Watch the day unfold by the banks of the Seine. My favorite stretch starts at Ile de la Cite where Notre Dame de Paris is located, to the Pont des Arts at the foot of the Louvre Museum. Watch as shopkeepers and cafe’s prepare for the day to come. Maybe stop in at the Shakespeare and Company, have a café, and look through this world-renowned bookstore. You’ll find that walking the town will give you a better sense of what it’s like to be Parisian.

Take your Time

Sites do not only need to be seen. They also need to be truly appreciated, and the only way to have an enriching and fulfilling experience with a site is to not rush through them. I call it the “one church, one museum rule.”

My favorite combination of my rule is spending the morning visiting Sainte Chapelle and seeing it’s beautiful stained glass when the sun is shining, and in the mid-afternoon, spending it in the Musee D’Orsay where some of the greatest works of Modern Art are kept.

Spend your Day Like a Local at the Park

My favorite park is Jardin du Luxembourg. This beautifully manicured park is open for everyone to enjoy. If you are a parent like me, this is the place to spend a day with the kids. On the premises are an amazing playground, an old-fashioned carousel, and donkeys to ride. Do as the locals and bring your lunch to the park and enjoy it near the Palais du Luxembourg where the park is most attractive. 

Eat and Stay

The beauty of Paris is when you attain a table. It is considered yours for as long as you want. So, take advantage of this and eat and drink slowly. First, doing this is good for your digestion; second, it helps you get a real appreciation for the depths of flavor in which the cuisine is famous; and lastly, gives you the opportunity to take in the crowd and the almost always animated service that makes dining in Paris an experience. A restaurant where I like to linger is Brasserie Lipp.

By following these simple steps, you can expect to have the best time in Paris! 

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  1. P. Clark says

    February 20, 2018 at 10:22 am

    Dear family, thank you for sharing your tips for the wonderful city of Paris!

    Greetings!

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    • Andrew says

      February 20, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      Thank you for giving us a read and for your kind words.

      Reply
  2. John Cummings says

    May 23, 2017 at 10:58 am

    Hi Brenda & Andrew, Nice article on Paris and couldn’t agree with you more! Hope you don’t mind but here is a link to our article on Le Jour de la Saint Valentin in Paris. http://bit.ly/2qL6O9c, which I hope you like and perhaps for your next visit to Paris!

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  3. Rutavi says

    May 22, 2016 at 5:20 am

    Hi Brenda & Andrew, I love Paris. But never been there. It is on bucket list. As you mentioned about the park Jardin du Luxembourg, I am sure I would add that to my list. Love the short narrative here for Paris. Btw I was in Jordan last week. Do drop by to see amazing pictures from there!

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    • Brenda says

      May 23, 2016 at 5:29 pm

      Hi Rutavi, thank you so much for your kind words. We’ll surely check out your pictures from Jordan.

      Reply
  4. RobRob @TravelLatte(.net) says

    May 21, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Fantastic post and excellent advice for any city! I love to do wander down the streets of shops and cafes, watching the day unfold and being part of that neighborhood, at least for the day. It’s nice to see the museums, but it’s the feel of the neighborhoods that defines a city and creates your sense of place. And I love your sense of Paris!

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    • Andrew says

      May 21, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      Thank you, Rob. Yes, I’m one of those guys that find culture through every day. Nothing wrong with a museum here and there, but people certainly put too much stress on it sometimes and miss the real thing. Glad you agree. Best, Andrew

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