It is almost impossible to see Paris in one day. To do it all, you will need several days or weeks, but if you have no other choice, I will help you more or less cope with it. First of all, keep in mind that the capital of France can also be seen by excursion transport (see excursion transport in Paris), namely by bus or by boat on the Seine. If you do not have the financial means, but have the strength for a walk, below are some other options. The choice of the optimal route depends on your taste and physical capabilities, the time of year and the weather. Also, keep in mind that the most popular places in Paris, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, have very long queues, so I recommend buying tickets online in advance.
The route starts from the Saint-Michel Notre-Dame metro station (line 4, purple). Head to the Ile de la Cité via the beautiful Pont Saint-Michel:
and head to the Gothic Sainte-Chapelle Cathedral, which has sacred significance for believers.
After admiring the beautiful stained glass windows, head to Notre Dame - the Cathedral of Our Lady of Paris. On the way, you can stop by the market of birds, flowers and decorative items. You will spend at least half an hour in the temple.
If you are lucky, you will hear the largest organ in the world. Entrance to the temple is free. To climb the bell tower, you will have to buy a ticket and climb 387 steps. But you will see chimeras and gargoyles up close and beautiful Paris from above.
Unfortunately, after the fire in April 2019, Notre Dame, also known as Notre Dame, is closed to tourists. According to the official Notre Dame website, the cathedral will open on December 25, 2024.
Now follow the rue Arcoli, cross the bridge of the same name and approach the Town hall - Hotel de Ville:
You can take a photo with the impressive town hall in the background and follow along the banks of the Seine to the Louvre pyramid. To your left, on the Île de la Cité, look out for the Conciergerie, a former royal palace and later prison that is part of the Palais de Justice complex:
Walk past rows of Parisian artists and second-hand booksellers and browse the books, posters, and magazines.
Here is the Louvre's main courtyard and the glass pyramids by Ming Pei:
Now go under the Triumphal arch on the Place du Carrousel:
And stroll through the Tuileries Garden:
At the end of the western part of the park is the Musée de l'Orangerie, an art gallery displaying works by Impressionists and Post-Impressionists:
Enjoy paintings by Monet, Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, Modigliani, Gauguin and many others. There is a cafe on the first floor of the museum where you can relax and gather strength to continue the tour.
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Then you will go to the Place de la Concorde with the obelisk of the Egyptian pharaoh standing on it.
By the way, on this square, which was originally called the Place de la Revolution, the French king Louis XVI, his wife Marie Antoinette, and two leaders of the French Revolution - Danton and Roberspierre.
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From here you will reach the Champs Elysees. The avenue is usually divided into two parts: commercial and cultural.
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If you walk a few hundred meters and turn left, you will find yourself between two palaces: one is the exhibition center with a glass roof "Grand Palais":
The second is the Art Museum "Little Palace" (Petit Palais):
Here is the magnificent bridge named after Emperor Alexander III:
Cross it and you will come to the House of Invalids, the golden dome of which is not confuse.
The Army Museum and Napoleon's Crypt are located here.
The culmination of the route is the Champ de Mars and the Eiffel Tower:
Walk around the tower and under it. You can also go up, but keep in mind that you will have to wait in line. It is better to buy a ticket online.
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If you still have the strength, go to the Arc de Triomphe, (Place Charles de Gaulle, historically known as the Place de l'Étoile) the construction of which began in 1806 by order of Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte in honor of the victory over the Russian army at Austerlitz.
If you climb to the top of the arch, you will have a wonderful view of Paris. You don't have to walk there - you can take the metro from Trocadero to Place Charles de Gaulle in three stops.
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I recommend setting your final destination on the highest hill in the city, in the Montmartre area. Here is the Basilica of the Sacre Coeur,
the famous cabaret "Moulin Rouge" or "Red Mill",
Place du Tertre:
and the "Wall of Love":
Did you find the Georgian inscription?
That's it - a busy day is behind us, but there is still a lot to see. At least the Latin Quarter (Pantheon, Sorbonne University), the Luxembourg Gardens, the Opera Garnier, the Montparnasse Tower, the Georges Pompidou Center, Versailles, Disneyland and much more. Additional information about them can be found in the article Paris in 3 days.
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