Best Things to Do And See In And Around Paris

Beyond the obvious splendors of the Eiffel Tower, the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris and the Sacre-Cœur Basilica, Paris has a wealth of sites and experiences to offer. Some of these treasures, such as the covered passage of Galerie Vivienne, are found right under your nose as you walk the city’s charming streets. And others, like the spectacular Château de Chantilly and its Grand Stables, are to be found just a quick 20-minute train ride away. The Parc Rives de Seine is a popular destination for families and sporty types, or even just people looking for a nice outdoor walk along the Seine or a place to picnic by the river. On warm spring, summer and fall evenings, you’ll find groups of friends enjoying a bottle of wine al fresco or ordering a beer at one of the many food installations there. Legend has it that one of our American presidents said to his French hosts, “Why have you taken me seven times to Versailles and only once to Chantilly?” The logic of this question becomes eminently and instantly clear once you visit this picturesque village just 20 minutes from Paris. In Paris, it pays to just wander because many Parisian gems and treasures can be found along a meandering path. The Galerie Vivienne, for example, is one of these gems. Its main entrance is tucked in just behind the Palais Royal and once you enter into this covered passage, you feel yourself instantly transported through time. One last reassurance when exploring the city: It’s difficult to get lost in Paris. The Seine always points you in the right direction. And there is even a boat-bus service, the Batobus, that you can hop on and off to motor you from the Eiffel Tower to the Notre Dame by riverway, and back again, if you so choose. See the full itinerary on 10Best: https://www.10best.com/destinations/france/paris/attractions/best-attractions-activities/

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