Paris is a global centre for art, culture, fashion and history ÔÇô a city of love with many extravagant sites that are must-visits. Whether itÔÇÖs The Eiffel Tower or Notre-Dame, the Louvre or The Champs-Elys├®es, there is plenty to see and do in this wonderful city. If youÔÇÖve only got 24 hours in Paris, your feet are bound to be aching by the evening. But it will definitely be worth it.
The cityÔÇÖs Metro is really easy and cheap to use, so if you want to pack in lots of sites, this is a great alternative to walking.
Morning
First things first, you canÔÇÖt visit Paris and not go to a French bakery. Grab a pain au chocolat and a caf├® au lait, which is guaranteed to leave you ready to explore the cityÔÇÖs mesmerising sights. After your morning dose of pastry and caffeine, why not stroll along The Champs-Elys├®es? It’s the most popular shopping location in Paris. You can visit Louis VuittonÔÇÖs flagship store, explore four floors of Abercrombie & Fitch or jaw-drop over the 75,000 EUR engagement rings in Tiffany.
At the end of the (long) street, youÔÇÖll reach the Arc de Triomphe, a staggering arch in the centre of the street. It’s the perfect Parisian photo spot! It is one of the most famous monuments in Paris and if you fancy climbing the stairs, the view at the top is truly spectacular.
Afternoon
After all the walking and shopping, youÔÇÖll probably start to feel hungry at this point. Restaurants and caf├®s are aplenty along the Champs-Elys├®es. If you like macarons, stop at Ladur├®e to taste ParisÔÇÖ finest sweet treat.
Next stop is the Cath├®drale Notre-Dame. It is one of the most iconic cathedrals in the world, with beautiful stained glass and lovely architecture, it really is breath-taking.
The next bit of culture that you must soak up is the Louvre. A central landmark of the city. The Louvre is recognised as one of the best museums in the world, and is home to the famous Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci. You might have to push through the crowds to get a glimpse!
Evening
Depending on the month that you visit Paris, the sun will be setting at this point. If you can, quickly hurry to the Eiffel Tower at dusk! Catch the amazing views of the picturesque city from 300 metres high.
You canÔÇÖt leave Paris until youÔÇÖve seen the wonderful Eiffel Tower light show which takes place every night on the hour. It is utterly jaw-dropping. Head over to the Trocadero to get the perfect Instagram video of this mesmerising display.
There are lots of delicious restaurants dotted around the Eiffel Tower serving the finest French cuisine. Whether itÔÇÖs coq au vin, foie gras, frogsÔÇÖ legs, snails or steak and frites, the French certainly know how to cook! The delicious flavours will leave you feeling satisfied!
-Words by Abby Wilson