Plans for this summer Updated 5/26/2023
Churches
Sainte-Chapelle – Sainte-Chapelle
Basilique Cathedrale Saint-Denis – Basilique cathédrale de Saint-Denis (saint-denis-basilique.fr)
Notre-Dame
Chateau de Vincennes – Château de Vincennes (chateau-de-vincennes.fr)
Pantheon – Panthéon (paris-pantheon.fr)
Arc de Triomphe
Conciergerie – Conciergerie (paris-conciergerie.fr)
Jardin du Luxembourg – Gardens Free
The OFFICIAL Eiffel Tower website: tickets, news, info… (toureiffel.paris)
Eiffel Tower Most iconic and most popular tourist attraction in Paris. Top has best views. 2nd level good views and easier to get to. First level Okay views but great place to bring lunch and hang out. Get tickets ASAP. Even if you don’t go up, great photo opportunities.
Top takes a while to get to but best view. Two elevators up or walk up to 2nd level then elevator. long lines, be prepared to wait.
2nd level Great view, eisier to get to but still crowded but not as much as top.
1st level ok views, but a bigger space to hang out. Restaurants there. Food stands and tables there. Great place to bring lunch and hang out after viewing.
Get tickets ASAP because sell out fast. Earliest buy 2 months ahead but tickets gone in an hour in summer so get then as soon as they open, remember the time change.
If can’t get tickets there is a wait list for tickets. Last resort but it worked for us. Always stand in line but it could be up to 2 hours.
OFFICIAL Eiffel tower tour guide for your mobile (toureiffel.paris)
Food Eiffel Tower. Common area on second floor, bring your own
Museums
The Musée Marmottan Monet (Monet Marmottan Museum)
Musée de l’Orangerie (musee-orangerie.fr) – Winning the Museum Lottery in Paris. The Free days in can be like Winning the Museum Lottery in Paris or Spending a day in hell.
It all depends on the Museum you chose. I will show you the best way to get into one.of the best art Museums in the world.
Getting into a Museum in Paris on a free day is a challenge in itself, and you have to gamble between paying for a guaranteed non-refundable ticket 3 months early, of trying for a free ticket 1 month out. See our article here. But there is one more wrinkle, which Museum do you chose.
? Some large museums don’t restrict tickets as much as othersgreat for free days because they limit the visitors, not like the love which is insane. Like winning the Lottery as opposed to being in hell
Roof Top Restaurants
Free drinks
Free Sparkling water to help with climate change – https://www.eaudeparis.fr/en/where-to-find-water-paris
Paris is helping reduce climate change buy reducing the number of plastic bottles in an innovative. European cites for decades have been giving free water to citizens which allows people to reuse liquid containers. Paris is going one further along with a few other cities, and give out free sparkling water.
On the River Seine, there is a water fountain that not gives out fresh free water, it gives out carbonated water for free! It’s very simple to use, but bring a big water bottle because there is a lot of water dispensed. It’s difficult to get to because it is between to different sets of stairs down to the river, but the effort is well worth it.
We will be going to other fountains that despence carbinated water in Paris. We at NonRevWebsite want to promote amazing idea to reduce the amount of plastic and climate change. What a great idea to get us to use reusable water bottles. And we need to use these fountains all over the world.
Please visit and take a picture of you using it and post below. I’ll be the first.
Day trip from Paris
Giverny – Where the Water Lilies were painted
Large bags forbidden, Restaurant, Map, flowers, history of water lilies, top 10 images painted, Facts,
Fondation Claude Monet (fondation-monet.com)
Getting to Giverny – Vernon : Getting back and forth to Giverney from Paris is not easy. If this is you first time in Paris, it will feel almost impossible. But I have done it and found out the pitfalls and problems for you. Here are some ideas to make it easy for you to enjoy where Monet painted his famous Waterlilies.
First, go to St.Lazare Train Station and get the ticket directly from TER. The website is okay to reference, but even the concierge at the hotel is stayed at on my layover was confused on how to use it. It is open 7Am to 9pm and the people are very friendly.
If you want to get tickets on the internet, go to SNCF Connect – Résultats d’itinéraires aller (sncf-connect.com). It’s easiest to pick on SNFC “Vernon” only and filtering with “direct”. Otherwise you will get a very complicated route and pay more than you have to.
Once in the town of Vernon, there are several ways to get to Giverny. There is the Shuttle, a taxi, or a “train” which goes on the road, or you can walk. Each has their good pints and bad. Here is what I have found.
If you take the Vernon-Giverny shuttle for 5 Euros, the easiest way, get ready to wait in a line. Even so, they time their shuttle schedule to th train so you don’t have to wait. They also seem to have the correct amount of buses for the people that are waiting to. The Shuttle does have a schedule which really helps with planning. The travel time is 15 to 20 minutes.
The walk from the station to Giverny is long, 5.1 km or 3.2. They say it could take up to a hour. The path is paved so on a nice day with time to spare, it could be an option. The estimated time of travel is 1 hour and 15 minutes.
There are taxis you can take to and from Giverny for 16 Euro for up to 4 people. This is good if you are trying to get back to Vernon to make your train and you miss the shuttle and the one won’t get you there on time. And if you have 4 people in your party, it’s actually cheaper to use the taxi instead of the shuttle. So this option could be more convenient and cheaper than the bus. Just remember it might be a while to get a cab when it is busy.
Once they drop you off, you have a short walk to the estate, but it can be very confusing. If you have time to spare, you can go the bust of Monet and enjoy the scenery. If you what to want to beat the crowds, follow the signs that say “Access to the Village”. Walk along the road until see the sign that says Sente Leroy.
If you have group tickets, take a left up Sente Leroy then take the first right. If you need tickets, take a left on Sente Leroy and continue until you see the main thoroughfare and take a right. If you got tickets online, which I highly suggest, turn left on Sente Leroy then the second right.
Getting to Giverny from Paris and back can be a challenge if you haven’t done it before. If you follow these suggestions, it will be much easier and your visit to Monet’s house will be even more enjoyable.
SNCF Connect – Résultats d’itinéraires aller (sncf-connect.com)
Train travel around France and Europe by SNCF Connect (sncf-connect.com)
Versailles Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles
Official website – Palace of Versailles (chateauversailles.fr)
Train to Versailles: Go to the Montparnasse Train Station to get your
River Cruises
Bateaux Mouches – $15
Cruise – talk $16
Lunch – $69 / $89
“Discover the Best Way to Explore Paris: Batobus, the Hop On Hop Off Boat on the Seine River!”
If you’re planning a trip to the enchanting city of Paris, you’re in for a treat! One of the most convenient and picturesque ways to navigate between the city’s top attractions is through the Paris Hop On Hop Off Boat on the Seine. Get ready to embark on a journey that combines breathtaking views, flexibility, and easy access to iconic landmarks.
🛥️ Why Choose the Hop On Hop Off Boat?
Picture this: you’re standing on the deck of a charming boat, gently cruising along the Seine River. As you pass by some of Paris’ most famous landmarks, you realize that this is not just a mode of transportation – it’s an experience in itself. The Hop On Hop Off Boat offers a unique way to move between tourist attractions while soaking in the beauty of the city’s architecture.
⏰ Efficiency and Convenience
With just 15 minutes between attractions, the Hop On Hop Off Boat ensures you have more time to explore and less time waiting in traffic. The 2-hour round trip lets you cover a lot of ground in a short period. Whether you’re spending a full day or two in Paris, the flexibility of the Hop On Hop Off Boat allows you to create an itinerary that suits your preferences.
📍 The 9 Stops
The route includes 9 strategic stops that cover some of Paris’ most iconic destinations. From the majestic Eiffel Tower and the historic Louvre to the charming Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the magnificent Notre Dame, you’ll have the chance to experience the city’s rich history and culture like never before. The stops include:
- Tour Eiffel
- Invalides
- Musée d’Orsay
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Notre Dame
- Jardin des plantes
- Hôtel de ville
- Louvre
- Place de la Concorde
🎧 The Experience
While the Hop On Hop Off Boat doesn’t offer a tour or audio guide, fear not! Simply bring along this blog post as your handy guide. It’s packed with tips and information that will help you make the most of your journey along the Seine.
🚌 A Great Alternative
If you’re looking for an alternative to the standard tour bus, the Hop On Hop Off Boat is a fantastic choice. You’ll enjoy comparable views to the tour boats but with the added benefit of being able to ride all day long, not just once around.
So, why wait? Embrace the charm of Paris from the tranquil waters of the Seine. Hop on and off at your leisure, capturing unforgettable memories at every stop. Get ready for a journey that’s not just a mode of transport, but a true adventure! 🌉🚢🇫🇷 #ParisAdventure #SeineBoatTour #HopOnHopOff”
Vedettes de Paris – talked $20
Seine River Hop-On Hop-Off – $19 / 23 2 days. Great way to get around for the day. No tour, but extremely convenient.
Transportation
Airport
RER-B (Blue Line) Terminal 2, 30E) to Chatelee to 1
Navigo Découverte Pass – best deal for getting around Paris. 30 Euro from Monday to 11:59pm Sunday. Normally 2 euro a ticket for 90 minutes. 15 trips on the Metro for the week pays for it .
We arriVed Monday morning at CGV, got the pass and used it to travel on the RER to our place in Montmontre. That ride would have been 12 Euro, then used it the rest of the day, so we had paid 18 Euro to ride the Metro for the week. If you took the RER back to cgv on Sunday, you would have paid 6 Euro to use the Metro for that whole week.
Great deal to get around Paris, but need a map like this https://parisbytrain.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/paris-metro-map-2021.pdf and to read other posts I made. Refill for the day 8.45.
Alexandre Dantzer
Mount Montre
Art Museum – Montmartre museum in the heart of Paris (museedemontmartre.fr)
MUSÉE DE MONTMARTRE – The people that “Normal” Society cast out who changed how we look at the world.
Originally La Maison du Bel Air where artists Auguste Renoir, Émile Bernard, Raoul Dufy, Charles Camoin, Suzanne Valadon or Maurice Utrillo used as inspiration for many of their paintings.
Permanent collection starts in 1870, right after Montmartre was annexed by Paris. Area known for bohemian atmosphere that seeded the cafes and cabarets which was inspiration for Impressionism’s most well known works of art.
Besides Artworks, you can visit the 3 Renoir gardens that were inspiration for e Bal du Moulin de la Galette (“The Moulin de la Galette Ball”), La Balancoire (“The Swing”), and Jardin de la rue Cortot (“Rue Cortot Garden”). Great for instagram and selfies putting yourself in famous works of art.
Finally, they host temporary expositions whose past artists include, Exhibition “Fernande Olivier and Pablo Picasso, in the intimacy of the Bateau-Lavoir, Charles Camoin, a free Fauve, Picasso in Montmartre, and Around the Chat Noir, Arts and pleasures in Montmartre, 1880-1910.
Not only is this a great find of Impressionistic Art, but a great historic documentation of social outcasts that changed the world. A place not only to visit because of your love of art, but to celebrate the greatness of those cast out by “normal” society.
Les Parous
Supplies
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