First Time in Paris - To Do List?

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Anonymous wrote:Have you read a guidebook? I'll try not to be snarky, but it always stuns me when people ask questions like, "I'm going to X, what should I see?" There are professionals who live in these places and spend months doing research and then write it all up in a book. The books also include suggested itineraries for different interests. And if you don't want to spring the $15 for a book, it's almost all available online for free.

https://www.frommers.com/destinations/paris/suggested-itineraries

Suggested Itineraries
A Literary Pilgrimage
Architectural Highlights
In One Day
In Two Days
In Three Days
For Families
For Romantics

Op here. I literally did not even think about a guide book. I haven’t read an actual book in years. Thanks for the reminder that they still exist and are useful!

I’m staying in the Opera neighborhood. No kids. Will be there from Friday -Tuesday.

Thanks for the suggestions so far. These are great!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Musee D'Orsay is always a must stop when I go.

Agree - my favorite. I cannot stand the Louvre.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have you read a guidebook? I'll try not to be snarky, but it always stuns me when people ask questions like, "I'm going to X, what should I see?" There are professionals who live in these places and spend months doing research and then write it all up in a book. The books also include suggested itineraries for different interests. And if you don't want to spring the $15 for a book, it's almost all available online for free.

https://www.frommers.com/destinations/paris/suggested-itineraries

Suggested Itineraries
A Literary Pilgrimage
Architectural Highlights
In One Day
In Two Days
In Three Days
For Families
For Romantics

Op here. I literally did not even think about a guide book. I haven’t read an actual book in years. Thanks for the reminder that they still exist and are useful!

I’m staying in the Opera neighborhood. No kids. Will be there from Friday -Tuesday.

Thanks for the suggestions so far. These are great!

OMG. OP deserves the snark, PP.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Musee D'Orsay is always a must stop when I go.

Agree - my favorite. I cannot stand the Louvre.

The Orsay is definitely the single best museum if you have the time/inclination to go to just one. The Louvre is amazing also but overwhelming with the size and crowds. The middle eastern art is incredible.

Museum Pass is worth it if you think you will go to a bunch of museums, but if you only have the stamina for one or two probably not worth the money. The ability to skip lines does make you more likely to go to more museums because you can more easily "pop in" for a reasonable short visit. You can buy it at the Tourist Information desk at CDG just after you clear customs. Two or four day options (48 or 62 euros per person).

Opera area isn't the most interesting- unless you like to window shop/really shop at expensive stores. But the Metro stop there is a hub of 3 lines so you can get anywhere pretty easily and quickly.

Eiffel Tower is pretty cool, definitely do the walk up option as you will save both money and significant time in line.

For food- these sites are good guides:

parisbymouth.com
lefooding.com/en

Random cafes/restaurants are not necessarily always good food anymore, you need to seek it out a little bit. But still many many good places to eat.

[Anonymous]

Don't do random restos -- awful experiences.

[Anonymous]

Pompidu

[Anonymous]

For cafes, I'd recommend Deux Magots and/or Cafe le Fleur -- in St. Germain, almost next to each other, quintessentially parisian and used to be the spot for hemingway, stein and the like.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Have you read a guidebook? I'll try not to be snarky, but it always stuns me when people ask questions like, "I'm going to X, what should I see?" There are professionals who live in these places and spend months doing research and then write it all up in a book. The books also include suggested itineraries for different interests. And if you don't want to spring the $15 for a book, it's almost all available online for free.

https://www.frommers.com/destinations/paris/suggested-itineraries

Suggested Itineraries
A Literary Pilgrimage
Architectural Highlights
In One Day
In Two Days
In Three Days
For Families
For Romantics

Op here. I literally did not even think about a guide book. I haven’t read an actual book in years. Thanks for the reminder that they still exist and are useful!

I’m staying in the Opera neighborhood. No kids. Will be there from Friday -Tuesday.

Thanks for the suggestions so far. These are great!

OMG. OP deserves the snark, PP.

OP here. Do you really think I’m actually affected by online snark? Get a life. Or better yet, a sense of humor.

Again, thanks for suggesting the guide and the other tips. Much appreciated.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Have you read a guidebook? I'll try not to be snarky, but it always stuns me when people ask questions like, "I'm going to X, what should I see?" There are professionals who live in these places and spend months doing research and then write it all up in a book. The books also include suggested itineraries for different interests. And if you don't want to spring the $15 for a book, it's almost all available online for free.

https://www.frommers.com/destinations/paris/suggested-itineraries

Suggested Itineraries
A Literary Pilgrimage
Architectural Highlights
In One Day
In Two Days
In Three Days
For Families
For Romantics

Op here. I literally did not even think about a guide book. I haven’t read an actual book in years. Thanks for the reminder that they still exist and are useful!

I’m staying in the Opera neighborhood. No kids. Will be there from Friday -Tuesday.

Thanks for the suggestions so far. These are great!

OMG. OP deserves the snark, PP.

OP here. Do you really think I’m actually affected by online snark? Get a life. Or better yet, a sense of humor.

Again, thanks for suggesting the guide and the other tips. Much appreciated.

+1. NP. Anyone admitting to the bolded deserves the snark.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Have you read a guidebook? I'll try not to be snarky, but it always stuns me when people ask questions like, "I'm going to X, what should I see?" There are professionals who live in these places and spend months doing research and then write it all up in a book. The books also include suggested itineraries for different interests. And if you don't want to spring the $15 for a book, it's almost all available online for free.

https://www.frommers.com/destinations/paris/suggested-itineraries

Suggested Itineraries
A Literary Pilgrimage
Architectural Highlights
In One Day
In Two Days
In Three Days
For Families
For Romantics

Op here. I literally did not even think about a guide book. I haven’t read an actual book in years. Thanks for the reminder that they still exist and are useful!

I’m staying in the Opera neighborhood. No kids. Will be there from Friday -Tuesday.

Thanks for the suggestions so far. These are great!

OMG. OP deserves the snark, PP.

OP here. Do you really think I’m actually affected by online snark? Get a life. Or better yet, a sense of humor.

Again, thanks for suggesting the guide and the other tips. Much appreciated.

+1. NP. Anyone admitting to the bolded deserves the snark.

NP. I'm pretty sure that was sarcasm.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Have you read a guidebook? I'll try not to be snarky, but it always stuns me when people ask questions like, "I'm going to X, what should I see?" There are professionals who live in these places and spend months doing research and then write it all up in a book. The books also include suggested itineraries for different interests. And if you don't want to spring the $15 for a book, it's almost all available online for free.

https://www.frommers.com/destinations/paris/suggested-itineraries

Suggested Itineraries
A Literary Pilgrimage
Architectural Highlights
In One Day
In Two Days
In Three Days
For Families
For Romantics

Op here. I literally did not even think about a guide book. I haven’t read an actual book in years. Thanks for the reminder that they still exist and are useful!

I’m staying in the Opera neighborhood. No kids. Will be there from Friday -Tuesday.

Thanks for the suggestions so far. These are great!

OMG. OP deserves the snark, PP.

OP here. Do you really think I’m actually affected by online snark? Get a life. Or better yet, a sense of humor.

Again, thanks for suggesting the guide and the other tips. Much appreciated.

+1. NP. Anyone admitting to the bolded deserves the snark.

NP. I'm pretty sure that was sarcasm.

No, it wasn’t. She’s a dum dum.

[Anonymous]

I am going in April with twin 11mo olds. I’ve never been to Paris and will have 3 days to fill. Thanks for all these great suggestions!