07 September 2017 | Top

Looking for things to do for one day in Paris ? Follow our top 10 guide !

You have a free day and you want to spend it in Paris? Follow our guide for things to do for one day in Paris ! We have what you need ! Here, we propose you the program of the “typical day” with several options to do in Paris : the best stuffs not to be missed!

Passage Jouffroy – 10-12 boulevard Montmartre

For you, we chose to go for a short tour in the 9th district, at Passage Jouffroy. Typical place and “very Parisian”, you can walk along this gallery and discover sublime architecture and original institutions listed. It’s worth a look ! Open from 7am and free for all, it will be more pleasant for you to go there in morning because there are less people. To get there : Metro 9 – Grands Boulevards or Metro 8 – Richelieu-Drouot

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Musée Grévin – 10 boulevard Montmartre

Do not leave too soon after leaving the Passage because we take you to the Musée

Grévin, right next door! It brings together more than 500 wax celebrities from around the world ! It’s possible to have a guided or free tour. A must-see museum in Paris, it will make you see your eyes full and you will be ready to go take a small snack. Follow us !

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La Crêperie (L'Atelier) - 15, rue Sainte Cécile

At about 5 min walk from the Museum, we suggest you to go to the restaurant / bistro La Crêperie. Offering a large selection of crêpes, you can enjoy a very cheap and convivial dish ! Then there are several choices : we let you discover 🙂

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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris - 6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II

The Cathedral is a must see when visiting Paris. You can just take a walk along the Seine and contemplate the architecture or venture inside the monument and appreciate the beauty of the building. To get there from La Crêperie you will have to take the Metro 8 to Strasbourg-Saint Denis and then catch the Metro 4 to get to Cité. However, you can choose another route…

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Tour Eiffel - Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France

Who doesn’t dream to see once in his life the famous Eiffel Tower, emblematic symbol of France ? It will be an opportunity for you to take wonderful photos from every angle! You can even take advantage of it to buy a delicious hot chocolate waffle while contemplating the Tour and its magnificent Carrousel. And for the adventurous, you will be able to climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower to have a full view of the capital.

The Eiffel Tower is here !

Book your ticket and skip the line

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La Basilique du Sacré Coeur - 35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre

Seen in some films like Amélie Poulain, the Sacré Coeur is known to be the “top of the hill of Montmartre” and will make you enjoy a magnificent view on the quarter Montmartre, very appreciate district with typical Parisian streets. To get there from the Cathedral you have to take line 4 to Château Rouge or you also can from the Champ de Mars, take line 6 to Étoile then the line 2 and get off at Anvers.

Book your tour with a local guide

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Le Musée du Louvre 75001 Paris

If you are looking for a place to spend time and learn a little more about the culture and history of France but also of around the world, then the Louvre Museum is the perfect place! In addition, its architecture and beauty will give you a unique experience to live. To do this, simply go to line 1 and stop at Palais-Royal (Musée du Louvre). In addition, places are free for students and under 25-26 years old. So enjoy it !

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Les Champs-Elysées - Avenue des Champs-Elysées

If you want to relax and just walk with the intense day you just passed, go to Franklin-Roosevelt line 1 ! We suggest you to walk and discover the long avenue of the Champs-Elysées. You can enjoy to see the many shops on display all along the avenue. And finally you will stop your march in front of L’Arc de Triomphe, in front of the unknown soldier. And maybe you’ll have the chance to cross the way of some celebrities..! And after this long and tiring day, place for tasting !

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Dîner chez Pizza Vesuvio – Champs Elysées

To still enjoy the Parisian atmosphere, it is advisable to eat in the Italian restaurant Pizza Vesuvio. Warm and welcoming, you can enjoy a good meal always on the Champs-Elysées. But do not wait too long, one last surprise awaits you…

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Opéra Garnier - 8 Rue Scribe

To finish this busy day, return to square one in the 9th arrondissement at the Opéra Garnier. You will enjoy the splendor of the place but also a broom or an opera scene, according to your desires.<notes> This article has been written with the nice help of Jeanne Tilly 🙂

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You are not totally conquered by our selection of activities? No worries! We have a lot of other things to advise you about! As you can see on this map!