Sights to See in Paris

Cruise on the Seine: I really do think this is a must on your first visit to Paris. The two companies that I have used in the past are Batobus and Bateaux-Mouches.

Galeries Lafayette: Galeries Lafayette is one of the large department stores in the city. If you go up to the terrace, you’ll find awesome views of the Eiffel Tower. You’ll also see Palais Garnier (opera house, hello Phantom!) in the background.

The "I love you" wall: If you go to Montmarte, this is worth a stop to see the I love you wall and take a photo. The wall says I love you in 311 different languages.

Covered passages: You may stumble upon one of these beautiful passages by accident when you are out and about. But they are also nice to roam when it’s a cold and rainy day. It’s like stepping back in time. Lots to see and many interesting shops.

Flea markets: You are bound to run into one on your trip. If you see it, stroll through. You’ll never know what you may find. I like picking up maps, vintage postcards or small vases.

Montmartre: This is one of my favorite neighborhoods. It’s worth a full day to just wonder and explore.

Food tours: I booked one through Airbnb (No Diet Club) which was awesome. Lots of sweet and savory items to sample. You will be stuffed afterwards.

Catacombs: We’ve not been, but could be of interest if this is your thing.

Sainte-Chapelle: This is a very small chapel with beautiful stained glass.

If you are looking for a day trip from Paris (that is not Versailles) I suggest the following:

Giverny: This is a day trip to Monet’s home and gardens. If you are a lover of impressionism, this is an absolute must. It’s literally like stepping into a painting. Seeing the water lily pond and the bridge is still one of my favorite memories. It's just breathtaking.

Disneyland Paris: I’ve never been to any Disney Park before, so I thought why not visit the one in Paris? The train drops you right in front of the park, so it’s very easy to get to. We thought it was very affordable compared to what we heard about the ones backundefinedhome.

Bouillon (Pigalle location): This is a great place to get good (and cheap!) French food. My favorites are the onion soup, steak frites, beef bourguignon and the profiteroles for dessert (delicious and huge portion). There are several locations, but I prefer the one in Pigalle.

Le Relais de l'entrecote: This is always a must when I visit Paris. They only serve steak and fries, which also comes with a salad. They will serve you half of each and then come around with seconds. It's amazingly good. They do have a wine and dessert menu. We’ve had the profiteroles, which were good but prefer the ones from Bouillon.

Pink Mamma or Libertino: Both restaurants are part of the Big Mamma group. I’ve been to both, and the menus are similar. Pink Mamma is like walking into an Instagram post. It's just darling. Walking up the staircase, you'll pass all these interesting photos that will lead you to the top floor where you are greeted by a lovely glass ceiling. You’ll want to take photos of everything. Libertino is just as cute but not as over-the-top. I had the truffle pasta at both locations, and I promise you will dream about afterwards. Reservations are open 30 days in advance, which you can book online. (You can line up at the restaurant, but it’s usually a long wait).