With so much to see and an easy to maneuver metro, Paris is a great city to just walk and explore. After researching the different neighborhoods, we were excited to see as many of them as we could!Paris is divided into 20 arrondissements, or districts, and each one has it's own culture, style, and attractions. A few weeks ago, we shared about our stay in the 7th Arr., which happens to house the Eiffel tower. If you haven't caught that story, check it out here: We also tried to venture around as many neighborhoods as we could to see all of Paris... or as much that our feet would allow us. We walked on average, 7 miles a day (while still taking the metro and Ubers) and managed to see exactly half of the arrondissements. Below are some of our recommended stops in the charming neighborhoods we enjoyed. 1st Arrondissement: Home of the Louvre, Tuileries Garden, Sainte-Chapelle, Palais-Royal (pictured above), and Place Vendôme square (pictured below). This is thee district to visit for first timers to Paris. Yes, it's full of tourists but there is a reason everyone migrates to this area. Spend a day or two walking around the squares and courtyards (grab a cup of coffee at Café Kitsune in the Palais-Royal) and hit up the most well known museum in the world to take a peek at Mona Lisa. 4th Arrondissement: There is some serious French history in this neighborhood with things like the Saint-Jacques Tower, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Centre Pompidou (which sticks out like a sore thumb), and one of my favorite squares, Place des Vosges (pictured below). If we ever go back, we plan on spending some time inside Pompidou which houses the modern art museum and the music and research museum. 6th Arrondissement: In the 6th district, you can find Pont Neuf, Jardin du Luxembourg, the Latin Quarter, and Saint-Germain des Prés, where shopping and food collide. If you want to find the two most famous French cafés, Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots, head to this arrondissement. They are located right next door to each other, competing for fame and the title of the most famous in Paris. We chose Café de Flore but you should decide for yourself! 7th and 8th Arrondissements: The link back at the beginning of this post directs you to the article that covered our stay in the 7th (where the Eiffel Tower resides) and link below will direct you to the article about the museums we explored, largely situated in the 7th and 8th neighborhoods: Some of the other great spots around the 7th and 8th Arrs. are Rue Saint-Honoré (yes, thats a chandelier hanging over the street), the Champs-Elysées, the original Ladurée, the Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, the Grand Palais (where we went midnight ice skating), and Pont Alexandre III. 18th Arrondissement: Between the 17th and 18th Arrs., you have a full day of exploring. Montmartre is on a hill and in the distance, overlooking Paris, it seems like a world away when you're in this charming neighborhood filled with cafés and art shops. The arrondissement also claims the famous red windmill, Moulin Rouge, the catholic church, Sacré-Cœur Basilica, the wall of love, Espace Dalí, and La Maison Rose, which I'm convinced is no longer operational because it never seems to be open. Still, cute photo op! It's hard to chose just one area as a favorite... Each one had something different to offer. If you've visited Paris, share your favorite neighborhood with us below in the comments!
Until Next Time, C + D
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