France
Sainte-Chapelle, Musée d’Orsay, Opera Garnier and Montmartre
Today is all about art. A gorgeous chapel, some masterpieces of Monet, Cézanne, Van Gogh,… and a stunning opera. Oh, and did we mention a delicious Italian lunch?
Start your day at Café de Flore
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Café de Flore. The facade is beautiful and well known to most by now, and they have a lot of breakfast options. Whether you're in the mood for a tasty fresh-baked croissant or rather something savory like an omelet, Café de Flore has it all. And we didn't mention the delicious freshly squeezed orange juice yet, sooo good. The only downside here is that it's on the expensive side, but that's generally the case in Paris so don't let that stop you! Not a heavy eater? Just order a coffee and do some people-watching before you start your day.
Your next walk will take you from the heart of the 6th Arrondissement, to the well known Île de la Cité. Walk along Boulevard Saint-German, or get lost in its many off-streets on your way to the next stop.
Marvel at the gorgeous Sainte-Chapelle
One of the most beautiful hidden gems in Paris is Sainte-Chapelle. The chapel is famous for its gothic stained glass windows, which is simply stunning to see and really takes you back a couple centuries into the “dark ages”. A visit during a sunny day makes it even more impressive, when the sunlight shines through the colorful stained glass. It is one of the most dazzling chapels we’ve ever visited. If you only have an hour to kill, spend it here.
Time to give your feet some nice, hard-earned rest. Take the 87 near Pont Saint-Michel in the direction of Invalides to arrive at your next destination. Not a fan of public transport? Walk along Quai Voltaire for about half an hour.
Visit Musée d’Orsay
The Musée D’Orsay is one of the largest art museums in Europe. The Museum has a rich collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, and is well-known for its giant clock. Here you can find some masterpieces of Monet, Cézanne, Van Gogh and many other famous painters. There are so many rooms and floors that you can easily spend an entire day here! The building itself is also very impressive. The museum used to be a former railway station and that’s where the giant clock stems from. Museum lovers MUST visit this place, as it’s a really unique museum that exhibits some rare pieces of art.
Your next walk is one of the most scenic of the day. First, you’ll walk through Le Jardin des Tuileries, then you’ll walk across the whole first Arrondissement to arrive at your next destination. We estimate that this takes about 20 minutes, but this can easily be double that if you stop to take pictures along the way!
Be amazed by Opéra Garnier
If you like architecture and beautiful buildings, you should definitely visit Opera Garnier. The interior here is simply stunning. It truly is a masterpiece, walking around here almost feels like being back in the 19th century. For the Netflix lovers among us: some scenes from Emily in Paris were also filmed here!
Time for food, and for a walk through the Ninth Arrondissement. We hope you’re hungry!
Lunch time at Pink Mamma
Time for lunch in the heart of Pigalle! A beautiful setting with delicious Italian food at reasonable prices, what more could you ask for? Our absolute favorite is their famous truffle pasta, the best we have ever tasted! Make sure you make a reservation because there will be people waiting a line, hoping for a table. The prices here are really reasonable, and the taste and quality of the food is unheard of!
This is the last walk of the day, and we promise it’s worth it! Tired legs? Order a cab to give your feet 5 minutes rest.
Stroll through Montmartre
The Montmartre neighborhood is one of the coziest neighborhoods in all of Paris. You can stroll here for hours, each corner has its own charms or little café where you can rest and do some sightseeing, or grab a quick coffee. Some famous spots and “must-sees” like the Sacré-Coeur and La Maison Rose are located in the Montmartre area.
