Planning Tools and Tips

Planning ahead will help to make the most of a visit to Paris. Here are some suggestions and resources to help you decide how to make the best use of your time in Paris. I hope you have a fabulous time!

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Suggested Weekend Plan

If you only have one weekend to spend in Paris, and it’s your first visit, here’s a suggested itinerary.

Saturday: The Seine, Eiffel Tower, Les Berges, Musée D’Orsay, Louvre, Notre Dame

1. Start at Pont de Grenelle and the replica of the Statue of Liberty.

2. Follow Île aux Cygnes, the narrow island walkway down the center of the river.

3. Cross Pont de Bir-Hakeim ...

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