Top 5 Favorite Paris Experiences

One of my favorite vacation destinations is Paris! There is so much to do in and around the city- every time I go I explore something new. I love the feeling and energy of cities, and Paris has a feeling that is all its own. 

There are plenty of standard “must-do’s” for anyone visiting- seeing the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, dining and shopping on the Champs Elysees, visiting Notre Dame and Musee du Louvre- there is so much more to see and do! Here are some of my personal favorites!

1. Musee D’Orsay- I love the impressionist painters and many are on display in this amazing museum. Housed in a refurbished train station, this museum bridges the chronological gap between the works of art housed at The Louvre and The Museum of Modern Art at the Centre Pompidou. You’ll find art by Mary Cassatt, Claude Monet, Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-August Renoir among many others. 
2. Musee de l’Orangerie- By far my favorite artist, Claude Monet spent many years of his life at his home in Giverney painting his beautiful water lilies, or Nympheas. The incredible curved panels he created are housed in special rooms at the Musee de l’Orangerie. It is the one museum I make sure to visit each and every time I am in Paris! Standing in the middle of these spectacular paintings, and taking in the beauty Monet captured is amazing!
3. Finding a neighborhood you love and eating at the bistro’s and patisseries. I love spending lazy afternoons wandering around the city’s quaint neighborhoods, stopping in local shops, drinking coffee at a local bistro or café. Seeing the city on foot, without a plan or agenda is the best way to feel completely immersed in the culture. 
4. Night-time river cruise on the Seine- The Seine River cuts right through the heart of Paris, with many of the city’s major landmarks visible from the water. While the city is beautiful by day, it is stunning when lit up at night. You will see landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral, Musee du Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower when they are at their most beautiful, and lit up to impress! 
5. Montmartre and the Basilica of Sacre-Coeur. Sitting on a hill over-looking much of the city, the Basilica of Sacre-Coeur is not to be missed! Once you’ve toured the basilica, take time to wander among the many artists in the streets just below. You’ll find little places to buy crepes and gelato tucked into the store fronts for a quick snack while deciding which piece of artwork is a must to take home!

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