How to spend two days in the French capital?
Going to Paris for a weekend, it is better to think over the plan of staying in the city, book excursions and tickets in advance. The specific program of the visit largely depends on personal preferences, time of year and other factors.
Where to start?
Any trip to the capital of France is best started with a stroll through its ancient and ever-young streets. Travelers can explore the city on their own on foot or by bus. However, it is much more interesting and comfortable to take an individual guided sightseeing tour of Paris.
In this case, tourists are provided with comfortable passenger cars or minivans, where they will be able to see almost all the iconic places of the French capital(Place de la Concorde, Tuileries Garden, Champs Elysees, Conciergerie, Latin Quarter, Montmartre) in 3-4 hours. Sightseeing is accompanied by fascinating stories of the guide. Such a walk will also be appreciated by experienced travelers who have visited Paris more than once: thanks to the flexible program of an individual tour and in-depth knowledge of the guide, they will be able to see interesting corners of the city that are off the beaten path.
Further program
How to spend the second half of the day after lunch and a little rest? There are many options! Fans of painting will prefer to go on an excursion to the Louvre, Orsay, where masterpieces of world culture are presented, or to the Picasso Museum with a magnificent selection of works by the Spanish master.
The wonderful Paris Theater tour is offered to lovers of stage arts. They will be able to see the exterior and interior of the Grand Opera House, as well as other famous theaters of the French capital: the Comédie-Française, closely associated with the name of Molière, the Châtelet Theater, where the stars of Diaghilev’s “Russian Seasons” shone in the early XX century. Nature lovers can also take a stroll through Parisian parks (Luxembourg Gardens, Monceau, Bout de Chaumont) or go on a steamboat trip along the Seine. Those who wish to combine their stay in the French capital with a pleasant shopping experience should go shopping on Saturday, as most of the city’s outlets are closed on Sunday.
Where to end the day?
When traveling to Paris for the weekend, you should not forget about entertainment. In the evening you can head to a Michelin restaurant to enjoy gastronomic delights from the city’s best chefs in a chic setting.
Another popular option is to plunge into the dizzyingly bright world of one of the Parisian cabarets (“Moulin Rouge”, “Lido”, “Crazy Horse”) or attend a performance in one of the famous theaters of the French capital. An unforgettable impression will be left by an evening excursion around Paris, during which you can admire the shimmering lights of the Eiffel Tower and shining windows of the city.
Day Two
On Sunday, you can plan a trip out of town. As a rule, tourists with children go to Disneyland Paris, where you can spend the whole day on rides, plunging into the world of fun and carefree. You can spend no less exciting time, going to the outskirts of Paris, where the world-famous palace and park ensembles are located. Particularly popular among them are:
Versailles is a royal residence where everything breathes the luxury of the past centuries. The grandiose palace has more than 2500 rooms, including the famous Mirror Gallery, where balls, ambassadors’ receptions and other significant events of the French Court took place. The mansion is surrounded by a huge French-style park, decorated with more than 50 fountains, as well as ponds and canals.
Fontainebleau is an elegant Renaissance chateau where many of France’s rulers lived. In the palace you can admire the luxurious royal chambers, as well as see Napoleon’s apartments and numerous historical relics associated with his name. The park surrounding Fontainebleau is inferior in area to Versailles, but is characterized by the beauty of the scenery. In addition, on weekends in Paris you can visit the castles of Chantilly, Vaux Le Vicomte and others.
Tips
- It is better to book tables in elite restaurants in advance, especially on weekends.
- Cabaret tickets may include champagne (0.5 bottles) or dinner (of course, this affects the price).
- The Versailles Fountains are open on Saturdays and Sundays during the spring and summer season. The fountains are open on Saturdays and Sundays during the spring and summer seasons.
- You can get around Versailles Park on a shuttle steam train as well as on rented bicycles.
- A convenient means of transportation in Paris is a cab. It is not customary to stop a car on the street, you get into them at specially equipped stands. A more convenient option is to reserve a car in advance.
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