Obviously most people are going to be at the Eiffel Tower. But if you want to

Jul 25, 2024
11:57:52am

RalphWiggam Barkeep, another Mekong please

Get away from the hustle and bustle check out the Louvre museum. So many things to see. That’s where the locals go. They have a cafe there too with authentic French pastries.

Kind of our hidden quiet spot.

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For knowledgeable travelers who care to share:

Archaea

Jul 25, 11:55am

Go to the temple

Skeptical Optimist

Jul 25, 11:55am

That's certainly one.

Archaea

Jul 25, 11:56am

Go to Eiffel tower

BIG XII Coug

Jul 25, 11:56am

At any particular time of day?

Archaea

Jul 25, 11:57am

3:33 a.m is a special time. Highly recommend.

BIG XII Coug

Jul 25, 12:12pm

Touristy things are usually awesome. They are popular for a reason.

Ted Lasso

Jul 25, 11:57am

Valid point.

Archaea

Jul 25, 11:58am

With exceptions, Time Square being one of them….

Bluedomination

Jul 25, 12:32pm

Obviously most people are going to be at the Eiffel Tower. But if you want to

RalphWiggam

Jul 25, 11:57am

The few times

Archaea

Jul 25, 11:59am

It does offer skip the line but I think you missed the joke…

rivercitycoug

Jul 25, 12:13pm

Sure did.

Archaea

Jul 25, 12:19pm

We booked a private French pastry baking lesson with our kids.

cheezedawg

Jul 25, 11:58am

Some other less usual things we did on that trip-

cheezedawg

Jul 25, 12:08pm

Rent a bike, race around the Arc de Triomphe and try to dodge the cars

RC Vikings

Jul 25, 12:02pm

...and throw both fists in the air as you pass under the Arc.

Hawk in the 303

Jul 25, 12:35pm

Food tour. We’ve had good experiences with booking through Airbnb.

allaboutthegainz

Jul 25, 12:02pm

Sit in an outdoor cafe, sipping wine and convincing yourself that you are better than everyone else.

Sea Chicken

Jul 25, 12:04pm

The chunnel is pretty interesting

RyneK

Jul 25, 12:07pm

see if you can get a tour of the catacombs

SuperTank

Jul 25, 12:10pm

Post about it on CB

byuTX

Jul 25, 12:10pm

Disneyland Paris

Baron

Jul 25, 12:11pm

Go up to Cap Gris-Nez and swim to Dover.

2ndTrombone

Jul 25, 12:15pm

Saint Chapelle, Fat Tire Bike Tour, Bouillon Pigalle... Normandy

DaCouguz

Jul 25, 12:16pm

Saint Chapelle is a must-see.

rivercitycoug

Jul 25, 3:03pm

Toured the Chef Boyardee cooking school and enjoyed a fine meal.

ArcticKat

Jul 25, 12:17pm

Is that next to Gusteau’s? Love that place.

RalphWiggam

Jul 25, 12:22pm

I heard they had rats

Skeptical Optimist

Jul 25, 12:23pm

Well it is Paris. Rats are to be expected.

RalphWiggam

Jul 25, 12:25pm

Sorry. That was on my trip to Italy. Maybe it was French Toast in Paris.

ArcticKat

Jul 25, 12:24pm

A few things to do

RSL

Jul 25, 12:28pm

Float down the Seine River. Bonus points if you do it on a giant poop inflatable

Fatalplacebo

Jul 25, 12:33pm

Catch a performance at the Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House). Stunning venue.

Hawk in the 303

Jul 25, 12:38pm

Rent bikes and ride around the gardens of Versailles

Marb

Jul 25, 1:10pm

I have never found Parisian to be obnoxious. But then again,

Everyman

Jul 25, 1:11pm

Its touristy, but Versaille is the coolest place in France

The Chief

Jul 25, 1:12pm

The Rodin Museum, quite small compared to most museums in France, but amazing sculptures

Betteroffblue

Jul 25, 1:26pm

Base jump from the top of the Eiffel Tower. Bonus points if you don't have a chute or wingsuit.

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