What to do in Paris for two days?

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Kristina L

Two days is about enough time to scratch the surface of Paris, but not much else. So much to do and see. In two days, I think this is what I would prioritize:
Day one:
Eiffel Tower
Sainte-Chapelle & Notre Dame (a block away from each other)
Arc de Triomphe
Anytime left over, do the casual thing and just walk around. They have beautiful gardens and architecture. Be sure to sit along the river and just take it in for awhile - a great place for a picnic.

Day Two:
I would spend day two doing the museums or Versailles. The Louvre can suck you in for an entire day if you aren't careful, so be sure to know what you want to see and how much time you want to spend. Otherwise you'll spend the whole day there. I actually enjoyed Musee d'Orsay more than the Louvre. Less volume but still high quality pieces. I enjoyed the statue garden at Rodin also. There is so much to see, try not to loose your whole day at the Louvre.
If art isn't your thing, head to Versailles. It's a beautiful (slightly ostentatious) estate with a unique and violent history and great gardens. Another place that is nice for a picnic. Technically, you could do both Versailles and a few museums if you were careful with your time. But if you wanted to do it more casual I'd only choose one.

ladycharlie74

For ideas on where to go and what to do in Paris from a local's point of view, visit Paris Spotted by Locals -- http://paris.spottedbylocals.com.

kenia

I recommend you to depart from "Place de la Concorde", to cross the Champses ElyseÃ©s up to the "Arc de triomphe", from there you take the meter (if you don't want to keep on walking) and you reach the Eiffel tower. from there you go to see the characteristic things: Louvre Museum, cathedral of "Notre Dame", and absolutely to see it is the district "Montmartre" and the basilica of "Sacre Coeur".
You take a good travel and excuse me for my incorrect language but i'm italian and i don't speak very well english...!

Kmac101

Go see the mona lisa inthe Louvre Museum in the morning. Then you can take a 20 minute walk to the Arc De Triomph. After that get a taxi to the Eiffel Tower. The next day I would go see Notre Dame.(Make sure you go up into the Bell Tower). Then I would take a bus tour that night and see everything lit up at night. Have Fun.

Ethan N

If you want to visit the tower,
go in the morning.

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