City Of Vacations – Paris
With not-to-miss Parisian cafés, spectacular skyline views, churches, the Louvre, Champs Elysées, Sacré-Cour, and the renowned Eiffel Tower, the city is a refuge for singles and couples.
Paris is known by many names, and there are loads of reasons why it is one of the world’s most ‘Instagram-able’ locations. With must-see Parisian cafés, spectacular skyline views, churches, the Louvre, Champs Elysées, Sacré-Cour, and, of course, the famed Eiffel Tower, the city is a sanctuary for singles and couples.
Search For Sharing Hostels And Hotels
Paris is a popular tourist destination with several inexpensive hostels and communal (mixed or female-only) dormitories. Hotels with breakfast, lounge spaces, and live DJs can be found for as little as Rs.2,000-2,500 per night – and if you’re a solitary traveler, the socializing may start right here.
Due to greater crime rates, certain streets (arrondissements) in Paris are much less desired by ex-pats/visitors, thus researching locations before renting one.
Expenditure estimate: ₹10,000 for 5 days
Sightseeing Tour With Hop-On Hop-Off (Hoho)
Another wonderful approach is to prevent oneself from remembering French route names if you don’t know French.
Although the city is very well served by buses and metros (which cost about €1.90 for a one-way ticket), you can get a 1-day and 2-day hop-on hop-off bus ticket for as little as €35 and enjoy stunning panoramic views in a double-decker bus. Not to mention the packages that include a Seine River cruise.
The bus travels on chosen routes throughout the day, every hour, and covers almost all of the tourist destinations.
Estimated cost: ₹3,000 (sometimes less if you take the local bus or subway).
Visitors’ Points Of Interest
You may opt for affordable bundle packages that contain most tourist sites. The following are some of the places you can go (with approximate prices):
1. Champs Elysées
The Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysées are two of the most famous landmarks in Paris. If you come via HOHO, you won’t have to pay a thing to see this location!
Champs Elysées is a must-see for all shopaholics, with high-end and exclusive brand stores like Gap, Zara, Louis Vuitton, Sephora (flagship Paris store), Hugo Boss, restaurants, nightclubs, and many more. It is sometimes referred to as “the most beautiful avenue in the world.”
2. The Seine River and the Eiffel Tower
Of doubt, the Eiffel Tower is at the top of the list, but picture seeing it shimmering with golden lights while relaxing on a night sail with a bottle of champagne. There are two methods to make the most of it:
- Climb to the top of the Eiffel Tower for a panoramic view of Paris (Book a ticket with access to the 1st floor which allows you up to the summit)
- You may take a riverboat to see the monument (estimated price: ₹1,500, however some packages include it for free).
3. Moulin Rouge Cabaret Club
Without cabaret, what is France? At Moulin Rouge, you may experience the Parisian manner of dance and music. You may have a fine supper while watching the current type of can-can dancing.
The Estimated cost-A 2-hour supper show is estimated to cost over €90, or ₹7,900.
4. Notre Dame de Paris
Notre Dame de Paris (also known as ‘Our Lady of Paris’) is a Gothic cathedral with a long and illustrious history. In 1991, UNESCO designated it as a world-historic site. The historic church was closed to tourists after flames consumed it in 2019. In time again for Olympics 2024, France works to enhance it to its original grandeur.
To learn more about its history, you may arrange an instructed tour or listen to an audible guide.
Expenses Estimated — No entry fee is required.
5. Paris-Plages
Are you planning a trip to the beach? So, Paris-Plages is open to the public exclusively during the summer months and is free to visit. It’s possible that you’ll simply have had to pay for the food. Swimming is not permitted, but you are welcome to relax on the seats and enjoy the view of the river.
Estimated cost – Admission is free
6. Sacré-Cœur
A must-see for anyone seeking a breathtaking view of the metropolitan skyline. Visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, better known as Sacré-Cur, late in the evening for a serene vista.
Climbing over 300 steps might be exhausting, but we’re confident it’ll be well worth the effort. Every minute you spend here, sitting beneath those billion stars, listening to songs, locals playing the guitar, padlocks of love, is a time you’ll remember.
7. Louvre Museum
Who hasn’t read of the famed Mona Lisa, housed at the world’s largest museum of art? Long lines can be seen outside this museum, which is unsurprising. It’s possible that you’ll have had to wait several hours to get to the door. If you don’t like waiting, you may purchase skip-the-line tickets and enter immediately.
Estimated cost: Nearly €17, or ₹1,500 for accessing skip-the-line entrance. For those under the age of 18, admission is free.
8. Disneyland
Finally, the castles, princesses, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse And Minnie Mouse, Ratatouille, and Star Wars! Welcome to your childhood fantasy. You may schedule Disney-themed rides and encounter your favorite characters, or villains, for real, at least to say so, at Disneyland Paris. The park also has a number of high-adrenaline rides.
The park is around 30 kilometers from Paris. You may get there via bus, taxi, or rail. The nearest bus stop is Marne-la-Vallée.
Expenditure estimated – Nearly ₹5,000 for Disneyland Park, Walt Disney Studios Park, or both.
Conclusion
Paris is a destination that is usually on people’s bucket lists, and the prospect of seeing there is undoubtedly a dream of mine. What about the vistas, the buildings, the architecture, the museums, the food, and so on? In Paris, everything is exactly right. Paris, the city of romance and dreams, is a place that everyone should see before they die.
You may also check for tourist passes given by different tour and travel firms for extra discounts to all of the above-mentioned locations. Are there any more compelling reasons for visiting Paris?