Visiting Paris for the first time can be a little overwhelming. For some people, while planning their trip, they look mostly for major attractions like museums, restaurants, markets and others. However, although those attractions are breathtakingly beautiful and filled with history, others look for a more profound experience that goes beyond what they see: A Parisian experience that offers numerous possibilities for inspiring adventure. While this list is far from being exhaustive, these things to do in Paris are sure to inspire most: Take a stroll after dark, Give yourself time to sit on the terrace of a café, and wander through the Tuileries gardens.
City of Lights
Paris after dark can be beyond gorgeous. You can see and feel the Eiffel Tower looking down on you from miles away. The city beams with lights and every sight evokes the presence of a galaxy not so far away filled with a gazillion stars with each a story to tell. If you’re in luck, you might even witness a performance of the multiple bulbs that make the Eiffel Tower depend ending on what’s being celebrated.
Cafes
The first thing that comes to mind when you dream of Paris is the image of a few people, or a couple, sitting on the terrace off a café or inside on a banquet, delicately sipping an espresso or a fruity drink while people watching. This is the quintessential Parisian experience, and you should definitely take a moment when out sightseeing, to breathe.
Jardin des Tuileries Stroll
Le Jardin des Tuileries is considered by many one of the most romantic gardens in the world. When sitting on one of the benches of this magnificent park alone, looking at the sea of colors from blooming flowers, you don’t feel lonely. In fact you can’t help but smile and be grateful for the explosion of scents wafting through nose. You can easily get lost in your contentment and not notice the time flying away. A good book usually complete the tableau making it hard to return to life.
Photography by Zanou Nelie
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