{"id":24916,"date":"2018-10-04T18:01:23","date_gmt":"2018-10-04T17:01:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=24916"},"modified":"2025-02-13T18:01:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T17:01:58","slug":"paris-whats-worth-the-hype","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/paris-whats-worth-the-hype\/","title":{"rendered":"Paris: What\u2019s Worth the Hype and What\u2019s Not"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Paris is one of the most famous cities in the world, but is everything as amazing as people say? Some things are absolutely worth the hype while some are not so much.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s Worth the Hype<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4d The Eiffel Tower at Night<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/-swjVwCNO_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/-swjVwCNO_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Ct Anoushka \ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddec traveller (@_siti_rakhma_sallekh_)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Eiffel Tower is impressive during the day, but at night, it\u2019s magical.<\/p>\n<p>Every evening, it sparkles for five minutes every hour.<\/p>\n<p>Seeing it light up from a nearby spot, like Trocad\u00e9ro or the Seine, is unforgettable. It\u2019s a simple but breathtaking experience that captures the beauty of Paris in a single moment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4d Baguettes &amp; Croissants<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/croissants-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/croissants-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/croissants-1-475x327.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Parisian bakeries take their bread seriously.<\/p>\n<p>A fresh, crispy baguette from a local boulangerie is simple but delicious.<\/p>\n<p>Croissants are buttery, flaky, and nothing like the ones you get at home.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re best enjoyed in the morning when they\u2019re still warm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4d Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/orsay-museum.jpg\" alt=\"orsay museum\" width=\"750\" height=\"1131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/orsay-museum.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/orsay-museum-315x475.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/orsay-museum-679x1024.jpg 679w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you enjoy art, this museum is a must.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s smaller and easier to navigate than the Louvre, but packed with masterpieces.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll find paintings by Monet, Van Gogh, and Degas inside a stunning former train station.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you\u2019re not an art expert, the beauty of the building and the artwork make this visit worthwhile.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4d\u00a0Montmartre\u2019s Streets<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20665\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20665\" style=\"width: 709px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-20665 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rue-abreuvoir-paris.jpg\" alt=\"Rue de l'abreuvoir paris\" width=\"719\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rue-abreuvoir-paris.jpg 719w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Rue-abreuvoir-paris-475x413.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20665\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rue de l&#8217;Abreuvoir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Montmartre feels like a different world from the busy center of Paris.<\/p>\n<p>The winding cobblestone streets, charming caf\u00e9s, and small art shops give it a special atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Walk up to Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur for an amazing view, then explore hidden corners.<\/p>\n<p>Just avoid the main square, Place du Tertre, which can feel overly touristy and expensive.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4d Notre-Dame<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23843\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23843\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23843\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-notre-dame.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-notre-dame.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/new-notre-dame-475x317.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Notre Dame in December 2024 (Credits: AFP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After years of restoration, Notre-Dame finally reopened in December 2024, and it\u2019s welcoming visitors again!<\/p>\n<p>The cathedral is just as breathtaking as before, with its stunning stained glass, grand arches, and rich history.<\/p>\n<p>Entry is free, but you must book a time slot in advance. Plan ahead to avoid long lines and make the most of your visit.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4d Caf\u00e9s on a Sunny Terrace<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CTPbUBWp0QF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CTPbUBWp0QF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Saint Germain des Pres (@saintgermaindespres_org)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Sitting at a Parisian caf\u00e9 isn\u2019t just about coffee\u2014it\u2019s about soaking in the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Find a spot, order a coffee or a glass of wine, and enjoy watching the world go by.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the perfect way to take a break, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/oldest-restaurants-paris\/\">some caf\u00e9s<\/a> have been around for centuries.<\/p>\n<p>Go for the experience, not just the drink.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4d The View from Arc de Triomphe<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/view-arc-triomphe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/view-arc-triomphe.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/view-arc-triomphe-423x475.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Climbing the Arc de Triomphe gives you one of the best views of Paris.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es stretching out below and the Eiffel Tower in the distance.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike the Eiffel Tower, this view includes the whole city skyline.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, it\u2019s usually less crowded, making it a great spot for photos.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4d Picnic by the Seine or in a Park<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CuJtDc5t69J\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CuJtDc5t69J\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Nina Garbiras (@fignyc)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A picnic in Paris is simple, cheap, and perfect.<\/p>\n<p>Stop by a bakery for a fresh baguette, pick up some cheese and fruit, and find a spot by the Seine or in a park like Jardin des Tuileries.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great way to relax, enjoy the city, and feel like a local without spending too much.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4d Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23128\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23128\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cour-commerce-saint-andre-11.jpg\" alt=\"pub saint germain\" width=\"750\" height=\"1088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cour-commerce-saint-andre-11.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cour-commerce-saint-andre-11-327x475.jpg 327w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cour-commerce-saint-andre-11-706x1024.jpg 706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cour du Commerce Saint Andr\u00e9 in Saint Germain des Pr\u00e8s<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This historic neighborhood is filled with charm, from classic caf\u00e9s to stylish boutiques.<\/p>\n<p>It was once a meeting place for famous writers like Hemingway and Sartre.<\/p>\n<p>Today, it\u2019s a lively area perfect for strolling, with small bookstores, art galleries, and some of the best caf\u00e9s in the city.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a great mix of history and modern Paris.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4d Sainte-Chapelle<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23148\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23148 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sainte-chapelle-5.jpg\" alt=\"sainte chapelle paris\" width=\"640\" height=\"889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sainte-chapelle-5.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sainte-chapelle-5-342x475.jpg 342w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sainte-Chapelle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sainte-Chapelle may not be as famous as Notre-Dame, but it\u2019s just as stunning.<\/p>\n<p>The chapel\u2019s massive stained-glass windows create a rainbow of colors when the sunlight shines through.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a smaller, more intimate experience than other big landmarks, but the beauty of the glasswork makes it unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p>Go in the morning for the best light.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4d Le Marais District<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24790\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24790\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/place-des-vosges-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/place-des-vosges-02.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/place-des-vosges-02-380x475.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24790\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Place des Vosges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Le Marais is one of the most vibrant areas in Paris.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a mix of old and new, with historic mansions, trendy boutiques, and some of the city\u2019s best food.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s perfect for wandering, whether you\u2019re looking for shopping, history, or a great caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss Place des Vosges, a beautiful square with a peaceful atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4d The Louvre (But with a Plan)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19205\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19205\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/louvre-interieur.jpg\" alt=\"The Louvre\" width=\"620\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/louvre-interieur.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/louvre-interieur-475x289.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Louvre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Louvre is massive\u2014trying to see everything is overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, pick a few highlights, like the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory, or the Egyptian section.<\/p>\n<p>The building itself is a masterpiece, especially the glass pyramid entrance.<\/p>\n<p>If you plan your visit, it\u2019s an incredible experience instead of a tiring one.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4d A Seine River Cruise<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/seine-cruise.jpg\" alt=\"seine cruise\" width=\"750\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/seine-cruise.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/seine-cruise-475x296.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A boat ride on the Seine lets you see Paris from a different angle.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll pass by famous landmarks like Notre-Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower.<\/p>\n<p>Some cruises offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/dinner-cruises-paris\/\">dinner<\/a>, but even a simple one is worth it.<\/p>\n<p>Sunset or nighttime cruises are extra special, with the city lights reflecting on the water.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s <em>Not<\/em> Worth the Hype<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4e The Mona Lisa at the Louvre<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24731\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mona-lisa-louvre.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"1194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mona-lisa-louvre.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mona-lisa-louvre-298x475.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/mona-lisa-louvre-643x1024.jpg 643w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s famous, but it\u2019s also tiny and hard to see.<\/p>\n<p>The crowd around it is huge, and most people only get a quick glimpse before being pushed aside.<\/p>\n<p>There are so many other amazing artworks in the Louvre that deserve attention, like the Winged Victory of Samothrace or the massive, stunning paintings in other rooms.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4e Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es Shopping<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-20400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/champs-elysees-foule.jpg\" alt=\"Crowd in the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/champs-elysees-foule.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/champs-elysees-foule-475x356.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This street is world-famous, but most of the shops are big international chains like H&amp;M and Nike.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s crowded, expensive, and doesn\u2019t feel unique to Paris.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for charming Parisian boutiques, you\u2019re better off exploring the Marais or Saint-Germain-des-Pr\u00e9s, where you\u2019ll find more authentic and stylish shopping options.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4e Moulin Rouge Show<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cabaret.jpg\" alt=\"Moulin Rouge\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cabaret.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/cabaret-475x317.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It looks glamorous in photos, but in reality, the Moulin Rouge is an expensive, touristy cabaret show.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets cost a fortune, and while the costumes are fun, the experience often feels outdated and overhyped.<\/p>\n<p>If you want a lively Parisian night out, a jazz club or a local music venue can be much more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4e\u00a0Caf\u00e9 de Flore\/Les Deux Magots Caf\u00e9s<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6jGjreoIKP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C6jGjreoIKP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Zachary Tsai (@zachtsaionly)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>These caf\u00e9s are famous because writers like Hemingway and Sartre once sat here.<\/p>\n<p>But today, they are overpriced and packed with tourists. The food and coffee are average, and you\u2019re mostly paying for the name.<\/p>\n<p>If you want an authentic caf\u00e9 experience, plenty of smaller, lesser-known spots offer better drinks, friendlier service, and lower prices.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4e Place du Tertre (in Montmartre)<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23428\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23428\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/crowd-tertre.jpg\" alt=\"crowd at place du tertre\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/crowd-tertre.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/crowd-tertre-475x267.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Place du Tertre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This square is known for its street artists and painters, but it has become a bit of a tourist trap.<\/p>\n<p>The prices for artwork are high, and the caf\u00e9s around it are expensive and not very good.<\/p>\n<p>While Montmartre itself is beautiful, this particular area is usually packed with tourists and doesn\u2019t have the same charm as the quieter streets nearby.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4e Macarons from Ladur\u00e9e<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CpxSW_OMBAZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CpxSW_OMBAZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Misia (@misiamosia)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Ladur\u00e9e is famous for its macarons, but they\u2019re expensive, and you can find just as delicious (or better) ones at smaller bakeries around the city.<\/p>\n<p>Lesser-known patisseries often have fresher, more creative flavors.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of waiting in a long line at Ladur\u00e9e, try exploring different pastry shops.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4e Angelina\u2019s Hot Chocolate<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C1quaWlMoB9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C1quaWlMoB9\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Angelina Paris Bahrain (@angelinaparisbh)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Angelina\u2019s is famous for its rich, thick hot chocolate, but the experience is often disappointing.<\/p>\n<p>The lines are long, the service is slow, and the prices are high.<\/p>\n<p>While the drink is good, many other caf\u00e9s serve equally delicious hot chocolate without the hassle.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4e Rue Cr\u00e9mieux<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; 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border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CtVf3b6N8kh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Lola Gea \u2022 Paris blogger \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 (@lecahierdelola)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>This tiny, colorful street has become popular on Instagram, but it\u2019s not really a must-see.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s just a small residential street, and the people who live there often get frustrated with tourists taking photos.<\/p>\n<p>If you want charming, picturesque streets, explore Le Marais or Montmartre instead\u2014they have more history and atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4e The Louvre on Free Sundays<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/visiteurs-louvre.jpg\" alt=\"visitors at the louvre\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/visiteurs-louvre.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/visiteurs-louvre-380x475.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Visiting the Louvre for free sounds great, but these Sundays (first Sunday of the month except in\u00a0 July and August) are a nightmare.<\/p>\n<p>The museum is packed with people, making it hard to enjoy anything.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of fighting the crowds, go on a quieter weekday morning. It\u2019s worth the ticket price for a better experience.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>\ud83d\udc4e The &#8220;I Love You Wall&#8221;<\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cxms7Q_MLmh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">Voir cette publication sur Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cxms7Q_MLmh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Une publication partag\u00e9e par Zvezdana Juskovic (@zvezdana_ju)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Located in Montmartre, this wall features &#8220;I love you&#8221; written in many languages.<\/p>\n<p>It sounds romantic, but it\u2019s small, surrounded by crowds, and not particularly impressive.<\/p>\n<p>Montmartre has so many beautiful streets, hidden gardens, and great viewpoints\u2014this spot just doesn\u2019t stand out. 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