Paris is a
city with endless sights to see, and often times too much to take in on one
visit. Having visited Paris more times
than I can count, I have listed a few of my favourite activities that will give
you a taste of the Paris I have come to know and love…
Take a walk along the Left Bank to see the Bouquinistes
The Bouquinistes
are the booksellers and literary antiquarians that sell their wares from wooden
boxes along the left bank of the Seine River in Paris. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, this
stretch of the river and the unique book boxes are an important part of Paris’s
literary history.
Have
a coffee at Place de la Contrescarpe
Place de la Contrescarpe is a
delightful square full of cafés that sits between the Pantheon and the oldest
street in Paris, Rue Mouffetard in the 5th Arrondissement. Before venturing down Mouffetard, stop in
Place de la Contrescarpe for a coffee at one of the many cafés; and watch the
world go by. People-watching is one of
the simple pleasures enjoyed in Paris, as illustrated by the outward facing
chairs in the bars and restaurants.
See
Notre Dame by night
Most people queue for ages to head
inside Notre Dame Cathedral on the edge of the River Seine, and yes, it is
something I recommend seeing. However, I
also recommend taking a walk around Notre Dame at night. The façade and famous ‘flying buttresses’
(the external support system) are well-lit at night and there is something
magical about seeing her grandeur at night.
Walk
along the Promenade Plantée
Similar to New York’s High Line,
Paris’s Promenade Plantée or Coulée verte René-Dumont, is an elevated green
course built on the old Vincennes railway line.
Inaugurated in 1993, it was the only elevated park in the world until
the High Line was created. At 2.9 miles
long, this walkway affords spectacular views of the 12th
Arrondissement and lets you see Paris from a different angle.
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