of the city’s famous landmarks and help you get your bearings.
cruise on the Seine, which runs through central Paris and divides the city. The boat cruises are plentiful and begin just below the Eiffel Tower. The cruises run all day and into the evening, floating by more famous landmarks and under ornate bridges. There are dinner cruises or tour boats to choose from—so many options. You will find bistros and shops lining practically every street. Some of the prettiest flower shops I have ever seen were in Paris. Parisians love their flowers. They also love to sit and enjoy afternoons people-watching from sidewalk cafes. No visit to Paris is complete without a visit to the Champs-Élysées. The avenue is lined with trees adorned with
miniature lights, making it a breathtaking walk in the evening. It has every type of store you can imagine, from upscale designer boutiques to chain stores, with plenty of restaurants to grab a glass of wine or sample French cuisine. With only four days in Paris, it truly is impossible to see it all, but you can certainly scratch the surface and enjoy this fabulous city.
After that, it’s time to do some walking, and central Paris is a very walkable city. A point to remember is to take comfortable walking shoes, because you’re sure to put in lots of miles. The Parisians either walk everywhere or take the metro. We far preferred to do the walking. In the central area of Paris, there are so many landmarks and sights. With every turn of the corner, there is another pinch-me moment, and a new sight to behold: famous museums like the Louvre, churches and basilicas, beautifully maintained parks, dozens of statues and monuments—and then, there’s the stunning architecture of the buildings. A must-do in Paris is taking a boat
When Susan isn't busy making homes look fabulous or working on PEI Living Magazine, she loves to travel with her husband Peter.
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