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Best of Paris in a Day!

Beautiful, fashionable, aesthetically inspiring is the city of lights, Paris. Be smitten by its gleaming boutiques or fabled restaurants, or that scenic Eiffel view, or quaint sidewalk cafes, Paris has so much to offer should you be willing to immerse yourself in its magnetic beauty.

With this, Let's start!

Notre Dame. Photo courtesy: Bigstockphoto.com

Located on Il de la Cite is the iconic Notre Dame, an excellent spot to experience the best of Paris. A five-minute walk from Notre Dame will take you to the famous English- language bookstore, Shakespeare & Company. Grab a cup of coffee and indulge in an array of history, polity, the literature on the banks of Seine River.

The Oldest Clock in Paris. Image Credit: Alamy

Head towards your next stop: The oldest Clock in Paris, an 8-minute walk from Shakespeare & Company lies a 14th-century stunning clock affixed to the Tour de l’Horloge. It's functional and stunning and deserving of your time. A 3-minute walk from Tour de l’Horloge will take you to Sainte-Chapelle. It's a 13th-century church that may fascinate you since visiting inside Notre Dame post the tragic April 2019 fire is not possible. You can choose to visit the Chapelle or head towards Luxembourg Garden and then towards Lourve.

St Germain. Image Credit: quiveutpisterparis

On your way to Lourve, an absolute must-stop is St Germain. It's basically the poster neighborhood of Paris. With its wrought-iron balconies and shuddered window buildings, St Germain gives you the feel of an authentic Parisian life. Eat and relax in some of the best French restaurants, and don't forget to grab the delicious Macarons from Laduree.

Credit: Lourve

As you reach the huge majestic Lourve please know you can not see it in a day. You have to prioritize what you want to see. Mona Lisa, Egyptian artifacts, or Venus de Milo? Take your pick and don't give more than 2 hours to this gem of a place.

Macarons from Laduree

As the day ends, finish it by visiting Palais Garnier, a mini Versaille, 17 minutes away from Lourve on foot. And then hop on metro line 9 to head towards the scenic Eiffel Tower View. There's nothing like the glittering Eiffel Tower in the night. Let this be the view you behold as you end the Best of Paris in a Day!