5 days in Paris
 

Sorry that I was on someones elses post.mea culpa.So far
I have 2 must see and do, the Eiffel Tower just because
its part of Paris that in my head and a Seine River trip.I know Paris is much more.My
hotel will be located around the Eiffel Tower so from there
I can see quite alot and experience Paris just by walking.Its very
hard to choose things but you have to be realistic when you have 5 days.I love gardens.
and I am open to suggestions..

G'day Tweezer,

If you like gardens then you should you to the Chateau de Versailles which has wonderful gardens as well as the Palace including the Hall of Mirrors.

http://en.chateauversailles.fr/garde...f-the-chateau-

You can get there by train at a cost of 6,80€ for a return trip.

I would also suggest seeing the Louvre another day and possibly go for walks down the Champs Elysees another day.

I didn't see your other post so am not clear on when you are going. But I guess in fine weather if you expect gardens to be nice. I'd suggest Luxembourg Gardens, they are very nice and would be convenient to other things you are doing in the center. I would say Notre Dame and the quays of the Seine are pretty important to Paris. The Rose Garden area in the Bois de Boulogne is nice but it's kind of out of the way if you aren't going there, anyway. Of course you must go to Giverny to see Monet's gardens, that's what I'd recommend. Myabe if you like sculpture you can go to the Rodin museum over in the 7th arr as it has some garden area in back of the house.

Whatever your favorite kind of art is, I'd probably go to at least one art museum as they have so many good ones. If you don't like art museums at all, scratch that idea.

Thankyou for your suggestion.It made my list.

Tweezer, you are right about walking and you have a good base location. From the tower you can cross to the Trocadero and then up Ave. Kleber to the Arc de Triomphe. Avenues Foch and Victor Hugo are fine alternatives. From the Arc you can walk down the Champs Elysées and simply explore. On the left bank, with the tower, you can also walk through the Champs des Mars to the military school and some nice neighborhoods in the vicinity, or, walk the banks of the river toward the Musée du quai Branly. Continue along Rue Université and you will eventually stumble upon Michel Chaudun and his chocolate artistry. From there it is an easy walk to Hôtel National des Invalides and the tomb of Napoleon, although I prefer watching the old men in the park playing boules. The best Paris experience, IMHO, is walking, just as you plan.

You mention the Seine. Catch a boat at the quai near the tower for a trip to Notre Dame and, once again, wander. Visit the left and right banks of the river. There are more narrow passageways on the left bank, but much to see on the right bank as well. We always pair mindless exploring with one or two planned sites, mixing purposeful visits with serendipitous discovery. Identify the icons of Paris in along your route and take side trips along streets that call your name.

Mix the Luxembourg gardens with a visit to the Pantheon and, if you are a chocolate junky like a few of us, to Chocolat Jean Paul Hevin on rue Vavin. The area is rich with opportunities to wander and discover. Finally, leaving much room for recommendations from others, consider Basilique du Sacre-Coeur in Montmartre. The area is a little is a mixture of pure wonder and decadence. My preference is walking from the church to Montmartre vineyard for a nice look at "real" Paris along rue Clignancourt.

Identify your preferences and then explore around the areas you choose. With Paris you cannot go wrong, or at least it can be a challenge. Having visited the city off and on since 1981 I am amazed at how much there is to see on each new adventure to Paris. I over do it every time and never regret a step taken.

PS: Don't miss Père Lachaise Cemetery, Canal St Martin and Boulevard Jules Ferry as it radiated away from Place Bastille‎. Enjoy!

I am sure glad I added a day.I do so love to wander and explore and see all I can.I thank you.