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Things to do in Paris
The Eiffel Tower is just the starting point. Paris's depth is in its arrondissements, its covered passages, its Sunday markets, and the version of the city that isn't on any poster.
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Frequently asked about things to do in Paris
What should you not miss in Paris?
The Musée d'Orsay over the Louvre if you only have time for one — it's smaller, more focused, and the building itself is part of the experience. A walk along Canal Saint-Martin on a Sunday. A proper croissant from a boulangerie every morning. The Palais Royal gardens in the afternoon. And at least one meal in the 11th or 20th arrondissement away from the monument cluster.
How much does it cost to do things in Paris?
Less than the city's reputation suggests for the cultural highlights. The Louvre (€22), Musée d'Orsay (€16), and Eiffel Tower (from €29.40) are the main outlays. Much of what makes Paris special is free: the covered passages, the markets, the parks, the Seine quays. Budget €50–80 per day excluding accommodation for a comfortable mix of paid and free activities.
Is Paris good for a day trip?
Versailles is the classic day trip — accessible on the RER C in 35 minutes and genuinely worth a full day including the gardens. Giverny (Monet's garden) is two hours by train and bus, best April to July when the water lilies are in bloom. Chartres Cathedral is an hour by train from Montparnasse and one of the finest Gothic buildings in Europe.
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Find your stay and sort the logistics — then focus on the activities.