What is the best way to explore Paris? Recommendations, Tips and Information

Of course you can see the most famous tourist attractions and highlights of the city such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower.

But the French capital has to offer much more like interesting museums, hidden shopping streets, beautiful Renaissance parks and lesser-known attractions. 
Public transport is of perfect quality but the bicycle is becoming increasingly popular and is a great way to explore the city centre in a different way in Paris. Lovers of fine cuisine are in paradise here with many good restaurants and bistros.

Louvre Museum Paris

The Louvre Museum you can not miss if you are in Paris. But you can take off for a week to see everything in the Louvre. That might be too much for one city. So it is perhaps better to see Paris one part of the museum during your holidays and save the rest for another trip. On the museum's website you can download maps and if you visit plans. To go on an organized tour, is also a good option. Most important things to see in the Louvre are the Mona Lisa by Leonardo Da Vinci and the Venus de Milo. In addition to see there are masterpieces by Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio. If you do not want to stand in line to get into the Louvre, you can buy the best advance a ticket online or the Paris Museum Pass.

Canal Saint Martin is just one of the most delightful and easy going parts of the city and that’s a secret the locals are happy to keep. The early 19thcentury Canal Saint-Martin with its seven iron footbridges, slow boats and picnic spots is the heart of the 10th. Walk its length and you’ll come across colourful little waterfront houses, restaurants and bars, cool and quirky shops and Parisians playing music, sunbathing and generally enjoying life. The magnificent Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est are in the 10th and you’ll find the historic and famously busy Place de la République here too. The perfect way to enjoy this district is to take the family on a canal cruise along the Saint-Martin and explore some of Paris’s underground waterways.

The Sacré-Coeur, Montmartre, Paris

Montmartre & The Sacré-Coeur are among the most popular destinations in Paris. When you discover the well-known district of Montmartre, be sure to visit the world famous Moulin Rouge nightclub, known from many films and works of the artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The 18th district is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, sightseeing and museums, explore the picturesque Montmartre district or go to the Moulin Rouge. Get away from the noise and traffic in the city center and choose your stay on the hill of Montmartre which is one of the most beautiful places to stay in Paris.

Sacré-Coeur is open from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily, and admission is free.
From the steps of the Sacré-Coeur there is a magnificent view over the city. At the stairways is often very cozy. It is possible to climb the dome, before you are at the top of the hill you will 300 steps to climb, but it's definitely worth it. From the outer gallery of the dome you have a fantastic view of Paris, especially on clear days.

Seine River, Paris

Rock festival, during the summer the Domaine National de Saint-Cloud is changing for 3 days in a large rock festival "Rock en Seine". With famous artists such as Massive Attack, The Chemical Brothers and Iggy Pop. For lovers of electronic music, the Weather Festival in June is a must, with the best international and French artists.