Just a suggestion--this is a lot to cover in one day. The Tuileries won't take as long as something like the Catacombes or Pere-Lachaise and are right across the river. You might want to consider doing those in the same day.

This is also a GREAT place to have lunch. They have a stunning museum that has a pretty reasonable buffet and the food is great!

This really is an amazing museum... I was very impressed.

Oh, oh, oh!!! Of all the bridges in Paris, this one is by far the most beautiful. If you are in the city and it starts to rain, drop what you're doing and get over there so you can take a picture. Seriously, it is gorgeous beyond words.

Pont Alexandre III

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This beautiful square right next to the Marais is my favorite spot in Paris. And, there are great shops, a couple of restaurants, and interesting history. Take a break there and breathe.

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This is a lovely little park in Paris but unfortunately it's also one of the better known ones so I've seen it get crowded. That said, it's still a lovely place to go if you just need a breather.

As any nine Parisians about the Bois and you'll get nine different answers. Some will tell you it's a dangerous place to go, others will tell you there's no more beautiful park in Paris. My feeling is that you should definitely see it--just make sure to go during daylight hours. I've never been As any nine Parisians about the Bois and you'll get nine different answers. Some will tell you it's a dangerous place to go, others will tell you there's no more beautiful park in Paris. My feeling is that you should definitely see it--just make sure to go during daylight hours. I've never been there at night but friends tell me it's not a good idea. I've heard that the house that Wallis and Edward lived in on the grounds has just opened up for tours--can't wait to take one!… see moresee less

Great place to wander, check out galleries, etc.

Do NOT miss this! Great art galleries, stores, and one of the few restaurants that actually serves Berthillion ice cream!

I'm not a huge fan of the middle ages so for me this is only a place I hit if I like the current exhibits. Last time I was there I saw a great one about bathing acoutrements through the ages. If you're super into tapestries and that kind of thing you'll love this.

This is a memorial to the deported that is directly behind Notre Dame--right near everything you want to see, but strangely not on most people's tourist map. It's wonderful. Reading the plaque outside before going in is important...that way you understand all of the symbolism.

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Oui, le canard pressé est le meilleur!

Agree that this is wonderful. Bring a bottle of wine, baguette, cheese, and take the "sunset" boat. Don't forget the corkscrew!

Definitely one of the recommended things to do in Paris.

Unique views; horrible food.

George Whitman, the famous owner (that's not really the right word--curator is more accurate) went to that big bookstore in the sky recently (he was two days away from his 98th birthday), but hopefully the store will still retain it's charm and traditions. If you want a true Parisian adventure, you George Whitman, the famous owner (that's not really the right word--curator is more accurate) went to that big bookstore in the sky recently (he was two days away from his 98th birthday), but hopefully the store will still retain it's charm and traditions. If you want a true Parisian adventure, you can sleep in the store for a night in exchange for a little housekeeping. Good old George once tried to convince me to spend the day in one of the store's little reading nooks/beds reading a book I wanted to buy so I wouldn't have to spend the money, but I wanted the little Shakespeare & Co. stamp he placed on every book purchased from there so I bought it. He sure as hell helped an awful lot of travelers, tourists, Parisians, and probably homeless people through the years and I try to always purchase something from here to assure it stays alive especially now that George is gone.… see moresee less

Go to the top floor.

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Even if you're not a Picasso fan, and I'm not, this is still a great museum. Much more interesting than I expected.

Modern in paris...

This hotel is incredibly ornate -- it screams extravagance from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Rated one of the world's best restaurants, this is definitely the top of French dining - Chef Pierre Gagnaire has even been awarded the French knighthood.

Rated one of the world's best restaurants, this is definitely the top of French dining - Chef Pierre Gagnaire has even been awarded the French knighthood.

#17 on 'World's 50 Best Restaurants' by Restaurant magazine (2012)

pretty good ice creams there!

Best ice cream in town.

Great gardens here.

Underrated museum, I'd say. Very cute and calm place.

Great city view from the observation deck on top floor

No better place for a stroll although could be a little chilly this time of year. Go anyway. All kinds of famous people used to have apartments here, plus it's where the Comedie-Francaise still has it's HQ. Lots of great shops that vary from Marc Jacobs to Didier Ludot (pretty much THE vintage No better place for a stroll although could be a little chilly this time of year. Go anyway. All kinds of famous people used to have apartments here, plus it's where the Comedie-Francaise still has it's HQ. Lots of great shops that vary from Marc Jacobs to Didier Ludot (pretty much THE vintage clothing store in Paris), to crazy stores that only sell things like pipes and old medals.… see moresee less

During the winter, Chez Michel features fresh game with their "hunters specials."

During the winter, Chez Michel features fresh game with their "hunters specials."

During the winter, Chez Michel features fresh game with their "hunters specials."

Better than the George V

best bread in paris. you can walk down rue bonaparte from the seine (great art stores), stop at pierre herme (best chocolate in paris) then take rue vaugirard to turn around toward the rue du cherche midi. rue madame is pretty cute and will take you there.

My favorite place in the entire world. If anything happens to me I want to be buried here.

Had too much of these once... heavenly delicious!!

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Well, this was better in the early '90s when no one knew about it but it's still pretty great. By far one of the more elegant passages with one of the all time best rare book stores in Paris. If you go there, ask for a business card--they are actually old postcards with the bookstore name stamped onWell, this was better in the early '90s when no one knew about it but it's still pretty great. By far one of the more elegant passages with one of the all time best rare book stores in Paris. If you go there, ask for a business card--they are actually old postcards with the bookstore name stamped on the other side.… see moresee less

Vivienne is more refined than most of the other arcades (or passages as they're called there). I miss the grit but I still love it.

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My favorite place in the entire world. If anything happens to me I want to be buried here.

I've read that they have the best macarons :)

Awesome Macaroon place on 6th avenue between 6th and 7th.

Truffle. On everything.

lucky you...

I haven't been here since I was 16, but would love to go back