Sightseeing
To be seen, if not the inside, the outside with the gardens and the golden dome.
596 locals recommend
Invalides
129 Rue de GrenelleTo be seen, if not the inside, the outside with the gardens and the golden dome.
Eiffel Tower
5 Av. Anatole FranceGo early or late to avoid the queue. Beware of pickpockets.
if you are no willing to face the daunting Eiffel tower queue, just go up the Arc de Triomphe for a stunning view all over Paris, before strolling down the Champs Elysées.
1042 locals recommend
Arc de Triomphe
Place Charles de Gaulleif you are no willing to face the daunting Eiffel tower queue, just go up the Arc de Triomphe for a stunning view all over Paris, before strolling down the Champs Elysées.
Don't think you're into primary native cultures history? (native americans, australians...) Think again! It's great if you have the time.
740 locals recommend
Quai Branly Museum
37 Quai Jacques ChiracDon't think you're into primary native cultures history? (native americans, australians...) Think again! It's great if you have the time.
The cruise on the river Seine. To do at sunset. Sounds touristy but it is really beautiful.
214 locals recommend
Bateaux-Mouches
Port de la ConférenceThe cruise on the river Seine. To do at sunset. Sounds touristy but it is really beautiful.
the famous musée d'Orsay in the former station. Buy tickets in advance (as for all museums)
630 locals recommend
Gare Musée d'Orsay
the famous musée d'Orsay in the former station. Buy tickets in advance (as for all museums)
Grand Palais
3 Av. du Général EisenhowerBuy tickets in advance (as for all museums).
Louvre Museum
Rue de RivoliBuy tickets in advance (as for all museums)
Everything Else
Have a picnic on the grass to see the Eiffel tower sparkle in the evening, every hour on the hour ! (9pm, 10pm...)
429 locals recommend
Champ de Mars
2 All. Adrienne LecouvreurHave a picnic on the grass to see the Eiffel tower sparkle in the evening, every hour on the hour ! (9pm, 10pm...)
From the Pont de l'Alma, take a right and walk on the riverbanks of the Seine which have just become pedestrian this year. There are little cafes and animations everywhere, until the ponts des Inv.
61 locals recommend
Pont de l'Alma
Pont de l'AlmaFrom the Pont de l'Alma, take a right and walk on the riverbanks of the Seine which have just become pedestrian this year. There are little cafes and animations everywhere, until the ponts des Inv.
Food Scene
A nice French bistrot by Chef Constant with a good price for quality ratio. No booking, so you may have to queue a little bit. Sometimes a bit noisy though.
106 locals recommend
Constant Cafe
139 Rue Saint-DominiqueA nice French bistrot by Chef Constant with a good price for quality ratio. No booking, so you may have to queue a little bit. Sometimes a bit noisy though.
Also by Chef Constant, most of the plates are served in "cocottes" i.e. casseroles. Quite à la mode. No booking.
114 locals recommend
Les Cocottes
135 Rue Saint-DominiqueAlso by Chef Constant, most of the plates are served in "cocottes" i.e. casseroles. Quite à la mode. No booking.
La Fontaine de Mars
129 Rue Saint-DominiqueClassical and traditional French cuisine, well done.
Le Petit Cler
29 Rue ClerA popular bistrot with bruschetta, salads... Do book.
There are a few Italian restaurants in the rue de Grenelle, owned by the same persons. Nice, copious, and reasonably priced Italian food.
14 locals recommend
Gusto Italia 218
218 Rue de GrenelleThere are a few Italian restaurants in the rue de Grenelle, owned by the same persons. Nice, copious, and reasonably priced Italian food.
I like their week end brunch in this quiet street on the other side of the Champs. Both the inside and the outside terrace are nice. Better book +33 1 42 73 92 97
8 locals recommend
Aux Cerises
47 Av. de SuffrenI like their week end brunch in this quiet street on the other side of the Champs. Both the inside and the outside terrace are nice. Better book +33 1 42 73 92 97
All truffle dishes ! In a nice atmosphere. Book ahead via thefork.com for a discount.
19 locals recommend
Truffes Folies
37 Rue MalarAll truffle dishes ! In a nice atmosphere. Book ahead via thefork.com for a discount.
Le Violon d'Ingres
135 Rue Saint-Dominiquealso a reference restaurant in the area
DINER BEDFORD
12 Rue du Champ de MarsGreat burgers US style, also brunches on Sunday.
Café Du Marché
38 Rue Clerfor a drink
A small but great restaurant with delicious, creative yet hearty food. Evening menu : 35e.
46 locals recommend
Pottoka
4 Rue de l'ExpositionA small but great restaurant with delicious, creative yet hearty food. Evening menu : 35e.
Bistrot Belhara
23 Rue DuvivierOne my favourite restaurants. Upscale bistrot food. Do book.
Drinks & Nightlife
32 Rue Cler
32 Rue ClerNice cocktails in a nice atmosphere with the lampions.
Tribeca
36 Rue Clerfor a drink
Essentials
42 Avenue de la Motte-Picquet
Long opening hours and lots of choice.
11 Rue du Champ de Mars
11 Rue du Champ de Marssmaller than carrefour but cheaper and less queue
27 Rue Cler
27 Rue Clersmaller than carrefour but cheaper and less queue