Continuing with Google's itinerary for 24 hours in Paris, we had just visited the Eiffel tower and were about to move on…
3. Jardins du Trocadéro (Distance from the previous destination: 5 minutes by foot. Suggested amount of time to spend here: 40 minutes)
Another outdoor space in Paris, this is where you will find the Christmas markets and ice rink in the winter and where you will get more excellent views and photo ops by the Eiffel Tower. Located in the 16th arrondissement, and bordered to the northwest by the wings of the Palais de Chaillot and to the southeast by the Seine and the Pont d'Iéna, with the Eiffel Tower on the opposite bank of the Seine, its main feature is the lovely Fountain of Warsaw. With a long basin, or water mirror, it features several jet-streams that create dramatic fountain displays and is just, overall, a very pretty place.
3. Jardins du Trocadéro (Distance from the previous destination: 5 minutes by foot. Suggested amount of time to spend here: 40 minutes)
Another outdoor space in Paris, this is where you will find the Christmas markets and ice rink in the winter and where you will get more excellent views and photo ops by the Eiffel Tower. Located in the 16th arrondissement, and bordered to the northwest by the wings of the Palais de Chaillot and to the southeast by the Seine and the Pont d'Iéna, with the Eiffel Tower on the opposite bank of the Seine, its main feature is the lovely Fountain of Warsaw. With a long basin, or water mirror, it features several jet-streams that create dramatic fountain displays and is just, overall, a very pretty place.
4. Arc de Triomphe (Distance from the previous destination: 5 minutes by car/10 minutes by public transport. Suggested amount of time to spend here: 45 minutes)
The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile is probably the second most famous monument in Paris, after the Eiffel Tower. Located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, a junction formed by twelve radiating avenues (and a crazy nightmare to navigate by car), it is 19th century architectural gem. Inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus, it honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars and is home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. Massive and fascinating, the interior, with its exhibition on the making of the monument and its access to the top and its incredible views, is just as interesting as the lovely exterior. Climbing to the top is a must.
The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile is probably the second most famous monument in Paris, after the Eiffel Tower. Located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle, a junction formed by twelve radiating avenues (and a crazy nightmare to navigate by car), it is 19th century architectural gem. Inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus, it honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars and is home to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. Massive and fascinating, the interior, with its exhibition on the making of the monument and its access to the top and its incredible views, is just as interesting as the lovely exterior. Climbing to the top is a must.
5. Pont Alexandre III (Distance from the previous destination: 5 minutes by car. Suggested amount of time to spend here: 30 minutes)
Google's route then takes you to and over Pont Alexandre III, one of the bridges spanning the Seine that connects the Champs-Élysées quarter with those of the Invalides and Eiffel Tower. It is considered the most ornate and extravagant bridge in the city and is another of the city's 19th century architectural gems. Designed by architect Joseph Cassien-Bernard, it is worth stopping to admire this extraordinary structure.
Be sure to read on to the final post in this series for the final stops on the itinerary and be sure to find a vacation rental in Paris or vacation rental in France so you can finally discover these amazing sights for yourself!
Google's route then takes you to and over Pont Alexandre III, one of the bridges spanning the Seine that connects the Champs-Élysées quarter with those of the Invalides and Eiffel Tower. It is considered the most ornate and extravagant bridge in the city and is another of the city's 19th century architectural gems. Designed by architect Joseph Cassien-Bernard, it is worth stopping to admire this extraordinary structure.
Be sure to read on to the final post in this series for the final stops on the itinerary and be sure to find a vacation rental in Paris or vacation rental in France so you can finally discover these amazing sights for yourself!