In the last post in this series, we have just crossed the Pont Alexandre III, having found a vacation rental in Paris, and are continuing Google's itinerary for one day in the city.
6. Place de la Concorde (Distance from the previous destination: 10 minutes by foot. Suggested amount of time to spend here: 35 minutes)
The 18th century Place de la Concorde is another of the major public squares in Paris, located in the 8th arrondissement. A bustling spot with a good ambiance, cafes and people-watching, there are plenty of palaces, architectural gems and monuments and fountains to take in. One of the most picturesque parts of the city, it is probably the image of Paris that many have in mind. Just grab a coffee, take a break from this crazy dash around the city and take it all in.
6. Place de la Concorde (Distance from the previous destination: 10 minutes by foot. Suggested amount of time to spend here: 35 minutes)
The 18th century Place de la Concorde is another of the major public squares in Paris, located in the 8th arrondissement. A bustling spot with a good ambiance, cafes and people-watching, there are plenty of palaces, architectural gems and monuments and fountains to take in. One of the most picturesque parts of the city, it is probably the image of Paris that many have in mind. Just grab a coffee, take a break from this crazy dash around the city and take it all in.
7. Tuileries Garden (Distance from the previous destination: 5 minutes by foot. Suggested amount of time to spend here: 45 minutes)
Once you've had a bit of a break, head to the Jardin des Tuileries for a wander. Created by Catherine de Medici as the garden of the Tuileries Palace in 1564, it was opened to the public in 1667 and became a public park after the French Revolution.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, it became the place where Parisians celebrated, met, strolled, and relaxed and the place to be seen. Today, it remains an important public space in the city and features statues by Antoine Coysevox, Louis Auguste Lévêque and Rodin.
Once you've had a bit of a break, head to the Jardin des Tuileries for a wander. Created by Catherine de Medici as the garden of the Tuileries Palace in 1564, it was opened to the public in 1667 and became a public park after the French Revolution.
In the 19th and 20th centuries, it became the place where Parisians celebrated, met, strolled, and relaxed and the place to be seen. Today, it remains an important public space in the city and features statues by Antoine Coysevox, Louis Auguste Lévêque and Rodin.
8. Pont des Arts (Distance from the previous destination: Less than 5 minutes by car. Suggested amount of time to spend here: 30 minutes)
This picturesque 19th century bridge over the Seine connects the Louvre & the Institut de France. It is the iconic bridge that features “love locks” (though they are habitually removed now for the structural safety of the bridge). We're not sure if we agree with Google about spending 30 minutes here but it is a lovely bridge to pass over and get photos from.
9. Shakespeare and Company (Distance from the previous destination: 10 minutes by foot. Suggested amount of time to spend here: 45 minutes)
Shakespeare and Company is the name an iconic independent English-language bookstore on Paris's Left Bank.
This picturesque 19th century bridge over the Seine connects the Louvre & the Institut de France. It is the iconic bridge that features “love locks” (though they are habitually removed now for the structural safety of the bridge). We're not sure if we agree with Google about spending 30 minutes here but it is a lovely bridge to pass over and get photos from.
9. Shakespeare and Company (Distance from the previous destination: 10 minutes by foot. Suggested amount of time to spend here: 45 minutes)
Shakespeare and Company is the name an iconic independent English-language bookstore on Paris's Left Bank.
First opened by the American Sylvia Beach, in 1919, at 8 rue Dupuytren, it was a gathering place for many then-aspiring writers such as Ezra Pound, Ernest Hemingway, Djuna Barnes, James Joyce and Ford Madox Ford. Closed during WWII, it was reborn again at 37 rue de la Bûcherie, in the 5th arrondissement, and is still in operation today. For book-lovers, it is a must-see.
10. Notre-Dame de Paris (Distance from the previous destination: Less than 5 minutes by foot. Suggested amount of time to spend here: 1 hour)
Another iconic Parisian sight, Notre-Dame de Paris is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité in the fourth arrondissement. Stunning and atmospheric, it can be very busy but, if you time it right, makes for a very pleasant visit.
While some of the timings might be off – thirty minutes hanging out on a bridge might not be everyone's cup of tea – and the order might be shuffled around (the Arc de Triomphe is lovely at night, for example), this itinerary is quite good as a single day in Paris doesn't allow for visits to any Museums. If you want to see Paris, this is a good way to do it in a small amount of time!
10. Notre-Dame de Paris (Distance from the previous destination: Less than 5 minutes by foot. Suggested amount of time to spend here: 1 hour)
Another iconic Parisian sight, Notre-Dame de Paris is a medieval Catholic cathedral on the Île de la Cité in the fourth arrondissement. Stunning and atmospheric, it can be very busy but, if you time it right, makes for a very pleasant visit.
While some of the timings might be off – thirty minutes hanging out on a bridge might not be everyone's cup of tea – and the order might be shuffled around (the Arc de Triomphe is lovely at night, for example), this itinerary is quite good as a single day in Paris doesn't allow for visits to any Museums. If you want to see Paris, this is a good way to do it in a small amount of time!