24 Hours in Paris: What to Do & Not to Do (by a Local)!

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I went to Paris 17 years ago and I didn't really like it. I went back two years ago and I fell in love with it. I wanted to go this summer too but hotel prices are crazy!!! (over 250 euros per night in a two star hotel) so I decided to catch the 6am train from London and come back with the 9pm train. Just one day. Just to walk around, look around, eat around, soak up the Parisian atmosphere. I'm going at the end of this month so this video came out at the perfect time :) Thank you!

Great advice! It’s what my French friends told me to do when I went to Paris the 1st time, 30 years ago. I spent 1 week in Dijon, but I only had 1.5 days in Paris. The only thing, my friends told me not to go to the Eiffel Tower because you can see it from a distance. True. But, when I came home, everyone asked if I went to the Eiffel Tower, and constantly saying no, made me wish I went to it. I didn’t go inside any museums. Sitting in front of Notre-Dame, and looking at the architecture of Paris was a lot to soak up. Picking that thing you love to do, is perfect! I love sitting and watching people. So, I terrace and park hop, and go to perfume shops.

So true that Paris can take a life time to explore. Wonderful city. As a foodie, I go to a really good restaurant for lunch as it so much less expensive than dinner, try new wines and innovative food, then spend the afternoon walking off lunch, shopping and visiting cavistes. Then I have a light dinner at a good cafe or get bread, cheese and a little charcuterie and sit on one of the quais, weather permitting. Parfait.

I visit paris several times a year, by train from Belgium ( By Thalys). A visit just for a day, the first train there and last one back. My whole day is just like in your video, neatly planned. with a few terraces, restaurant and at least one museum. 12-15 km walking, rarely a metro. You encounter so many great places, streets,...

You are a GLORIOUS tour guide. THANK YOU!

Great tips! Time spent at dinner and lunch is a great way to get French culture. Didn’t know that about picnicking outside with champagne- a must, will try. Thank you merci from Chicago again! 🇫🇷🇺🇸🇫🇷🇺🇸

I love your videos! Can't wait to come to Paris for a visit!

Great content Lucile! Cheers 🥂

Thanks for recommendations ❤

Love these tips Lucile! Such an ideal 24 hour day!

Totally agree. Paris is the place to flaneur. Walk past the major attractions - they all look best from outside. Get lost in the side streets and Live Like A Local.

Lucy,i always enjoy all of your videos! Your beautiful gentle voice ful of wisdom and soothing knowledge!

I feel your big points are true in so many big cities. Thanks for showing me some of Paris. (I was there 10 days and never even wanted to visit the Eiffel Tower. You can see it from everywhere else!)

I was in Paris for 12 hours and I was able to see most of its famous attractions; Eiffel Tower, Pere Lachaise, Place de la Bastille, Notre Dame, Louvre, Sacre Coeur and Arc de Triomphe. I'm cheap thus I didn't go inside any of the paid attractions. My favorite was Pere Lachaise cemetery.

following this exact itinerary tomorrow. Thanks Lucile!

Thank you so much for this informative, insightful video filled with great suggestions and insider tips. Greatly appreciate your hard work and thoughtfulness that you put into this and all of your videos.

Really enjoyed your video, Lucile & seeing Paris from the local view. Looks so lovely! :D

Merci! j'adore tes videos! Ma fille et moi nous allons visiter Paris de Montreal la semaine prochaine. On a pris un hotel a montmartre et on a l'intention de manger tout de que vous avez recommandé! merci

First thing to do, find a pastry-bakery where I can buy "Coucougnettes du vert galant" candy and eat until I'm fool!