Children return to the homeland. I went back yesterday and the impressions are the best. I don't think there is a better city to spend some of your francs on.
We saw most of it from Paris. We shot most of it. I will not write details, but only what I consider useful for anyone who intends to go.
First of all the fact that wherever you stand and look you see their finesse. The best way to see the most classic places is the Batobus (river bus) you get a card and use it to hop on and off at every stop on the Seine. It starts from the Eiffel Tower and arrives at the Trocadero, making stops at the Louvre and back again. At each stop you get off - you see everything using your little feet (that's the only way you get to know the city) making the necessary stops for an espresso or a crepe and voor for the next one. Where I messed up the most was the live performances in the streets that you see under the bridges on the banks: from incredible musicians-dancers-puppet types etc. (from the afternoon onwards).
For anyone who is a fan of the metro, it takes you everywhere with maps that show you the lines - the stations and where you change lines. Very easy even for me who had to get on a train or bus for a few years (get the ten ticket ticket for around ten euros or get one of the weekly cards).
Areas I liked the most: De la Cité (the island where Notre Dame is located and the Quartier Laten district where I also found souvlaki with gyros, since their cuisine is difficult for those who are not used to it) - San Germain with bistro-shops and a lot of life there too - Montmartre (nice but very touristy) - Saint Marais and Bastille.
I don't think I can say about museum attractions since they are not well known. Only a couple of words are worth saying about their impressive Lafayette shopping center that as soon as you enter and look around and up you get your fill - opulence in all its glory but terribly tasteful. It has nice collections at prices of 2,000-3,500
but if you go downstairs you will find clothes or shoes with our own prices.
Those who carry water in their bags, since if you buy a bottle on the street, it costs 2 to 2,5 euros, and if you sit down, it costs 4-5. Their water is drinkable, so ask for a carafe (a carafe of water) if you sit down and don't like wine.
If you sit down for French cuisine you will pay for it, otherwise Italian-McDonalds-gyros-crepes-paninis are the alternatives for cheaper things.
Comfortable shoes since you have to be prepared for hours of waiting in lines and walking.
Don't look for stands for cigarettes - they sell them in cafes or tobacco cellars and there aren't many places where you'll find them.
Perfumes at Fragonard the oldest perfume shop in Paris with its own incredible perfumes (women went crazy). Lafayette and Fragona are at the Opera House. There is also a good outlet but we didn't go and I don't remember where it is.
If you go to Disney with your destination, check out a game and get a fast pass so you don't melt in the lines. The only downside to this is that the next one comes out after an hour I think. We go in the morning at ten and leave around 8-8,30 without catching everything.
It's good to have someone with you who speaks a little French - they don't speak English and those who do, speak with a French accent and you won't catch a thing.
In closing, I cannot but mention what you feel like a Greek in the Louvre, seeing the Venus of Milos and the Victory of Samothrace in the most prominent places of the museum (together with Gioconda, they are the three divas of the museum). Pride, excitement, admiration for their beauty and a huge anger that makes you want to start shouting like a madman in the Louvre "THEYEEEEES!!!!!!!!" these are ours!!!!!!!!!!!
However, the French are not kidding - they have really made Paris an incredible city and unfortunately the comparisons with Athens (beyond the Acropolis and monuments) are tragic for us.
We saw most of it from Paris. We shot most of it. I will not write details, but only what I consider useful for anyone who intends to go.
First of all the fact that wherever you stand and look you see their finesse. The best way to see the most classic places is the Batobus (river bus) you get a card and use it to hop on and off at every stop on the Seine. It starts from the Eiffel Tower and arrives at the Trocadero, making stops at the Louvre and back again. At each stop you get off - you see everything using your little feet (that's the only way you get to know the city) making the necessary stops for an espresso or a crepe and voor for the next one. Where I messed up the most was the live performances in the streets that you see under the bridges on the banks: from incredible musicians-dancers-puppet types etc. (from the afternoon onwards).
For anyone who is a fan of the metro, it takes you everywhere with maps that show you the lines - the stations and where you change lines. Very easy even for me who had to get on a train or bus for a few years (get the ten ticket ticket for around ten euros or get one of the weekly cards).
Areas I liked the most: De la Cité (the island where Notre Dame is located and the Quartier Laten district where I also found souvlaki with gyros, since their cuisine is difficult for those who are not used to it) - San Germain with bistro-shops and a lot of life there too - Montmartre (nice but very touristy) - Saint Marais and Bastille.
I don't think I can say about museum attractions since they are not well known. Only a couple of words are worth saying about their impressive Lafayette shopping center that as soon as you enter and look around and up you get your fill - opulence in all its glory but terribly tasteful. It has nice collections at prices of 2,000-3,500
but if you go downstairs you will find clothes or shoes with our own prices.Those who carry water in their bags, since if you buy a bottle on the street, it costs 2 to 2,5 euros, and if you sit down, it costs 4-5. Their water is drinkable, so ask for a carafe (a carafe of water) if you sit down and don't like wine.
If you sit down for French cuisine you will pay for it, otherwise Italian-McDonalds-gyros-crepes-paninis are the alternatives for cheaper things.
Comfortable shoes since you have to be prepared for hours of waiting in lines and walking.
Don't look for stands for cigarettes - they sell them in cafes or tobacco cellars and there aren't many places where you'll find them.
Perfumes at Fragonard the oldest perfume shop in Paris with its own incredible perfumes (women went crazy). Lafayette and Fragona are at the Opera House. There is also a good outlet but we didn't go and I don't remember where it is.
If you go to Disney with your destination, check out a game and get a fast pass so you don't melt in the lines. The only downside to this is that the next one comes out after an hour I think. We go in the morning at ten and leave around 8-8,30 without catching everything.
It's good to have someone with you who speaks a little French - they don't speak English and those who do, speak with a French accent and you won't catch a thing.
In closing, I cannot but mention what you feel like a Greek in the Louvre, seeing the Venus of Milos and the Victory of Samothrace in the most prominent places of the museum (together with Gioconda, they are the three divas of the museum). Pride, excitement, admiration for their beauty and a huge anger that makes you want to start shouting like a madman in the Louvre "THEYEEEEES!!!!!!!!" these are ours!!!!!!!!!!!
However, the French are not kidding - they have really made Paris an incredible city and unfortunately the comparisons with Athens (beyond the Acropolis and monuments) are tragic for us.
