Paris, France Must-See Sights Part #1
by Local Host
Sipping coffee at a Parisian cafe or taking in the masterpieces at the Louvre are French experiences that can’t be missed. While traveling in Paris take some time to get off the beaten path by visiting this must-see sites on your Paris vacation.
Canal Saint Martin
Should the mood strike for a romantic stroll, make your way to this little-touristed canal. Its shaded towpaths are dappled with sunlight that filters through the plane trees. Enjoy.
Maison Prunier
For exquisite seafood dishes, give this venerable dining room a try. The fare is traditional French. The atmosphere, Art Deco.
Shakespeare and Company Bookstore
In the Roaring 20s, this quirky bookstore in the bohemian Left Bank was the meeting place for some of literature’s greats-Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Joyce to name a few. It still serves as a refuge for struggling writers and visitors alike.
Rue Cler
This bustling pedestrian street is teeming with edible objets d’art-from the rainbow of fresh fruit, to the soft palette of French baguettes and the colossal wheels of cheese. And when you’re ready for dessert, specialty stores abound-from tarts and pastries to crêpes and, of course, chocolate. Bon Appétit!
Sainte-Chapelle
One look at the upstairs chapel, and you’ll understand how Paris earned the moniker “City of Light.” Fifteen intricately designed panels of stained glass, commissioned by Louis IX, depict 1100 story-telling scenes.
Sephora
The importance of a delicate nose in French society is apparent at this aromatic wonderland. Follow your nose to the store’s “wheel of scents,” which are arranged from fresh scents like sea breeze to stronger ones like leather, chocolate and even civette-eau de cow pie.
Check back on Friday for Part #2 of our Paris, France not-to-be-missed sights. Start planning your France vacation today!
