48 Hours In Paris

48 Hours In Paris With Go Places Holidays

Paris is an exquisite city. It has been described as ‘the city of lights’, ‘the city of romance’, ‘the city of love’ – every cliché has been used. As the world’s most visited city, the French capital offers something for everyone. Bisected by the River Seine and filled with hidden cultural and historical gems buried in every corner of the city. The city is Dotted with cafés, patisseries and gourmet food, but it also serves as the headquarters of some of the world’s most exclusive fashion boutiques. The illuminated city is also a tribute to the intellectual preeminence of notables such as Hemingway, Voltaire, Dali, Stravinsky, and Picasso who have used Paris as a common gathering place over the centuries and left their indelible marks on not only French society, but also the world at large.

Where To Stay

For a quintessentially authentic and charming experience take a look at the Go Places recommended hotels in Paris. The luxurious Paris Marriott Champs Elysees Hotel to experience France’s magical capital city in grand fashion. One of the most luxurious hotels in Paris Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, with thoughtful amenities, exquisite decor, and unparalleled elegance. Four Seasons Hotel George V home to some of the best food in France. InterContinental Paris Le Grand offers guests a magnificent view of the Opera Garnier and suites decorated in a Second Empire style. For more of these tasteful options, visit www.goplacesholidays.com and take your pick!

What to Do?

A trip to Paris is incomplete without visiting the iconic Eiffel Tower. If the weather permits, the best way to experience the beautiful landmark is by bringing your own wine, baguettes, and cheese and having a picnic on the lawn in front! Visit Musée du Louvre widely considered to be one of the best art museums in Europe. Not to missed are Musée d’Orsay, the Luxembourg Gardens or Le Marais and the Notre-Dame Cathedral which is seen as a Parisian icon, considered a Gothic masterpiece. There’s no way you’ll get to do it all – museum-touring, shopping, opera attending – so plan your own itinerary, group sightseeing nearby attractions together and see Paris on your own terms.

Where To Wine & Dine?

Paris offers a surplus of restaurants that serve up everything from Asian fusion dishes to nouveaux bistro fare and because France invented a widely adopted style of cooking, the food in Paris is très bien. Here are some of the Go Places™ recommended restaurants to enjoy classic French cuisine such as Onion & Leek Soup with baguette butter garlic and parsley, Duck & Green Olives, Frogs Legs, Escargots, Salmon, Cheese Platters and Crêpes Suzette. The restaurant to look out for are Allard, Benoit Paris, Bistrot Paul Bert, Le Grand Bain and Le Chateaubriand.

Time’s Running Out…

Consummate the glorious 48 hours with a flute of champagne or a signature cocktail at the classic Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Hotel. If you’re wondering where shopping fits in to your 48 hours in Paris, not to worry! Walk down the ever-glamorous Avenue Montaigne, the streets of Saint Germain and the Champs Elysées for the great Parisian shopping experience. Department stores like Grand Magasins as they are known in French, including the magnificent Galeries Lafayette, Le Bon Marché, Printemps Haussmann, Franck & Fils and La Vallee Village. Your last night in Paris and you must see it in all its glory as you climb up to the Eiffel tower to take get a bird’s eye view of the City of Lights! End your amazing 48 hours in Paris like a true Parisian…sipping a glass of champagne!