Paris

Visited on 11-13 July 2025

Visited Paris several times before, visited this time to take my partner who never visited Paris. Also to visit friends. 

Sightseeing

Paris is for me the most beautiful city in the world. So many beautiful buildings, just walking around is fun.

Musee d'Orsay
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GHZb4wx6XXnk7idP6
I have visited Louvre, but never this museum.
It was really fun, there are plenty famous and amazing paintings and statues.
The view from the rooftop was also nice. The cafe too.
Unfortunately we had to rush in the end because they were closing.

Bateaux-Mouches (Seine River Cruise)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/GHZb4wx6XXnk7idP6
There are many boat cruise, this company is one of the popular one since there were so many people got on the boat. My friend bought cheaper corporate ticket for me.

 

Restaurant

Chez Marthe
https://maps.app.goo.gl/WoVnD6P2cpQcm2ha9
Had dinner with friends who live in Paris.
Was great food and reasonable. Spent about EUR 50 per person for a full course including wine drink. 

 

Transportation 

We bought Navigo Weekly Pass which was the best option for our case. It was all you can ride during Mon-Sun, and included trains to both airports. We bought in advance and put in our phone, really convenient. Google Map was convenient to find direction and transportation (bus and metro).

 

Communication

We bought physical SIM Card with Free, and was satisfied with it. It was so cheap, for EUR 20 (including EUR 10 for the card), we got so many data and local call. Recommended. 

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