Strolling Through Aesthetic Parts of Paris: Day 4 Itinerary
When wandering through aesthetic parts of Paris, you can’t forget to plan a day for adorable shops and museums. This is day 4 of our strolling through aesthetic parts of Paris itinerary.
No matter the length of your trip to Paris, get inspiration from this 5 day itinerary of Paris for strolling through the most aesthetic parts of the city. These spots are perfect for any time of the year.
The locations on each itinerary are within walking distance. However, depending on your comfort level, you may choose to have your own transportation to make it easier for you.
I also want to encourage you to explore on your own. Use this itinerary as a guide, but go to what interests YOU.
Make your trip the most unique experience and stroll through Paris like you are actually part of it.
For strolling through aesthetic parts of Paris day 4, we will be wandering beautiful old streets and pathways with lovely shops and museums.
Let’s begin our day!
Itinerary
Galerie Vivienne
Passage des Panoramas
Galeries Lafayette
Café de la Paix
Rue du Faubourg
Hôtel des Invalides
The Musée Rodin
Musée d’Orsay
Café de Flore
Église Saint-Sulpice
Morning
Galerie Vivienne
For today’s itinerary, we are on a search for adorable shops and pathways. The first on our list is Galerie Vivienne. This is a beautiful covered passageway that dates back to the turn of the 19th century.
Passage des Panoramas and Passage Jouffroy
Other covered passageways in this part of Paris is Passage des Panoramas and Passage Jouffroy. Both passageways have more old beautiful shops and restaurants to glance in. You can find all sorts of antique books and little knickknacks. These aesthetic galleries are perfect spots to enjoy shopping in Paris the authentic way.
Galeries Lafayette
Now after experiencing these adorable hidden paths of Paris, you need to see the most stunning mall in Paris. Galeries Lafayette is right near Palais Garnier, and is in a fairly busy shopping district. This mall is full of lights and astonishing decor. There’s also a beautiful glass dome above all the different levels of the mall. Whether you’re into shopping or if you’re like me and would like to pass, you won’t regret taking a walk through this elegant building. There is also a free observation deck on the rooftop of the building, where you can look out to the Opera House, the Eiffel Tower, and the rest of Paris with its beautiful architecture in the surrounding buildings. Stop by Café de la Paix for brunch, a beautiful and well known restaurant in the area that dates back to 1862.
Afternoon
Rue du Faubourg
If you prefer a scenic walk with beautiful old doorways and buildings, go down Rue du Faubourg and spend some time by Champs-Élysées.
Hôtel des Invalides
Built in the 17th century, King Louis XIV created this large center for veterans as a hospital, a convent, which is now Hôtel des Invalides. Today, it contains the courtyard, and a few different museums, such as the Musée de l’Armée and Napoleon Bonaparte’s tomb. There’s plenty of history that remains here for all to see no matter what interests you.
The Musée Rodin
Another museum that is a must see is The Musée Rodin. Included is a beautiful garden, the museum itself which is located in an 18th century hotel, and all the history and art within its walls. Many agree with me in saying that this is one of the best museums in Paris.
Evening
Musée d'Orsay
Our day of museums does not end here. We cannot forget about Musée d’Orsay, one of the most iconic museums in Paris. Located in a train station built at the turn of the 20th century, Musée d’Orsay is a museum featuring mostly impressionist art. A beautiful atmosphere in itself. Even if art isn’t your thing, give it a try as it is also an aesthetic old train station.
French Cafés
When in Paris, of course it’s important to try out some of the most classic old French cafés. One being Café de Flore and another one being Les Deux Magots. Both were very popular cafés among French philosophers, such as Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre, and other writers like Earnest Hemingway and Albert Camus. If you want to try out some existential thinking over a cup of coffee, this is the perfect place for you.
Église Saint-Sulpice
Our last destination for today is Église Saint-Sulpice, a stunning 17th century catholic church. Both the interior and exterior of the church is absolutely a wonder to look at. There’s also a lovely little square out front with a fountain, a perfect place to end a leisurely day of shopping and wandering beautiful museums in Paris.
Join me next time for day 5 of the perfect Paris itinerary!
Maeve
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