What else to do in Paris?

[petals]

So I've been to Paris a few times and have visited Notre Dame, The Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and did a river cruise.

Is there anything else people can suggest visiting and how would one get there please

 

[Hannahinwonderland]

I loved the Catacombs! Kind of creepy, but also interesting. I don't remember how to get there, though.

 

[markpsych]

I loved the Catacombs! Kind of creepy, but also interesting.

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I also enjoyed the the Musée Carnavalet, which has free entry: http://en.parisinfo.com/paris-museum-monument/71069/Musée-Carnavalet-Musée-de-l'histoire-de-Paris

 

[BadPinkTink]

I went to The Opera House, which is the real life inspiration for Phantom of The Opera. I didn't take a tour, just wandered through the areas open to the public, including one of the boxes, where you can have a look into the auditorium.

I also did the dinner and show package at Moulan Rouge, the REAL Moulan Rouge.

 

[dancemonkey]

Moulan Rouge. Shopping. D'Orsey musee.

 

[zavandor]

The Musee d'Orsay is certainly a must do, it has an amazing collection.
If you have kids, the Cité des Sciences at the Park de La Villette is a great place.

 

[petals]

Moulan Rouge. Shopping. D'Orsey musee.

How does one get to the D'orsey musee

 

[Ware Bears]

Versailles - it was very easy to get there on the train. The grounds are beautiful too.

Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes - it's the second oldest zoo in the world, it's off the Seine, we got there using a hop on hop off river boat.

See both the replica Statue of Liberties - we walked down to the one on the Ile aux Cignes which is the one you see in the National Treasure film, the other one is in the Luxembourg Gardens but we ran out of time to see that (never mind, leaves something to do on another trip)

 

[petals]

Versailles - it was very easy to get there on the train. The grounds are beautiful too.

Ménagerie du Jardin des Plantes - it's the second oldest zoo in the world, it's off the Seine, we got there using a hop on hop off river boat.

See both the replica Statue of Liberties - we walked down to the one on the Ile aux Cignes which is the one you see in the National Treasure film, the other one is in the Luxembourg Gardens but we ran out of time to see that (never mind, leaves something to do on another trip)

I was thinking about Versailles. We've never been there but I've heard it's meant to be gorgeous.

Is there a supermarket close to Disneyland and does anyone know how to get to the shopping centre close by as well?

 

[A Small World]

There is a small supermarket type shop in the train station next to the parks. The shopping centre has a very large supermarket as part of it (on 2 floors) and you can easily get to it by catching the RER train from the station - its either 1 or 2 stops (Val d"Europe) and only costs a couple of Euros to get there.

Other things to do in Paris could include Sacre Coeur and Montmatre - take the metro to Anvers and either walk up to Sacre Coeur - it should be obvious which way to go or take the funicular up the hill (costs one metro ticket)

you say you've visited Notre Dame - have you explored the area round it? The back of it is very different to the front (The front is very square and angular whereas the back is very pretty looking). Explore the island its on and walk onto the next island- Ile St Louis and find Bertillon ice cream shop. Also you can explore the left bank towards Jardin de Luxembourg

Also you say you have visited Arc de Triomphe- have you walked down or up Champs Elysee? I love standing with my back to the Louvre and looking through Tuileries (gardens) towards Place de la Concorde and right up the Champs Elysee to the Arc de Triomphe - its a lovely view and you can see so far.
I also love walking down the river and browsing at the book stalls along the banks and then theres Angelina's tea rooms on the right bank alongside Jardin des Tuileries.

When you visited the Eiffel Tower did you walk down from Trocadero (past all the fountains)? You get a fantastic view of it from the top and the walk down is lovely. Its also worth walking past the other side of it through the park towards the Ecole Militaire.

Have you done a boat tour on the River? You can either get a days ticket for the Batobus (boat bus) and hop on and off or do a guided tour where you stay on but get a running commentary.

A good guide book or googling will give you more info about all these places and others people have mentioned to help you decide how you want to spend your time as theres so much to see and do. I love Paris as you can possibly tell and love just wandering and exploring rather than catching the metro from place to place

 

[cedricandsophie]

M favorite place in Paris is the Rodin museum, both the house and garden with his sculptures. Or the Pere Lachais cemetery. Or even better just getting off the Metro randomly and walking around, having wine in a cafe and watching the people go by.

 

[bibbidibobbidibecky]

I second (third?) Versailles. It's quite a hike out there, but totally worth it! Also, have you strolled around the Île Saint-Louis? I loved walking around there and getting an ice cream from the original Berthillon!