9 Hours In Paris

An Indian Traveler

7 years ago

What is the one word that comes in your mind when you think about “PARIS”! Well, for me it is “LOVE”. The city which evokes such a beautiful emotion must be pretty amazing to visit. So, I visited the “City Of Love” last year for a short stopover before heading to my next destination.

Here’s how I spend 9 hours in Paris:

7.30 AM: My Gulf Air flight landed at CDG Airport. Immigration was pretty quick. Luggage took more time than immigration check.

8.40 AM: Took a RER B train from CDG Airport to Chatelet-les-Halles station. Cost 10 €. Get down to catch a metro to Gare de Lyon station (One stop) from opposite platform.

9.30 AM: Stored my luggage at Gare de Lyon station. Cost 5 € for 24 hrs depending upon luggage’s size.

9.40 AM: Catch a Metro to Charles-de-Gaulle – Étoile station. Changed to metro line 6 and get down at Trocadero station to have one of the best views of Eiffel tower. Total Cost €1,90.

Jardins du Trocadéro

10.30 AM: Relaxed and spend some time at Jardins du Trocadéro (Garden & Pond near Eiffel Tower). Not crowded. Several teenagers were drawing Eiffel tower. People were strolling. Kids were playing. Nice ambience.

11.40 AM- 1 PM: Entered Eiffel Tower. I had booked the 11.30 AM slot. Pre-booking is recommended. Cost €11 excluding summit visit. It was really jam packed at Eiffel tower. I didn’t find it appealing but the view from Eiffel tower is extraordinary. I didn’t go to the summit.

Pont de Bir-Hakeim

1 PM – 2.40 PM: Explored Pont de Bir-Hakeim (Famous bridge near Eiffel Tower) featured in Marlon Brando’s “Last Tango In Paris” opening scene. I saw a foreign couple in their wedding dress roaming around in Paris accompanying a photographer to click their picturers. Pretty cool!

I strolled alongside Seine river. For an hour i walk aimlessly on the streets of Paris and stumbled upon cozy cafes, beautiful gardens & buildings, Cathedral and Formula one cars’ yard! Best experience in Paris.

2.40 PM – 3.10 PM: I had a lunch at “Au Vieux Colombier” located in Rue de Rennes. Lunch was underwhelming. Basically, it was Egg Omlete & Fries with a Mocktail. Nice neighborhood though. Total Cost €21,50. Metro station is just a stone throw away.

3.30 PM: Took a metro to Charles-de-Gaulle – Étoile station. Cost €1,90. Reached one of the most famous streets of Paris i.e Champs-Élysées.

Arc de Triomphe

3.30 PM – 4.30 PM: Explored Champs-Élysées street and nearby Arc de Triomphe. Street was really crowded. A tourist hotspot. Many cafes, shopping malls, expensive stores are here.

5 PM: Reached Gare de Lyon station. Cost €1,90. After collecting my luggage, i board the train to cannes!

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