At dusk to see the twinkling Eiffel or during the day to take Paris in from the river, many options are available, with a drink, lunch or dinner, many different cruises are available.

50 area museums and you can purchase 2 Day, 4 Day or 6 Day passes. The main benefit is cutting the lines. You start saving after 4 museum visits in dollars, but wait forever in time without the pass. Restrictions apply so read the details. Prices: 15-22 EURO pp

The 6th arrondissement is known for all that is typical of French art de vivre, including Cafe de Flore. A literary hotspot for intellectual Parisians. It was the place to be in the early 1900s, a landmark Parisian spot attracting the most forward-thinking writers, artists and philosophers, Descartes, Picasso, Simone de Beauvoir, Trotsky, and more begin to frequent the cafe to escape the doom of German occupation of WWII. Order their famous hot chocolate.

Underground jazz in the limestone cellars. The caveau is downstairs, so grab a drink and head down to the place to catch some cool jazz or blues and do a little dancing or people watching. Always use the bathrooms in these places because they are so interesting.

Artists like Manet, Toulouse-Lautrec, Géricault, Renoir and Van Gogh and later, Picasso, Modigliani, Miro, painters have for a long time made Montmartre their home. They met up in cafes and worked locally in their artist studios. The cost of living has pushed out artists, but there are a number still painting and selling over-priced street portraits. It is kind of worth it if it's done there, right? Snap some photos and videos of it being done or sit at a cafe and watch life as it happens. Wander around the cobblestone village to the cathedral and take in spectacular views from the steps thinking about what it must have been like in the time of Renoir or Modigliani.

We discovered a stunning vantage point of the pyramid at The Louvre with kids skateboarding and hanging out. I believe this photo was taken in February, so the position of the sun will change.

On the famous Champs Elysées, the iconic and oh, so French sweet shop is a must for macarons. In 1930, the Parisian pastry chef Pierre Desfontaines, grandcousin of the creator of Maison Ladurée, had the ingenious idea of joining two macaron shells, filled with a tasty ganache-- the Parisian macaron was born. The quintessential shop is divine and a place to splurge on extra to try them all.

Imagine late 18th century Paris. Exciting technological advances were underway, France was becoming known for its luxury goods, and the burgeoning bourgeois society was beginning to enjoy the good life. These first shopping malls were created during this era and they are wonderful. Explore and discover these hidden gems. Many have airbnbs too.

The French Royal Residence commissioned by King Louis XIV, The Sun King, located in the town bearing the same name, about 18 km (11 mi) west of Paris. Revisit the history of the French Revolution, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette and the unlimited opulence and extravagance of this chateau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read up on your French history before you go, it makes being there so much more impactful.

The Arc de Triomphe, one of Paris's most iconic monuments is located at the end of the Champs-Élysées. Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 to honor the French army and commemorate the victories of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars, its design was inspired by the ancient Roman triumphal arches. The Arc de Triomphe symbolizes unity and resilience. Climb the stairs and view Paris from the top. (There is a Passion Monuments Pass for monuments all over France. Check if you are staying for a while.) Price: Adults 16€

Home to Monet's greatest work, an immersive 360 degree multipanel painting series of his lilly gardens at Giverny.

The Père Lachaise is the largest cemetery in Paris, located in the 20th arrondissement. It is well-known for all the famous people buried here and was the first garden cemetery, opening in 1804. It was built way outside the city to have safe sanitary conditions to avoid the catastrophe leading to the catacombs. It is the resting place of Molière, Oscar Wilde, Chopin, Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Sarah Berhardt, Delacroix, Tignous, Modigliani, Seurat, Proust (madeleines), Ladurée (macarons), Brillat-Savarin (cheese).

Covered walkways full of eclectic boutiques and ethnic restaurants. They are iconic and a favorite Paris hidden gem, perfect for a quick bite and coffee especially on a rainy day. Schedule a walking tour or find them yourself. Located in the 2nd arrondissement, near Musée Grévin the Passage des Panoramas is alive with Belle Époque galleries between Montmartre and rue Saint-Marc.

Street of the Fishing Cat, a medieval street, common in many old towns in Europe is the most narrow street in Paris built in 1540. The street is named for an alchemist's dead cat who returned to catch fish at the Seine. Find it along the Rive Gauche of the River Seine. It runs between Quai Saint-Michel and Rue de la Huchette, in the 5th.

An old artist squat for years before being renovated by the city and returned to a collective of artists called "KGB". 30 artists studios in 6 stories with exhibitions that are free and open to the public. While you are there, Rue de Rivoli in one of the largest shopping areas in Paris.