Next stop: Eiffel Tower
Directions: From the Arc du Triomphe, take metro line 6, direction "Nation", to Bir-Hakeim. Walk to Champs de Mars/Tour Eiffel through the underground tunnel.
- Vous voilà (Here you are) at Paris' most famous monument. Provided you're not too tired from your full day traipsing around classic Paris, try climbing the Eiffel Tower's stairs to the second floor, then take the elevator up to the top for gorgeous views of the city.
Next stop: Dinner at Eiffel Tower Restaurants or Cafe de L'Alma
Directions:
- Eiffel Tower Restaurants Le Jules Vernes and Altitude 95 are on the premises of the Eiffel Tower. Make sure to reserve several weeks to months ahead of your trip to ensure you get a table, as these gastronomic spots are highly solicited.
- To get to the Cafe de l'Alma, take bus line 42 from the "Tour Eiffel" stop, direction Gare du Nord. Get off at the "Bosquet-Rapp" stop.
Address: 5 Rue Rapp
Telephone: 33 (0)1 45 51 56 74
Reservations are recommended
The Café de l'Alma was once a traditional Paris-style brasserie and a hangout of stars. It was recently renovated and is considered a good, middle-range spot for traditional French and fusion cuisine.
Next stop: Bateaux Mouches Paris Boat Tour
Directions:
From the Eiffel Tower, walk 5 minutes to the "Pont d'Iena" bus stop. Take bus #72, direction "Hotel de Ville", get off at "Alma Marceau". Walk to the Bateaux-Mouches dock on Port de la Conference (2-minute walk).
From the Cafe de l'Alma, walk north down Avenue Rapp, cross the Pont de l'Alma; turn right onto Port de la Conference.
- What could be more enchanting than an evening boat tour of the Seine river? Bateaux Mouches is Paris' most well-known tour.
In high season, cruises run every 30 mns. until 11 p.m.
In low season, the last cruise is at 9 p.m.
