How to Spend a Weekend in Paris

On a two-day romantic trip or first-time visit to Paris, you’ll fare well by soaking in the city’s atmosphere.
How to Spend a Weekend in Paris
The Seine, and the Louvre, with Notre Dame in the distance. Serge Ramelli/PhotoSerge.com
Phil Butler
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Nothing compares to a walk in the Tuileries Garden when its beautifully manicured flower beds are in bloom. This was one of our favorite hangouts when we rushed to spend a weekend in Paris at the end of a four-hour drive from Trier, Germany, where we lived for more than 12 years.
The imposing silhouette of the Louvre beckons at the end of the Tuileries Garden with a promise of royal wonder. It’s worth taking your time to admire some of the world’s greatest masterpieces, and a couple of hours are never enough. Yet, if a weekend is all you have, start your day early and dash through. Then, a break at the busy Terrasse de Pomone for a drink is just the kind of Parisian people-watching experience that sets the mood for more. Don’t snack here, though. There’s more to discover as you exit the garden, along Rue de Rivoli and its adjacent streets.  
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Phil Butler is a publisher, editor, author, and analyst who is a widely cited expert on subjects from digital and social media to travel technology. He's covered the spectrum of writing assignments for The Epoch Times, The Huffington Post, Travel Daily News, HospitalityNet, and many others worldwide.
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