13. Enjoy the Jardin de Tuileries
If the Louvre is too overwhelming to squeeze into such a short city-break, you can simply stroll around the outside of the building (the mix of old and new is impressive), and then cross the street to the Jardin de Tuileries. It’s a quintessential manicured Parisian park, full of fountains, statues, ponds, pathways and more. If you decide against the Louvre, you probably have time to pop into the Musée de l’Orangerie at the far end of the jardin to revel in Monet’s water lily murals.
14. Can’t Miss the Eiffel Tower
You have to hit up the city’s most famous landmark, right? Okay, so it might be a shamelessly tourist-y thing to do, but the 984 foot tall behemoth is a site to behold from every angle. The problem with a three day visit to Paris is you don’t have the luxury of time to wait around in line-ups to get up to the top. So, your best strategy is to plan a picnic on the Champ de Mars lawn in front the tower or find a cafe with a view. For a special splurge, however, make a reservation at the Michelin starred Jules Verne restaurant for either lunch or dinner, where you can enter via a private elevator and dine overlooking Paris. C’est magnifique!
