Paris 2022

Paris

Paris was the perfect place for a spring break getaway. With so many distinct Parisian neighborhoods, we decided to split our stay in half between the 16th (near the 8th) arrondissement and the Latin Quarter (5th).

Starting our stay in the 16th and being so close to the Eiffel Tower made for magical views and walks along the Seine at night and closer to the touristy destinations. We ended our trip staying in The Latin Quarter, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Paris, packed with universities, shops and cafes. Exploring it seemed less touristy and more normal, if you count cobblestone streets and old churches as normal.

The museums in Paris are incredible - there is no way that you can see everything they have to offer in one trip but we packed in as much as we could with our visits to the Louvre and the Musee de Orsay. Again, using an Airbnb tour, we saw the highlights of the Louvre but we will need to go back! We did a quick run through of the Musee de Orsay, but saw the Van Gogh's and Monets, of course.

From museums to the catacombs to Versailles to shopping, we packed a lot into the 5 full days in Paris. We enjoyed two fancy nights out at the spectacular Paris Opera House for a ballet and an opera capped with drinks at The Ritz!

All of these sites in Paris were amazing but just being in the city and soaking up its charm, eating the amazing food and seeing its people was the real fun.