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Mona Lisa, then this is a must visit,
but enjoying the beautiful architecture
of the building itself can be just as
inspiring as the nearly 400,000 pieces
of art inside.
12pm:Pont Neuf
Take a stroll with your love, or take
in the gorgeous views of Paris from
Pont Neuf, the oldest standing bridge
across the River Seine. Two of the
city’s most beautiful hidden secrets
Rue de Rivoli and Avenue Montaigne,
and some of the most beautiful hotels.
My favourite spot along the Right
Bank is the Tuileries Gardens. A short
stroll from the luxurious Hôtel de
Crillon, the expansive garden is
dotted with large fountains, statues
and footpaths to explore.
3pm:^ Place des Vosges^
Paris’ oldest square and my favourite
park, Place des Vosges is a small but
LEFT: Enjoying the
sun in the Tuileries
Gardens, with the
Arc de Triomphe du
Carrousel to the right
and the Louvre glass
pyramid to the left. The
nearby Rue de Rivoli is
a mecca for shoppers.
Pont Neuf, which
connects the Île de
la Cité to the Left
and Right Banks.
- Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis –
are nearby. These islands in the centre
of Paris are home to some of the oldest
cafes, restaurants and boutiques. I love
to wander down these quiet streets
of the old Paris, which have hardly
changed for hundreds of years.
1pm:^ Lunch on the Right Bank
If you didn’t grab a bite to eat near
Pont Neuf, head to the Right Bank for
lunch, home of the Eiffel Tower, chic