NYE Itinerary Critique

So with less than two months to go I have revamped my itinerary..it%26#39;s so much fun to plan!!

I think I have one day (Friday that may be overwhelming but still doable) I think by limiting myself to to 2-3 planned things daily I will have plenty of time for non-planned things.

We also decided for some things to be optional, depending what we feel like. Though in reality it will all be optional.

I know it%26#39;s somewhat structured and has a typical tourist spots but bear with me as it is my friends first visit and only my second. I have not yet gotten my fill of central Paris. Comments welcome and restaurant suggestions are also appreciated!

Tuesday Dec. 30

1) 9:40 Arrive at CDG Terminal 1 (Brave the RER to apartment)

2) Arrive at apartment to drop luggage off

3) Stop by Franxprix for some supplies

4) Lunch

5) After Lunch walk to Notre Dame (possible skip/postpone till Sunday)

6) 7:30 Opera Garnier to see Raymunda

7) Late Dinner

Wednesday Dec. 31

1) 9:00 Try to be at Eiffel Tower by this time to avoid lines

2) Head to Arc de Trimphe

3) Lunch

4) 7:00 Seating at Gallopin

5) Celebrate a new year!!!!!

Thursday Jan. 1

1. Make way to Montmartre %26amp; Sacre Coeur

a. Visit the Basilica

b. Wander the neighborhood

c. If time allows visit Dali Museum

2. Have Lunch in Montmartre

3. Stop by the Pompidou Center (optional, possible skip)

Friday Jan. 2

1. Leisurely visit of Versailles

2. Lunch in Versailles or back in Paris?

3. Relax %26amp; wander in afternoon

a. Shopping time?

4. Stop in Louvre for free evening. (possible skip)

Saturday Jan. 3

1. Take train to St.Denis (Possibly skip )

2. Lunch

a. At St.Denis or elsewhere?

3. Go to Orsay

Sunday Jan. 4

1. 10:00 mass at Notre Dame

a. After mass if we still haven’t gone up to the top we can attempt after mass, or before

2. Wander the Marais (make point to see Place Vosages)

3. Lunch

a. L’As du Falafel

4. Visit Musee Carnavalet (really want to see!)

Monday Jan 5.

1. Head to Grand Palais

2. Lunch

3. Shopping / Ice Skating at Hotel de Ville

4. River cruise

Tuesday Jan. 6

1. 8:50 Departure at CDG

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I like a good, structured itinerary. Unless you were born knowing your way around Paris – or anywhere else for that matter – how are you going to make the most of your limited time?

And, as you say, it%26#39;s all optional. You can ditch the whole thing once you get there.

Of course, everybody%26#39;s itineraries depend on their personal preferences – but we were underwhelmed by Versailles (possibly because of all the construction work going on).

Try to fit in a visit to one of the produce markets – there%26#39;s a useful list by arrondissements at chocolateandzucchini.com/parismarkets.html.

Things I, personally, think it would be a shame to miss: the Lady %26amp; Unicorn series of tapestries at the Musee du Moyen Age, the sculpture garden and the Musee Rodin, the astonishingly ornate Tombeau de Napoleon (just round the corner from the Musee Rodin) and the close-by Pont Alexandre III, and the stained glass windows at Saint-Chapelle (near Notre Dame). We also loved the tour of Notre Dame’s bell towers, which gets you right up close to the gargoyles and a different perspective of Paris from the Tour Eiffel and the Arc de Triomphe.

Have a great trip.

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Thanks for the suggestions Ella. I%26#39;ve actually seen the Rodin Garden and Musee Cluny and love them both very much.

I usually have a more strict itinerary but my friend requested something relaxed with time to wander.

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