Have you been to Paris?

Have you been to Paris? Tell about it!

On this Sunday I will head to Paris for the first time of my life. I am excited but also a bit nervous to be honest. I am afraid that I will be disappointed because of my overly high expectations. I try to tell myself that the French can be a bit rude, that the city must be full of tourists and I probably will manage to find the worst tourist trap restaurants. I have actually even avoided travelling to Paris. I want to like it so much, I want to let the city to charm me but I am afraid  that it won’t happen. But that’s why I need you!

This is what I would like to see or experience:

• The Eiffel tower
• Louvre
• Notre Dame
• Musee D’Orsay
• Luxembourg’s park
• Seine river cruise
• Pere Lachaise cemetery
• Montmartre
• Shakespeare and company bookstore

I think this time I have to skip Versailles for the lack of time

What I would like to know from you, my beloved Paris travellers:

• Have I missed something?
• Is the train the best method of travelling from the airport to the city centre? Taxi is out of my budget.
• Is museum/ Paris pass worth it?
• Is cash the king like in Malta or are cards accepted in kiosks and cafeterias?
• Any restaurant recommendations for solo traveller?
• Where to get what you need for picnic?
• How to dress chic and pack light?
• Is it worth buying online tickets in advance to Louvre?
• Are the museums on the first Sunday (free entrance) too full, should I even bother?
• Any other tips?

Big BIG thanks for all the answers and tips!

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