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I'm an American who's lived in Paris for 2 years. Here are 6 things every tourist should do and 2 they can skip.

Moriah CostaJan 30, 2024, 01:52 IST

I moved to Paris over two years ago to live with my French husband.Audio und werbung/Shutterstock

I've lived in Paris for over two years, so I've learned the best and worst places to take visitors.
For first-time tourists, I recommend having a picnic by the Seine and going to the Marché Bastille.

I've lived in Paris for over two years with my French husband and visited the city many times before that.

It's one of the most popular tourist destinations — for good reason. There's a ton of culture, food, and museums.

When my friends or family ask me where to go when visiting Paris, there are a few places that stand out. But there are also some hot spots I tell them to skip, especially if they're coming for the first time,

Have a picnic by the Seine.

The Seine is a river that runs through Paris. Moriah Costa

Go to the Marché Bastille.

There are plenty of quality markets in Paris, but I like the one by the Bastille best. Moriah Costa

Take a walk in Buttes-Chaumont public park.

The Parc des Buttes-Chaumont is a charming public park on the northeast side of the city. Moriah Costa

Visit the Hôtel de la Marine for a history lesson.

The Hôtel de la Marine is a museum, not a hotel.Moriah Costa

Explore the Le Marais neighborhood.

I love Le Marais in the fourth arrondissement of Paris. Moriah Costa

Have an apéro on a terrace.

Apéro is short for apéritif, or a drink before a meal. Moriah Costa

On the other hand, I don't think you need to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower.

Sometimes you can't even go up the tower on hazy days. Moriah Costa

The Lourve is wonderful — but not for first-time visitors.

The famous art museum is usually very crowded.Moriah Costa

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