The list will contract or expand based upon the amount of time I have. Below is a list my top 10 things to do when visiting the lovely city of Paris.
The Moulin Rouge cabaret was built in by Joseph Oller and is close to Montmartre a must see during a walking tour in the Paris district of Pigalle on Boulevard de Clichy in the 18th arrondissement it is marked by the red windmill on its roof. Originally introduced as a seductive dance by the courtesans who operated from the site, the can-can dance revue evolved into a form of entertainment of its own and led to the introduction of cabarets across Europe. Today the Moulin Rouge is a tourist destination, offering musical dance entertainment for visitors from around the world.
Be sure to book your tickets in advance as the shows tend to sell out. Shop til you drop. Paris is the place for fashion. I find myself people-watching just to figure out how I should update my wardrobe. You can either book a shopping tour including a Discount Couture tour or strike out on your own and visit boutiques, street markets or local department stores Galeries Lafayette , Printemps , Bon Marche. Berthillion Ice Cream shop photo courtesy of David Monniaux. Berthillon is a French manufacturer and retailer of luxury ice cream and sorbet.
I first became addicted to their ice cream during the summer of Its ice creams are made from only milk, sugar, cream and eggsโฆjust like homemade ice cream. Their flavors are derived from only natural sources cocoa , vanilla bean , fruit , etc. Fifteen flavors are produced everyday by the chefs depending of the season, the availability at the market and customer demand.
In total, about sixty different flavors are produced throughout the year. Try to get there early to have a greater selection of flavors. Personally, I love the raspberry and chocolate flavors! Louis 31 rue St. I usually like to pop in during the afternoon for a light treat since most restaurants in Paris do not open for dinner until at least 7pm. Cafes are a perfect place to take a break after a busy day of sightseeing.
