Things To Do In Paris In Autumn
“We’ll always have Paris,” that famous line from Casablanca stirs the hearts of romantics around the world. Paris, the backdrop of countless books and novels, has inspired poets and musicians throughout the ages. For a fortunate few, Paris is home, for others it’s the dream destination for a long awaited vacation. KW travel blogs highly recommends traveling in the fall, and the reasons are many and varied.
Close your eyes and imagine Paris in Autumn. Arrayed in a palette of red and gold, and touched by the afternoon sun the city literally glows. Add the sound of fall leaves crunching under foot and the feel of a soft breeze, and you’ve got the makings of the trip of a lifetime.
Cultural Heritage Days
If you plan your trip in September, you’ll enjoy European Cultural Heritage Days. This celebration takes place during the third week of September. This is the perfect time to visit museums and heritage centers throughout the city which unveil special displays and attractions saved just for this event.
White Night
If you arrive in October, don’t miss Nuit Blanche or White Night. During the day, streets are filled with artist’s stalls and lots of fun activities. And at night Paris comes alive with theatre and musical, performances in addition to the usual nightlife.
Autumn Festival
There’s also the Autumn Festival which combines Avante Gard theatre, dance, music and cinema productions which attract thousands of visitors every year.
Architectural Wonders
Explore the grandeur and mystery of some of Paris’s most beautiful churches like Notre Dame, and the pinnacle of gothic architecture, Sainte-Chapelle. Another marvelous structure is the Cathedral Basilica of St. Denis, which is the burial place of dozens of French Kings and Queens.
The following is a list of other must-sees, recommended by KY travel.
- The Louvre
- Eiffle Tower
- Muse De Orsay
- Sorbonne and the Latin Quarter
- Arc De Triomphe and Champ-Elysees
- Beauberg Neighborhood
- Sacre Coeur and Montamarte
- Boat Tour of the Seine
- Pere Lachaise Cemetery
Whether you see the traditional sites of Paris or make your own path, you’ll have memories to last a lifetime.
Au revoir !
