Though it’d be personally unacceptable for me to plan only one day in Paris, things like this happen in life and frankly, I’d take this chance than not having to see my favourite city again at all. But for those travelling with just 24 hrs to see the City of Lights for the first time, here’s a suggestion on how I’d go about my itinerary.
As you already know there’s no shortage of landmarks to see in Paris but my advice is don’t try to do much. There’s always a better time to explore more and just try to enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. From its elegant boulevards, romantic bridges and its charming café terraces. Just try to soak it all in.
I certainly know well the feeling; you couldn’t wait to see the most iconic structure of Paris up close so why not put the Eiffel Tower on your first agenda? Like what I did here, wake up very early to beat the crowd. Hopefully as soon as there’s sunlight. You can get to the tower via the metro called Trocadero. Observe the Iron Lady from the square and walk your way towards it passing through the romantic Seine River until you get that once again a pinch-me-I’m-under-the-Eiffel-Tower feeling. Don’t forget to take in details of the tower and remember that it’s ok to get carried away and cry. 😅