ACTIVITIES IN PARIS IN SEPTEMBER
If you are staying longer in Paris
You won't be bored...
European Heritage Days
On September 19th and 20th, open days will be held at many monuments and historical sites, with activities and special tours.
Free or exceptional access to
places usually closed to the public (palaces, ministries…), backstage areas (Opera, theatres…)
Paris Paradise Festival
Festival combining music, stand-up comedy and entertainment.
Design fairs and festivals such as Maison & Objet — design and creation fairs
Autumn Festival in Paris
From mid-September throughout Paris
Dance, theatre, performances
Stylish venues: theaters, galleries, unusual spaces
💡 Ideal for suggesting a cultural outing to your guests who arrive early.
Our favorite walk to discover Paris
It's a walk of about 2.5 hours, which lets you discover the most beautiful landscapes of Paris; if the weather is nice, you'll remember this walk for a long time...
- Go directly to the Trocadéro (1). You'll see the Eiffel Tower from a beautiful angle. You can then go down the stairs and cross the park to get closer. After that, the major tourist attractions are located along the Seine. You can either take a taxi or a bicycle to get there faster. Otherwise, what I prefer is simply walking along the river (from point 1 to point 8 without stopping, it takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes). The quays are reserved for pedestrians, so it's very pleasant.
- You will pass under the Alexandre III bridge; the Invalides monument is at the top (2) on one side of the bridge, and the Grand Palais on the other side (3).
- Stay on this side of the Seine and you will arrive at the Place de la Concorde (4); it is usually very lively and crowded with cars, but if you wish to stop there, the “Restaurant de la Marine” has a superb terrace for a good coffee.
- Cross the bridge again and admire our Parliament. Return to the quays and walk along the Seine to the Musée d'Orsay (5) (my favorite museum, it's a former train station, magnificent both inside and out) and I love to eat a panini at "Mozza & Co" there while watching the skaters do their tricks.
- Cross the Seine again and you will arrive at the Tuileries Park via the Lovers' Bridge. In the middle of this park (when you look west, you will see the Arc de Triomphe on the Champs-Élysées in the distance, and when you look east, there will be another arch, go that way), turn right and you will arrive at the Louvre, with its incredible glass pyramid (6).
Stay on this side of the bridge and cross back over at the Pont Neuf (which is actually the very first bridge built in Paris), but first take a look at La Samaritaine, or even go inside: it's a gigantic department store, but incredibly well-designed. It's a true architectural gem. Don't cross the bridge all the way to the end, and turn left towards Place Dauphine (7); it's such a charming place, certainly the most traditional Parisian spot in Paris (there's a scene in "The Mrs. Maisel" where her parents go to the market when they live in Paris, that's where it is!!).
- Next, walk to Notre-Dame Cathedral (8). If you have time left, you can stroll around the Latin Quarter, on the Île Saint-Louis, or go see the green stalls along the Seine, but not on the quays, up above.
The wedding barge is at the end of the route!