🌟 France｜Paris: A Dream Come True (Even in the Rain!) 🌧️🗼

My lifelong dream of seeing the Eiffel Tower finally came true – and yes, it’s magical even on cloudy days! Here’s my 4-day itinerary for first-timers: 🏨 Stay: Hôtel Villa Saxe Eiffel 📍 9 Villa de Saxe, 75007 Paris Eiffel Tower views from your window, 24/7! Quiet residential area, 10-min walk to Champ de Mars Safe neighborhood perfect for solo travelers 🗺️ 4-Day Parisian Adventure DAY 1: Eiffel Immersion Morning: Champ de Mars picnic with tower views Afternoon: Seine River stroll → Pont Alexandre III → Trocadéro Gardens Night: Bateaux-Mouches dinner cruise (book sunset slot!) DAY 2: Iconic Paris Sunrise: Arc de Triomphe climb (284 steps!) Late morning: Champs-Élysées window shopping Afternoon: Lunch at Ladurée → Tuileries Garden → Louvre highlights tour (Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo) Pro Tip: Book Louvre tickets for 3PM – crowds thin out! DAY 3: Bohemian Vibes Morning: Sacré-Cœur + Montmartre artists’ square Afternoon: Shakespeare & Company → Notre-Dame exterior → Luxembourg Gardens Evening: Opéra Garnier night tour or ballet DAY 4: Choose Your Adventure Disneyland Paris (RER A direct) Versailles Palace (RER C + packed lunch) Marais district vintage shopping 🥘 Food Recs from a Spice Lover 🌶️ Biu Biu Malatang 36 Rue de Richelieu - Post-Louvre comfort food fix 🍷 Brasserie Dubillot 222 Rue St Denis - Irish coffee + garlic butter escargot 🌶️ Li Erjia Malatang 324 Rue Saint-Martin*- Sichuan peppercorn broth that’ll clear your sinuses “If you don’t like these… well, c’est la vie!” 😜 💡 Essential Tips Navigo Pass: Get weekly metro card (€30) if staying 4+ days Safety: Avoid flashing phones near Sacré-Cœur Book Ahead: Louvre/Versailles tickets 3 months early in summer #ParisFirstTimer #EiffelMagic #ParisOnABudget #SpicyInParis #DreamItinerary