Never been to Paris and need some advice on what to do? We asked backpackers what their favourite thing to do is as soon as they touch down in the French capital. Here are some of the best comments...
Melissa Elaine DeCastro
Get lost! I love getting lost in my favourite places. Just walking around to who knows where.
Brent James Farrell
The first things you should do in Paris are Jagerbombs and then party!
Cathal Mone
Go to Sacre-Coeur basilica and take in the city with a crepe in hand!
Conor Mulligan
There’s a lovely cookie bakery called Scoop Me A Cookie. It was a spiritual experience! Go and get a big box of cookies and head over to Le Mur Des Je T’aimes.
Mai Lissa
Make friends with the French people… They really know their history and culture and are willing to show you around Paris.
Vanessa Grey
Have a pint or glass of wine on la terrace of Belushi’s Canal! There is nothing that will make you happier about being in that magical city than sitting on that terrace in summer with some new friends!
Jayantraj Bhagyawant
Loosen up your shoes, roll your sleeves and take a walk from St Christopher’s Inns Paris to the Eiffel tower. I did the same 3 years back. Was an experience of it’s kind.
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Melanie Kathleen
Grab a bottle of wine and some cheese and watch the sun set on Montmartre.
Regina O Connor
Climb the Eiffel tower- no lifts! & see the scenery 360, spectacular!
Cass Swanston
Go to Marche St Quentin for brie, baguettes, wine and bring them to Parc Buttes-Chaumont (pictured below) for a picnic.
Marysia Wylupek
Book into St Christopher’s Inns Paris and visit Belushi’s bar. Loved it when I stayed there last year.
Tamara Bakx
Go to Versailles.
Mathusalen Castro
Walking tour with the resident hotties.
Shauna Mogan
Eat a warm nutella crepe and visit the Catacombs
Patry Atienza
Find the authentic liberty statue. It’s not easy!
Hannah Ashburn
Get a coffee and a croissant and walk down the Seine.
Hans Dorr
If you arrive in the evening, walk along the river to the Eiffel Tower- looks magnificent during the night.
Marie-Josee St-Laurent
Definitely get lost in the Marais. One of the rare places on earth where you don’t mind being lost.
Andi Bone
Grab a macaron.
Darryl Kure
Speak French
Charlotte Lomax
The more I travel, the more last-minute it gets. Once you've arrived, if you don't have euros yet, cash machine is a must. It's worth getting a lot out at once because you're usually charged for the privilege. Don't risk putting it in a wallet - Paris is notorious for theft. Keep it in a purse belt with your passport and bank cards.
Esmail Mohammed Jobran
Hot Espresso and a Fresh Croissant
Nora Sophie
Go for a kebab! Seriously they are heaven there!
Ayşe Kıranoğlu
Go to St Michael then Shakespeare and Company!
Charlie Peacocks
Sword fight with baguettes. En-guard
Elana Maree
Definitely a sunrise at Sacré-Coeur Très belle!
Peter Alstam
Eat froglegs!
Agata Lech
Install tinder. You have seen parisian guys, right?
Shereen Sagoo
Go to the crepe stand by the Eiffel Tower and then get a photo! Oh and go out at QUEEN Nightclub near the Arc Du Triomph - best club in Paris!
Lizzie Smith
Sip on a cappuccino in Cafe Du Flore in the Saint Germain neighbourhood and people watch…