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Visiting Paris For The 2024 Olympics? Here Are 8 Things To Do, See & Eat

If you’re among the many New Yorkers visiting Paris for the 2024 Olympics and you’re not sure how to spend your time abroad, we’ve got you covered! Luckily we have some friends over at Secret Paris, so we know just what to recommend to have you saying “ooo la la” all trip long.

1. Grab the best butter croissant in Paris at Georges Ducet

Tray of butter croissants
Unsplash / Conor Brown

Take a bite of what’s been deemed the best butter croissant of 2024 at Georges Ducet. When in Paris, you have to indulge in all of the mouthwatering patisserie and why not make sure you’re having the absolute best?

2. Make a visit to the Louvre

The Louvre
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Of course everyone likes to feel like a local when they visit a city but you truly can’t miss exploring the endless halls of the Louvre. Plus, our friends over in Paris shared some secrets you might not have known about the iconic museum—like when you can check it out for free! 😉 See here.

3. Walk through a blossoming urban forest

The Place de Catalogne, Paris
©Guillaume Bontemps – Ville de Paris

The Place de Catalogne recently got a massive makeover as it’s transformed into a 4,000 square meter forest in the city. With 470 trees planted and a new pedestrian area, it’s now a green oasis.

4. Get groovy at a Paris jazz club

Interior of a club
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What sounds better than a night of jazz in Paris? Think moody lights, great vibes and a lot of good music. You can find some of the best jazz clubs in the city here.

5. Find things the kids will like too

Fish in an aquarium
Unsplash / Renate Helgerud

From incredible exhibits to aquariums and amusement parks, you can find all of the best activities the kids will be sure to love right here.

6. Stroll across Paris’ most beautiful bridges

Pont Alexandre III, Pont Alexandre III, Paris, France
Unsplash / Stephanie Klepacki

The architecture and monuments are some of the most breathtaking sights in Paris and that includes it’s jaw-dropping bridges. Whether you’re bringing your lock to seal your love or taking in the sights of the Seine, you can’t pass up on a stroll over The Alexandre III Bridge or The Pont des Arts. Find even more bridges here.

7. Save money by checking out a free exhibition

Gallery wall at an art museum
Pexels / Andrew Neel

After spending money on your flight, tickets to events, and Team USA gear, you’ll probably want to save your pennies as much as possible from thereafter, so why not check out a free exhibition? You don’t have to spend money to see incredible works of art. Find some of the best free exhibits in Paris right here.

8. Grab a NY-style slice at Jay’s Pizza

Close-up view of hand holding pizza. Young male eating traditional italian pizza on paper plate. American Pizza.
Shutterstock / JJFarq

If you’re missing home, you can get a taste of New York at Jay’s Pizza, promising New York-style slices. Foldable with a thin, crispy crust, the menu is quite easy to choose from with only three pizza options on the menu: Cheese, Pepperoni, Ruby (vodka, mozzarella, pecorino and pesto sauce).

Whatever you end up doing, Paris and the Olympics are sure to be a wonderful time! Do note some bars and restaurants will be closed during the games so make sure wherever you’re headed to is open and operating before you go.

You can explore more things to do on Secret Paris (and yes, they have english translations).

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