Paris Things to Do Tips by ChicBaby

Versailles is SO huge and spread out that you should consider taking the little glass sided train to get from the grand Trianon, Petite Trianon, and main chateau. You’ll get to see part of the gardens of some a few fountains, but it’s a great way to get a rest from walking if you’re tired. Our toddler loved it and the commentary is also in English. You can hop on and pay from all three stops.

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Address: 3 stops: Grand Canal, Grand Trianon,Petite Trianon

You can catch the train at the top of the hill by the basilica. The tour is about 45 minutes long and it has multi-lingual commmentry. It’s a lot of fun and a great way to go around Montmarte’s hills and “seedy” parts that you may not feel comfortable walking. Our toddler loved the tour and it was a great way to see all the sights in Montmarte without walking in the rain. It's only 5 Euros and well worth it.

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Directions: At the side of the Basilica
Website: http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com/

Once in Montmarte, you will not miss the Sacre Coeur church at the top of a hill with lots of steep stairs. You can walk up the stairs or take the funicular. Although it was drizzling and cold, we went up all of the stairs. My husband took my son and they walked up the stairs very slowly. I pulled the stroller up stair by stair. It's not the best way to travel, but it allowed a lot of photo opps and the ability to admire the wonderful view as you go up higher and higher.

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Website: http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com/

If you’re here in front of the church, you will not miss the gorgeous view of Paris. Take lots of pictures and calm down. When we were there, it was so cold and rainy. Once inside, security guards told people not to take pictures with flash and not to talk too loudly. You can sit down on one of the pews and figure out your next move, but do walk around and take a look at the side chapels and altar. There is a beautiful miniature model of the basilica and you can go up to the top of the dome (you have to pay). We didn’t go up to the top. The belfry contains the largest bell in the world and the church is made of a special type of limestone that bleaches itself every time it rains.

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Website: http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com/

Just in front of Notre Dame in the Parvis you will notice a sign that says toilets to the right of the cathedral. These toilets are great! You go down the stairs and follow a long corridor and you will find clean toilets that are FREE! There is an attendant that you may give a tip to. The toilets are individual stall with a sink and air blower in there too!

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Directions: To the right of the church.

You can climb 386 stairs of the North Tower to get a view from the church. It offers a great view and photo opportunities but I must warn you that they did not stick to their posted schedule when we were there. They did not open on time and closed early. Read the signs, but talk to the person tending the line as they would know what's going on. One afternoon we wanted to go up and decided to use the restrooms first. By the time we came out of the restroom, the tower was closed at 4:15PM

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Address: Ile de la Cité