What to do on our first day in Paris?

We get in around 10:30 a.m. (next Wed.) and I%26#39;m wondering where to start to get a good sense of the city%26#39;s layout, etc. I was thinking of a City Vision tour - maybe of the Seine and Eiffel Tower Alt 95 Restaurant but at 91 euros or more, it seems a bit pricey, should we just explore on our own using the Metro? We would like to have dinner at Alt 95 as cheesy as it may be, and I%26#39;ve read that I should have made reservations weeks ago! We plan to do a Segway tour on day 2.

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Maybe a sight seeing bus--google for %26quot;L%26#39;Opentour.%26quot;

Also check www.batobus.com

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I think that on a first day you should stay outside and awake and explore the neighborhood you are staying in. Look at the metro stops and the bus stops and try to make some sense of it all.

Try not to nap or drink wine before bedtime.

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Altitude 95 is not necessarily that expensive. The view and the experience are what counts most on both Eiffel Tower restaurants. Le Jules Vernes is definitely the pricey one, but it%26#39;s not really known for a mindblowing gustative feast either... (myparistrips.com/paris-eiffel-tower-restaura…)

I think your Eiffel Tower idea for a first day in Paris is not bad at all. You%26#39;ll get a great bird%26#39;s eye view of the city, enjoy %26#39;THE%26#39; Paris iconic landmark on your first day, and you could even hang out and relax in the Champ de Mars for a bit (the green area at the foot of the Eiffel Tower). Great views, cool fountain, photo-ops, Eiffel Tour light show after dark, Seine cruise, not bad for a first day.

As far as Altitude 95, why not just have a nice affordable snack there instead of a full-blown meal? You%26#39;ll have plenty of opportunities for really great dinners at better and cheaper restaurants. Have fun!!!

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On your first day, I would stay outside and walk. Take a LONG walk if you%26#39;re up to it. Start at the Louvre and walk all the way down to the Arc de Triomphe. Stop at cafes on the way to rest and have drinks or snacks and soak up the atmosphere. You can use bus and metro to get back to your hotel if you need to.

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