things to do in Paris –
March 2013
A Concert at a Historic Church, a Spring Hike
& A Celtic Party on St-Paddy's Day
Things to do in Paris March 2013. Spring is in the air! The flowers in parks of Luxembourg, Tuileries and Jardin des Plantes will be blossoming in a riot of color. If you're in Paris on March 17 plan on participating in the Paris Spring Hike, which rambles through the Bois de Boulogne, the Chateau de Bagatelle and continues on to the Eiffel Tower.
Spring is also a great time to explore beyond the city. Versailles, Champagne and the Loire region are all close enough to Paris to manage for an exciting day trip.
Classical music concerts can be heard in famous churches of Paris including Saint Germain des Prés, Saint Chapelle and the Madeleine.
For Celtic lovers, Paris adores St. Patrick's Day! Head to one of the many popular Irish pubs in the city or plan on attending the Fête de la Saint Patrick Celtic show at Olympia.
And to round out your trip to Paris, head to the Pompidou for the final days of the Salvador Dali exhibit.
Before-You-Go March 2013 Checklist
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Get a Paris City Pass
Save money and time with free entry to most of the city museums and unlimited rides on the Metro and bus system.
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Arrange Your Paris Airport Transfer
Don't forget to determine how you'll get from the airport to city center. Read the guide that covers it all — private car, shuttle van, taxi, train and bus.
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Book Your Activities in Advance
Don't wait until the last minute, many activities and events fill up quickly.
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Things to Do in Paris – March 2013
Day Trips From Paris
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Popular Activities
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Food & Wine Activities
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Top Paris Events
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Best of Classical Music
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New Museum Exhibits
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Most Popular Activities
Seine Cruise, City Illuminations & Dinner on Champs Elysées
A Paris Insiders Guide favourite
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Who says you can't do it all? This popular tour combines the best of Paris. The evening begins with a ride down the Seine to admire the city by night. The illuminations tour follows and ends with a dinner reservation on the Champs Elyséées. |
Skip-the-Line Louvre Museum Tour
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Make the most of your time in Paris. This private tour gets you ahead of the loooong lines and into the world's largest & most popular museum. Group size is limited to 20 people so personal attention is guaranteed. Highlights include the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and of course Mona! |
Paris Tour on Wheels, Seine Cruise & Eiffel Tower Lunch
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Combine a city tour with a cruise down the Seine River and top it off with lunch served on the Eiffel Tower. See the best of Paris — Place de l'Opera, Concorde, Invalides, Saint-Germain des Prés — before continuing to the Seine River for a cruise. The tour ends at 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant for stunning views and a delightful lunch. Choose from either a morning or afternoon tour. |
Top Day Trips From Paris
Things to do in Paris March 2013
Chateaux of the Loire Valley Day Trip
Chambord, Cheverny & Chenonceau
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Known as the Valley of 1000 Castles, the Loire Valley is home to some of the most impressive castles in the world. This fun day trip from Paris gets you to the big three – Cheverny, Chenonceau and Chambord. |
Guided Day Trip to Versailles
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The Chateau de Versailles is one of the jewels of France. Don't waste your time and energy getting there and waiting in line. This private tour includes pick-up from your hotel, entrance fees and a small-group tour of the palace and the spectacular gardens. Choose from a half-day or full-day tour. |
Day Trip to Champagne Country
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Spring is the perfect time to head to Champagne country! Taste your way through the region and stop at the top champagne producers of France – Moët & Chandon and Mumm champagne houses. Visit the cathedral in Reims, the countryside of Epernay and Napoleon's favorite champagne house. (You'll have to go on the tour to find out which one it is!) |
Top Food & Wine Activities
Things to do in Paris March 2013
Chocolate & Pastry Walking Tour
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Patisseries and chocolatiers are two of the most important Paris food stores! Don't miss the chance to go behind-the-scenes onn this VIP walking and tasting tour. Taste regional specialties and find out how all those delectable delights are mdade. |
Easy Classic French Cooking
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Have you ever dreamed of taking a cooking class in Paris? This popular class guides you (along with a Paris chef) to create an entire French meal – entrée (appetizer), plat (main course) and dessert. At the end of the tutorial, sit down and enjoy your creations. |
Gourmet French Food Walking Tour
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Take a stroll through Paris exploring and tasting your way through fromageries, boulangeries and wine shops. Sample traditional French foods and find out about the craftsmanship that is involved in producing them. Morning tours are in the Latin Quarter, afternoon tours are in Montmartre. |
March 2013 Paris Updates
France begins at the Paris city gates and continues on forever. (Or so it seems.) There's so much of it you can see on day trips from Paris. For example, visit the historic D-Day beaches in Normandy. By the way, don't forget to get your Paris Museum Pass!
More Things To Do In Paris March 2013
Private Day Trips to Champagne |
Top Cooking Classes in Paris |
Fave Paris Museums Tours |
Paris France 2-Day Vacations |
Paris Gourmet Food Guide |
Romantic Seine River Cruises |
Best Walking Tours of Paris |
Fun Paris Tours on Wheels |
The Best of Paris Events
Things to do in Paris March 2013
Randonnée Paris du Printemps (Paris Spring Hike)
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Take a promenade through some of the prettiest parks and green spaces of Paris. The 12 km circuit takes you through the Bois de Boulogne and the Chateau de Bagatelle. The longer circuit continues to the Eiffel Tower, Trocadéro and the Arc de Triomphe. |
Fête de la Saint Patrick Celtic Show
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Even the French love to celebrate St. Paddy's Day. See this Celtic-filled concert at l'Olympia. Expect Irish and Scottish music, dancing and merriment. |
The Best of Classical Music
Things to do in Paris March 2013
Concerts at La Sainte Chapelle
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This royal Gothic chapel is one of the most popular venues in Paris for classical concerts. It's partly due to the fantastic acoustics, the dazzling soaring ceiling and stained glass panels. Here's your chance to get inside the jewel of Ile de la Cité.
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La Madeleine: Vivaldi's Four Seasons
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Hear Vivaldi's enduring "The Four Seasons" performed by the Orchestre Les Violons de at La Madeleine. The program also includes "Ave Maria" performed by soprano Cecile Besnard. |
Le Cerentola – Cinderella
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See the classic story of Cinderella set to music by Rossini. Critics call Jean-Pierre Ponnelle's staging dazzling, elegant and a "must-see". Performed by the Paris National Opera Company in Italian. |
What's New at the Museums
Things to do in Paris March 2013
New Frontiers – American Art at the Louvre
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See 19th century American art depicting trappers, Mississippi boatmen and frontiersmen battling with bears. The dynamic collection shows the influence between New World painters and old European masters. |
In the Palm of the Hand
The Medal in 19th & 20th century France
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See over two thousand medals from France's glorious medal era of the 19th century. These medals show the rich vision of French society of the time. Medals recorded everything from minor historical events and portraits to scientific accomplishments. |
Salavator Dali – Spanish Surrealist
FINAL DAYS
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See masterpieces by Salvador Dali, painter, sculptor, writer and pioneer of the art of surrealism. Over 150 famous pieces are on exhibit, with many little-known works collected from Madrid's Reina Sofia Museum and New York's MoMA. |
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