You may not know it, but the Olympic Games have scared off many of the tourists who usually visit Paris in the summer. In fact, they prefer to postpone their trips. If you thought the museums and monuments would be packed, that's not the case.
All this to say that this could be the perfect time to treat yourself to a museum, visit a château or discover the treasures that Ile-de-France has to offer. This morning, for example, we tried out the Eiffel Tower tour. It took us just 3 minutes to get in after reserving a free ticket online, with no Games Pass required, to access the site. Having a drink on the 1st floor terrace, while admiring the two Olympic sites on either side, has never been so easy.
You don't have the chance to get away from Paris this time of year, but still want to make the most of it? Whether you're a Parisian or a tourist just passing through, we've come up with some great ideas for outings that are both accessible and ideal during this Olympic period.
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Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of this period without necessarily having your head in the sport, except for your own sport which consists of swimming 300 meters on a Parisian beach before lying in the sun, exhausted by the effort.
