We started our day with a 48‑hour Batobus pass — a hop‑on, hop‑off riverboat that glides along the Seine. It’s one of the easiest ways to explore Paris, saving countless steps while keeping most of the city’s highlights within reach of the water. As we cruised past landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the ride itself felt like a sightseeing tour.
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| The delightful Anton from Le Frenchies |
A bonus highlight: meeting Anton, a YouTube creator from Le Frenchies, who added a dash of local flair to the journey.
Our stop brought us to the Musée de l’Armée, the national army museum housed at Les Invalides. The collection was vast and impressive, spanning centuries of French military history. We wandered through galleries filled with Napoleonic uniforms, weapons, and artifacts.
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| Musée de l’Armée |
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| Unlucky Frenchman at Waterloo |
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| Napoleon’s hat |
Sadly time was against us, but there were other wings dedicated to World War I and II. Another section showcased armour and weaponry across time — enough to fill days of exploration.
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| Napoleon’s Tomb |
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| Napoleon’s Tomb |
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| Napoleon’s Tomb |
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| The Dome - Napoleon’s Tomb |
Of course, the centrepiece was the Tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte, resting beneath the grand dome of the church. The scale and solemnity of the site left a lasting impression, as did the resting places of other notable figures from French history.
From there, we shifted gears to the Musée Rodin, celebrating the 19th‑century sculptor. The museum itself is housed in a stately 17th‑18th century mansion, complete with sweeping staircases and manicured gardens. The setting was as memorable as the art, blending history, architecture, and creativity in one space.
Later, we tried to visit a small but excellent perfume shop made extremely popular in social media, but the long queue made it impossible to fit into our schedule.
Instead, we hopped back on the Batobus and returned closer to our accommodation. Hunger led us to dinner, and curiosity carried us further — straight to The Red Door, a cocktail lounge tucked behind, quite literally, a red door. Entry required waiting outside until space freed up, a reminder of how coveted the spot is. Rated among Paris’s best cocktail bars, it delivered beautifully crafted drinks. While the flavours impressed, the buzz was mild — perhaps thanks to the steady stream of water we’d been drinking they served. Prices were a touch higher than our local bar back home, but not unreasonable for Paris.
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| The Red Door |
By the time we returned, our step counters proudly displayed more than 10,000 steps — proof of a day well spent, balancing history, art, and a taste of Parisian nightlife.
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