Visit Paris' six biggest attractions in under 3 hours - VEDA 6

Have you ever had a layover that was long enough to do something with, but you lacked the confidence to go out and try? Well never fear! I'm here to show you not only that it can be done, but how. Grab my guide to Paris (PDF) HERE: bit.ly/ParisVlo... for way more to do, and watch this video for how to visit the six major sites in Paris (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Moulin Rouge, and Sacre Coeur) in under three hours from when you set foot in Paris.
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[@SeanyStacks]

How can i hire you as a guide when I’m there May 6th?

[@JaySwanson]

Unfortunately I'm not available *as* a guide, but I did *write* a substantial one that you can download and carry with you in your pocket when you come! 🥳 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH7bd394odl7jqM

[@SeanyStacks]

@@JaySwanson ok thanks

[@gwenbatoon5262]

You need to do japan.

[@lauranglover521]

@@JaySwanson Thank you!! We have exactly 3.5 hours, coming in from LeHavre, lol!

[@lvl8216]

@@lauranglover521 That's what brought me here. LOL. How was it?

[@Kangasconrad]

I realized that next month I will have half a day in Paris and remembered this video. So here I am reviewing it as to not forget anything on my little itinerary. Thanks Jay!

[@ktc_la1983]

I loved every second of this!! No need to apologize. We get it! And I LOVED it. I want the quick hit how to get from point A to point B. It was sooo helpful to see you navigate the metro. I'm prepping for my first trip (solo) and was excited to see everything as if I were really hustling the streets with you! Loved every quick-paced moment. Thank you/merci!!

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to hear that it helped! I have a longer video on the metro here if you need some more tips and previews: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imG8hGipnp2VgNU

[@rachellepa]

We used this video as a blueprint for our 2 day visit in Paris. We got a Navigo pass for about 28 EUR which took us from the airport to the city and we took the metro and bus to go pretty much everywhere. It is a weekly pass. We also improvised and went to Versailles for a half day (included in the Navigo pass). Your Versailles video is spot on: it is a full day experience. We didn’t go in the Chateau, however, the lines were noticeably shorter by the time we left around 3 PM. Thank you for your videos!

[@JaySwanson]

I'm glad to hear it! Thanks for watching - I'm really glad that they were helpful =D

[@gia1827]

Jay Swanson is it worth it to go to St Germaine to the flea market?

[@kayabe856]

I just followed your video for a day trip to Paris and it was great! Even started getting the hang of the metro by the time it was all over. My only issue was finding the RER. to Notre Damn, but I didn’t really wanna go anyway. Thank you so much! This video saved my life!

[@JaySwanson]

Happy it was helpful!

[@islandgirl8914]

Thanks for the detailed directions from the train to the exact street directions!!! Fabulous. I will be visiting in Spring 2020!!!!

[@JaySwanson]

You can even find an updated version of the map over on travelunlock.com

[@islandgirl8914]

Thank you sir. I will be watching this again and taking notes.

[@samuelglowacki566]

Be careful from January 2020 the 10pack of tickets is increasing in price, you can buy a card at any metro desk which cost less than 2€ and then buy tickets on it the same price than before

[@aaliyah_renee_]

I'm sorry if you weren't able to go to Paris due to the Covid-19🥺 my dream has always been to go to Paris❤️🙏🏾

[@islandgirl8914]

Aaliyah Houston thank you. Your dream will come true! It was my dream as well........expressionztravel on IG has two specials to Paris in Winter and Spring 2021. Check them....

[@brittanyyorke6276]

This has to be one of THE BEST videos I have watched. Thank you so so so much I will be watching again and taking notes for my day trip!!

[@SteveFeatherstone]

this is brilliant, obviously most people will want to spend time at the locations, but knowing how long the journey inbetween takes is super helpful.

[@bink023]

Thank you Jay for this great video... This Canadian was able to complete this in about 4 hours using your exact route --- i extended mine a bit at the end as i had 6 hours in the city between flights....keep up the great work and huge thanks again for making my time in Paris easy and amazing!

[@JaySwanson]

Glad it worked!! 😃

[@darrenlindley5876]

We used this video to see Paris in peak summer,and had no issue. Great video!!

[@JaySwanson]

Happy it helped! =D

[@chacberries9410]

Perfect video guide for first timer, going to Paris next week.

[@jp6548]

I was there last year for 4 days, i did ok, the train system is easy to understand. I’ll be going back in December and following your directions as a blueprint, thanks Jay

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to help! =D

[@angiechodak]

This is fantastic! I lollygagged around Paris for 8 days in May and it was wonderful. Highly recommend. But next time in France I want to see another region and just take a day in Paris. Good to see how this can be done. Thanks Jay!

[@ryanmclark82]

I’ll be arriving in Paris from London at 7a. My flight back to the US isn’t until 7p. This video is a god send! I’m watching this, while taking notes

[@purplesomeone]

i'm halfway through, and I love this. What you said about people complaining that you're not stopping and enjoying but this is an efficient BLUEPRINT so you can enjoy even more if you have time. Very good. Thank you for this.

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to make it!

[@TheBebopman]

Even if this is a speed run its really very helpful for anyone who has never navigated the metro there because that's always a travel hurdle, so this video is great even just for the itinerary.

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to hand over a map from time to time =D Metro video here if you need more tips on that front specifically: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imG8hGipnp2VgNU

[@samgao7759]

"I ordered sun but they didn't come through for me" lmao

[@JaySwanson]

☀ 😔

[@JMJMJ1]

This was stressful to watch 🤓 But very interesting!

[@amira8944]

You are very informative , I visit these places in 2001 while a graduate student at UCL London UK and will travel with my wife as we leave Spain to arrive in France and then venture to Rome.

[@elizabethrls3384]

Thanks Jay! You've increased my confidence 10fold. Very much looking forward to following in your footstep when I arrive.

[@JaySwanson]

I hope you have a blast! =D

[@aileenpanes8110]

Wowow! I move so slow when I travel but I'm definitely taking notes from this video esp. on the train rides, entrances and exits. Thank you so much for this.

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to help!

[@daniellerubino3310]

As someone who will have less than 48 hours in Paris, this is a great video! Love it, thank you

[@Truthinthestarspsk]

Jay, THIS is the video I’ve been searching for....How to navigate the metro stations, L or R turn to exit stations, how long of a walk to expect to each site... I am heading there in July & this video has helped so much. Merci !!! ❤️

[@JaySwanson]

Happy it helped!

[@Art-gu9eo]

Je T How did you like Paris?

[@Truthinthestarspsk]

Art - I was there on Bastille Day & got free entry into the Louvre & a few others! Saw the Bastille Day fly-overs from the balcony at the Louvre - it was very cool. Took the metro w/ no problems (got the 10- pack tx was perfect) & & very much enjoyed it! Only regret is didnt get to Versailles - really wanted to see the gardens there, but did make it to Luxembourg Gardens. Walked around a lot & my fav arr was the 7th - next time I want to spend more time there - thnx for asking about my trip 😊 Take care

[@hezrienhomaximilliano9368]

Thanks for sharing. This video is perfect for individual who probably goin to Paris for work meeting etc n only have less than 5 hourz to do some touristy thing b4 heading to the airport. Great stuff!

[@madisonl3894]

I can’t believe I just found your channel! You’re one of my top 5 KZbin favorites !! Thank you so much for making this and you’re very funny too

[@JaySwanson]

Thank you Madison! That's really kind of you to say 😄

[@jjredia]

This was AMAZING just did this TODAY and you could not have guided me more perfect. I almost skipped walking up to the Eiffel Tower then I watched that part while in Paris and was like nah we have to!!! This made my trip AMAZING for a 7 hour layover.

[@JaySwanson]

Yess! So glad it worked for you!

[@WarexHousexMusic1]

I was looking for the American way. Thank You!

[@yaowsers77]

i really appreciate that you showed the signs and had arrows pointing to what i'm to look for. this is going to be great when i have 2 days for paris and know what i'm looking for signage-wise. thanks!

[@AussieHeyJude]

Such great content in this early vlog Jay...... 👍 and watching it made me a little out of breath just keeping up with you too 🤣..... but hey as you have shown it can be done ✅ and no doubt there are plenty of visitors who are now singing your praises for having put together such a great “how to” vlog..... merci beaucoup!

[@JaySwanson]

It can indeed! =D

[@mariatsandman]

You are hilarious😅 yet extremely informative! A great quick listen for my Paris trip planning. Merci for all the work you put into your travel vlogs! Just saw the 25 tips one too and you're on point! ❤ 💯👍

[@JaySwanson]

Thank you! 😃

[@zulyreyes01]

I loved this so much! Traveling there on the 5th!! This is super helpful!!

[@JaySwanson]

I've got a lot more videos you might find helpful if you're looking 😁👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn_NpoaDiN5sg7c

[@danielbarrientos1807]

Dude! You are great!!! Can’t visit France now but by watching at your videos I feel like I am there already! You are AMAZING!!!! Keep up the good work! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks so much! =D

[@thejassathya310]

Man... You're awesome... I just followed the blueprint... Added a few more stops... My 8 hour Visit to Paris is done... The way you have made the blueprint, so Informative & easy to read...Became a fan🙏

[@retroplexus]

making a pit stop here from the UK to Spain. Super excited!

[@JaySwanson]

It'll be a worthy stop!

[@Anitasmoney-journey]

I Will definitely give this a try ! I can’t wait to be in Paris Thank you for this awesome video.

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to help! =D

[@luisalfonsom]

Jay, you are amazing! This is the place I would love to live and experience a lockdown! I keep watching your videos all the time! Best!

[@JaySwanson]

Wow, thank you!

[@tiredoffools8929]

This video is AWESOME! I really enjoyed your trek this go around.

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks!

[@rhondacrosswhite8048]

We’re all under quarantine right now so I’m getting a virtual visit to my favourite city on earth.

[@Jvgeorge1]

Thanks for this information, saved us a lot of time on our day trip to Paris. Appreciate the useful info and your delivery is engaging. Thanks Bro for your help :-)

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to!

[@13razzle]

I did the vent thing outside of moulin rouge hehe! I was also on my study abroad trip to paris last summer and I convinced my prof to follow some of your advice about sight seeing and he rearranged our itinerary bc of you! It was amazing :)

[@joyfullypacinglife8847]

Great vlog! I go to Paris often, and it usually takes a long time for me to go from one place to another. I am impressed how you were able to do it in just a couple of hours!

[@GurmanM24]

Helpful video! We have a 7 hour layover in our upcoming trip - hoping we can use this guide to see some cool things

[@ulibyah]

This is a wonderful video of information, Jay. ‘Appreciate it. I’ve only seen a couple of your videos (the other one where you were carrying a gift in a paper bag, & how you learn French), and I like how you present. Very friendly and warm, and really informative. Thanks!😊 (subscribed!)

[@JaySwanson]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for subscribing! =D

[@tiffanyt1680]

You're hilarious! London-Paris for a day trip in March for me... Will watch more of your videos!

[@rossej56]

Thx so much !!! Very helpful videos that are preparing me and my wife for our forthcoming stay in Paris.

[@djarcen3498]

Thank you again! I am so glad that you posted this video. We are going in October and staying for two days only. I was worry that I wasnt be able to see all the major attractions.

[@JaySwanson]

You can definitely see it all!

[@TinaLoi]

I visited Paris in 2011 on a group tour. Your video makes me want to go back and do it again but this time on our own!

[@JaySwanson]

I bet you'd have a blast! =D

[@kellykellywwe3913]

wow I'm so Happy I found this video and your channel. I already learned a lot

[@JaySwanson]

Great! I'm glad it was helpful %)

[@anacruz5664]

Thank you, Jay! My daughter took notes. We are visiting in March and we are going to try to do exactly what you did. :))

[@JaySwanson]

Awesome! I'll be putting a lot of this into the game I'm developing if you keep your eyes peeled for that in the next month or so =D

[@annainaspen]

OMG Jay, I’m watching this for the first time. What a fun video! The first time I went to Paris was in 2013. The bleachers in front of Notre Dame were kind of nice. My friend Kim and I sat on them for around 35 minutes.

[@JaySwanson]

They weren't bad for sitting, just bad for views haha. I can't believe you haven't seen this video before - glad you found it and liked it =D

[@annainaspen]

Jay Swanson I was just letting KZbin play videos yesterday while I was cleaning and this popped up. I stopped and watched because for some reason I thought you were only doing sit down talking to the camera Vlogs back then. It was interesting to see how not only your style has changed but how similar it still is to this video. Great job!

[@Antonius2085]

What a THROWBACK!

[@JaySwanson]

😆

[@Antonius2085]

@@JaySwanson This classic showed up on my homepage. It was nice to see Baby Jay. Was this your first stint living in Paris?

[@ifbgon]

Nice i recommend to visit this beautifull city in about 5 days, Paris is amazing....but huge so take your time to explore!

[@xtianjstn6157]

Will be in paris 2 weeks from now. This video is amazing

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks! Hope you have a great trip! Be sure to check out my series on the city's arrondissements too kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHKth4uqmcSdmKc

[@drlindaenoh]

This was such a fun video to watch! Well done 👏👏👏

[@JaySwanson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@wwenyu2]

You are hilarious. This is an extremely well made and engaging video.

[@JaySwanson]

wwenyu2 thanks :D

[@Flobyby]

I have no idea how I got here, but as a Parisian I can tell you that you can alternatively walk from Tour Eiffel to Notre Dame along the river and see the Louvre on the way. That's probably a 2h walk if you take your time and you'll see a lot of other stuff not listed here. These days it's a pedestrian park all the way along.

[@JosephineEbejerGrech]

Thanks for this tutorial. I am hitting down notes to try to make your route but I have a whole day so I think this will be great. Thanks so much.

[@JaySwanson]

If you go to travelunlock.com you'll find an even better route mapped out 👍

[@Tinamar65]

If you have time skip the basilica of Sacré Cœur go to the dôme and enjoy the amazing view!!

[@jenniferolson9872]

Love the Dodgeball reference- dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge. Great videos! I’m preparing for a trip. I’ve been to Paris before, but I’m bringing someone who’s never been there.

[@JaySwanson]

I hope you both have a blast!

[@smithak1319]

Hello Jay Swanson .. this video is great i followed exactly the same and covered all places in 5 hrs. thanks buddy :)

[@JaySwanson]

Great 👍

[@kerrylosi1595]

Bonjour Jay. OMG. This brings back recent fond memories. We just came back from Paris 2 weeks ago and it’s like being there again although Eiffel Tour had an enclosure around it and queue was long so we skipped it. Good to know again the tips and tricks around Paris. Merci beaucoup Jay et bon courage.

[@indonesiaknights4201]

OMG you sir are amazing with a capital A!!! I'm planning a birthday trip for myself later this month to London and I wanted to take a day trip to Paris but wasn't sure it could be done but now my hope has been restored! Thank you sooooo much for this, just one question how much did all the metro tickets cost?

[@JaySwanson]

If you wanted to play it safe I'd buy ten. It's discounted to €14.50 otherwise the tickets are €1.90 each

[@JaySwanson]

Also thanks =D

[@koolever3]

Did you go?

[@marrock3244]

Thank you for making this video. You are a blessing. 🙏🏽❤️🎉

[@rabiahadawiyyah4119]

tq, this video make me feel better when i only had 1 day in Paris👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@patricknguyen6190]

i'm going to paris this September for4 days . now you giving me hope i can see most of the city . love you video it give me the time and lines to go thru this beautiful city . gerat video

[@JaySwanson]

Great! I know you'll enjoy it - you can see a lot in four days. Have fun!

[@quiltedcomfort7294]

Thanks so much for this! I'll use this as a template for the day and a half I have in Paris in a couple weeks. Thanks!

[@JaySwanson]

Sweet! Hope you have fun - don't forget the game as well kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHK4g5ShoJese80&lc - there's a map on the site to follow (with Opera included) and the waypoints in the game have some special offers as well as being generally awesome. Have fun!

[@quiltedcomfort7294]

@@JaySwanson , thanks for telling me about The Game! I'll definitely check it out. Sounds like fun!

[@jenninrivera]

Great video! You were hilarious & very informative!! Thank you! I’ll be visiting Paris fall 2020 can’t wait!

[@JaySwanson]

You're welcome!

[@TravelAdventureswithEricB]

This is still one of my favorites videos.

[@Alecia_thewanderer]

This was an awesome video, extremely helpful!

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks!

[@carmelternia9381]

You walk sooooo fast. Great job. You did it in about 2 hrs but I can't walk that fast so, it would be around 4-5 hrs for me. Thanks for sharing this nice video. I appreciate it.

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to help! At least it should lay out a solid path for you to follow when you do it =D

[@christineong31]

So funny and amusing! My family can relate to this type of tourism when I drag them the same way when we don’t have much time I’m so glad you made this video :)

[@jshaw2775]

I was recently there and this video was a huge help for us. Can’t wait to go back in September.

[@JaySwanson]

Glad it was a help!😊

[@francoisebonneau8110]

Ça grimpe !!😊👍

[@HumbertoTamezJr]

I came to paris for the day and totally used your info. It was totally useful.

[@LerenaHolloway]

Bless you! This is EXACTLY what I needed! You are a GEM!

[@robertkleeman7725]

Impressive and effective video. I would never recommend doing this, though. You show that a tourist can see 6 attractions in 3 hours or less (well done) and also why they shouldn't. Forget a day trip to Paris. Spend a week there. Two weeks. Sip the sights instead of chugging them. My Eiffel Tower experience lasted more than three hours, including the summit, the two lower levels and the ground floor. I spent two half days in the Louvre. I spent an entire morning at Notre Dame. Awesome city, awesome video. Thanks.

[@chrisk8187]

That's similar in concept when our two VERY young children and wife and I visited France in mid-May 1999. We rented an apartment for seven days in the 11 arrondissement and literally were able to see EVERYTHING (with savoring time) and then toured for seven days the Loire River Valley seeing the world class chateaux and staying in b&b's. A wonderful contrast from urban Paris' Trip of a lifetime!

[@TheProfessorofFilm]

I'm used the the Tube in London but was nervous about using the Metro, but your video has helped, thank you.

[@JaySwanson]

I'm glad it helped! I hope you have a great time.

[@simhataviti2661]

Good explanation lot of efforts

[@charleneware6574]

Whew!!! Thanks for the tour!!! I will be attempting this in a few months only going backwards!!!

[@franklyons4503]

Actually... This is a GREAT video! Not so much for the speed but more as a way to coordinate google maps with the location of our Hotel. We want to see all the places you show us and now I understand where the places are AND!!! which Metro's to use to get there. THANK YOU for your help!!!

[@JaySwanson]

Happy to hand off the route =D

[@bikramadityaghosh1450]

Hey Jay I’ve done exactly the same today. I’ve followed your instructions 100%. Only I’ve spent maybe an hour in a Parisian cafe eating my lunch. I’ve started around 10 am from Gare du Nord. I reached back exactly at 3pm. I was a bit slow since I’m back in Paris after long 34 years. I came here with my family in early 1980s as a toddler.

[@JaySwanson]

I'm really glad you were able to recreate the route! I hope it was fun =D

[@bikramadityaghosh1450]

Jay Swanson It was super fun 😃

[@williamlesser9770]

You saved me with this video! Really helped me for my Layover. Thanks Buddy!

[@JaySwanson]

Yeah man! Glad it helped!

[@quitube5326]

Wow your videos are so informational thanks so much i'm def planning a trip now!!

[@Robert-uo6qi]

Great Video! Thanks for taking the time to do this…. I’m gonna do it, but in 5 hours

[@sharonvisser6051]

Loved the video, thanks for the detailed directions, will definitely attempt it next week! 👍👌

[@janecerrone6161]

Lolligagging, that's just great. Thanks for all the info. We are going for one day coming in from London.

[@AlyssiaAdventures]

You’re an angel for these videos. Keep up the awesome work :)

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks!

[@momcation9786]

Hi Jay another awesome and informative vlog! I enjoyed watching your vlog in San Diego, CA!

[@JaySwanson]

Awesome!

[@cts-video]

Awesome video my man! This is the kind of qik de tour I like when I want to see as much as possible in the shortest amount of time. Great video.

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks =D I hope it helped!

[@markjardenil]

Simply your awesome Jay. Pat on your back or hand shake. We will be on your neck of the woods May of next year. Booked it last night. And your right we Americans will try to cramp up all the places you just showed plus more in a short amount of time. (At best 3-4 days). So based on your videos, I’m in the process in retracing your foot steps on the little map that I have here, courtesy of google map. May have go to Barnes and noble buy myself an enlarge print of the city. Man I just thought about that. Woohoo. But you sir have helped a lot of tourist ease up their anxieties through your videos. Thank you.

[@ursulandourusso3236]

You’re hilarious 😂 awesome video .. do more .. love it

[@JaySwanson]

There are plenty to watch if you check out my channel 😊👍

[@CelebratetheWeekend]

OMG! love what you do with the video but getting so stressed watching it! planning a day in Paris and will try to exclude a couple of super touristy spots:)

[@melissadena2089]

“U gotta walk up and practically touch it” yup I hear u man 👍

[@ZARia99999]

Heading out on layover day after tomorrow - thank you so much for this!

[@JaySwanson]

Glad it was of help!

[@JaySwanson]

It's really important (and I wish more people knew it)!

[@giorgiobortolini]

I am going to Paris for one day. Would you suggest buying a daily RATP ticket? I have read somewhere that it is now valid on the RER train for CDG, could you confirm please? Can I buy it in CDG? Thank you in advance 👍🏻

[@napualokelanikamakele5731]

I'm headed to Paris from London tomorrow & will only have about 7 hours to tour around. This video is really helpful. Thx!

[@babystork310]

Very helpful video. Thanks you sooooo much!

[@JaySwanson]

My pleasure!

[@bmayes1000]

Thanks! Great video and it worked I covered all of the stops in 3 hours flat. I did not count extra 30 thirty minutes it took to find the right line and direction, since I did not start at the same place of origin. But it worked out. Next trip here I will try some of your videos and tell friends and family who has stopover or planning a trip to Paris check out this video.

[@chino2kill]

thank you for the video . it help me to organize my self and see all the attractions thank you again/ by the way your doing a great job with your videos, keeping it real with no drama

[@bethoumyvision1346]

I will be using this in August. Thanks!

[@JaySwanson]

Sweet!