Timeline
10:00
Marché aux fleurs Reine-Elizabeth-II
Stroll through the Marché aux fleurs Reine-Elizabeth-II. The air is filled with the scent of exotic tropical flowers and fresh blooms. It is a bustling but peaceful start to the morning.
10:15
Pop into Le Grenier de Notre Dame for a light lunch or snack. The vegetarian and vegan options are excellent, and the friendly English-speaking staff make it a comfortable stop.
10:45
Enter La Conciergerie. Arriving at 10:00 puts you there as it opens, allowing you to explore the medieval royal architecture and Marie Antoinette’s prison cell in relative quiet before the tour groups arrive.
11:45
End your walk at Shakespeare and Co. Browse the three rambling floors crammed with books. It is the perfect place to linger over a read after a morning of history.
Local tip
La Conciergerie requires booking in advance. The flower market is open daily, but the bookshop is closed early in the morning, so time your visit to ensure it is open.
Check before you go
- La Conciergerie: Apr-Sep: daily 09:30-18:30; Oct- Mar: daily 10:00-17:00. Booking is required.
- Le Grenier de Notre Dame: Mo-Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa-Su 09:00-23:00.
- Shakespeare and Co.: Daily 12ː00-24ː00.
Worth knowing
- Le Grenier de Notre Dame is open at 10:15 only on Sa, Su
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