Timeline
15:36
Grab a coffee at Les Deux Magots.
16:06
Walk to the Centre Georges Pompidou to see the exterior. Note that the museum is closed for renovation until 2030, but the building itself is an architectural landmark.
16:36
Head to the Venus statue in the Jardin du Luxembourg. The 3-minute walk from the anchor puts you in the right spot to see the statue in the fading light.
17:21
Watch the sunset from the Palais du Luxembourg gardens. The sun sets toward the WSW around 17:21.
17:51
End the evening at The Moose, a quirky anglophone sports bar just a short walk away.
Local tip
The Venus statue is a great spot to wait for the sunset. The Palais du Luxembourg garden is open year-round, but the palace itself is only visitable by reservation on one Saturday a month.
Check before you go
- Les Deux Magots opens at 07:30.
- The Moose opens at 16:00 on weekdays and 11:00 on weekends.
- The Centre Georges Pompidou is closed for renovation until 2030.
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