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Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels trip ​

Notes for planning a combined trip to Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels.

Here are some notes for my trip to Paris, Amsterdam, and Brussels.

TL;DR ​

  • Amsterdam was by far our favorite city. Most "European" city and the most fun.
  • Brussels was a bit of a letdown. Interesting to compare to Paris and Amsterdam, but could have skipped it.
  • Paris was of course a great city, plenty to do, but not as fun as Amsterdam.
  • Flying to Paris is much cheaper than flying to Amsterdam.
  • Beginning of May is a great time to visit. Weather was perfect, long daylight hours, and not too crowded. All the tulips were in bloom 🌷

Tickets to book in advance ​

Dates 🗓️ ​

CityNotes
Day 1ParisLanded in Paris
Day 2ParisCatacomb
Day 3ParisMUSÉE D'ORSAY
Day 4Paris → Amsterdam🚂
Day 5Amsterdam
Day 6Amsterdam
Day 7Amsterdam
Day 8Amsterdam → Brussels🚂
Day 9Brussels
Day 10Brussels
Day 11Brussels → Paris🚂
Day 12ParisPalace of Versailles day
Day 13ParisLouvre Museum day
Day 14ParisEiffel Tower day
Day 15ParisRiver cruise
Day 16ParisFlew out of Paris

Paris 🇫🇷 ​

Eiffel Tower day ​

Palace of Versailles day ​

Louvre Museum day ​

Nearby:

River day ​

Seine river cruise with underground portion

Walk along Seine river and visit:

To eat:

  • Patisserie
  • Snails 🐌
  • Boulangerie
  • Crepe
    • Au P'tit Grec
  • Quiche
  • Jambon beurre (ham, cheese, butter sandwich)

Shopping in Paris ​

Amsterdam 🇳🇱 ​

Keukenhof day ​

Downtown day ​

Google Maps list

To do:

To eat:

  • Stroopwafels
  • Van Stapele Koekmakerij (Chocolate cookies)
  • Cheese
    • Fromagerie Abraham Kef
  • Pancakes
  • Raw herring
  • Apple pie
    • Café Hegeraad
  • Indonesian
    • Long Pura

Brussels 🇧🇪 ​

Downtown day ​

Ghent day trip ​

To eat:

  • Chocolate
  • Fries
    • Maison Antoine
    • Frit Flagey
  • Brussels waffle
  • Liege waffle (round)
  • Vol-au-vent