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Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels trip ​

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 ​

  1. Louvre Museum
  2. Palais-Royal
  3. Tuileries Garden
  4. Le Marais (Jewish Quarter)
  5. Carette (Cafe)

Nearby:

Seine river cruise day (w/ underground portion) ​

  1. Cruise

Others:

To eat:

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

To Buy: ​

Amsterdam 🇳🇱 ​

Keukenhof day ​

  1. Keukenhof (Botanic garden with many tulips)

Downtown day ​

Google Maps list

  1. Houseboat Museum (Very small)
  2. Albert Cuyp Market
    • Mon-Sat, 9:30-17:00
  3. De Wallen (Red light district)
  4. The Dancing Houses
  5. Dam Square
  6. Jordaan (Cute neighborhood)
  7. Skinny Bridge
  8. OBA Library (For rooftop view)
  9. Begijnhof (Historical courtyard)
  10. De Pijp (Bohemian zone)

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