Things to do in 1er arrondissement, Paris

A former 14th-century palace that is now the world's most visited art museum, with over 35,000 works including the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. The collection is too vast to see in a single day.

"A former 14th-century palace that is now the world's most visited art museum, with over 35,000 works"

A garden right next to the Louvre that was a popular meeting place for Parisians in the 19th and 20th centuries.

"A garden right next to the Louvre that was a popular meeting place for Parisians in the 19th and 20t"

Paris showroom of the French leather handbag brand, where she tried on several shoulder and handheld bag styles.

"Paris showroom of the French leather handbag brand, where she tried on several shoulder and handheld"

A free arch beside the Louvre built from 1806 to honour Napoleon's victories. It has military reliefs in rose-pink marble and a sculpture of Peace in her chariot on top.

"A free arch beside the Louvre built from 1806 to honour Napoleon's victories. It has military relief"

A café about a 10-minute walk from the Louvre that serves healthy, light meals for around $20-30. The avocado toast and quinoa salad are crowd favourites.

"A café about a 10-minute walk from the Louvre that serves healthy, light meals for around $20-30. Th"

Manicured gardens leading to the former royal palace, which now houses the Ministry of Culture. Its striped Daniel Buren columns are one of the most Instagrammable spots in Paris.

"Manicured gardens leading to the former royal palace, which now houses the Ministry of Culture. Its "

A museum inside the Tuileries known for Monet's Water Lilies. It is closed on Tuesdays and free on the first Sunday of the month.

"A museum inside the Tuileries known for Monet's Water Lilies. It is closed on Tuesdays and free on t"