8 Mistakes Tourists Make in Paris (and How to Avoid Them)

6. Underestimating walking distances

Paris is a walkable city, but it’s bigger than you might think. Vistors often underestimate how long it takes to get from one landmark to another. Walking from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, for instance, takes about 45 minutes. To avoid fatigue, plan your routes ahead of time and break up your sightseeing with stops at cafés or parks.