Paris is a beautiful city. It’s full of spectacular architecture, delectable eats, and an ambiance that sets that perfect tone of European travel. It’s also, of course, the city of love.

If it’s your first time traveling to Paris, I’m going to provide you with some structure so that you can make the most of your time there. Whether it be a day, a few days, or a few weeks, here are some of my favorite spots in this glowing city.

While secretly sitting at the loading point for the boat cruise, I teased my friends about how boring the day was. They didn’t look too happy. They had no idea that I planned a surprise Easter cruise around Paris on the Seine River, and that it was about to commence within the hour. We were all amazed at how fun it ended up being. Needless to say, their frowns turned upside down.

If you have one day in Paris, do the cruise. You’ll cover the most ground, and you’ll get that European appeal. I’ve been to Paris many times, for weeks at a time. I’ve never had a better time than the single day I took the Seine dinner cruise.