The Best Places in Paris for First-Time Travelers, According to Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston

Years after Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston’s Nick and Audrey Spitz shook the shores of Europe, the married duo is now taking their mystery-cracking skills to Paris. And of course, chaos ensues.

Following its 2019 film, the literal partners-in-crime is setting their sights on the City of Lights in Murder Mystery 2, but not without the trouble that oddly follows their wake. After solving the mystery that plagued their new-found friends (and foes) on the European coast, the couple’s sleuthing skills are put to the test again, when their pal Maharajah Vikram (Adeel Akthar) gets kidnapped during his wedding festivities.

While many of the Indian wedding scenes are filmed in Kualoa Ranch on the north shore of Oahu, Hawaii, the cast and crew also found themselves returning to their European roots in the French capital. From January to April 2022, Murder Mystery 2’s production team filmed across several notable sights in Paris, including the Arc de Triomphe, Palais Garnier, the Eiffel Tower, the Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, and the Pont des Arts bridge.

“Shooting in Paris was everything you can imagine. It’s the most magical, beautiful city, and the people are so lovely,” Jennifer said. “I think Adam walked every single street that exists in Paris.”

The duo might not know where they’ll land in a potential Murder Mystery 3, but they’re still reeling from their adventures at the famed romantic city. In a media roundtable with Preview, Adam and Jennifer dish out what their favorite spots in Paris are–and what’s best for first-time travelers, for your itinerary’s consideration.

The Best Places to Visit in Paris for First-Time Travelers, According to Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston

1. Musée Marmottan Monet

Recommended by: Adam Sandler

For a “perfect afternoon” in Paris, Adam recommends the Musée Marmottan Monet, which Jennifer agreed is “beautiful.” Established in 1934, the museum found in the city’s 16th arrondissement is dedicated to the French art master Claude Monet. The location holds the largest collection of the artist’s paintings in the world, with over 300 Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works.

Opening Hours:

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm (last admissions: 5 pm)

Late nights: Thursday, to 9 pm (last admission: 8 pm)

Closed Mondays, 1 May, 25 December, and 1 January

Address: 2, rue Louis-Boilly, 75016 Paris – France

Ticket Prices:

Full price: 14 € (approx. P832)

Concessions: 9 € (approx. P535)

2. Musée d'Orsay

Recommended by: Jennifer Aniston

For another museum excursion, Jennifer suggests the classic Musée d'Orsay. Located in the center of Paris on the banks of the Seine river, the museum houses the works of the likes of Claude Monet, Édouard Manet, Pierre Auguste-Renoir, Paul Cézanne, and Vincent van Gogh. It’s the second-most visited museum in France, right after the Louvre.

Opening Hours:

Open from 9.30am to 6pm daily, except Mondays Late night on Thursdays until 9.45pm Last tickets sold at 5pm (9pm Thursdays), museum cleared at 5.30pm (9.15pm Thursdays) Closed on Mondays, on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December

Address: 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France

Ticket Prices:

Time slot full rate: €16 (P952)

Time slot reduced rate: €13 (P773)

Children: €13 (P773)

Late nights: €12 (P714)

3. Seine River Dinner Cruise

Recommended by: Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston

After frolicking in the halls of Musée d'Orsay, both stars approve of a dinner cruise in Paris’ iconic Seine river, coupled with the perfect view of the twinkling Eiffel Tower at night. Sites like Klook offer an hour-and-fifteen-minutes-long cruise across the picturesque river, complete with a four-course dinner priced at P5017. 

4. Eiffel Tower

Recommended by: Adam Sandler

Of course, what’s a trip to Paris without dropping by its most quintessential landmark? The Murder Mystery 2 characters might have had a death-defying situation there, but travelers can bask in the sights of Paris trouble-free on top of the Eiffel Tower.

“The Eiffel Tower, you can’t miss that. Jennifer had a very nice time there, floating outside of it, swinging on a rope,” Adam joked. In real life, though, it’s a must!

Opening Hours:

Open everyday

– From mid-June to August: 9 am to 0:45 am

– From Sept to mid-June: 9:30 am to 10:45 pm

Address: Champs de Mars 75007 Paris

Ticket Prices:

Lift to the 2nd floor:  €17.10 (P1017)

Stairs to the 2nd floor: €10.70 (P636)

Lift to the summit: €26.80 (P1594)

Stairs + lift to the summit: €20.40 (P1213)

Skip the line ticket with a guide: €45 (P2677)

Murder Mystery 2 is streaming on Netflix.

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