Hotels in Le Marais or the Latin Quarter HotelCentral, walkable districts with good metro access.
3Days
12Stops
9Meal tips
About £120-190 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget
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A balanced three-day Paris plan: the Eiffel Tower and the Seine on day one, the Louvre and the Latin Quarter on day two, and Montmartre and Le Marais on day three. Book timed tickets for the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, and leave space for long café stops. Best in April to June and September to October.
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Versailles day trip from Paris TourA half-day or full-day trip to the royal palace and gardens.
Seine dinner cruise ActivityA relaxed way to see the city lit up in the evening.
Day by day
Eiffel Tower, the Seine and Musée d'Orsay
09:00
Trocadéro and the Eiffel Tower
Start at the Trocadéro terrace for the classic view, then walk to the tower. Climbing the stairs to the second floor is cheaper than the lift to the summit.
View on map ↗💡 Book in advance for the summit and arrive on time.
11:30
Walk along the Seine to Musée d'Orsay
A pleasant riverside walk leads to a former railway station filled with Impressionist paintings by Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh.
View on map ↗💡 The museum is usually closed on Mondays.
15:30
Tuileries Garden and Place de la Concorde
Stroll through the formal gardens between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde, with its obelisk and fountains.
View on map ↗💡 Hire a chair by the pond and rest your feet.
18:00
Seine river cruise
A one-hour boat cruise gives a different view of the city's landmarks as the light changes.
View on map ↗💡 Choose an evening departure for lights and fewer crowds.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastCroissant and café crèmeFrench · $
lunchCafé near the museumFrench · $$
dinnerBistro dinnerFrench · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 1Tickets and tours: Trocadéro and the Eiffel Tower 🏨 Find a hotel
The Louvre and the historic island
09:00
Louvre Museum
The world's most visited museum. Focus on a few highlights such as the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and Egyptian antiquities rather than trying to see everything.
View on map ↗💡 Book a timed ticket, and note it is usually closed on Tuesdays.
13:00
Lunch in the Palais Royal gardens
A quiet arcaded garden next to the Louvre with cafés and benches. A calm place to eat after a busy morning.
View on map ↗💡 Picnic supplies from a nearby bakery are cheaper than sit-down meals.
15:00
Sainte-Chapelle and Île de la Cité
A small royal chapel with towering stained glass, worth the short queue. Then walk to Notre-Dame, reopened after the 2019 fire, to see the exterior and the square.
View on map ↗💡 Check current entry arrangements for Notre-Dame before you go.
18:30
Latin Quarter and Île Saint-Louis
Wander the old student quarter, then cross to Île Saint-Louis for ice cream and quiet streets.
View on map ↗💡 Avoid the very touristy restaurants close to Saint-Michel.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastBoulangerie breakfastFrench · $
lunchPicnic or café lunchFrench · $$
dinnerBistro in the Latin QuarterFrench · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Louvre Museum
Montmartre and Le Marais
09:30
Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre
Climb the hill to the white basilica and enjoy views over the city. Montmartre has quieter backstreets once you leave the main stairs.
View on map ↗💡 Go early; by midday the steps are packed.
12:00
Place du Tertre and Rue Lepic
Pass the artists' square, then wander Rue Lepic's food shops and cafés for lunch.
View on map ↗💡 Ignore street portrait sellers unless you want one.
14:30
Le Marais and Place des Vosges
Paris's oldest planned square has arcades and a leafy garden. The nearby streets have boutiques, galleries and falafel on Rue des Rosiers.
View on map ↗💡 Many shops are open on Sundays here, unlike in much of Paris.
18:30
Arc de Triomphe at sunset
Climb the arch for a view down the Champs-Élysées and towards the Eiffel Tower. A good last stop before dinner.
View on map ↗💡 Use the underpass to reach the arch, never cross the roundabout.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastCafé breakfastFrench · $
lunchFalafel or crêpe in Le MaraisStreet food · $
dinnerFarewell dinner near the Champs-ÉlyséesFrench · $$$
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre
Good to know
✈️ Getting thereCharles de Gaulle airport is linked to the centre by RER B (about 35 minutes). Orly has a tram and metro link.
🚆 Getting aroundThe metro is fast and covers the city. A Navigo Easy card or contactless payment works for single trips. Walking is very pleasant.
💷 CurrencyEuro (€). Cards are widely accepted.
🗣 LanguageFrench. A simple 'Bonjour' goes a long way.
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