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Paris 4-day itinerary

Paris 4-day itinerary

4 days in Paris, planned the tabi way — one neighbourhood per day, gapless timing, every stop chosen from 36 human-verified places across 6 curated neighbourhoods. Open it offline and follow it street by street, or make it the starting point for your own plan.

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Paris travel

Paris

City

The Seine-side capital of art and appetite — the Louvre and Notre-Dame, café terraces in the Marais, Montmartre's hill and the Eiffel Tower, each quarter a walk from the last.

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Where to stay

Île de la Cité & Latin Quarter — Islands + student quarter — Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle at your door, RER B/C hub.

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Day 1Full day

Eiffel Tower & Trocadéro & nearby — a sights day

The Eiffel Tower rises straight from the wide lawns of the Champ de Mars while, across the Seine, the Trocadéro's terrace and the Palais de Chaillot's twin curved wings frame the postcard view every visitor comes for.

Stops5
At stops5h 45m
Moving45m
Window08:00–18:45

Eiffel Tower & Trocadéro Tour Eiffel et Trocadéro

Area

The Eiffel Tower rises straight from the wide lawns of the Champ de Mars while, across the Seine, the Trocadéro's terrace and the Palais de Chaillot's twin curved wings frame the postcard view every visitor comes for.

LandmarkViewpointMuseum
  1. 08:0008:30
    BreakfastSuggested

    Les Deux Magots

    Food¥¥¥~60 min7/10Vegetarian optionsCards OKStep-free

    The literary café where Sartre, Beauvoir and Hemingway held court, serving classic French bistro fare and famous hot chocolate on a corner terrace facing the church square. Open early to past midnight; no reservation needed but expect a wait for terrace seats.

    Cuisine
    Café
    Reservations
    No
    High chair
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    07:30–01:00
    Tue
    07:30–01:00
    Wed
    07:30–01:00
    Thu
    07:30–01:00
    Fri
    07:30–01:00
    Sat
    07:30–01:00
    Sun
    07:30–01:00

    6 Place Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris

  2. 08:3010:30
    Landmark

    Eiffel Tower Tour Eiffel

    Attraction¥¥¥~120 min9/10Cards OKStep-free

    Paris' 330-metre iron icon rises straight from the Champ de Mars; ride the lift to the summit or climb the stairs to the 2nd floor for skyline views over the city. Tickets sell out same-day in high season — book online well ahead for a specific time slot. Floors 1 and 2 are wheelchair accessible by lift; the summit is not.

    Type
    Landmark
    Setting
    Mixed
    Ticket needed
    Yes

    Hours

    Mon
    09:00–23:45
    Tue
    09:00–23:45
    Wed
    09:00–23:45
    Thu
    09:00–23:45
    Fri
    09:00–23:45
    Sat
    09:00–23:45
    Sun
    09:00–23:45

    5 avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris

    Tour Eiffel120 min

    Paris' 330-metre iron icon rises straight from the Champ de Mars; ride the lift to the summit or climb the stairs to the 2nd floor for skyline views over the city. Tickets sell out same-day in high season — book online well ahead for a specific time slot. Floors 1 and 2 are wheelchair accessible by lift; the summit is not.

    Cards OKStep-freelandmarkviewpointverify opening hours
  3. 10:30~5 min walkroute
  4. 10:4511:30
    Park

    Champ de Mars

    Attraction¥~45 min7/10Step-free

    A long green lawn running from the Eiffel Tower's feet to the École Militaire — Paris' go-to spot for a picnic with a tower view, especially in the early evening when locals spread out blankets. Unlike most Paris gardens it's never gated, so it stays open day and night.

    Type
    Park
    Setting
    Outdoor
    Ticket needed
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    00:00–23:59
    Tue
    00:00–23:59
    Wed
    00:00–23:59
    Thu
    00:00–23:59
    Fri
    00:00–23:59
    Sat
    00:00–23:59
    Sun
    00:00–23:59

    2 allée Adrienne Lecouvreur, 75007 Paris

    45 min

    A long green lawn running from the Eiffel Tower's feet to the École Militaire — Paris' go-to spot for a picnic with a tower view, especially in the early evening when locals spread out blankets. Unlike most Paris gardens it's never gated, so it stays open day and night.

    Step-freeparkpicnicoutdoorverify opening hours
  5. 11:30~15 min walkroute
  6. 11:4512:15
    Viewpoint

    Trocadéro & Palais de Chaillot Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre

    Attraction¥~30 min8/10Step-free

    The terrace between the Palais de Chaillot's two curved wings delivers the classic head-on Eiffel Tower photo, especially at sunset and after dark when the tower sparkles on the hour. The palace itself houses the Cité de l'Architecture and the Musée de la Marine; the esplanade and gardens below are free and open around the clock.

    Type
    Viewpoint
    Setting
    Outdoor
    Ticket needed
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    00:00–23:59
    Tue
    00:00–23:59
    Wed
    00:00–23:59
    Thu
    00:00–23:59
    Fri
    00:00–23:59
    Sat
    00:00–23:59
    Sun
    00:00–23:59

    Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75116 Paris

    Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre30 min

    The terrace between the Palais de Chaillot's two curved wings delivers the classic head-on Eiffel Tower photo, especially at sunset and after dark when the tower sparkles on the hour. The palace itself houses the Cité de l'Architecture and the Musée de la Marine; the esplanade and gardens below are free and open around the clock.

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  7. 12:15Transit ~15–25 minroute
  8. 12:3013:30
    LunchSuggested

    Poilâne

    Food¥~30 min8/10Vegetarian optionsAlcohol-free

    The original 1932 wood-fired bakery behind the miche Poilâne sourdough loaf sold worldwide. The shop is tiny, so expect a queue out the door, especially on weekend mornings; closed Sundays.

    Cuisine
    Boulangerie
    Reservations
    No
    High chair
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    07:15–20:00
    Tue
    07:15–20:00
    Wed
    07:15–20:00
    Thu
    07:15–20:00
    Fri
    07:15–20:00
    Sat
    07:15–20:00
    Sun
    Closed

    8 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris

  9. 13:3015:00
    Museum

    Musée Rodin (Rodin Museum) Musée Rodin

    Attraction¥¥~90 min8/10Step-free

    Auguste Rodin's former mansion and sculpture garden hold The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss among roses and clipped hedges. Closed Mondays; last entry is 45 minutes before closing. The garden alone, dotted with bronzes, is worth the ticket.

    Type
    Museum
    Setting
    Mixed
    Ticket needed
    Yes

    Hours

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    10:00–18:30
    Wed
    10:00–18:30
    Thu
    10:00–18:30
    Fri
    10:00–18:30
    Sat
    10:00–18:30
    Sun
    10:00–18:30

    77 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris

    Musée Rodin90 min

    Auguste Rodin's former mansion and sculpture garden hold The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss among roses and clipped hedges. Closed Mondays; last entry is 45 minutes before closing. The garden alone, dotted with bronzes, is worth the ticket.

    Step-freemuseumartgardenverify opening hours
  10. 15:00~10 min walkroute
  11. 15:1516:15
    Shopping

    Le Bon Marché

    Shopping¥¥¥~60 min7/10Cards OKStep-free

    The world's first modern department store (opened 1852), now a hushed luxury emporium — its adjoining gourmet food hall, La Grande Épicerie, is worth the browse even without a purchase.

    Shop type
    Department store
    Tax-free
    Yes

    Hours

    Mon
    10:00–19:45
    Tue
    10:00–19:45
    Wed
    10:00–19:45
    Thu
    10:00–19:45
    Fri
    10:00–19:45
    Sat
    10:00–19:45
    Sun
    11:00–19:45

    24 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris

    60 min

    The world's first modern department store (opened 1852), now a hushed luxury emporium — its adjoining gourmet food hall, La Grande Épicerie, is worth the browse even without a purchase.

    Cards OKStep-freedepartment storeluxury shoppingverify opening hours
  12. 17:3018:45
    DinnerSuggested

    La Fontaine de Mars

    Food¥¥~75 min8/10Vegetarian optionsCards OK

    A red-and-white-check-napkin bistro open since 1908, tucked on a small square just off Rue Cler, serving South-West French classics like duck confit, cassoulet and foie gras. Popular enough that a reservation is essential, especially for dinner.

    Cuisine
    Bistro
    Reservations
    Yes
    High chair
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:00
    Tue
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:00
    Wed
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:00
    Thu
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:00
    Fri
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:00
    Sat
    12:00–15:30, 19:00–23:00
    Sun
    12:00–15:30, 19:00–23:00

    129 rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris

Day 2Full day

Île de la Cité & Latin Quarter & nearby — an old-town day

Two Seine islands cradle Notre-Dame's rebuilt spire and Sainte-Chapelle's stained glass, while the steep, market-lined lanes of the Left Bank climb past the Panthéon's dome to Rue Mouffetard's crêpe stands and the Sorbonne's oldest bookshops.

Stops6
At stops7h 30m
Moving55m
Window08:00–19:45

Île de la Cité & Latin Quarter Île de la Cité & Quartier Latin

Area

Two Seine islands cradle Notre-Dame's rebuilt spire and Sainte-Chapelle's stained glass, while the steep, market-lined lanes of the Left Bank climb past the Panthéon's dome to Rue Mouffetard's crêpe stands and the Sorbonne's oldest bookshops.

HistoricRiversideAcademic
  1. 08:0008:30
    BreakfastSuggested

    Shakespeare and Company Café

    Food¥¥~45 min8/10Vegetarian optionsVegan options

    Tucked beside the legendary English-language bookshop facing Notre-Dame across the Seine, this small café pairs specialty coffee with a mostly vegetarian and vegan menu of soups, salads and daily-changing lunch specials. Grab a window seat for a view of the cathedral, or carry your coffee upstairs to read among the shop's stacks.

    Cuisine
    Café (vegetarian/vegan leaning, English style bakes)
    Reservations
    No
    High chair
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    09:30–19:00
    Tue
    09:30–19:00
    Wed
    09:30–19:00
    Thu
    09:30–19:00
    Fri
    09:30–19:00
    Sat
    09:30–20:00
    Sun
    09:30–20:00

    37 rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris

  2. 08:3009:30
    Historic site

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

    Attraction¥~60 min9/10Step-free

    Reopened in December 2024 after the 2019 fire and five years of restoration, the cathedral's stone and stained glass look brighter than they have in generations. Entry is free but requires a timed slot booked online or on-site the same day — arrive early or come Thursday evening, when it stays open until 10pm.

    Type
    Historical
    Setting
    Indoor
    Ticket needed
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    07:50–19:00
    Tue
    07:50–19:00
    Wed
    07:50–19:00
    Thu
    07:50–22:00
    Fri
    07:50–19:00
    Sat
    08:15–19:30
    Sun
    08:15–19:30

    6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris

    Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris60 min

    Reopened in December 2024 after the 2019 fire and five years of restoration, the cathedral's stone and stained glass look brighter than they have in generations. Entry is free but requires a timed slot booked online or on-site the same day — arrive early or come Thursday evening, when it stays open until 10pm.

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  3. 09:30~10 min walkroute
  4. 09:4510:30
    Historic site

    Sainte-Chapelle

    Attraction¥¥~45 min9/10Cards OKStep-free

    Fifteen towering stained-glass windows depicting over a thousand biblical scenes wrap the upper chapel in jewel-toned light — best on a sunny morning. Book a timed slot in advance; the chapel sits inside the working Palais de Justice, so every visitor passes through airport-style security.

    Type
    Historical
    Setting
    Indoor
    Ticket needed
    Yes

    Hours

    Mon
    09:00–19:00
    Tue
    09:00–19:00
    Wed
    09:00–19:00
    Thu
    09:00–19:00
    Fri
    09:00–19:00
    Sat
    09:00–19:00
    Sun
    09:00–19:00

    10 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris

    45 min

    Fifteen towering stained-glass windows depicting over a thousand biblical scenes wrap the upper chapel in jewel-toned light — best on a sunny morning. Book a timed slot in advance; the chapel sits inside the working Palais de Justice, so every visitor passes through airport-style security.

    Cards OKStep-freestained glassgothicverify opening hours
  5. 10:30~15 min walkroute
  6. 10:4512:00
    Historic site

    Panthéon

    Attraction¥¥~75 min8/10Cards OK

    Voltaire, Rousseau, Curie and Hugo rest in the crypt beneath Soufflot's neoclassical dome, reached via a steep spiral or monumental staircase that isn't wheelchair-friendly. The rooftop colonnade view is currently closed for restoration work, but the nave and crypt alone are worth the visit.

    Type
    Historical
    Setting
    Indoor
    Ticket needed
    Yes

    Hours

    Mon
    10:00–18:30
    Tue
    10:00–18:30
    Wed
    10:00–18:30
    Thu
    10:00–18:30
    Fri
    10:00–18:30
    Sat
    10:00–18:30
    Sun
    10:00–18:30

    Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris

    75 min

    Voltaire, Rousseau, Curie and Hugo rest in the crypt beneath Soufflot's neoclassical dome, reached via a steep spiral or monumental staircase that isn't wheelchair-friendly. The rooftop colonnade view is currently closed for restoration work, but the nave and crypt alone are worth the visit.

    Cards OKmausoleumneoclassicalmonumentverify opening hours
  7. 12:00~10 min walkroute
  8. 12:1513:15
    LunchSuggested

    L'As du Fallafel

    Food¥~30 min8/10Vegetarian optionsVegan optionsCards OKStep-free

    The queue-out-the-door falafel counter on Rue des Rosiers since 1979 — a pita stuffed with fried falafel, grilled eggplant, hummus, and pickled cabbage. Kosher-certified, so it closes Friday evening and all day Saturday for Shabbat; cards and cash both work, and there's a sit-down room behind the takeaway window.

    Cuisine
    Falafel
    Reservations
    No
    High chair
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    11:00–24:00
    Tue
    11:00–24:00
    Wed
    11:00–24:00
    Thu
    11:00–24:00
    Fri
    11:00–17:00
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    11:00–24:00

    34 Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris

  9. 13:1514:45
    Park

    Luxembourg Garden Jardin du Luxembourg

    Attraction¥~90 min8/10Step-free

    Gravel paths, the octagonal Grand Bassin where kids sail toy boats, and the shaded Medici Fountain make this 23-hectare garden the Left Bank's favourite escape. Gates open and close with the season — in July that's roughly 7:30am to 9:15pm — and the free green metal chairs can be dragged anywhere for people-watching.

    Type
    Park
    Setting
    Outdoor
    Ticket needed
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    07:30–21:15
    Tue
    07:30–21:15
    Wed
    07:30–21:15
    Thu
    07:30–21:15
    Fri
    07:30–21:15
    Sat
    07:30–21:15
    Sun
    07:30–21:15

    15 rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris

    Jardin du Luxembourg90 min

    Gravel paths, the octagonal Grand Bassin where kids sail toy boats, and the shaded Medici Fountain make this 23-hectare garden the Left Bank's favourite escape. Gates open and close with the season — in July that's roughly 7:30am to 9:15pm — and the free green metal chairs can be dragged anywhere for people-watching.

    Step-freeparkgardenfree entryverify opening hours
  10. 14:45Transit ~15–25 minroute
  11. 15:0016:30
    Museum

    Musée Carnavalet Musée Carnavalet – Histoire de Paris

    Attraction¥~90 min8/10Cards OKStep-free

    Paris's own history museum, free to enter, tracing the city from prehistory to today across two connected mansions — highlights include reconstructed period rooms and Marcel Proust's actual bedroom. Closed Mondays; the permanent collection needs no advance ticket.

    Type
    Museum
    Setting
    Indoor
    Ticket needed
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    10:00–18:00
    Wed
    10:00–18:00
    Thu
    10:00–18:00
    Fri
    10:00–18:00
    Sat
    10:00–18:00
    Sun
    10:00–18:00

    23 Rue de Sévigné, 75003 Paris

    Musée Carnavalet – Histoire de Paris90 min

    Paris's own history museum, free to enter, tracing the city from prehistory to today across two connected mansions — highlights include reconstructed period rooms and Marcel Proust's actual bedroom. Closed Mondays; the permanent collection needs no advance ticket.

    Cards OKStep-freehistory museumfree entryverify opening hours
  12. 16:30~5 min walkroute
  13. 16:4518:15
    Museum

    Musée Picasso Musée national Picasso-Paris

    Attraction¥¥~90 min8/10Cards OKStep-free

    The artist's largest single collection anywhere, spread across the 17th-century Hôtel Salé mansion — paintings, sculpture, and Picasso's own private art collection. Closed Mondays; book a timed slot online in high season to skip the entry line, and the first Wednesday of the month stays open until 22:00.

    Type
    Museum
    Setting
    Indoor
    Ticket needed
    Yes

    Hours

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    09:30–18:00
    Wed
    09:30–18:00
    Thu
    09:30–18:00
    Fri
    09:30–18:00
    Sat
    09:30–18:00
    Sun
    09:30–18:00

    5 Rue de Thorigny, 75003 Paris

    Musée national Picasso-Paris90 min

    The artist's largest single collection anywhere, spread across the 17th-century Hôtel Salé mansion — paintings, sculpture, and Picasso's own private art collection. Closed Mondays; book a timed slot online in high season to skip the entry line, and the first Wednesday of the month stays open until 22:00.

    Cards OKStep-freeart museumpicassoverify opening hours
  14. 18:3019:45
    DinnerSuggested

    Chez Janou

    Food¥¥~90 min8/10Vegetarian options

    A sun-yellow Provençal bistro tucked behind Place des Vosges, self-declared temple of pastis with over 80 varieties behind the bar, plus a bottomless bowl of chocolate mousse to finish. Open daily for lunch and dinner; reservations are strongly recommended, especially for the terrace.

    Cuisine
    Bistro
    Reservations
    Yes
    High chair
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:30
    Tue
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:30
    Wed
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:30
    Thu
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:30
    Fri
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:30
    Sat
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:30
    Sun
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:30

    2 Rue Roger Verlomme, 75003 Paris

Day 3Full day

Louvre & Tuileries & nearby — a sights day

The monumental heart of the Right Bank — I.M. Pei's glass pyramid, the Tuileries' gravel allées and fountains, and the Palais-Royal's quiet arcaded garden, all walkable along the Seine.

Stops8
At stops7h 50m
Moving1h 5m
Window08:00–19:35

Louvre & Tuileries Louvre et Tuileries

Area

The monumental heart of the Right Bank — I.M. Pei's glass pyramid, the Tuileries' gravel allées and fountains, and the Palais-Royal's quiet arcaded garden, all walkable along the Seine.

MuseumsGardensLandmark
  1. 08:0008:30
    BreakfastPick a spot nearby — not booked yet
  2. 08:3009:30
    Park

    Tuileries Garden Jardin des Tuileries

    Attraction¥~60 min8/10Step-free

    Paris's oldest and largest formal garden, laid out for Catherine de' Medici in 1564 and redesigned by Le Nôtre in the 1660s — gravel allées, chestnut trees, round and octagonal ponds, and a vintage carousel and Ferris wheel near Place de la Concorde. Free entry, open daily from 7am; closing time shifts with the season (as late as 11pm in summer, 7:30pm in winter). Paved main paths are wheelchair-friendly; some side paths are loose gravel.

    Type
    Park
    Setting
    Outdoor
    Ticket needed
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    07:00–23:00
    Tue
    07:00–23:00
    Wed
    07:00–23:00
    Thu
    07:00–23:00
    Fri
    07:00–23:00
    Sat
    07:00–23:00
    Sun
    07:00–23:00

    113 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

    Jardin des Tuileries60 min

    Paris's oldest and largest formal garden, laid out for Catherine de' Medici in 1564 and redesigned by Le Nôtre in the 1660s — gravel allées, chestnut trees, round and octagonal ponds, and a vintage carousel and Ferris wheel near Place de la Concorde. Free entry, open daily from 7am; closing time shifts with the season (as late as 11pm in summer, 7:30pm in winter). Paved main paths are wheelchair-friendly; some side paths are loose gravel.

    Step-freegardenparkfree entryverify opening hours
  3. 09:30~5 min walkroute
  4. 09:4510:45
    Museum

    Musée de l'Orangerie

    Attraction¥¥~60 min9/10Cards OKStep-free

    An intimate museum built to house Monet's Water Lilies (Nymphéas) — two oval rooms of monumental panels the artist donated and installed here himself, plus the Walter-Guillaume collection of Cézanne, Renoir, Matisse and Modigliani downstairs. Closed Tuesdays; occasional late-night Friday openings run until 9pm during special exhibitions. Buy a timed ticket online to skip the queue at the Concorde end of the Tuileries.

    Type
    Museum
    Setting
    Indoor
    Ticket needed
    Yes

    Hours

    Mon
    09:00–18:00
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed
    09:00–18:00
    Thu
    09:00–18:00
    Fri
    09:00–18:00
    Sat
    09:00–18:00
    Sun
    09:00–18:00

    Jardin des Tuileries, Place de la Concorde (cote Seine), 75001 Paris

    60 min

    An intimate museum built to house Monet's Water Lilies (Nymphéas) — two oval rooms of monumental panels the artist donated and installed here himself, plus the Walter-Guillaume collection of Cézanne, Renoir, Matisse and Modigliani downstairs. Closed Tuesdays; occasional late-night Friday openings run until 9pm during special exhibitions. Buy a timed ticket online to skip the queue at the Concorde end of the Tuileries.

    Cards OKStep-freemuseummonetverify opening hours
  5. 10:45~15 min walkroute
  6. 11:0011:45
    Landmark

    Palais-Royal Garden Jardin du Palais-Royal

    Attraction¥~45 min8/10

    A quiet arcaded garden one block north of the Louvre, framed by uniform 18th-century galleries and shopping arcades. In the entrance courtyard, Daniel Buren's 1986 Colonnes de Buren — 260 black-and-white striped columns of varying height — is one of the most photographed contemporary art installations in Paris. Free entry, open daily from 7am.

    Type
    Landmark
    Setting
    Outdoor
    Ticket needed
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    07:00–23:00
    Tue
    07:00–23:00
    Wed
    07:00–23:00
    Thu
    07:00–23:00
    Fri
    07:00–23:00
    Sat
    07:00–23:00
    Sun
    07:00–23:00

    6 Rue de Montpensier, 75001 Paris

    Jardin du Palais-Royal45 min

    A quiet arcaded garden one block north of the Louvre, framed by uniform 18th-century galleries and shopping arcades. In the entrance courtyard, Daniel Buren's 1986 Colonnes de Buren — 260 black-and-white striped columns of varying height — is one of the most photographed contemporary art installations in Paris. Free entry, open daily from 7am.

    gardenart installationcolonnes de burenverify opening hours
  7. 11:45~10 min walkroute
  8. 12:0014:00
    Museum

    Louvre Museum Musée du Louvre

    Attraction¥¥¥~180 min9/10Cards OKStep-free

    The world's most-visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and I.M. Pei's glass pyramid entrance in the Cour Napoléon. Closed every Tuesday; book a timed-entry ticket online well ahead, especially in high season, to skip the queue at the pyramid.

    Type
    Museum
    Setting
    Indoor
    Ticket needed
    Yes

    Hours

    Mon
    09:00–18:00
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed
    09:00–21:45
    Thu
    09:00–18:00
    Fri
    09:00–21:45
    Sat
    09:00–18:00
    Sun
    09:00–18:00

    Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

    Musée du Louvre120 min

    The world's most-visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and I.M. Pei's glass pyramid entrance in the Cour Napoléon. Closed every Tuesday; book a timed-entry ticket online well ahead, especially in high season, to skip the queue at the pyramid.

    Cards OKStep-freemuseumworld class artverify opening hours
  9. 14:00Transit ~15–25 minroute
  10. 14:1514:35
    Landmark

    Moulin Rouge

    Attraction¥~20 min7/10Cards OK

    The red windmill and can-can cabaret that has anchored Pigalle's nightlife since 1889 — most visitors just photograph the illuminated facade from the boulevard. The dinner-and-show inside is a separate, pricey, book-ahead affair (from around €100 per person; doors from 19:00, shows at 21:00 and 23:00).

    Type
    Landmark
    Setting
    Outdoor
    Ticket needed
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    00:00–23:59
    Tue
    00:00–23:59
    Wed
    00:00–23:59
    Thu
    00:00–23:59
    Fri
    00:00–23:59
    Sat
    00:00–23:59
    Sun
    00:00–23:59

    82 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris

    20 min

    The red windmill and can-can cabaret that has anchored Pigalle's nightlife since 1889 — most visitors just photograph the illuminated facade from the boulevard. The dinner-and-show inside is a separate, pricey, book-ahead affair (from around €100 per person; doors from 19:00, shows at 21:00 and 23:00).

    Cards OKcabaretlandmarknightlifeverify opening hours
  11. 14:35~10 min walkroute
  12. 14:5015:20
    Landmark

    Place du Tertre

    Attraction¥~30 min7/10

    Montmartre's old village square, ringed by around 140 licensed street artists sketching portraits and painting canvases at their easels, much as they have since the Belle Époque. Go early morning to see the artists set up before the tour groups and restaurant touts take over the square.

    Type
    Landmark
    Setting
    Outdoor
    Ticket needed
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    00:00–23:59
    Tue
    00:00–23:59
    Wed
    00:00–23:59
    Thu
    00:00–23:59
    Fri
    00:00–23:59
    Sat
    00:00–23:59
    Sun
    00:00–23:59

    Place du Tertre, 75018 Paris

    30 min

    Montmartre's old village square, ringed by around 140 licensed street artists sketching portraits and painting canvases at their easels, much as they have since the Belle Époque. Go early morning to see the artists set up before the tour groups and restaurant touts take over the square.

    artists squarelandmarkpeople watchingverify opening hours
  13. 15:20~5 min walkroute
  14. 15:3516:20
    Church

    Sacré-Cœur Basilica Basilique du Sacré-Cœur

    Attraction¥~45 min9/10Step-free

    Paris's second-most-visited landmark, its white travertine domes crowning the Butte de Montmartre with a free panorama over the whole city from the front steps. Entry to the basilica itself is free; climbing the 300 steps to the dome costs extra and keeps separate, shorter seasonal hours.

    Type
    Church
    Setting
    Mixed
    Ticket needed
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    06:30–22:30
    Tue
    06:30–22:30
    Wed
    06:30–22:30
    Thu
    06:30–22:30
    Fri
    06:30–22:30
    Sat
    06:30–22:30
    Sun
    06:30–22:30

    35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris

    Basilique du Sacré-Cœur45 min

    Paris's second-most-visited landmark, its white travertine domes crowning the Butte de Montmartre with a free panorama over the whole city from the front steps. Entry to the basilica itself is free; climbing the 300 steps to the dome costs extra and keeps separate, shorter seasonal hours.

    Step-freechurchviewpointlandmarkverify opening hours
  15. 16:20~5 min walkroute
  16. 16:3518:05
    Museum

    Museum of Montmartre Musée de Montmartre

    Attraction¥¥~90 min8/10Cards OK

    The 17th-century manor house where Renoir and Utrillo once lived and painted, telling Montmartre's bohemian art history around a garden the Impressionists themselves painted. Open every day, unlike most Paris museums; steps at the main entrance mean only the garden and temporary galleries are reachable for wheelchair users (ask staff to open the side door).

    Type
    Museum
    Setting
    Mixed
    Ticket needed
    Yes

    Hours

    Mon
    10:00–19:00
    Tue
    10:00–19:00
    Wed
    10:00–19:00
    Thu
    10:00–19:00
    Fri
    10:00–19:00
    Sat
    10:00–19:00
    Sun
    10:00–19:00

    12 Rue Cortot, 75018 Paris

    Musée de Montmartre90 min

    The 17th-century manor house where Renoir and Utrillo once lived and painted, telling Montmartre's bohemian art history around a garden the Impressionists themselves painted. Open every day, unlike most Paris museums; steps at the main entrance mean only the garden and temporary galleries are reachable for wheelchair users (ask staff to open the side door).

    Cards OKmuseumgardensart historyverify opening hours
  17. 18:2019:35
    DinnerSuggested

    La Maison Rose

    Food¥¥~75 min6/10Vegetarian optionsVegan options

    Montmartre's most photographed building — a pale-pink 1900s house on a cobbled corner, once a haunt of Picasso and Utrillo, now a bistro serving a short seasonal French-Italian menu with vegan and gluten-free options. It's tiny and famous, so reserve a table on the website days ahead; walk-ins are usually turned away. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

    Cuisine
    Bistro
    Reservations
    Yes
    High chair
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    Closed
    Wed
    12:00–14:30, 15:30–17:30, 18:00–21:45
    Thu
    12:00–14:30, 15:30–17:30, 18:00–21:45
    Fri
    12:00–14:30, 15:30–17:30, 18:00–21:45
    Sat
    12:00–14:30, 15:30–17:30, 18:00–21:45
    Sun
    12:00–14:30, 15:30–17:30, 18:00–21:30

    2 Rue de l'Abreuvoir, 75018 Paris

Day 4Full day

Eiffel Tower & Trocadéro & nearby — a sights day

The Eiffel Tower rises straight from the wide lawns of the Champ de Mars while, across the Seine, the Trocadéro's terrace and the Palais de Chaillot's twin curved wings frame the postcard view every visitor comes for.

Stops5
At stops5h 45m
Moving45m
Window07:40–18:45

Eiffel Tower & Trocadéro Tour Eiffel et Trocadéro

Area

The Eiffel Tower rises straight from the wide lawns of the Champ de Mars while, across the Seine, the Trocadéro's terrace and the Palais de Chaillot's twin curved wings frame the postcard view every visitor comes for.

LandmarkViewpointMuseum
  1. 07:4008:00Check out of your stayUsually due by 10:00–12:00 — most stays hold your bags if you ask.
  2. 08:0008:30
    BreakfastSuggested

    Les Deux Magots

    Food¥¥¥~60 min7/10Vegetarian optionsCards OKStep-free

    The literary café where Sartre, Beauvoir and Hemingway held court, serving classic French bistro fare and famous hot chocolate on a corner terrace facing the church square. Open early to past midnight; no reservation needed but expect a wait for terrace seats.

    Cuisine
    Café
    Reservations
    No
    High chair
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    07:30–01:00
    Tue
    07:30–01:00
    Wed
    07:30–01:00
    Thu
    07:30–01:00
    Fri
    07:30–01:00
    Sat
    07:30–01:00
    Sun
    07:30–01:00

    6 Place Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris

  3. 08:3010:30
    Landmark

    Eiffel Tower Tour Eiffel

    Attraction¥¥¥~120 min9/10Cards OKStep-free

    Paris' 330-metre iron icon rises straight from the Champ de Mars; ride the lift to the summit or climb the stairs to the 2nd floor for skyline views over the city. Tickets sell out same-day in high season — book online well ahead for a specific time slot. Floors 1 and 2 are wheelchair accessible by lift; the summit is not.

    Type
    Landmark
    Setting
    Mixed
    Ticket needed
    Yes

    Hours

    Mon
    09:00–23:45
    Tue
    09:00–23:45
    Wed
    09:00–23:45
    Thu
    09:00–23:45
    Fri
    09:00–23:45
    Sat
    09:00–23:45
    Sun
    09:00–23:45

    5 avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris

    Tour Eiffel120 min

    Paris' 330-metre iron icon rises straight from the Champ de Mars; ride the lift to the summit or climb the stairs to the 2nd floor for skyline views over the city. Tickets sell out same-day in high season — book online well ahead for a specific time slot. Floors 1 and 2 are wheelchair accessible by lift; the summit is not.

    Cards OKStep-freelandmarkviewpointverify opening hours
  4. 10:30~5 min walkroute
  5. 10:4511:30
    Park

    Champ de Mars

    Attraction¥~45 min7/10Step-free

    A long green lawn running from the Eiffel Tower's feet to the École Militaire — Paris' go-to spot for a picnic with a tower view, especially in the early evening when locals spread out blankets. Unlike most Paris gardens it's never gated, so it stays open day and night.

    Type
    Park
    Setting
    Outdoor
    Ticket needed
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    00:00–23:59
    Tue
    00:00–23:59
    Wed
    00:00–23:59
    Thu
    00:00–23:59
    Fri
    00:00–23:59
    Sat
    00:00–23:59
    Sun
    00:00–23:59

    2 allée Adrienne Lecouvreur, 75007 Paris

    45 min

    A long green lawn running from the Eiffel Tower's feet to the École Militaire — Paris' go-to spot for a picnic with a tower view, especially in the early evening when locals spread out blankets. Unlike most Paris gardens it's never gated, so it stays open day and night.

    Step-freeparkpicnicoutdoorverify opening hours
  6. 11:30~15 min walkroute
  7. 11:4512:15
    Viewpoint

    Trocadéro & Palais de Chaillot Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre

    Attraction¥~30 min8/10Step-free

    The terrace between the Palais de Chaillot's two curved wings delivers the classic head-on Eiffel Tower photo, especially at sunset and after dark when the tower sparkles on the hour. The palace itself houses the Cité de l'Architecture and the Musée de la Marine; the esplanade and gardens below are free and open around the clock.

    Type
    Viewpoint
    Setting
    Outdoor
    Ticket needed
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    00:00–23:59
    Tue
    00:00–23:59
    Wed
    00:00–23:59
    Thu
    00:00–23:59
    Fri
    00:00–23:59
    Sat
    00:00–23:59
    Sun
    00:00–23:59

    Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75116 Paris

    Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre30 min

    The terrace between the Palais de Chaillot's two curved wings delivers the classic head-on Eiffel Tower photo, especially at sunset and after dark when the tower sparkles on the hour. The palace itself houses the Cité de l'Architecture and the Musée de la Marine; the esplanade and gardens below are free and open around the clock.

    Step-freeviewpointlandmarkphoto spotverify opening hours
  8. 12:15Transit ~15–25 minroute
  9. 12:3013:30
    LunchSuggested

    Poilâne

    Food¥~30 min8/10Vegetarian optionsAlcohol-free

    The original 1932 wood-fired bakery behind the miche Poilâne sourdough loaf sold worldwide. The shop is tiny, so expect a queue out the door, especially on weekend mornings; closed Sundays.

    Cuisine
    Boulangerie
    Reservations
    No
    High chair
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    07:15–20:00
    Tue
    07:15–20:00
    Wed
    07:15–20:00
    Thu
    07:15–20:00
    Fri
    07:15–20:00
    Sat
    07:15–20:00
    Sun
    Closed

    8 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris

  10. 13:3015:00
    Museum

    Musée Rodin (Rodin Museum) Musée Rodin

    Attraction¥¥~90 min8/10Step-free

    Auguste Rodin's former mansion and sculpture garden hold The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss among roses and clipped hedges. Closed Mondays; last entry is 45 minutes before closing. The garden alone, dotted with bronzes, is worth the ticket.

    Type
    Museum
    Setting
    Mixed
    Ticket needed
    Yes

    Hours

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue
    10:00–18:30
    Wed
    10:00–18:30
    Thu
    10:00–18:30
    Fri
    10:00–18:30
    Sat
    10:00–18:30
    Sun
    10:00–18:30

    77 rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris

    Musée Rodin90 min

    Auguste Rodin's former mansion and sculpture garden hold The Thinker, The Gates of Hell and The Kiss among roses and clipped hedges. Closed Mondays; last entry is 45 minutes before closing. The garden alone, dotted with bronzes, is worth the ticket.

    Step-freemuseumartgardenverify opening hours
  11. 15:00~10 min walkroute
  12. 15:1516:15
    Shopping

    Le Bon Marché

    Shopping¥¥¥~60 min7/10Cards OKStep-free

    The world's first modern department store (opened 1852), now a hushed luxury emporium — its adjoining gourmet food hall, La Grande Épicerie, is worth the browse even without a purchase.

    Shop type
    Department store
    Tax-free
    Yes

    Hours

    Mon
    10:00–19:45
    Tue
    10:00–19:45
    Wed
    10:00–19:45
    Thu
    10:00–19:45
    Fri
    10:00–19:45
    Sat
    10:00–19:45
    Sun
    11:00–19:45

    24 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris

    60 min

    The world's first modern department store (opened 1852), now a hushed luxury emporium — its adjoining gourmet food hall, La Grande Épicerie, is worth the browse even without a purchase.

    Cards OKStep-freedepartment storeluxury shoppingverify opening hours
  13. 17:3018:45
    DinnerSuggested

    La Fontaine de Mars

    Food¥¥~75 min8/10Vegetarian optionsCards OK

    A red-and-white-check-napkin bistro open since 1908, tucked on a small square just off Rue Cler, serving South-West French classics like duck confit, cassoulet and foie gras. Popular enough that a reservation is essential, especially for dinner.

    Cuisine
    Bistro
    Reservations
    Yes
    High chair
    No

    Hours

    Mon
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:00
    Tue
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:00
    Wed
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:00
    Thu
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:00
    Fri
    12:00–15:00, 19:00–23:00
    Sat
    12:00–15:30, 19:00–23:00
    Sun
    12:00–15:30, 19:00–23:00

    129 rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris

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