This three-day plan pairs nearby sights and restaurants to keep transfers short while mixing iconic landmarks with atmospheric neighbourhoods. It’s a full but comfortable first taste of Paris, with costs shown in euros per person.
Budget
About €95–€175 per person for listed admissions and meals, excluding accommodation, transport and optional extras.
Best time to visit
April–June or September–October for pleasant walking weather and generally fewer crowds than midsummer.
Île de la Cité and the Latin Quarter
Start with the historic heart of Paris, then cross the Seine for grand gardens and an easy evening in the Latin Quarter.
Morning
See Notre-Dame Cathedral
Allow time to admire the restored cathedral and its surroundings; entry to the cathedral is free. From here, it’s about a 10-minute walk to .
About €0Morning
Visit
See the celebrated stained-glass windows inside this Gothic chapel; booking ahead is useful. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Notre-Dame.
About €13Afternoon
Stroll through
Cross the river and walk about 20 minutes from to these elegant gardens, a lovely place to pause between sights.
About €0Evening
Dinner on
Walk about 15 minutes from the gardens to this lively Latin Quarter street, lined with bistros and casual dining options. Budget roughly €20–€35 for dinner.
About €20–€35
Louvre, Tuileries and the Eiffel Tower
Explore the Louvre and its neighbouring gardens before heading west for the city’s most famous skyline views.
Morning
Explore the Louvre
Spend the morning with a few highlights rather than trying to see everything; timed tickets are recommended. Allow about 10 minutes on foot to reach the Tuileries Garden.
About €22Afternoon
Relax in the Tuileries Garden
Walk about 10 minutes from the Louvre and enjoy the formal paths, fountains and sculpture; entry to the garden is free.
About €0Afternoon
See the
Take a taxi or public transport from the Tuileries, usually around 25–35 minutes depending on the route and traffic. Viewing the tower from Champ de Mars is free; tower access costs extra.
About €0–€36Evening
Watch the lights from Trocadéro
Cross the Seine by taxi or public transport in about 10–15 minutes for one of the classic tower viewpoints. The esplanade is free and especially lovely after dusk.
About €0
Montmartre and the Marais
Enjoy hilltop views and village-like lanes in Montmartre, then finish with the Marais’s historic streets and cafés.
Morning
Visit Sacré-Cœur
See the basilica and take in the panorama from the steps; entry to the basilica is free. It’s about a 10-minute walk downhill to .
About €0Morning
Wander around
Browse the artists’ square and nearby lanes, about 10 minutes on foot from Sacré-Cœur. Allow extra time for the steep, cobbled streets.
About €0Afternoon
Explore
Take the Métro or a taxi from Montmartre in roughly 25–35 minutes to this graceful Marais square. The gardens are free to visit.
About €0Evening
Have dinner in the Marais
Stay nearby and choose from the Marais’s many restaurants; allow about 5–15 minutes on foot from , depending on your choice. A casual dinner typically costs €20–€35.
About €20–€35
Good to know
Tickets
Book timed entry for the Louvre and in advance, especially during weekends and holiday periods.
Getting around
These neighbourhood-based days are walkable, but use the Métro for longer hops; a single ticket or day pass can help keep travel simple.
Dining
Restaurant prices vary widely, and a set lunch menu can be better value than dinner. Check opening hours before you go.