This itinerary balances Parisian landmarks, art, food, and time outdoors, while avoiding religious places. Each day stays within a compact area, with travel times between stops to keep getting around simple.
Budget
About €220–€350 per person, excluding accommodation and transport; museum and meal choices can shift the total.
Best time to visit
April–June or September–October for pleasant walking weather and fewer peak-summer crowds.
Louvre, Palais-Royal, and the Seine
Spend the day among central Paris’s grand museum and garden sights, then enjoy dinner close to the river.
Morning
Explore the Louvre
Allow a few hours for the collections; booking a timed entry in advance is a good idea. From the museum entrance, the walk to the next stop takes about 5 minutes.
About €22Morning
Stroll through Palais-Royal
See the courtyard’s striped columns and enjoy the garden paths. It’s about a 5-minute walk from here to the next stop.
FreeAfternoon
Walk the Tuileries Garden
Take a relaxed garden stroll and pause by the fountains. The walk from the garden to takes about 10 minutes.
FreeAfternoon
See
Take in the historic square and its views along the Champs-Élysées. It’s around 15 minutes on foot to dinner in the Saint-Germain area, or about 10 minutes by taxi.
FreeEvening
Dinner at
Settle in for classic Parisian café dishes in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. From , allow about 10 minutes by taxi or 20 minutes by metro and walking.
About €30–€55
Eiffel Tower and the 7th arrondissement
Enjoy the city’s best-known landmark, leafy riverside scenery, and a relaxed evening in the nearby 7th arrondissement.
Morning
Visit the Eiffel Tower
Go up for sweeping views, or admire the structure from the gardens below. From the tower, it’s about a 10-minute walk to the next stop.
About €14–€36Morning
Relax at
Enjoy the lawns and classic tower views. The walk to takes about 15 minutes.
FreeAfternoon
Browse
Wander this lively market street and pick up a casual lunch from its food shops. It’s about a 15-minute walk to the .
About €10–€25Afternoon
See art and gardens at the
Explore the sculpture collections and the peaceful garden. From here, it’s around 10 minutes on foot to dinner nearby.
About €14Evening
Dinner at
End the day with French cooking in the 7th arrondissement. It’s about a 10-minute walk from the .
About €35–€60
Le Marais and the Seine
Discover the Marais’s historic streets, browse its shops and museums, and finish with an easy riverside evening.
Morning
Explore
Start with a peaceful walk around Paris’s elegant arcaded square. It’s about a 10-minute walk to the .
FreeMorning
Visit the
Discover the history of Paris in a beautiful Marais mansion; the permanent collections are free. It’s about a 10-minute walk to lunch on .
FreeAfternoon
Have lunch on
Choose from the street’s well-known falafel and Jewish-Parisian food spots. It’s about a 10-minute walk to the .
About €12–€25Afternoon
See modern art at
Explore the modern and contemporary art collections, then take in the surrounding square. The walk to the Seine is about 15 minutes.
About €15Evening
Take a Seine river cruise
See central Paris from the water as the city lights come on. From , allow about 15 minutes on foot to the departure area near Pont Neuf.
About €17
Good to know
Museum bookings
Reserve timed entry for the Louvre and Eiffel Tower in advance, especially during weekends and school holidays.
Getting around
These days are designed for walking within compact neighbourhoods. Wear comfortable shoes and use the Métro or a taxi when you want to save time.
Restaurant hours
Book dinner ahead where possible, and check opening days and hours before setting out.