This plan balances Paris’s best-known sights with neighbourhood wandering, good food and relaxed evenings. Each day stays within a compact area, with estimated travel times between stops to keep getting around simple.
Budget
About €280–€400 per person for the listed admissions and meals, excluding accommodation, local transport and optional Moulin Rouge tickets.
Best time to visit
April–June or September–October for pleasant walking weather and fewer peak-summer crowds.
Île de la Cité and the Latin Quarter
Begin among Paris’s historic landmarks, then cross into the nearby Latin Quarter for a riverside stroll and a classic French dinner.
Morning
Visit
Admire the vivid stained glass in this remarkable Gothic chapel. Arrive early to make the most of the visit; allow about 5 minutes to walk to the next stop.
About €13Morning
See Notre-Dame Cathedral
Explore the cathedral and its surroundings on Île de la Cité. It is about a 5-minute walk from ; entry to the cathedral is free, though timed reservations may be required.
FreeAfternoon
Browse the bookstalls along the Seine
Take an easy riverside walk from Notre-Dame toward the Latin Quarter, stopping at the green bookstalls along the way. The walk to is about 10 minutes.
FreeAfternoon
Browse
Visit this storied English-language bookshop near the river. It is about a 10-minute walk from the bouquinistes; allow time to browse and check current visitor policies.
FreeEvening
Dinner on
Head about 15 minutes on foot into the Latin Quarter for a lively street lined with restaurants and food shops. Choose a menu that suits your appetite and budget.
About €20–€40
Louvre and Tuileries
Spend the day around the Louvre, with time for its art collection, a garden break and an elegant walk toward .
Morning
Explore the Louvre
Choose a few highlights rather than trying to see everything in one visit. Book a timed ticket in advance; allow about 10 minutes to walk to the next stop.
About €22Afternoon
Take a break in
Walk through the formal gardens and pause by the fountains after your museum visit. It is about a 5-minute walk from the Louvre’s main courtyard.
FreeAfternoon
See the works at Musée de l’Orangerie
Visit the museum’s celebrated Water Lilies rooms and other works. It is about a 10-minute walk through the Tuileries from the garden’s central paths; check opening days before you go.
About €12.50Evening
Walk to
Finish with a stroll through the western end of the gardens and enjoy the grand square as the light changes. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Orangerie.
Free
Montmartre
Keep the day on the hill: wander its village-like lanes, visit the basilica and settle in for dinner and an evening show nearby.
Morning
Visit Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Take in the basilica’s architecture and the wide view over Paris from its steps. Entry to the basilica is free; allow about 10 minutes to walk to .
FreeMorning
Wander
Browse the artists’ square and the winding lanes around it. It is about a 10-minute walk from Sacré-Cœur; artwork prices vary.
FreeAfternoon
Visit
Explore the neighbourhood’s art and history, then take a breather in its garden. It is about a 10-minute walk from .
About €15Evening
Have dinner near
Walk about 15 minutes downhill to the Abbesses area for a relaxed choice of neighbourhood restaurants. Dinner prices vary by restaurant.
About €20–€40Evening
Catch a show at
Finish with a cabaret performance; reserve well ahead and check what is included in your ticket. It is about a 15-minute walk from .
About From €100
Eiffel Tower and Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Take in the Eiffel Tower and a peaceful riverside garden before crossing town for a final afternoon and evening in .
Morning
Visit the Eiffel Tower
Book a timed visit for the views, choosing stairs or lift access to suit you. Allow about 10 minutes to walk to the next stop; ticket prices depend on access and level.
About €14–€36Morning
Stroll through
Enjoy the lawns and the view back toward the tower. It is about a 10-minute walk from the Eiffel Tower’s main visitor area.
FreeAfternoon
Explore
Take the Métro or a taxi from ; the journey is around 20–25 minutes depending on the route. Spend the afternoon with the museum’s Impressionist collection.
About €16Evening
Enjoy
Walk about 15 minutes from the museum across the river into this storied Left Bank neighbourhood. Browse the streets and choose a café or restaurant for your final Paris evening.
About €20–€50
Good to know
Reservations
Book timed entry for the Louvre, Eiffel Tower and Musée d’Orsay in advance. Check each attraction’s current opening days and ticket rules before setting out.
Getting around
These neighbourhood-based days are mostly walkable. Use the Métro or a taxi for the longer trip from the Eiffel Tower area to Musée d’Orsay.
Costs
Admission prices and restaurant bills can change, so treat the amounts as estimates. The is optional and its ticket price depends on the show and package.