France · 3 days · 17 stops
3 days in Paris – a ready-made itinerary
Paris is easy to plan by neighbourhood. Day one covers the islands in the Seine and the Marais, day two the big museums down to the Eiffel Tower, day three Montmartre and the boulevards around the Opéra.
In short
- Length
- 3 days, 17 stops
- Highlights
- Sainte-Chapelle, Louvre, Sacré-Cœur, Notre-Dame, Shakespeare and Company
- Where to stay
- Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Getting around
- Paris is good to explore on foot, and the metro gets you quickly between neighbourhoods.
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October: pleasant temperatures, long days and fewer crowds than in high summer.
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Day 1
Île de la Cité and the Marais
Sainte-Chapelle
A chapel with 15-metre stained-glass windows. They glow brightest on sunny mornings.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Sainte-Chapelleabout 5 min on foot
Notre-Dame
Restored after the 2019 fire and open again. Entry to the cathedral is free.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Notre-Dameabout 5 min on foot
Shakespeare and Company
English-language bookshop opposite Notre-Dame, with a reading room on the first floor.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Shakespeare and Companyabout 10 min on foot
Île Saint-Louis
A quiet island of townhouses. For dessert, an ice cream from Berthillon.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Île Saint-Louisabout 10 min on foot
Place des Vosges
The oldest planned square in the city, with arcades and lime trees. Good for a break.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Place des Vosgesabout 5 min on foot
Musée Carnavalet
The city history museum in two mansions. The permanent collection is free.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Musée Carnavalet
Day 2
Louvre, Orsay and the Eiffel Tower
Louvre
The largest art museum in the world. Book a time slot and pick two or three departments rather than everything.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Louvreabout 10 min on foot
Jardin des Tuileries
The palace garden between the Louvre and Concorde. Green chairs by the fountain – ideal for lunch.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Jardin des Tuileriesabout 5 min on foot
Musée d'Orsay
The Impressionists in a former railway station. From the big clock on the fifth floor you look out over the Seine.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Musée d'Orsayabout 2.4 km as the crow flies – by bus, train or taxi
Eiffel Tower
Go up in the evening and book timed tickets online. Walking up to the second floor is cheaper.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Eiffel Towerabout 10 min on foot
Trocadéro
The classic view of the tower. After dark it sparkles for five minutes on the hour.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Trocadéro
Day 3
Montmartre and the Opéra
Sacré-Cœur
The white basilica on the highest hill in the city. In the morning the steps are still empty.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Sacré-Cœurright next door
Place du Tertre
The painters' square. Early in the day you can still watch them work in peace.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Place du Tertreright next door
Musée de Montmartre
Studios of Renoir and Valadon, with a garden and a view of the last vineyard in Paris.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Musée de Montmartreabout 10 min on foot
Moulin Rouge
The cabaret with the red windmill on Boulevard de Clichy – a quick stop for the photo.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Moulin Rougeabout 20 min on foot
Palais Garnier
The opera house with its grand staircase and Chagall ceiling. Without a performance, visit with a tour ticket.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Palais Garnierright next door
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
A department store with an Art Nouveau dome. The roof terrace is free and looks out to the Opéra and the Eiffel Tower.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Good to know
Best time to go
April to June and September to October: pleasant temperatures, long days and fewer crowds than in high summer. In August many Parisians are on holiday and small shops close. Winter is grey but ideal for museums.
Getting around
Paris is good to explore on foot, and the metro gets you quickly between neighbourhoods. Buy tickets from the machines or on your phone via the app. Many museums close one day a week – the Louvre on Tuesdays, Orsay on Mondays – so check shortly before.
Where to stay
Le Marais
An old neighbourhood with cafés, galleries and shops, central between the islands and Bastille.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Classic Paris on the Left Bank, close to Orsay, the Louvre and the Jardin du Luxembourg. Fairly quiet and pricier.
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Paris: frequently asked questions
Is the Paris Museum Pass worth it?
If you visit several museums in a few days, often yes. You still need a time slot for the Louvre, and the pass does not cover the Eiffel Tower.
Are 3 days enough for Paris?
For the classics, yes. With more time, Versailles, the Jardin du Luxembourg or the Belleville neighbourhood are worth it.
When is the Louvre closed?
The Louvre closes on Tuesdays, the Musée d'Orsay on Mondays. Check times before you go – public holidays differ.
Can I walk up the Eiffel Tower?
Yes, up to the second floor by the stairs, and the ticket is cheaper. The top is reachable only by lift.
More plans for Paris
- One dayOne day in Paris – walking route with mapFrom the Île de la Cité along the Seine to the Eiffel Tower – with the Orsay in the afternoon and dinner on Rue Cler.
- WeekendA weekend in Paris: Marais, Louvre, MontmartreFriday in the Marais, Saturday from the Louvre to a Seine cruise, Sunday in Montmartre – back in time for the train.
- 5 days5 days in Paris with a trip to VersaillesFive days, each with its own theme: islands and Latin Quarter, art, the Left Bank, Versailles and the east of the city.
- With kidsParis with kids: 2 easy daysPushing boats in the Luxembourg, animals at the Jardin des Plantes, then the Eiffel Tower, an aquarium and fountains.
- On a budgetParis on a budget: 2 days with free museumsTwo days in Paris with churches, parks and city museums whose collections are free – plus food from bakeries and takeaways.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: Jebulon, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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