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Paris Trip Planner
Grand boulevards, world-class museums, and café mornings.
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- Best time
- April–June and September–October — mild, and lighter crowds than August
- Ideal length
- 4–5 days
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
Paris is compact enough to walk and layered enough to keep returning to. The trick to a good Paris itinerary is grouping sights by arrondissement so you're not crisscrossing the city — museums and monuments in the center, villages like Montmartre and the Marais for wandering. Leave gaps for long café lunches; that's the point.
Top things to do in Paris
The Louvre & Tuileries
Book a timed entry and pick two or three wings — it's too vast to 'do' in one visit.
Montmartre
Sacré-Cœur's steps at sunset, artists in Place du Tertre, and quiet lanes behind the crowds.
Le Marais
The best neighborhood for falafel, vintage shopping, and the Picasso Museum.
Eiffel Tower & Seine
Trocadéro for the photo, then a sunset walk or boat along the Seine.
Sample Paris itinerary
Day 1 · Classic center
Louvre in the morning, stroll the Tuileries to Place de la Concorde, up the Champs-Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe.
Day 2 · Islands & Left Bank
Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité, Latin Quarter, Musée d'Orsay, sunset at the Eiffel Tower.
Day 3 · Montmartre & Marais
Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre in the morning, the Marais and its museums in the afternoon.
Paris travel tips
- ✓Buy a Navigo Easy card for the metro; a carnet of single tickets adds up fast.
- ✓Most museums are free on the first Sunday of the month — but expect long queues.
- ✓Lunch menus (formule) are far cheaper than dinner for the same kitchens.
- ✓The Louvre and Catacombs sell out — book timed tickets online days ahead.
Paris trip planning FAQ
How many days do you need in Paris?
Four to five days lets you see the major museums and monuments while still leaving time to wander neighborhoods and take a day trip to Versailles.
Is a Paris Museum Pass worth it?
If you plan to visit three or more major museums and monuments in a few days, yes — it also lets you skip most ticket lines.
What is the best time to visit Paris?
April to June and September to October offer mild weather and thinner crowds than the peak of summer, when many locals leave and some shops close in August.