Paris in 4 Days — Classic Sights on Foot
Day 1: Île de la Cité, Latin Quarter & Luxembourg
09:00
Walk to Île de la Cité & view Notre‑Dame exterior
10:30
Visit Sainte‑Chapelle
11:30
Stroll to Latin Quarter & lunch
13:00
Explore Sorbonne area & Musée de Cluny (optional)
15:00
Relax in Jardin du Luxembourg
19:00
Dinner in Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés and Seine walk
- Café Panis - Near Pont Neuf / Île de la CitéCasual bistro with river views.
- Le Procope - 24 Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie, Latin QuarterHistoric Parisian brasserie.
- Bouquinistes (Seine bookstalls) - Quai de la Seine, along Île de la CitéSecond‑hand books, prints, postcards.
- Souvenir stalls, Latin Quarter - Around Rue Mouffetard areaAffordable Paris mementos.
Day 2: Louvre, Tuileries & Champs‑Élysées
09:00
Louvre Museum highlights
12:00
Lunch in Tuileries / museum cafés
13:00
Walk Tuileries to Place de la Concorde
15:00
Champs‑Élysées stroll to Arc de Triomphe (climb option)
19:00
Dinner near Champs‑Élysées or back central
- Café Richelieu – Angelina (Louvre) - Inside Richelieu wing, LouvreElegant tea room, pastries.
- Le Relais de l'Entrecôte - Multiple central locationsClassic steak‑frites with fixed menu.
- Galeries Lafayette (if detour) - Boulevard Haussmann (short taxi/walk)Large department store for gifts and fashion.
- Champs‑Élysées boutiques - Avenue des Champs‑ÉlyséesFlagship stores and souvenirs.
Day 3: Musée d'Orsay, Île Saint‑Louis & Le Marais
09:30
Visit Musée d'Orsay (Impressionists)
11:30
Walk to Île Saint‑Louis, lunch & ice cream
13:00
Explore Le Marais: Place des Vosges, boutiques
17:00
Gallery visits or Musée Picasso (optional)
19:30
Dinner in the Marais
- Café de Flore - Saint‑Germain area (short walk)Iconic Paris café for people‑watching.
- L'As du Fallafel - 34 Rue des Rosiers, MaraisFamous fast casual falafel.
- Le Marais boutiques - Rue des Francs‑BourgeoisIndependent designers, homewares.
- Marché des Enfants Rouges - 39 Rue de BretagneHistoric covered market, food & crafts.
Day 4: Eiffel Tower, Seine Cruise & Montmartre
08:30
Walk to Trocadéro for Eiffel Tower views; visit tower if booked
11:00
Seine sightseeing cruise
12:00
Lunch near river / return toward Montmartre
14:30
Explore Montmartre: Sacré‑Cœur, Place du Tertre
18:30
Final dinner near accommodation and short evening walk
- Les Ombres - Quai Branly (Eiffel view)Modern French, rooftop views of Eiffel.
- Le Consulat - 18 Rue Norvins, MontmartreHistoric café in Montmartre.
- Rue Cler market (if walking route passes) - 7th arrondissement, near EiffelFood stalls, cheeses, souvenirs.
- Montmartre art stalls - Place du TertreLocal artists, small prints & portraits.
All days assume walking between central sites; times are approximate and designed for a relaxed pace. Prebook major museum and tower tickets where possible.
Day 1 — Île de la Cité, Notre‑Dame & Latin Quarter
Morning
- Start at your city‑center accommodation. Walk to Île de la Cité. Visit Notre‑Dame exterior and the island’s historic streets; Sainte‑Chapelle (stained glass) and Conciergerie nearby.
Afternoon
- Cross to the Latin Quarter. Lunch at a café, then stroll the Sorbonne area, Jardins du Luxembourg (relax, people‑watch, small gallery/pond).
Evening
- Dinner in Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés. Optional Seine sunset walk on the Left Bank.
Tips
- Sainte‑Chapelle has timed entry—book ahead. Bring a light layer for evening by the river.
Day 2 — Louvre, Tuileries & Champs‑Élysées
Morning
- Walk to the Louvre Museum; plan 2–3 hours to see highlights (Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Grande Galerie). Enter via the pyramid or Carrousel entrance.
Afternoon
- Stroll through the Tuileries Garden to Place de la Concorde, then head up the Champs‑Élysées to the Arc de Triomphe (climb if you want a view).
Evening
- Dinner near the Champs‑Élysées or return toward your neighborhood for a quieter meal.
Tips
- Buy Louvre tickets in advance to skip lines. Comfortable shoes recommended—Champs‑Élysées is long.
Day 3 — Musée d'Orsay, Île Saint‑Louis & Marais
Morning
- Walk to Musée d'Orsay (Impressionist masterpieces). Allow ~2 hours.
Afternoon
- Cross to Île Saint‑Louis for a light lunch (berthillon ice cream recommended). Explore the Marais: Place des Vosges, Picasso Museum (optional), narrow streets and boutiques.
Evening
- Dinner in the Marais — lively atmosphere and many small bistros.
Tips
- Marais is great for independent galleries and vintage shops; carry a small tote for purchases.
Day 4 — Eiffel Tower, Seine Cruise & Montmartre (half day each)
Morning
- Early walk toward the Eiffel Tower (Trocadéro viewpoint recommended). Option to go up the tower (book tickets) or picnic on the lawns.
Afternoon
- Short Seine sightseeing cruise (Bateaux Mouches) from nearby docks. After the cruise, take a longer but scenic walk or public stairs up to Montmartre (Place du Tertre, Sacré‑Cœur) — enjoy panoramic city views.
Evening
- Return to city center on foot (longer walk) or take a short local transit if preferred. Final dinner near your accommodation.
Tips
- For Eiffel Tower, morning or late‑afternoon visits are less crowded. Montmartre streets are steep—take it slow and hydrate.
General recommendations
- Pace: Walking between nearby central sights (all within ~30–50 minutes max) with frequent café/rest breaks—designed for two adults.
- Reservations: Book timed entries for Louvre, Sainte‑Chapelle, Musée d'Orsay and Eiffel Tower where possible.
- Money & shopping: Many small shops accept card, but carry some euros for markets and small stalls.
- Safety: Keep belongings secure; pickpockets can operate in tourist areas.
- Language: Basic French greetings appreciated (Bonjour, Merci).
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