3 Days in Paris: Itinerary with Photos and Videos
Paris is a walking city. The big sights are close together, so three days lets you cover the classics and still have time to sit in a cafe.
Below is a simple 3-day plan with a morning, afternoon and night stop each day. Want to see what each place looks like first? Planora builds the same kind of plan for you in 30 seconds, with a photo and a video preview for every stop and a map.
Plan my Paris trip free →Day 1: The classics
- Morning
Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero viewpoint. Go early for fewer people and softer light. - Afternoon
Louvre Museum. Pick a few wings instead of trying to see everything. - Night
A walk along the Seine. The bridges and quays are lit up in the evening.
Day 2: Hills, art and the Marais
- Morning
Montmartre and Sacre-Coeur. Steep streets, painters' squares and a city view. - Afternoon
Musee d'Orsay. Impressionist paintings in a former train station. - Night
Dinner in Le Marais. Small restaurants and bars in one of the oldest districts.
Day 3: Islands and gardens
- Morning
Ile de la Cite, Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle. The historic heart of the city. - Afternoon
Luxembourg Gardens. A calm break between sights. - Night
The Latin Quarter. Student cafes and old streets near the Sorbonne.
Best time to go
April to June and September to October are mild. Summer is busy and hot.
Getting around
The Metro is fast and most central sights are walkable. Wear comfortable shoes.
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Common questions
How many days do you need in Paris?
Three days covers the main sights and a few neighbourhoods. A fourth day works well for a day trip to Versailles.
Do I need to book tickets in advance in Paris?
For the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower summit and Sainte-Chapelle, booking a time slot ahead usually saves a long wait.
Hours and ticket rules change, so check the official site of each attraction before you go.
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