3 Days Itinerary in Paris, France

So, you’re planning a trip to Paris? Welcome to one of our favorite cities. With 3 days in Paris, you have enough time...

Day 1

Eiffel Tower

Champ de Mars, 5 Av. Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France

Yes, the Eiffel Tower is super touristy but a visit to Paris would not be complete without a view from the tower, especially if this is your first...

Champ de Mars

2 All. Adrienne Lecouvreur, 75007 Paris, France

For the ultimate picnic experience, go shopping on a charming French street and enjoy your meal in Champ de Mars, the large park in front of the...

Louvre Museum

75001 Paris, France

The Louvre is the world’s largest art museum. This building was once the home to French Kings, including Louis XIV. During the French Revolution in...

Angelina's Deli

55 Percy Pl, Dublin, D04 X0C1, Ireland

Hopefully you worked up a bit of an appetite because now it’s time for a little indulgence. From the Louvre, walk through the Tuileries Garden and...

Place de la Concorde

75008 Paris, France

From Angelina, stroll through Tuileries Garden or along the Rue de Rivoli to Place de la Concorde. This famous square is full of French history. This...

Champs-Élysées

Champs-Élysées, Paris, France

The Champs-Élysées is one of the most recognizable streets in the world. It is famous as being the finish of the Tour de France and the location of...

Arc de Triomphe

Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France

It’s time to take in the view from the mighty Arc de Triomphe. This is my favorite view of Paris. There’s just something about looking down the...

Buddha-Bar

8-12 Rue Boissy d'Anglas, 75008 Paris, France

End the day with dinner and drinks. If you are looking for a very cool dinner/drink spot, go to the Buddha Bar. We loved it here. The lower level is a...

Day 2

Île de la Cité

Île de la Cité, Paris, France

Île de la Cité is the small island in the center of Paris that is home to Sainte-Chapelle and Notre Dame. It is the historic heart of Paris....

Sainte-Chapelle

10 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France

Sainte-Chapelle is home to one of the world’s best displays of stained glass. It is gorgeous inside, much prettier than the inside of Notre Dame...

Conciergerie

2 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France

This is optional, but for those with an interest in French history, you can visit the Conciergerie. This is where people were imprisoned before taken...

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France

From Sainte-Chapelle it’s a very short walk to Notre Dame Cathedral. In front of Notre Dame Cathedral a small plaque marks Point Zero (Point Zero des...

Île Saint-Louis

Île Saint-Louis, 75004 Paris, France

From Île de la Cité, cross Pont Saint-Louis to Île Saint-Louis. This island gets fewer visitors than Île de la Cité and it is a good place to go...

Seine

Seine, France

Cross Pont de la Tournelle to the Left Bank. Walk along the Seine. As you approach Pont de l’Archeveche you get a beautiful view of Notre Dame. Pont...

Musée d'Orsay

1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France

This museum is simply fabulous. If you arrive here at 2 pm, you have 4 hours to tour the museum, more than enough time to really enjoy the main...

Musée de l'Orangerie

Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France

This is a small museum that features Impressionist artwork. The highlights of this museum are the eight Water Lilies murals painted by Claude Monet....

Montmartre

Montmartre, 75018 Paris, France

Spend the rest of the afternoon and evening exploring Montmartre. This maze of hilly streets is one of Paris’ prettiest neighborhoods to visit.

Le Relais Gascon

6 Rue des Abbesses, 75018 Paris, France

This restaurant serves French food and is located in Montmartre.

Day 3

Palace of Versailles

Place d'Armes, 78000 Versailles, France

Versailles is a royal chateau located on the outskirts of Paris. In 1682, King Louis XIV moved the Royal Court from the Louvre to the Palace of...

Rodin Museum

77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France

This small museum features sculptures by Rodin. It’s quick and fun to visit. If you are traveling with kids, this is a museum they may actually like....

The Centre Pompidou

Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris, France

This is the largest modern art museum in Europe. It has an interesting design, with all of its plumbing and pipes located on the exterior of the...

Catacombs of Paris

1 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France

Descend under the streets of Paris and tour the labyrinth of tunnels lined with human bones. In the 18th century, cemeteries around Paris were cleared...

Père Lachaise Cemetery

16 Rue du Repos, 75020 Paris, France

Père Lachaise Cemetery is one of the best known and most visited cemeteries in the world. A visit here may sound like a macabre way to spend an...

Le Marais

Le Marais, Paris, France

End the day with a visit to Le Marais, one of Paris’ most interesting neighborhoods. If you are looking for a budget meal, consider trying one of the...