Paris in 5 days: a day-by-day itinerary
5 days in Paris, planned stop by stop: when to arrive, how long to stay, how to get to the next place and roughly what it costs. Highlights include Louvre Museum, Sacré-Cœur Basilica and RER C Train to Versailles Château.
- 5 days
- 25 stops
- About $566 per person
- France
Costs cover entry tickets and meals, not hotels or getting there. Some links are affiliate links; see the note at the bottom of the page.
Day 1 of 5
Louvre Masterpieces, Tuileries & Eiffel Tower
5 stops · about $176 per person
- 09:0012:30
Louvre Museum
Classical masterpieces including Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, and Venus de Milo.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 12:4514:00
Café Marly
Chic terrace café offering views of the iconic glass Louvre Pyramid.
Next: walk 15 min to the next stop
- 14:1516:30
Tuileries Garden & Place de la Concorde
Grand formal gardens stretching to the historic public square and obelisk.
Next: metro 15 min to the next stop
- 17:0019:30
Eiffel Tower (Summit)
Ascend to summit or 2nd floor for panoramic views across Paris.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 20:0022:30
Bateaux Parisiens Seine Dinner Cruise
Evening dining cruise gliding past illuminated monuments along the Seine.
Day 2 of 5
Bohemian Montmartre to Trendy Le Marais
5 stops · about $54 per person
- 08:3010:30
Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Hilltop basilica in Montmartre with sweeping morning skyline views.
Next: walk 8 min to the next stop
- 10:4512:00
Place du Tertre & Montmartre Streets
Vibrant artist square, cobbled lanes, and historic windmills.
Next: metro 25 min to the next stop
- 12:3014:00
L'As du Fallafel
Famous Middle Eastern eatery in the heart of the historic Marais district.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 14:1517:00
Le Marais & Place des Vosges
Boutique fashion, private mansions (hôtels particuliers), and historic arcades.
Next: walk 12 min to the next stop
- 18:0021:30
Day 3 of 5
Day Trip to the Palace of Versailles
5 stops · about $82 per person
- 08:3009:30
RER C Train to Versailles Château
Direct rail west into the royal estate of Louis XIV (The Sun King).
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 09:4513:30
Palace of Versailles & Hall of Mirrors
Explore the glittering Hall of Mirrors, King's Grand Apartments, and grounds.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 13:4515:15
La Flottille (Grand Canal)
Terrace restaurant on the edge of the Grand Canal serving duck confit and crepes.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 15:3017:30
Estate of Trianon & Queen's Hamlet
Marie Antoinette's rustic fairytale country village and landscaped gardens.
Next: train 45 min to the next stop
- 19:0022:00
Bouillon Chartier (Grands Boulevards)
Historic 1896 Belle Époque brasserie serving classic affordable French dishes.
Day 4 of 5
Latin Quarter, Notre-dame & Impressionist Art
5 stops · about $90 per person
- 09:0011:00
Île de la Cité & Notre-Dame Cathedral
Historic island cradle of Paris, Gothic cathedral exterior, and Pont Neuf.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 11:1513:00
Latin Quarter & Luxembourg Gardens
Bookshops (Shakespeare & Co), Panthéon views, and tree-lined Medici fountains.
Next: walk 15 min to the next stop
- 13:1514:30
Bouillon Racine
Stunning Art Nouveau brasserie serving traditional snails, steak, and profiteroles.
Next: metro 10 min to the next stop
- 15:0017:30
Musée d'Orsay
Converted Beaux-Arts railway station holding Monet, Degas, Renoir, and Van Gogh.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 18:3021:30
Le Comptoir du Relais
Celebrated Saint-Germain gastro-bistro serving artisan charcuterie and natural wine.
Day 5 of 5
Day Trip to Monet's Giverny Gardens
5 stops · about $164 per person
- 08:3009:30
SNCF Train to Vernon-Giverny
Scenic train ride northwest along the Seine valley into Normandy.
Next: shuttle 15 min to the next stop
- 10:0013:30
Claude Monet's House & Water Gardens
Walk through the iconic Japanese bridge, weeping willows, and water lily ponds.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 13:4515:15
Restaurant Les Nymphéas
Farmhouse restaurant serving Norman cider, Camembert tarts, and tarte tatin.
Next: train 60 min to the next stop
- 16:3018:30
Centre Pompidou / Palais de Tokyo
Explore Europe's largest modern art collection and rooftop viewpoints.
Next: metro 15 min to the next stop
- 19:3022:00
Frenchie Restaurant (Rue du Nil)
Michelin-starred modern French gastronomy featuring creative seasonal tasting menus.
Before you go: France
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- French
- Plugs
- Type C, E, 230V / 50Hz
- Cars drive on the
- right
- Calling code
- +33
- Time zone
- UTC+1 (CET), UTC+2 in summer (CEST)
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