Are you planning to spend time in Paris? Awesome! To help you in planning your trip, I have put together a sample photo itinerary. This will show you the main sites in the city. Let’s get started!
Day 1
The Louvre: Europe’s oldest, greatest and the most popular museum. There are unique pieces of art in the museum. You will find many famous art works including that of Mona Lisa.
The Louvre: It is more than a museum. It is a journey through history via art
Notre-Dame: Paris’s beloved church is dedicated to “Our Lady”, Mary, the mother of Jesus. Due to the tragic fire in April 2019, this place is no longer open.
Notre-Dame: The gorgeous interior of Notre Dame.
Musee d’Orsay: Close Notre Dame, is this wonderful museum that covers art, dating from middle of the 19th century up to early 20th century. The Museum is FREE on first Sundays of every month.
Jardins Du Luxembourg: After Musee d'Orsay, make your way to this grand garden.
Day 2
Eiffel Tower: The star of Paris. This is Paris’ soaring exclamation point! It is crowded and expensive but visiting this 1000-foot tall adornment is a must!
Champs-Élysées: The most famous street in Paris. Explore the shops, splurge on cafes, enjoy the street performances.
Arc de Triomphe: At the end of the Champs- Elysees is this famous monument. It is perhaps one of the most iconic French monuments. You can go up to the Arc to witness a stunning view of the city.
Day 3
The Palace of Versailles: Go little further from Paris (about 1 hour) to this majestic French city with royal roots. You will witness the beauty and elegance of Chateau de Versailles.
The Palace of Versailles: Take a stroll through the elaborate lush garden and witness the attractive fountains and sculptures all over. Spent atleast 4-5 hours at Versailles.
Paris By Night: The beauty of Paris in the evening is magical! Admire it by taking hop on and hop off bus. The tour is about 1/5 hours and is totally worth it.
Day 4
Sainte-Chapelle: Relatively a small Gothic Chapel with unrivalled stained glass. It is breathtaking example of gothic architecture in Paris.
Montmarte: A home to a large hill, atop which sits the glorious Sacre Coeur de Montmarte, another Paris’s iconic buildings. The Basilica is free to visit. If you wish to climb the tower for a stunning city view you can do so by paying a small fee.
Seine River cruise: The Seine River is the most beautiful avenue in Paris and a trip to the City of Light cannot be complete without a cruise. It’s a must do experience.
Parisian Cabarets: Cabarets and dinner shows are essential part of the Parisian night scene. With so many options, pick one and add it to your itinerary.
Best Time to Go:
The high season for Paris is from June to August. Trust me, Paris is year all round a good city to visit if you are prepared for the weather.
Paris is a large city but its attractions are relatively close to one another. If you are short on time, you can visit all of the main sites within 3 days too. However, it may get a little hectic.
