The glass pyramid in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum, Paris
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5-Day Paris Itinerary: Louvre, Eiffel Tower & Versailles

Classic Paris by neighborhood, with museums timed around their closing days and an evening on the Seine.

5 days / 4 nightsCulture & romanceBest for: First-timers and couples
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  • Round-trip flightsFrom your home airport in the US
  • 4 nights of lodgingLe Marais or Saint-Germain
  • Airport transfersArranged to match your flight times
  • Tours & reservationsFor the activities in this plan
  • Your day-by-day planPlus a book-ahead checklist

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Trip overview

Classic Paris by neighborhood, with museums timed around their closing days and an evening on the Seine. When to go: April through June and September through October bring mild weather and long days. For seasonal details, see our best time to visit Paris guide.

Suggested base
Le Marais or Saint-Germain
Fly into
Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY)
Trip style
Culture & romance

Day-by-day itinerary

A sample plan. We adjust the days, pace and activities to fit your trip.

Day 1

Île de la Cité and the Marais

Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle and a dusk cruise.

  • Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité. Notre-Dame Cathedral reopened in December 2024 after its restoration; entry is free. Pair with the stained glass of Sainte-Chapelle (timed tickets).
  • Le Marais walk and Place des Vosges. Paris's oldest planned square, hidden courtyards, the Picasso Museum and great falafel on Rue des Rosiers.
  • Seine river cruise. An hour on the river past the city's landmarks, especially lovely at dusk.
Day 2

Louvre and Tuileries

Avoid Tuesday, when both are closed.

  • The Louvre. Home to the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Book a timed ticket, arrive at opening, and focus on a few wings. Closed Tuesdays.
  • Musée de l'Orangerie and Tuileries. Monet's Water Lilies in oval rooms, next to the Tuileries Garden. Closed Tuesdays.
Day 3

Eiffel Tower and Left Bank

Tower in the morning, gardens and bistro later.

  • Eiffel Tower and Trocadéro. Book summit or second-floor tickets on the official site well ahead, or simply admire it from Trocadéro and the Champ de Mars. The tower sparkles for five minutes on the hour after dark.
  • Luxembourg Gardens and Saint-Germain. Pull up a green chair in Paris's favorite park, then browse cafés and bookshops nearby.
  • Bistro dinner. Classic French bistro dishes: steak frites, duck confit and a carafe of wine. Reserve ahead for popular spots.
Day 4

Versailles

Avoid Monday closures; book palace tickets.

  • Palace of Versailles. Louis XIV's palace, Hall of Mirrors and vast gardens, about 40 minutes by RER C train. Book timed palace tickets; closed Mondays.
Day 5

Montmartre and Orsay

Hilltop views, then Impressionists before you leave.

  • Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur. Climb to the white basilica for views, then wander the artists' square of Place du Tertre and quiet backstreets.
  • Musée d'Orsay. The world's great collection of Impressionist art in a former railway station. Closed Mondays.

Choose your comfort level

The same itinerary works at different budgets. Pick the level that fits, and we'll quote it for your dates.

Smart value

Essential

  • A comfortable, well-reviewed 3-star hotel
  • Economy flights at sensible times
  • Shared airport transfers
  • The plan's must-do tours, the rest at your own pace

Area to consider: Latin Quarter (5th)

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Balanced comfort

Signature

  • A 4-star hotel in a well-located area
  • Economy or premium economy, best-timed flights
  • Private airport transfers
  • Guided tours and reservations for the key days

Area to consider: Le Marais (3rd/4th)

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Top of the range

Luxury

  • A 5-star hotel, with room upgrades where available
  • Premium cabins where available
  • Private transfers and guides
  • Spa, dining and special-occasion reservations

Area to consider: Le Marais (3rd/4th)

Choose Luxury

Prices depend on your dates, departure city and hotel, so we quote each comfort level on request. You can mix and match, for example a Signature hotel with Essential transfers.

Where to stay

Le Marais (3rd/4th)

Historic streets, galleries, falafel and boutiques, central to everything. A favorite for first-timers.

Book these ahead

These parts of the trip need reservations or timed tickets that can sell out:

  • Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité
  • The Louvre
  • Eiffel Tower and Trocadéro
  • Bistro dinner
  • Palace of Versailles

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