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INTRODUCTION
Paris was a city we absolutely wanted to see. Since we’re from the south of France, we’d been to Paris a few times already, but we’d never really explored it… 🙂 Easter weekend was our chance to visit Paris and discover the French capital in 3 days. It’s one of the most famous cities in the world, visited by millions of people 👥. This city has something for everyone, whether you love art, visiting churches, historic landmarks… There’s something for every taste! In this article, you’ll find our itinerary for visiting Paris in 3 days and lots of our best tips 🗺️ Three days is a good length: enough to see the must-see landmarks, take time to wander the neighborhoods, visit a few museums and even treat yourself to a getaway to Disneyland Paris, just 40 minutes from the center on the RER A 🏰 We explain below how to get there and how to fit it into your stay.
Below, you’ll find a 100% made-by-Leptitcurieux.fr map with all the places we visited during these 3 days: our hotel, the must-see spots, restaurants… In short, lots of useful information to plan your weekend or stay in Paris 🥖.
WHAT TO DO IN PARIS ON A FIRST VISIT?
For a first visit to Paris, seven sights cover the essentials: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Montmartre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Musée d’Orsay and a cruise or a walk along the Seine. Allow three days to enjoy them without rushing, with a full day at Disneyland Paris in the middle of your stay: the park is 40 minutes from the center on the RER A, with no transfers 🏰 Over two days, the formula also works really well: one day in Paris and one day at Disneyland Paris.
Our three tips for a first time:
- Book a time slot online for the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Without a reservation, we found waits of up to 4 hours at the Arc de Triomphe. If you’d like to spend a day at Disneyland Paris, booking is also recommended.
- Walk. Over our 3 days, we covered about 60 km (37 miles) on foot. Most of the landmarks in the center are less than 20 minutes apart, and that’s where you really see Paris.
- Save the Eiffel Tower for the end of the day. If you go up around 7 p.m., you see Paris by day, at sunset and at night with the same ticket.
What we wouldn’t do again: the Sainte-Chapelle, very short for its price, and doing the Louvre + Orsay on the same day if you’re not passionate about painting.
WHAT TO DO IN PARIS IN 1 OR 2 DAYS?
With 1 day in Paris, do day 1 of our itinerary: the Louvre at opening time, lunch near the Pont des Arts, the Tuileries Garden, Place de la Concorde, Pont Alexandre III, the Esplanade des Invalides, the Champ-de-Mars and the Eiffel Tower at sunset. A single museum, the rest outdoors.
With 2 days in Paris, add day 2: Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur in the morning, Pigalle and the Moulin Rouge, the Palais Garnier, the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs-Élysées, then the Paris Catacombs in the late afternoon.
| Length | What you keep | What you give up |
|---|---|---|
| Express stopover 1 day A layover, a round trip by TGV | Louvre, Tuileries, Concorde, Invalides, Eiffel Tower | Montmartre, the Catacombs, the smaller museums |
| The sweet spot 2 days A short weekend, two nights there | + Montmartre, Sacré-Cœur, Arc de Triomphe, Catacombs or a day at Disneyland Paris | Île de la Cité, the Marais, Luxembourg Gardens |
| Our itinerary 3 days The format we tested, about 60 km on foot | + Notre-Dame, Conciergerie, Bastille, Panthéon, Luxembourg or a day at Disneyland Paris | One of the two: the historic center or the day trip |
| The full experience 4 days or more All of Paris, plus a day trip | The whole itinerary, + a full day at Disneyland Paris or Versailles | Nothing |
VISITING PARIS – DAY 1
THE LOUVRE
The days we suggest are fairly packed, with lots of walking. The goal is for you to see the vast majority of the places you can visit in Paris in 3 days. You can easily adapt the days if you’re only coming for one or two 😉. It’s a good basis for planning your trip and visiting Paris in the best conditions.
For this first day, start with the Louvre, one of the most visited landmarks in Paris. Booking is strongly recommended so you don’t wait long, and choose the first time slot (9 a.m.) to avoid the crowds as much as possible. Take your time and visit as many rooms as you can, it’s huge 😍! Allow at least 2 hours if you do it like us and move fast. Head straight for the “Mona Lisa,” where the wait can be long 😑.
THE PONT DES ARTS
Once your visit is over, head to the Pont des Arts, or “Passerelle des Arts,” just a few yards from the Louvre. This bridge crosses the Seine in the center of Paris, and you’ll find lots of padlocks there, even if they don’t stay long… 😢
Not far from the Pont des Arts, there are lots of restaurants 🍽️, so feel free to try some Parisian restaurants and cafés.
Avoid tourist-trap restaurants. To do that, check the reviews on Google Maps; it can be really helpful 👍. For a good meal in this area, go to Café de l’Empire: it’s well located and good 😊.
MUSÉE D’ORSAY
Right after lunch, you’re 800 meters from another very famous landmark, the Musée d’Orsay. It’s the museum with the largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings in the world 🖼️! If you love this kind of art, you’re in the right place. Allow a good hour to see all of it, and more if you’re a fan 😉.
TUILERIES GARDEN
After so much sightseeing and art, head to the other side of the Seine, to the north, for a stroll in the Tuileries Garden 🌿. Located in the 1st arrondissement, it’s the largest and oldest French formal garden in the French capital. Listed as a historic monument since 1914, the garden covers 28.5 hectares (70 acres). Discovery and relaxation in a garden that has existed since the 16th century.
PLACE DE LA CONCORDE
As you leave the garden, the Place de la Concorde is just 50 meters away, with a view of the Champs-Élysées. It’s the largest square in Paris.
PONT ALEXANDRE III
There are lots of bridges in Paris, and just 200 meters from the Place de la Concorde, head to the Pont Alexandre III 🌉. Its name comes from Russian Tsar Alexander III. It’s been listed as a historic monument since 1975. Lots of padlocks on this bridge too 🔐.
THE ESPLANADE DES INVALIDES
Head down to the Esplanade des Invalides, where lots of Parisians spend their afternoons reading, playing and chatting 💬. This esplanade is known for major official events, like the one on August 10, 1793. At the far south end of the square, you can visit the Army Museum, located in the Hôtel national des Invalides. It’s a very interesting museum, especially the Charles de Gaulle section.
CHAMP DE MARS & TROCADÉRO
Now it’s time to reach the Champ-de-Mars, where there will be tons of people and a beautiful view of the Eiffel Tower 😃. This public park in the 7th arrondissement, at 24.5 hectares (60 acres), is one of the largest green spaces in Paris. Head to the Trocadéro for another view of the Eiffel Tower 😊. It’s a very touristy spot where you can really feel the crowds… 😕
THE EIFFEL TOWER
Finally, to end this day, discover the Eiffel Tower! Booking your ticket is strongly recommended so you don’t wait 3 hours… With this itinerary, you’ll see Paris by day, at sunset and at night. Having done it, I can tell you it’s an incredible experience 😍. You don’t feel the height, and you see Paris in 360 degrees. You can stay as long as you like and make the most of these moments to see the French capital in the most beautiful way 😇.
That’s the end of the first day: stop at a restaurant or your hotel to end the evening with a bang. Some may find this day intense, but it’s very doable; you just have to know what you want in life.
VISITING PARIS – DAY 2
MONTMARTRE & SACRÉ-CŒUR
On to this second day, with another twenty-odd kilometers to cover. Visiting Paris in 3 days lets you make the most of your days and still have time to rest between visits 🙃.
First thing in the morning, head to Montmartre, the most famous neighborhood in Paris. One of its best-known landmarks is the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. It’s a major place of worship, home to the largest mosaic in France. The breathtaking view over Paris lets you take in the charm of the French capital 🤗.
PIGALLE
After visiting Montmartre, the goal is to head south toward the Arc de Triomphe, passing through one of Paris’s legendary neighborhoods, “Pigalle.” It’s famous for its nightlife and the Moulin Rouge cabaret 🥵! There are still a few sex shops and specialty bars.
THE PALAIS GARNIER
Still heading south on foot 😂, discover the “Palais Garnier.” It’s a national theater, located on the Place de l’Opéra. We didn’t go inside, but the exterior is very impressive.
THE ARC DE TRIOMPHE
When you reach the top of the Champs-Élysées, go discover the Arc de Triomphe. The view from the top looks out over the 8th, 16th and 17th arrondissements. Its construction was launched by Emperor Napoleon I 🚧. The Arc de Triomphe sits in the middle of Place Charles-de-Gaulle, the roundabout famous for its notorious yield-to-the-right rule. We couldn’t visit because there was about a 4-hour line… Hence the importance of booking your tickets if you want to visit the landmarks in Paris.
THE CHAMPS-ÉLYSÉES
Walk back down the Champs-Élysées, check out the luxury boutiques and maybe grab a bite in the side streets nearby. Otherwise, a McDonald’s can do the trick, as it did for us 🍔.
THE GRAND MOSQUE OF PARIS
Getting to the next landmark on foot is going to be tough. Take the metro or a bike and head to the “Grand Mosque of Paris,” in the 5th arrondissement. This French mosque is the oldest mosque in mainland France. To visit the mosque, it costs €3. For us, it was a first in a mosque and a lovely surprise 👏. Right next door, there’s a restaurant where you can drink Moroccan tea and even eat North African specialties.
THE JARDIN DES PLANTES
Just 10 meters from the restaurant, the “Jardin des Plantes” is a park open to everyone. It’s the second-largest garden in Paris, with lots of paths, playgrounds… As its name suggests, you’ll find lots of plants 🌱 there.
THE PARIS CATACOMBS
Finally, to end the day on a high note, the star attraction: the Paris Catacombs. That’s the name of the municipal ossuary, which holds the remains of about six million people 😱. It’s a fascinating place to visit, with many galleries that seem endless and far-reaching. You’ll learn a lot about how this place became what it is today. Visiting Paris lets you discover places like this one 😎.
That’s the end of this second day: relax at a bar and take time to enjoy your long weekend. That’s when you appreciate life even more. Since our hotel was close to Belleville, we took the chance to visit the park and eat at one of the restaurants nearby.
VISITING PARIS – DAY 3
THE SAINTE-CHAPELLE & THE CONCIERGERIE
Last day, and we’re off again for a busy day: by the end of the three days, you’ll have covered about 60 kilometers 🥾. To visit Paris in 1, 2 or 3 days, think carefully about what you want to see. Start by visiting the Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie. We were very disappointed by the Sainte-Chapelle; it may be the landmark we enjoyed least in Paris. The Conciergerie, on the other hand, is a Gothic palace where the kings of France lived before moving to the Louvre and Vincennes. The palace became one of the main places of detention during the French Revolution. Its most famous prisoner was Marie Antoinette.
THE PONT NEUF & NOTRE-DAME CATHEDRAL
Cross the Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge across the Seine. Then head to Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of the most iconic landmarks in Paris and in France. You can now visit the inside again! Notre-Dame reopened to the public on December 8, 2024. Admission is free, and booking a time slot is strongly recommended. It’s still an incredibly beautiful landmark 🙂.
THE HÔTEL DE VILLE
Crossing back to the north side of the Seine, you’ll find the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) and its large square, home to the Paris city government since 1357.
THE CHURCH OF SAINT-EUSTACHE
Stroll around Châtelet and head to the Church of Saint-Eustache. Its name refers to Saint Eustace, a Roman general. It’s a very beautiful church with a very high ceiling.
THE CENTRE POMPIDOU
Right next door is the Centre Pompidou, home to the largest collection of modern and contemporary art in Europe. It also hosts many exhibitions, with architecture that’s very different from the rest of Paris. The center is closed for long-term renovation (reopening announced for around 2030)
PLACE DE LA BASTILLE
A bit of a walk to reach the next landmark, Place de la Bastille, a symbolic site of the French Revolution 📣, where the old fortress was destroyed during that period.
THE PANTHÉON
Go discover the neoclassical Panthéon. We didn’t go inside, but the outside is also very impressive, and its architecture echoes the facade of the Pantheon in Rome.
THE LUXEMBOURG GARDENS
To finish, head to the Luxembourg Gardens in the 6th arrondissement. They’ve been named the most beautiful garden in Europe and the third most beautiful in the world. They’re really popular with Parisians and very well kept.
WHAT TO DO IN PARIS WHEN IT RAINS?
When it rains in Paris, go for museums, covered passages and underground activities. The Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Paris Catacombs, the Army Museum at Les Invalides and the covered passages of the Grands Boulevards can all be visited entirely indoors and easily fill a whole day.
Our options by length:
- Half a day: the Musée d’Orsay (about 1.5 hours), or the Paris Catacombs (about a 45-minute route).
- A full day: the Louvre in the morning, lunch, then Galeries Lafayette Haussmann and the covered passages (Passage des Panoramas, Galerie Vivienne, Passage Jouffroy).
- With kids: the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie at La Villette, the Paris Aquarium at the Trocadéro, or the National Museum of Natural History at the Jardin des Plantes.
- Outside Paris: Disneyland Paris works really well in the rain. Some of the activities are covered and, above all, the atmosphere stays intact: it’s a place where the magic works whatever the weather. The Val d’Europe shopping center, fully covered, is one stop away on the same RER A.
| Activity | Length | Admission | Indoors | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The most complete Louvre Museum 1st arrondissement | 2 to 3 hrs | €22 | Fully | First visitArtCouples |
| Half day Musée d'Orsay 7th arrondissement | 1.5 hrs | €16 | Fully | ImpressionismCouplesSolo |
| Unusual Paris Catacombs 14th arrondissement | 45 min | €29 | Underground 14°C (57°F) year-round | TeensUnusualFriends |
| Free Covered passages 2nd and 9th, Grands Boulevards | 2 hrs | Free open access | Fully | StrollingShoppingBudget |
| History Army Museum Les Invalides, 7th | 2 hrs | €15 | Fully | HistoryTeensSolo |
| With kids Cité des Sciences La Villette, 19th | 3 hrs | €13 | Fully | KidsFamiliesInteractive |
| Full day Disneyland Paris RER A, 40 min from Paris | 1 day | See prices on DisneylandParis.com | Always magical covered rides, shows and restaurants | All agesCouplesFriends |
WHICH DAY TRIPS CAN YOU TAKE FROM PARIS?
Six day trips can be done from Paris by train or RER, without a car and in under an hour of travel: Disneyland Paris, the Palace of Versailles, Giverny, Fontainebleau, Chantilly and Auvers-sur-Oise
| Destination | From Paris | Travel time | Admission | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our pick Disneyland Paris | RER A Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy | 40 min | See prices on DisneylandParis.com | FamiliesKidsTeensCouplesFriendsBirthdaysDisney fans |
| Must-see Palace of Versailles | RER C Versailles Château Rive Gauche | 40 min | €21 passport €32 | HistoryGardensCouplesFirst visit |
| April to November Giverny Monet's house | Saint-Lazare Vernon-Giverny + shuttle | 50 min + 15 | €13 | ImpressionismGardensCouplesPhotography |
| Fewer crowds Fontainebleau | Gare de Lyon Fontainebleau-Avon + bus | 40 min + 15 | €14 | PalaceForestHikingPeace and quiet |
| The fastest Chantilly | Gare du Nord Chantilly-Gouvieux | 25 min | €17 | ChâteauMusée CondéStablesHalf day |
| Budget Auvers-sur-Oise | Gare du Nord Auvers-sur-Oise | 1 hr | Free village open to all | Van GoghStrollingSoloBudget |
CAN YOU GET TO DISNEYLAND PARIS BY PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION?
Yes. You can reach Disneyland Paris by public transportation from Paris on the RER A, a direct line to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy station, about a 5-minute walk from the park entrance. Allow about 40 minutes from Châtelet-Les Halles, with frequent trains. No car needed.
BY RER A FROM PARIS
- Line: RER A, A4 branch, toward Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy (end of the line)
- Paris stations: La Défense, Charles-de-Gaulle–Étoile, Auber, Châtelet-Les Halles, Gare de Lyon, Nation
- Travel time: about 40 minutes from Châtelet-Les Halles, about 50 minutes from La Défense
- Fare: Île-de-France train-RER ticket, about €2.50 one way since January 2025
- Watch out: on the platform, check the destination displayed. Not all RER A trains go to Marne-la-Vallée; some stop at Torcy or head toward Boissy-Saint-Léger.
- Coming back in the evening: the RER A is timed to the park’s hours. Trains still run after closing, so you can stay for the nighttime shows and get back to Paris by public transportation.
BY TGV, OUIGO AND EUROSTAR
Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy station is also a TGV station, in the same building as the RER station, a few minutes’ walk from the Disney Parks entrance. It has direct trains to Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Rennes, Strasbourg and Brussels, without going through Paris. If you’re coming from elsewhere in France just for Disneyland, it’s almost always faster than changing at a Paris station.
FROM THE AIRPORTS
- Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle: direct TGV to Marne-la-Vallée > Chessy in about ten minutes, or the Magical Shuttle in about 45 minutes
- Orly: Magical Shuttle in about 1 hour 15 minutes, or Orlyval + RER B + RER A with a change at Châtelet-Les Halles
- Beauvais: shuttle to Porte Maillot, then RER A
DISNEYLAND PARIS OR ANOTHER OUTING AROUND PARIS: HOW TO CHOOSE?
Choose Disneyland Paris if you want to add a magical interlude to your stay and have a full day. Choose Versailles, Giverny or Chantilly if you prefer history and heritage, if your budget is tighter, or if you can only spare half a day.
Our tip: get a 1-day/2-park ticket rather than a 1-park ticket. You can go back and forth between them as many times as you like during the day, which makes all the difference when you only have one day there. You enjoy both worlds, adjust to the crowds, and don’t leave feeling like you missed half of Disney ✨.
| Criterion | Our pick Disneyland Paris | Must-see Versailles | Peace and quiet Giverny / Chantilly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended length | 1 full day from opening to the nighttime shows, hours vary by season | 5 to 6 hrs | 3 to 4 hrs |
| Budget per adult | See prices on DisneylandParis.com | €30 to €40 | €25 to €35 |
| With kids | Ideal from a very young age | Fine from age 8 kids enjoy the gardens | Not great for little ones |
| In the rain | Always magical covered rides, shows and restaurants | Avoid gardens unusable, visit ruined | Not ideal |
| Without a car | Direct RER A | Direct RER C | Direct train |
| When to go | Open year-round with highlights not to miss, especially around Halloween and Christmas | Preferably on weekdays and never on Mondays, when the palace is closed | Whenever you like moderate crowds year-round |
- Which day should you go? In the middle of your stay, ideally day 2. You keep days 1 and 3 for Paris, and you enjoy the whole day without cutting it short because you're leaving: otherwise, you'd miss the nighttime show, which in our opinion is the best moment of the day.
- 3 days in Paris? Keep days 1 and 3 in Paris and spend day 2 at Disneyland Paris, so you can enjoy the evening to the very end.
- Traveling as a family? Disneyland Paris comes before everything else. Put it on day 2 and stay until the nighttime show.
- Raining all day? Disneyland Paris is always magical, since some of the activities are covered and the atmosphere holds up whatever the weather. The gardens of Versailles, not so much.
- Tight budget? Auvers-sur-Oise or a walk in the Parc de Sceaux cost just a train ticket. And for Disneyland Paris, book early: you'll have a better choice of dates and prices.
- How to make the most of your day? Book a date in the off-peak season, outside French, British and Dutch school vacations, and choose a weekday over a Saturday. You'll gain in comfort and on price.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 🥰
As in all our articles, here are a few tips and tricks for visiting Paris:
- Book a time slot online for the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre-Dame. Without a reservation, we gave up on the Arc de Triomphe after seeing a 4-hour line.
- For Disneyland Paris, book ahead too.
- Check closing days: the Louvre closes on Tuesdays, the Musée d’Orsay on Mondays, the Palace of Versailles on Mondays.
- Walk. Over 3 days, we covered about 60 km on foot. The metro is only useful for long diagonal trips, like getting to the Grand Mosque of Paris from the Champs-Élysées.
- Tickets: since 2025, a single ticket covers the metro and RER in Île-de-France, including all the way to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy for Disneyland Paris. Trips to Roissy and Orly airports are still priced separately.
- Free admission to national museums for 18- to 25-year-olds who are EU nationals or long-term residents, with ID. Free for everyone under 18.
- Restaurants: check the Google Maps reviews before sitting down, especially around the Louvre, the Trocadéro and the Champs-Élysées.
- Weather: we came over Easter weekend and had 3 days of sunshine. Still, plan an indoor backup.
FAQ: YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT A TRIP TO PARIS ❓
These are questions people often ask when they want to discover Paris, and you’ll find all the answers here. Feel free to leave other questions in the comments so I can expand this FAQ and answer them 
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Take the RER A toward Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy, the end of the A4 branch. The Paris stations served are La Défense, Charles-de-Gaulle–Étoile, Auber, Châtelet-Les Halles, Gare de Lyon and Nation. The trip takes about 40 minutes from central Paris.
Since the fare reform of January 2025, a single train-RER ticket covers trips within Île-de-France, including to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy, for about €2.50 one way. Trips to Roissy and Orly airports are still priced separately.
The RER A line, A4 branch, toward Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy. Careful on the platform: not all RER A trains go to the end of the line. Some stop at Torcy; others head toward Boissy-Saint-Léger or Cergy. Check the destination displayed before boarding.
Allow a full day, from opening in the morning to the nighttime show in the evening. On a 3-day trip to Paris, put it in the middle, on day 2. Over two days, one day in Paris and one at Disneyland Paris works really well. And if you have more time, plan two days to enjoy both Disney Parks without rushing.
Two. Disneyland Park, the original park, home to Sleeping Beauty Castle, the most iconic rides, the parade and the Disney Tales of Magic nighttime show. And Disney Adventure World, which opened World of Frozen this year with its frosty Arendelle atmosphere, and is also home to two other immersive worlds dedicated to Marvel and Pixar, plus the Disney Cascade of Lights nighttime show, performed in front of the lake. The two parks are side by side, a few minutes’ walk apart.
Aim for the off-peak season: outside French, British and Dutch school vacations, avoiding Saturdays and public holidays. January, early February, March and September are usually the quietest months.
Yes. Some of the activities are covered, the shopping arcades let you take shelter, and the park’s atmosphere stays intact whatever the weather. Disneyland Paris is much more doable in the rain than the gardens of Versailles or the village of Giverny.
Three days is the ideal format: two days in Paris and a full day at Disneyland Paris in the middle of your stay. In 1 day, focus on the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. In 2 days, one day in Paris and one day at Disneyland Paris works really well.
Seven sights cover the essentials: the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, the Arc de Triomphe, the Musée d’Orsay and a walk along the Seine. Two days are enough to see them without rushing, and a third lets you add a day at Disneyland Paris.
Yes, mostly. Over our three-day itinerary, we covered about 60 km on foot. Most of the landmarks in the center are less than 20 minutes apart. The metro is only really useful for long diagonal trips, like getting to the Grand Mosque from the Champs-Élysées.
Spring and early fall offer the best balance between weather and crowds. We came over Easter weekend and had three days of sunshine. July and August are hot and very crowded; January and February are quiet but the days are short.
Yes, for the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre-Dame. Without a reservation, the wait can top three hours in high season. We gave up on climbing the Arc de Triomphe after seeing a line of about four hours.
Yes. The cathedral reopened to the public on December 8, 2024, after the April 2019 fire. Admission is free, but booking a time slot online is strongly recommended to avoid a long wait on the square (slots are very hard to get, so you’ll probably have to wait in line)
Check the reviews on Google Maps before sitting down, especially around the Louvre, the Trocadéro and the Champs-Élysées. Walk two or three streets away from the big sights: prices drop and quality goes way up. A menu translated into six languages at the door is rarely a good sign.
Disneyland Paris if you want to add a magical interlude to your stay and have a full day: with kids under 12, it’s well worth it, and for adults too. Versailles if you prefer history and gardens, for half a day or a full day.
Yes, and it’s even become a must on a trip to Paris. Disneyland Paris takes a full day: put it in the middle of your stay, on day 2, and keep days 1 and 3 for the capital. That way, you enjoy the whole day, right up to the nighttime show, without risking cutting it short because of an early departure. Both Disney Parks can be visited with the same 1-day/2-park ticket.
OUR REVIEW OF PARIS 💭
Paris is a gorgeous city where everyone can find something they love, whether museums, activities, nightlife, sports… There’s something for every taste. It’s a very lively city, and that’s what gives it its charm. During our 3 days, we really enjoyed the different landmarks we saw. The one that struck us most was the Eiffel Tower, both from outside and from the top, perched 280 meters (920 ft) above all of Paris.
The weekend went by too fast, as usual, you’ll tell me. Everything went well, thanks to the planning beforehand, which let us save time on site instead of figuring out what we wanted to do. We managed to find our way around the metro just fine (thanks, Maps). What more can I say, except that we loved sharing this weekend together and discovering new places.
👉 Want more ideas in Paris and elsewhere in France? Theme parks, hikes, romantic weekends: find all our ideas, region by region, on our France travel blog.
👉 What about you? What do you think of Paris?
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