France · First visit
Paris in 4 days
Big landmarks. Small streets. Time for another coffee.
A first Paris trip with space between the highlights. Give the Louvre its own morning, pair landmarks by neighbourhood, and keep some time for the city beyond its ticket queues.
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Your four-day route.
Choose a day · suggested times
Day 1 · One booked morning, an optional museum afternoon
The Eiffel Tower & the Left Bank
Trocadéro → Eiffel Tower → Musée d'Orsay
Trocadéro views
Start across the river for a first look at the tower, then walk towards your booked entry.
Eiffel Tower or Champ de Mars
Go up with a reservation, or enjoy the tower from ground level and keep the morning flexible.
Lunch around Rue Cler
Take a proper lunch and a neighbourhood stroll before deciding on the afternoon.
Musée d'Orsay
Choose a focused museum visit, or replace it with a Seine walk if you prefer a lighter day.
Eat nearby.
A boulangerie breakfast and a café or market-street lunch fit the route. Choose a bistro dinner near your hotel rather than another long transfer.
Good to know today
Book the Eiffel Tower if going up matters to you. Orsay closes on Mondays; swap this afternoon with another day when needed.
If plans change
Keep your booked indoor visits, but move the tower viewpoint or riverside stroll to a clearer spell.
Day 2 · Museum first, then an adjustable city walk
The Louvre & the grand perspective
Louvre → Tuileries → Champs-Élysées → Arc de Triomphe
A focused Louvre visit
Pick the galleries you most want to see instead of treating the museum as a race.
Lunch near Palais Royal
Step away from the museum for a seated lunch before returning to the gardens.
Tuileries & Place de la Concorde
Take the garden route west, with time to sit rather than walking straight through.
Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
Walk part of the avenue or use the Métro. The rooftop is a separate ticket choice.
Eat nearby.
Choose a casual lunch around Palais Royal or the surrounding streets. Keep dinner simple after a full museum-and-walking day.
Good to know today
The Louvre closes on Tuesdays. Choose a timed entry and a few priority galleries; use the Métro to shorten the afternoon if needed.
If plans change
Use the covered passages and cafés around the Palais Royal and Opéra area instead of the long outdoor axis.
Day 3 · Historic sights with a long afternoon break
The islands & the Latin Quarter
Île de la Cité → Latin Quarter → Saint-Germain
Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité
Begin around the cathedral and the island. Add an interior visit according to the official visitor arrangements.
Sainte-Chapelle
Choose a timed visit for the stained glass, then cross towards the Left Bank.
Lunch & the Latin Quarter
Explore a few streets, stop for lunch and resist filling every gap with another monument.
Luxembourg Gardens
Take a chair, enjoy the gardens and give your feet a break before dinner.
Saint-Germain evening
Finish with a café or bistro meal and a shorter walk through the neighbourhood.
Eat nearby.
Choose a crêpe or café lunch in the Latin Quarter, then a bistro dinner in Saint-Germain. Booking is useful if you have a particular restaurant in mind.
Good to know today
Check current entry arrangements for Notre-Dame and reserve Sainte-Chapelle if visiting inside. Leave time for security and worship-related access changes.
If plans change
Use the booked Sainte-Chapelle visit and a longer indoor café stop, shortening the garden walk if the weather turns.
Day 4 · Two neighbourhoods, with one Métro transfer
Montmartre morning, Marais afternoon
Montmartre → Abbesses → Le Marais
Sacré-Cœur & Montmartre
Start with the hilltop and quieter streets before settling into the neighbourhood.
Abbesses & a late breakfast
Browse small streets and stop at a bakery or café instead of rushing to the next district.
Le Marais
Take the Métro across town, then explore the shops, courtyards and streets at your own pace.
Place des Vosges or Musée Carnavalet
Choose an outdoor pause or an indoor history visit after checking the museum calendar.
Eat nearby.
Start with a Montmartre bakery or café, then choose falafel, a sandwich or a seated lunch in the Marais. Leave a final coffee stop if time permits.
Good to know today
Montmartre involves slopes and steps. Adjust the approach for your group, then leave the afternoon flexible around departure.
If plans change
Choose the museum and covered shopping streets after checking opening days. Move this day earlier if departure is in the morning.
Showing day 1: The Eiffel Tower & the Left Bank
A little local direction.
Where to stay
The Marais, Latin Quarter and areas near a useful Métro line make different but practical bases. Compare room size, station access and the actual journey to your booked visits.
Getting around
Walk within each neighbourhood and use the Métro for bigger jumps. Airport journeys and tickets can differ from ordinary city travel; check the official route before buying.
What to pack
Comfortable shoes, a compact umbrella and layers. Keep booked entry times available offline and leave room in the day for security queues and café breaks.
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Should I follow these days in this exact order?
Suggested sightseeing times, not opening hours or confirmed reservations. Reorder days for closures, weather and arrival or departure times. Add an arrival night if you need four full sightseeing days.
Are tickets or reservations included?
No. This is a starting plan. Use the operator links to check current schedules, prices and availability, then reserve separately.
Official references & photo credit
- Paris je t'aime · essential sights
- Paris je t'aime · Louvre to Arc route
- Louvre hours and admission
- Musée d'Orsay visitor information
Photograph: Unsplash · Unsplash License. Reference check: 27 October 2026.