Who Is This Paris Itinerary For?
Paris works for couples, art lovers, foodies, history buffs, first-timers and fashion lovers. The most romantic city on earth, with more world-class art per square kilometre than anywhere else on the planet — from €4 croissants at the corner boulangerie to Michelin stars.
Why Paris in 3 Days?
Three days strikes the perfect balance — enough time to tick off the iconic must-sees without feeling rushed, and enough space to discover the authentic Parisian rhythms that make the city so addictive. Several world-class experiences cost nothing at all: Sacré-Cœur, Trocadéro Gardens, Luxembourg Gardens, Jardin des Tuileries, Canal Saint-Martin and a stroll down the Champs-Élysées.
Day 1: Iconic Paris
Start at the Eiffel Tower — arrive before 9am for your pre-booked summit ticket, then walk to Trocadéro Gardens for the classic postcard view, completely free. The Louvre's highlights — the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory — fill a rich three to four hours. In the evening, dinner in the Latin Quarter and a view of Notre-Dame from the riverbank.
Day 2: Montmartre & The Impressionists
Walk up through Montmartre's winding streets to the free Sacré-Cœur Basilica for a sweeping Paris panorama. The Musée d'Orsay, housed in a converted Belle Époque railway station, holds the world's finest Impressionist collection — Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Degas. End at the Arc de Triomphe rooftop for sunset over the twelve avenues of the Étoile.
Day 3: Versailles & Le Marais
Take the RER C to the Palace of Versailles before 9am — the Hall of Mirrors and the 800-hectare gardens reward a full morning. Return to Paris for Le Marais, the city's most atmospheric neighbourhood, with the oldest Jewish quarter in France and some of the best falafel in Europe. End with a sunset Seine river cruise past Notre-Dame and the Louvre lit in gold.
Paris Hidden Gems
Galerie Vivienne — a beautifully preserved 19th-century covered passage with a mosaic floor. Promenade Plantée — an elevated garden on a disused railway viaduct, the original inspiration for New York's High Line. Rue Crémieux — a pastel-painted residential street, one of the most photographed hidden corners of Paris. Canal Saint-Martin — the real Paris neighbourhood life, iron swing bridges and independent cafés. Marché d'Aligre — the most authentic market experience in the city. Palais Royal Gardens — a secret garden behind elegant arcaded galleries, five minutes from the Louvre.