Paris, France
Plan a trip to Paris
Twenty arrondissements spiraling out from the Seine. Book the two or three timed-entry sights and let the rest of each day be a neighborhood walk.
- Couples
- First-timers
- Food trips
- Art
Free to run, and you keep editing after. Add who's coming or a pace like “slow mornings” to shape the result.
Paris at a glance
Most trips run 4 to 6 days. This page covers the 4 stops worth anchoring a plan around, 3 neighborhoods to base yourself in, and what the timing looks like across the year — then you can turn any of it into a mapped Paris itinerary you can edit and share.
- How long
- 4–6 days
- When to go
- April to June and September to October. August empties of locals and many restaurants close for the month. Museums are quietest on weekday evenings with late openings.
- Getting around
- The metro reaches everywhere and a carnet or Navigo Easy card pays for itself in a day. Walk between adjacent arrondissements. Skip taxis in traffic.
What to build the plan around
- 1
Louvre
Book a timed slot and enter through the Carrousel to skip the pyramid line. Closed Tuesdays.
- 2
Eiffel Tower
Summit tickets sell out weeks ahead. The view of it from Trocadéro or Rue de l'Université is the better photo.
- 3
Musée d'Orsay
Impressionists in a converted railway station, and a more manageable half-day than the Louvre.
- 4
Le Marais
The best walking in the city, with Place des Vosges, falafel on Rue des Rosiers, and shops open on Sunday.
Where to stay in Paris
- Le Marais (3rd/4th)
- Central, walkable to Notre-Dame and the Seine, liveliest at night.
- Saint-Germain (6th)
- Classic Left Bank, cafés and bookshops, close to the Orsay and the Luxembourg gardens.
- Canal Saint-Martin (10th/11th)
- Younger and cheaper, best casual food, twenty minutes to the center by metro.
A ready-made Paris itinerary
Sunset at the tower, backstreet pâtisseries, and museum mornings.
Paris Couples Getaway: 3-Day Itinerary13 mapped places across 3 days, free to read and copy.Paris planning questions
- How many days do you need in Paris?
- 4 to 6 days. Four days covers two big museums and three neighborhoods. Six lets you add Versailles and eat at a leisurely pace.
- What is the best time to visit Paris?
- April to June and September to October. August empties of locals and many restaurants close for the month. Museums are quietest on weekday evenings with late openings.
- Where should I stay in Paris?
- Three areas cover most trips — Le Marais (3rd/4th) (central, walkable to notre-dame and the seine, liveliest at night); Saint-Germain (6th) (classic left bank, cafés and bookshops, close to the orsay and the luxembourg gardens); Canal Saint-Martin (10th/11th) (younger and cheaper, best casual food, twenty minutes to the center by metro). Pick based on whether you'd rather walk to dinner or pay less per night.
- How do you get around Paris?
- The metro reaches everywhere and a carnet or Navigo Easy card pays for itself in a day. Walk between adjacent arrondissements. Skip taxis in traffic.
- What should I see first in Paris?
- Start with Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Musée d'Orsay. Louvre is the one to schedule first: book a timed slot and enter through the Carrousel to skip the pyramid line. Closed Tuesdays.
- Is there a free Paris itinerary I can copy?
- Yes. Arriv has a curated Paris itinerary with every stop mapped and a suggested day-by-day order. Reading it is free, and you can duplicate it into your own trip to change dates, swap places, and share it with whoever you're going with.