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4 Days in Paris: The Perfect Itinerary
Four days lets you cover Paris’s icons and a couple of neighbourhoods without a forced march, plus a day for Versailles. Each day is built around one area so you stroll between sights rather than crossing the city.
Best for: First-timers and couples who want the icons plus time to wander and sit in cafés.
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Day 1: Iconic Paris
Based around Eiffel Tower & the Seine
Morning
Eiffel Tower (book ahead), then the Trocadéro gardens opposite for the classic photo.
Afternoon
Stroll the Champ de Mars and along the Seine toward Les Invalides.
Evening
An evening Seine river cruise to see the city lit up — including the Eiffel Tower sparkle on the hour.
Day 2: Art & the islands
Based around Louvre & Île de la Cité
Morning
The Louvre (book a timed slot; head straight for your must-sees), then a walk through the Tuileries.
Afternoon
The Musée d’Orsay across the river, then Île de la Cité — Sainte-Chapelle and the outside of Notre-Dame.
Evening
Dinner in the Latin Quarter’s lively lanes.
Day 3: Montmartre & Le Marais
Based around Montmartre & the Marais
Morning
Montmartre — Sacré-Cœur for the view, then the artists’ square (Place du Tertre) and the village lanes.
Afternoon
Head to Le Marais: boutiques, falafel on Rue des Rosiers, and the Place des Vosges.
Evening
Stay in the Marais for dinner and its buzzing bar scene.
Day 4: Palace day trip
Based around Versailles
Morning
Take the RER C to the Palace of Versailles (book ahead) — tour the State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors early.
Afternoon
The gardens, the Grand Canal and the Trianon estate — rent a bike or boat in summer.
Evening
Back to Paris for a final dinner in Saint-Germain.
Paris itinerary tips
- Pre-book the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Versailles — all sell out and the queues are brutal otherwise.
- A carnet of metro tickets or a Navigo Easy card is the cheapest way to get around.
- Keep your bag zipped and in front on the metro and at the Eiffel Tower — pickpockets work the crowds.
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