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Paris pairs monumental history—the Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower—with a dense, walkable core of grand boulevards, hidden passages, and neighborhood markets. It remains one of the world's most visited cities, prized for its museums, cafés, and river-defined layout along the Seine.
Paris in 3 days: Louvre, Versailles, Eiffel Tower and more
10 stops
Top attractions
attraction Arc de Triomphe: Paris Travel Guide
Climb the Arc de Triomphe at Place Charles de Gaulle for one of the best skyline views in Paris — the Champs-Élysées stretching one way, the Grande Arche de la Défense the other.
attraction Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre: Paris Travel Guide
Sacré-Cœur is open daily 6:30am–10:30pm, and the basilica itself is free to enter (the dome and crypt charge a small separate fee).
attraction Eiffel Tower: Paris Travel Guide
Buy timed-entry tickets online in advance (booking opens roughly 60-90 days ahead) and go either at opening (9am) or after sunset for the light show.
attraction Jardin du Luxembourg: Paris Travel Guide (4.7★)
Jardin du Luxembourg sits in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter, and it's open daily from 7:30am to as late as 9:30pm in summer. 4.7★ (128,928 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Louvre Museum: Paris Travel Guide
Go right at opening (9am) on a Wednesday or Friday, when the museum stays open until 9pm and the crowds thin dramatically after the morning rush.
attraction Musée de l'Orangerie: Paris Travel Guide (4.6★)
Musée de l'Orangerie sits at the western end of the Jardin des Tuileries in central Paris, right by Place de la Concorde. 4.6★ (24,793 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris: Travel Guide
Notre-Dame reopened to visitors in December 2024 after the 2019 fire and restoration, and it's once again one of the most-visited sights in Paris — so aim for the doors right at opening (7:50am weekdays, 8:15am weekends) or, on Thursdays, take advantage of the extended 10pm hours.
attraction Palace of Versailles: Paris Travel Guide
Go on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday, arrive right at 9am when the gates open, and book a timed-entry ticket online in advance — Versailles is closed Mondays and runs 9am–5:30pm the rest of the week.
attraction Sainte-Chapelle: Paris Travel Guide (4.6★)
Sainte-Chapelle sits on the Île de la Cité at 10 Bd du Palais, inside the same walled complex as the Palais de Justice, and it's busiest on weekends between 1pm and 5pm. 4.6★ (50,186 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Trendy & cafés
trendy Cherry: Paris Travel Guide
Cherry Paris in Paris, France — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
trendy Danico: Paris Travel Guide
Danico in Paris, France — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
trendy Hando Champs-Élysées: Paris Travel Guide
Hando Champs-Élysées is a Japanese restaurant just off the Champs-Élysées in Paris's 8th arrondissement.
trendy Le Grand Café: Paris Travel Guide
Le Grand Café in Paris, France — a new/trending spot: what it is, where it is, and how to visit.
trendy Kubaba in Paris
Kubaba is a splashy new Levantine restaurant from Dalia Group's Benjamin Cohen and Julien Casbas, occupying a 360-square-metre former butcher's shop near Place du Marché Saint-Honoré in the 1st arrondissement.
trendy Les Deux Magots: Paris Travel Guide (4.2★)
Les Deux Magots is the legendary Saint-Germain-des-Prés café-brasserie (open daily 7:30am–1am) famous for its literary past and prime people-watching terrace. It's on the pricier side and always busy, so aim for early morning or after 9pm — weekends get packed from noon to 9pm. 4.2★ (12,019 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Hidden gems
hidden gem Panthéon: Paris Travel Guide (4.6★)
The Panthéon sits at the top of the Latin Quarter on Place du Panthéon in Paris's 5th arrondissement. 4.6★ (69,926 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Rue Mouffetard Market: Paris Travel Guide (4.5★)
Rue Mouffetard Market runs down its cobbled street in Paris's 5th arrondissement, open Tuesday through Sunday from 8am to 1pm and closed Mondays. 4.5★ (2,130 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
Festivals & events
Ended 2026 Tour de France (Final Stages & Paris Finish): What to Know (Paris)
2026 Tour de France final stages and Paris finish, July 24-26, 2026: the announced route, Métro access and roadside viewing along the way.
event Art Basel Paris: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
Art Basel Paris in Paris, France — October 23-25, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event Beaujolais Nouveau Festival: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
The Beaujolais Nouveau Festival in Paris takes place on Thursday, November 19, 2026.
event BewhY POP IS CRYIN' Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
The BewhY POP IS CRYIN' Tour plays Paris at the Bataclan on boulevard Voltaire in the 11th arrondissement on October 22, 2026.
event Big Ocean Fall Europe Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
The Big Ocean Fall Europe Tour plays the Alhambra in Paris on October 31, 2026, at the music hall on rue Yves Toudic in the 10th arrondissement, close to Canal Saint-Martin.
Ended Céline Dion Paris Residency: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
Céline Dion Paris Residency in Paris, France: September 12 - October 17, 2026, at Plénitude Arena on the eastern edge of Paris.
Ended Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre (Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre (Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival) in Paris was set for October 7-11, 2026, centred on the Clos Montmartre vineyard.
event Freya Skye - Stars Align Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
Freya Skye - Stars Align Tour in Paris, France — November 13, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
Ended Jay Park & LNGSHOT World Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
The Jay Park & LNGSHOT World Tour plays Le Zénith in Paris on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the venue's site in Parc de la Villette in the 19th arrondissement.
Ended Khalid - It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
Khalid's It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour was set for Salle Pleyel in Paris on October 18, 2026, a single date in the 8th arrondissement.
event LE SSERAFIM PUREFLOW Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
The LE SSERAFIM PUREFLOW Tour plays Paris on October 21, 2026, at Accor Arena in the Bercy district of the 12th arrondissement.
MCND Paris & Lyon Concerts: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
The MCND Paris & Lyon Concerts take place on December 8, 2026 in Paris and December 9, 2026 in Lyon, as two back-to-back nights on the K-pop group's European tour.
event Paris Photo: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
Paris Photo runs from November 12 to 15, 2026 at the Grand Palais in Paris's 8th arrondissement, between the Champs-Élysées and the Seine.
event Pentagon 10th Anniversary Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
The Pentagon 10th Anniversary Tour plays Paris on November 6, 2026, at Le Trabendo, a standing-room concert hall in the Parc de la Villette (19th arrondissement).
Ended PLK Stade de France Concerts: What to Know (Paris)
PLK was set to play two nights at the Stade de France on September 4–5, 2026 — a milestone for a French rapper who built one of the biggest streaming numbers in the country without ever courting the mainstream.
Ended Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
The Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe was set for October 3-4, 2026 at Paris-Longchamp Racecourse, with the big race on Sunday, October 4.
Ended European Aquatics Championships: What to Know (Paris)
The European Aquatics Championships were set for August 1–16, 2026, in Paris and Saint-Denis, at venues built or repurposed for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
event Salon du Chocolat (Paris Chocolate Fair): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
Salon du Chocolat (Paris Chocolate Fair) in Paris, France — October 28 - November 1, 2026. What it is, when and where, and how to plan around it.
event Taemin LiMiNaL Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
Taemin LiMiNaL Tour comes to Paris on Monday, November 16, 2026, at the Adidas Arena, Porte de la Chapelle, in the 18th arrondissement.
Wagner's Ring Festival (Paris Opera): Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
Wagner's Ring Festival (Paris Opera) runs from November 6 to 22, 2026, with the full four-opera Ring Cycle staged at Opéra Bastille in Paris's 12th arrondissement and a companion exhibition at Palais Garnier.
event Young Posse PILOT 3: 1st Flight to EUR: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Paris)
Young Posse PILOT 3: 1st Flight to EUR played Paris on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Casino de Paris, 16 rue de Clichy in the 9th arrondissement.
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Frequently asked questions about Paris
How do I get to Paris?
Most international travelers arrive at Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport, connecting to central Paris via the RER B train, which runs directly to stations like Gare du Nord and Châtelet–Les Halles in roughly 35-45 minutes; travelers using Orly (ORY) airport can reach the city center via Metro Line 14 or the Orlyval shuttle connecting to RER B at Antony station.
How many days should I spend in Paris?
Plan on ~3-5 days to cover the major landmarks, key museums, and a few signature neighborhoods at an unhurried pace.
What is Paris known for?
Paris pairs monumental history—the Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower—with a dense, walkable core of grand boulevards, hidden passages, and neighborhood markets. It remains one of the world's most visited cities, prized for its museums, cafés, and river-defined layout along the Seine.