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4 days in Paris for couples

Saint-Germain-des-Pres 3 nights

I built this as the Paris you picture: gardens, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and a dinner cruise on the Seine. It suits couples on a first or second visit who want the classics at a gentle pace.

Sunset from the Arc de TriompheMorning at the Eiffel TowerA dinner cruise on the SeineBest in Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
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Day 1 Gardens and the Seine

  1. 13:30Land at Charles de Gaulle Airport, transfer to Saint-GermainOfficial taxis charge a fixed fare to the Left Bank. Ignore drivers offering rides inside the terminal.Roissy · about 1 hr · 55 to 65 EUR per car
  2. 15:00Check in and freshen upRooms are small in Paris. Ask for a higher floor for light.Saint-Germain-des-Pres · about 1.25 hrs · FreeTaxi
  3. 16:30Stroll the Luxembourg GardensGrab two green chairs by the Medici Fountain and just sit.6th arrondissement · about 1 hr · FreeWalk, 10 min
  4. 18:00Walk to Notre-Dame along the SeineReopened after the fire and more beautiful than ever. Free entry, book a time slot online to skip the line.Ile de la Cite · about 1 hr · FreeWalk, 20 min
  5. 19:30Dinner at Le ProcopeParis's oldest cafe, open since 1686. Not halal, but fish and vegetarian dishes are on the menu.Saint-Germain-des-Pres · about 1.5 hrs · 45 to 70 EUR · Order: Coq au vin or the fish of the dayWalk, 15 min

Tip: Buy a carnet or load a Navigo Easy card for the metro.

Day 2 Louvre to the Arc de Triomphe

  1. 09:00The LouvreBook a timed ticket online. See the Mona Lisa first, then the Winged Victory and Venus de Milo.1st arrondissement · about 3 hrs · 22 to 32 EUR
  2. 12:30Lunch at AngelinaBelle Epoque tea room since 1903. Famous for thick hot chocolate and the Mont-Blanc pastry.Rue de Rivoli · about 1 hr · 30 to 50 EUR · Order: Hot chocolate and Mont-BlancWalk, 10 min
  3. 13:45Tuileries GardenWalk the length of the garden toward Place de la Concorde.1st arrondissement · about 30 mins · FreeWalk, 2 min
  4. 14:15Monet's Water Lilies at the Musee de l'OrangerieTwo oval rooms wrapped in Monet's giant paintings. Small and calm.Tuileries · about 1 hr · 12 to 13 EURWalk, 8 min
  5. 15:30Back to the hotel to restA slow afternoon before the evening views.Saint-Germain-des-Pres · about 2 hrs · FreeMetro or taxi, 15 min
  6. 18:30Sunset from the Arc de Triomphe rooftop284 steps up for a view straight down the Champs-Elysees and across to the Eiffel Tower.Champs-Elysees · about 1 hr · 16 to 22 EURMetro line 1 or taxi, 25 min
  7. 20:15Dinner at Le Relais de l'EntrecoteOne dish only, steak frites with a secret sauce, served twice. No bookings, so expect a short queue.Saint-Germain-des-Pres · about 1.25 hrs · 35 to 50 EUR · Order: Steak frites with the house sauceTaxi, 20 min

Tip: The Louvre and the Orangerie both close on Tuesdays, so do this day on another weekday.

Day 3 Eiffel Tower day

  1. 09:00Trocadero viewpointThe best photo of the Eiffel Tower, and empty early in the morning.16th arrondissement · about 30 mins · Free
  2. 09:45Eiffel TowerBook the summit by lift online weeks ahead. Security lines are long without a slot.Champ de Mars · about 2 hrs · 23 to 37 EURWalk across the Pont d'Iena, 10 min
  3. 12:30Lunch at Les OmbresGlass roof terrace with the tower right above you. Book ahead.Quai Branly · about 1.5 hrs · 55 to 90 EUR · Order: Set lunch menu, ask for the fishWalk, 8 min
  4. 14:30Musee d'OrsayImpressionists in an old railway station. Look through the giant clock window on the top floor.7th arrondissement · about 2 hrs · 16 EURRER C or taxi, 15 min
  5. 16:45Rest at the hotelDress up for the river tonight.Saint-Germain-des-Pres · about 2.5 hrs · FreeWalk, 15 min
  6. 20:30Seine dinner cruise with Bateaux ParisiensGlide past Notre-Dame and the Louvre lit up, ending at the sparkling Eiffel Tower. Ask for a fish or vegetarian menu when booking.Port de la Bourdonnais · about 2.5 hrs · 100 to 250 EUR · Order: French set dinner menuTaxi, 20 min

Tip: Book Eiffel summit tickets online as soon as your dates are fixed.

Day 4 Montmartre, the Marais and home

  1. 09:00Sacre-Coeur and MontmartreTake the funicular up if you are tired. Watch for bracelet sellers on the steps.Montmartre · about 1 hr · Free
  2. 10:00Place du Tertre artists' squarePainters at their easels. A small portrait sketch makes a lovely keepsake.Montmartre · about 45 mins · free, portraits 50 to 100 EURWalk, 3 min
  3. 11:30Le Marais and Place des VosgesParis's oldest square, arcades and small boutiques all around.Le Marais · about 1 hr · FreeMetro or taxi, 25 min
  4. 12:45Lunch at L'As du FallafelA Paris institution. Falafel pita is fully vegetarian. Closed Saturdays.Rue des Rosiers · about 45 mins · 10 to 15 EUR · Order: Falafel special in pitaWalk, 8 min
  5. 14:00Collect bags at the hotelHotels hold bags after check-out.Saint-Germain-des-Pres · about 1 hr · FreeTaxi, 15 min
  6. 15:30Transfer to Charles de Gaulle AirportAllow an hour in traffic and leave three hours before your flight.Saint-Germain to Roissy · about 1 hr · 55 to 65 EUR per carFrom the hotel

Tip: Keep phones and wallets zipped in Montmartre and on the metro.

Where to stay

Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Pres · nights 1 to 3Cafes, gardens and the Seine, all walkable
  • Hotel Lutetia luxury · about 900 to 1,500 EUR a night The Left Bank's grand palace hotel, restored and very romantic
  • Hotel de l'Abbaye Saint-Germain mid · about 300 to 500 EUR a night Quiet former convent with a garden courtyard
  • Hotel des Grands Hommes mid · about 220 to 380 EUR a night Balcony rooms look at the Pantheon, a short walk to the Luxembourg Gardens

Hotel prices are typical. Make it yours to see today's prices for your dates.

What to eat

  • Mint tea and pastries at Grande Mosquee de Paris tea room, 5th arrondissement Moorish courtyard tea room, a halal option in the city
  • Falafel in pita at L'As du Fallafel, Le Marais Cheap, famous and vegetarian
  • Hot chocolate and Mont-Blanc at Angelina, Rue de Rivoli Thick old style hot chocolate since 1903
  • Coq au vin at Le Procope, Saint-Germain Classic French dish in Paris's oldest cafe
  • Steak frites at Le Relais de l'Entrecote, Saint-Germain One dish only and always a queue
  • Croissant and coffee at Les Deux Magots, Saint-Germain The famous literary cafe on the boulevard
  • Macarons at Laduree, Champs-Elysees Pretty boxes to take home

Paris evenings are long dinners and walks along the lit up Seine. The Eiffel Tower sparkles every hour after dark, which is free and never gets old.

Why it is planned this way

  • I put the Eiffel Tower first thing on day 3 because the lifts get long queues after 11.
  • I kept the Louvre and the Orangerie on the same day since both close on Tuesdays.
  • I added a rest every afternoon so you have energy for the sunset and dinner.
  • I picked L'As du Fallafel and the Grande Mosquee tea room for halal and vegetarian friendly meals.

Opening times and prices change. Tomo checks them again for your dates when you make the plan yours.

Your dates, your hotel, your pace