Paris Tour

How to Plan the Perfect 3 Days in Paris

 

You are planning a trip to Paris, you only have 3 days but don’t want to miss any of the important Paris landmarks and attractions? Read this plan, it may be right for you. This itinerary is focused on the best of Paris sights like the Eiffel Tower, the Notre Dame, the Louvre Museum, Seine River Cruise, The Palace of Versailles and some other must-see sights. In order to skip most of the long lines, you need to get a pass card so that you can see more. You do want to enjoy a cup of coffee at Café de Flore, the world famous coffee shop too.

Three Day Trip in Paris

Day one:

  1. The palace of Versailles
  2. Eiffel Tower
  3. Seine River Cruise

Stop 1 - The Palace of Versailles

The Palace of Versailles was the principal royal residence of France from 1682, under Louis 14, until the start of the French Revolution in 1789. There are more than 700 rooms, including 1,200 fireplaces and 60 staircases in the Palace of Versailles. The Hall of Mirrors is the central gallery of the Palace of Versailles in Versailles, France. Within the hall, the German Empire was declared in 1871 and the Treaty of Versailles signed by the victorious powers of World War I in 1919.

Stop 2 – Eiffel Tower       

the Eiffel Tower is not just the symbol of Paris but of all of France. Erected by Gustave Eiffel to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution in 1889, the 1,050-foot (320-meter) tower once held the title of the world's tallest The Eiffel Tower's first floor features exhibits, and the 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant; the second deck includes the Jules Verne Restaurant; and the third-floor summit, accessible via a glass lift, features Gustave Eiffel's private apartments and a Champagne bar. Of course, all levels offer striking 360-degree views of the City of Light.

Stop 3 - Seine River Cruise

the River Seine plays many roles in the city, it separates the Right Bank from the Left Bank, acting as a dividing line between Paris’ historically sophisticated and bohemian halves. It provides plenty of opportunity for romantic strolls. Its  riverbanks are a UNESCO World Heritage Site lined with the city’s top landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Musée d’Orsay, Jardin des Tuileries, and the Louvre structure.

 

Day 2 

  1. Montmartre Area: Basilique du Sacre-Coeur & Moulin Rouge
  2. Louvre Museum & Jardin des Tuilerie
  3. Le Marais Café de Flore & Les Deux Magots

Stop 1 - Montmartre Area: Basilique du Sacre-Coeur & Moulin Rouge

The Sacré-Coeur, consecrated in 1919, is one of the most iconic monuments in Paris. At the top of the Butte Montmarte, it has one of the most beautiful panoramic views of he capital, from 130 metres above ground. In a Roman-Byzantine style, the Sacré Coeur is recognizable by its white colour. Inside the building, the ceiling is decorated with the largest mosaic in France measuring about 480 m2. The crypt is also worth a visit. And to go even higher up, visitors can access the dome where the 360° view of Paris is magnificent. A short walk from the Sacré Coeur is the Place du Tertre, the district of Abbesses with its steep, winding roads, and at the bottom of the hill, is the famous Moulin Rouge.

Moulin Rouge best known as the birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance. Originally introduced as a seductive dance by the courtesans who operated from the site, the can- can dance revue evolved into a form of entertainment of its own and led to the introduction of cabarets across Europe. Today, the Moulin Rouge is a tourist attraction, offering musical dance entertainment for visitors from around the world. The club's decor still contains much of the romance of fin de siècle France. 

Stop 2 - Louvre Museum & Jardin des Tuileries

The Louvre, originally a royal palace but now the world's most famous and most important museum, is a must-visit for anyone with a slight interest in art. Its housed in the expansive Louvre Palace, situated in the 1st ARR, at the heart of Paris. The museum has a collection of over one million works of art, of which about 35,000 are on display, spread out over three wings of the former palace. The museum has a diverse collection ranging from the Antiquity up to the mid-nineteenth century. Some of the most famous works of art in the museum are the Venus of Milo, the Nike of Samothrake, the Dying Slave by Michelangelo and of course Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.

The Tuileries Gardens take their name from the tile factories which previously stood on the site where Queen Catherine de Medici built the Palais des Tuileries in 1564. André Le Nôtre, the famous gardener of King Louis XIV, re-landscaped the gardens in 1664 to give them their current French formal garden style. The gardens, which separate the Louvre from the Place de la Concorde, are a pleasant place for walking and for culture for Parisians and tourists; Maillol statues stand alongside those of Rodin or Giacometti. The gardens’ two ponds are perfect places to relax by. The Musée de l’Orangerie, where visitors can admire the works of Monet, is in the south-west part of the Tuileries. From March to December, free tours in French are organized. Lovers of candyfloss and fairground rides will enjoy the Fête des Tuileries, from June to August.

Stop 3 - Le Marais

The best French baguette, Pierre Herme Paris desserts and multi-choices of French Macarons can be found here too. The fashionable Marais district in the 4th arrondissement, also known as SoMa (South Marais), is filled with hip boutiques, galleries, and gay bars. Once the city's Jewish quarter, the area still hosts numerous kosher restaurants. The grassy Place des Vosges is home to elegant arcades and the Musée Victor Hugo, where the writer lived. Streets around Saint-Paul metro lead to the Maison Européenne de la Photographie.

Café de Flore & Les Deux Magots

A world famous coffee shop in Paris found in year of 1887. Its at the corner of Rue St. Benoit. You don't want to miss this shop if you still have time for the night.

 

Day 3

  1. Arc de Triomphe + Avenue des Champs-Elysees
  2. Place de la Concord
  3. Opera Garnier
  4. Galeries Lafayette Shopping Center

Stop 1- Arc de Triomphe + Avenue des Champs-Elysees

The Arc de Triomphe is a Neoclassical take on the ancient Roman triumphal arch style. Fifty meters tall, the view from the platform atop the arch is well worth the hike. Inspired by the great arches of ancient Rome, Napoleon commissioned the Arc de Triomphe shortly after his victory at Austerlitz. Unfortunately, he never lived to see its completion. At the base of the arch, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier pays tribute to the 1.3 million French soldiers who died in World War I. The view from the top of the arch is worth climbing the 284 stairs. From your privileged position, survey all of Paris. Unlike the obligatory Eiffel Tower trip, getting into the Arc de Triomphe is an effort not all tourists undertake. Plus, with skip-the-line tickets, you'll hardly have to break stride on your way in. 

Avenue des Champs-Elysees

The world's most beautiful avenue. Extending fromthe place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, the Avenue desChamps Elysées is aplace for strolling,sight-seeing and luxury shopping. However, until a fewcenturies ago thisentire area wasnothing but marshes and fields until Marie de Medici, had a tree-lined path laid out, linking the Tuileries garden to the Place de l'Alma. After Andre Le Nôtre's re-design of the city, the name Champs Elysées appeared in 1709. In 1724 the avenue as it appears today was laid by the Duke of Antin with fountains, wide pavements and gas-lighting being installed.Lancel, Louis Vuitton, Omega, Cartier, Guerlain and Montblanc are just some of the luxury brands present on the famous avenue. Today this avenue hosts many prestigious events including the Bastille Day parade, the finish line of the Tour de France and the New Year celebration.

Stop 2 - Place de la Concord

Place de la Concorde is the second largest square in France.

A Turbulent Past.

This square was designed between 1757 and 1779 and named Place Louis XV. In the center there was an equestrian statue of theKing Louis XV, made to celebrate his better health after having suffered a long illness. In 1792 the statue was torn down and melted and the square was renamed Place de la Révolution (Revolution square). During the French Revolution, this square was the chosen location for the public beheadings by guillotine of over 1,200 people. Some of the most famous figures guillotined were Queen Marie Antoinette, King Louis XVI or Maximilien Robespierre. When this bloodthirsty period ended in 1795, the square was baptized Place de la Concorde. The Place de la Concorde was renovated between 1836 and 1840 when a giant 3,000- years-old Egyptian obelisk from Luxor, offered by the Khedive of Egypt, was placed in the center of the square.
Aligned with the obelisk there are two river and sea-themed fountains influenced by the fountains of Rome.

Stop 3 - Opera Garnier

This nineteenth century Opera House is one of the most opulent buildings in Paris and one of the most recognized opera houses in the world. Commissioned by Napoleon III, it was created by Charles Garnier in the popular Beaux Arts style of the time with heavy glass chandeliers, sweeping marble staircases and gilt decorations. Now home to the Paris Ballet, it has a 2,000 seat theatre and is as resplendent as it used to be and a must-see on any trip to Paris. So take a step back in time and admire the decadence and excess of the late 1800s.

Stop 4 - Galeries Lafayette Shopping Center

A global event-based fashion retailer and the European market leader in department stores, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann has been a Paris icon since its creation in 1894 and a must-visit venue in the capital. The department store with its renowned Art Nouveau dome offers 65,000 square meters of retail floor space dedicated to fashion, with more than 3,500 brands from around the world, ranging from the affordable to luxury, along with 25 restaurants. The store welcomes 37 million of visitors.

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