What is the best 3 day Paris itinerary?
The best three-day Paris itinerary uses three geographic chapters. Day 1: historic center, Sainte-Chapelle, the Seine and Saint-Germain. Day 2: Louvre or Orsay, Palais-Royal and the Marais. Day 3: Eiffel Tower, western Paris and an evening viewpoint—or Montmartre if that matters more to you.
Three days without crossing the city all day
Reserve only one demanding attraction per day. Keep lunches flexible and book dinners in the neighborhood where the afternoon ends. If the Louvre is essential, give it a focused two to three hours, not half of every day.
What to leave out
Versailles usually costs too much time on a three-day first visit. So do distant viral restaurants and multiple panoramic attractions. Compare detailed routes on our Paris itinerary hub.
Related questions
Can I include Versailles in three days?
You can, but it replaces most of one Paris day. Include it only if Versailles outranks a Paris neighborhood or museum for you.
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