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3 Days in Paris — Complete Itinerary

Daily Budget€45–180
Best SeasonApril–October
DestinationParis
Duration3 Days
Day 1
Morning

Musée d'Orsay

Explore Impressionist masterpieces like Van Gogh's "Starry Night" and Monet's "Water Lilies" in this former railway station (1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur). Free entry for EU citizens under 26 with ID.

Budget tip: Get free entry on first Sunday of month with EU ID; arrive before 10 AM to avoid crowds.
Afternoon

Le Marais Food Crawl

Wander historic streets (Rue des Rosiers, Rue des Francs-Bourgeois) sampling authentic baguettes at Boulangerie Poilâne (79 Rue des Rosiers) and artisanal cheeses at Fromagerie Savy.

Budget tip: Buy 1 baguette (€2.50) and cheese (€3.50) to eat at Place des Vosges park instead of cafe prices.
Evening

Eiffel Tower Night Views

Ascend to the second level (€23.50) for panoramic city lights, then descend to Champ de Mars park (5 Av. de la Bourdonnais) for the best photo spot with tower reflections.

Budget tip: Skip the restaurant; buy €2 wine from nearby street vendor to enjoy views.
Day 2
Morning

Luxembourg Gardens

Stroll the 18th-century gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg, 75006) past the Medici Fountain and chess players, then rent a rowboat on the Grand Bassin (€10 for 30 mins).

Budget tip: Rowboat rentals at 2 PM are 40% cheaper than morning slots.
Afternoon

Saint-Germain-des-Prés Bookshops

Browse Shakespeare & Co. (37 Rue de la Bucherie) for rare books, then linger at Café de Flore (176 Blvd Saint-Germain) for coffee (€5) and people-watch.

Budget tip: Get €1.50 coffee at La Caféière (40 Rue de la Huchette) instead of touristy cafes.
Evening

Montmartre Sunset

Climb to Sacré-Cœur (8 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre), then wander Place du Tertre for street art (free), ending at Le Consulat (15 Rue Lepic) for €18 €25 three-course dinner.

Budget tip: Eat at Le Consulat at 6:30 PM for 20% off dinner menu before 7 PM.
Day 3
Morning

Marché des Enfants Rouges

Experience Paris' oldest covered market (80 Rue des Rosiers) for €4 falafel wraps and €3 pastries from Le Cœur du Marché.

Budget tip: Eat lunch here instead of expensive markets; prices are 50% lower than nearby tourist zones.
Afternoon

Canal Saint-Martin

Kayak along the canal (€25 for 1 hour with Kayak Paris) past street art and local boaters, ending at Le Relais de l'Entrecôte (7 Rue de la Roquette) for €22 steak frites.

Budget tip: Kayak rentals open at 11 AM; first hour is 25% cheaper than later slots.
Evening

Seine River Cruise

Book a 1-hour dinner cruise on Bateaux Mouches (€25) departing from Pont de Bir-Hakeim (6 Av. de la Bourdonnais) with views of Notre Dame and bridges.

Budget tip: Choose the 7:30 PM cruise; dinner is €4 less than 8:30 PM and avoids peak dinner crowds.

Local Insider Tip

Ask for 'brioche' at bakeries, not 'croissant'—brioche is the authentic Parisian pastry with a higher butter ratio.

About These Attractions

Verified descriptions from Wikipedia · Last checked 2026-04-12

Musée d'OrsayArt museum in Paris, France [Wikipedia]

The Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built from 1898 to 1900. The museum holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, a

The MaraisHistoric district in Paris, France [Wikipedia]

The Marais is a historic district in Paris, France. It spreads across parts of the 3rd and 4th arrondissements on the Rive Droite, or Right Bank, of the Seine. Having once been an aristocratic district, it is home to many buildings of historic and architectural importance. It los

Eiffel TowerTower in Paris, France [Wikipedia]

The Eiffel Tower is a lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889.

Jardin du LuxembourgGardens of the French Senate in Paris [Wikipedia]

The Jardin du Luxembourg, known in English as the Luxembourg Garden, colloquially referred to as the Jardin du Sénat, is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France. The creation of the garden began in 1612 when Marie de' Medici, the widow of King Henry IV, constructed the

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