3 Days in Paris — Complete Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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 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
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.
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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