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Who This Itinerary Is For
Couples, repeat Paris visitors, anyone who wants to live in Paris briefly.
Route Overview
Three days in central Paris, a Versailles day, an optional Reims or Giverny day.
Day-by-Day Plan
- Day 1 — Marais, Île de la Cité, Latin Quarter.
- Day 2 — Musée d'Orsay, Tuileries, Eiffel Tower at golden hour.
- Day 3 — Montmartre + Canal Saint-Martin.
- Day 4 — Versailles day trip.
- Day 5 — Right Bank shopping, Louvre highlights, farewell dinner.
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Pace
Two anchors per day. Long lunches. Always end on foot.
What to Book Ahead
- Eiffel summit
- Louvre + Orsay timed
- Versailles passport
- One serious dinner
What to Skip
- Day trips on arrival or departure day
- Champs-Élysées hotels
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April, May, June, September, October consistently work best.
Can I do this in fewer days?
Compressing it usually hurts the trip. 5 days is the sweet spot.
Do I need to rent a car?
No. Trains and short flights handle every leg.
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