Bonjour! Spending 4 days in Paris? You’re in for a treat!
Four days is all you need to explore the city’s major attractions and hidden gems. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our four days in Paris itinerary. 😉
Day 1: Landmarks and views
Marvel at the beauty of the city’s premier opera house. | Chris Chabot on Flickr
Start your day with a good breakfast! Check out Rue de Levis Market for breakfast, order it to-go, and eat at Parc Monceau.
Afterwards, visit your first landmark: Palais Garnier. Palais Garnier is the premier opera house in the city. It’s famous for being the setting that inspired The Phantom of the Opera.
Time for lunch! You can eat anywhere, but we suggest eating somewhere around Place Charles de Gaulle because the next stop is near there. Consider checking out Le Petit Champ for French cuisine and Restaurant LE Drugstore for modern American-influenced meals. 👀
See Paris from atop the Arc de Triomphe.
You’ve probably guessed it, but, yes, your next stop is the Arc de Triomphe!
The iconic arch at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle gives you the perfect view of Paris. You’ll see panoramic views reaching Montmartre and the Montparnasse Tower. But the best view from the Arc de Triomphe is the Paris landmark, which also happens to be your next stop…
Stand inside one of the world’s most famous landmarks.
The Eiffel Tower! Obviously, a trip to Paris isn’t complete without visiting the beloved tourist spot.
This Eiffel Tower Stairs Climb Tour is the best way to really discover the iconic landmark—from its history to its architecture. You can even see beautiful panoramic vistas of Paris from here!
We recommend getting the tour’s 3:30PM slot, so you have a chance of catching the golden hour. Just imagine how amazing your photos will be! 🌇
End your first day with a relaxing and romantic dinner cruise on the Seine.
Your next activity isn’t until 8:15PM, so take this time to stroll around areas near the Eiffel Tower! We suggest exploring Rue Cler, Rue Saint-Dominique, and Champs-Élysées, but don’t eat dinner just yet!
Because, at 8:15PM, you’ll have a dinner cruise on the Seine, perfect for the city of love!
You’ll have the most romantic of dinners as you cruise along the Seine River, with the Parisian landmarks elegantly illuminated as your backdrop. This magical experience is the perfect way to end your first day in the city of light. ✨
Day 2: Art and culture
See the Mona Lisa and a lot of other famous paintings for free when you get the Paris Museum Pass.
Your second day in Paris is all about museums, which means you have to get the Paris Museum Pass. 🎟️
The Paris Museum Pass is your all-in-one access to over 50 museums and attractions in Paris. With this pass, you can visit all the museums and attractions—like the Panthéon and the famous Louvre—you want for just one low price. You even get skip-the-line privileges!
Discover one of the most iconic museums in the world, the Louvre.
And with a skip-the-line privilege, it’ll be easier to get into our first stop of the day: the Louvre Museum.
You can explore the museum on your own, but we suggest going on this Louvre Museum Guided Tour to enjoy reserved access to the place. Be on the lookout for famous works, such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and Alexandros’s Venus de Milo!
Spend time relaxing at the Tuileries Garden. | Dennis Jarvis on Flickr
Exit the Louvre just in time for lunch, which you can have at the nearby Tuileries Garden. You can eat at the cafes and restaurants in the garden, or make it all the more authentic by having a picnic! 🧺
Indulge in art and architecture at the Orsay.
Cross the Seine for our next stop, the Orsay Museum (Musée d’Orsay), a former railway station that now houses the world’s largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art.
At the Orsay, you don’t just marvel at the works of Monet, Van Gogh, and Renoir. You also marvel at the architecture of the building itself! You can even go to the restaurant at the top floor for a beautiful view of Paris and the Seine just right in front.
The towering stained glass windows at Sainte-Chapelle are a sight to behold. | Justin Kern on Flickr
For our third stop, we’ll head on over to the birthplace of Paris, an island located along the Seine River: the famous Île de la Cité.
Spend your late afternoon at Sainte-Chapelle, a 13th-century Gothic chapel known for its towering stained glass windows. This chapel is a sight to behold for anyone regardless of religion.
Visit the cathedral that inspired Victor Hugo’s famous novel. | Photo from Moonik on Wikimedia
Take a short walk to our next stop, the Notre-Dame Cathedral, the cathedral of the Catholic Archdiocese of Paris.
Notre-Dame is one of Paris’ famous landmarks, having been featured in Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, which saved the cathedral from demolition.
End your day exploring the birthplace of Paris. | Photo from Guilhelm Vellut on Wikimedia
Afterwards, just explore the epicenter of the city! Île de la Cité may be a small island, but you’re sure to discover a good restaurant for dinner and a cool shop for souvenirs.
You can walk to the tip of the island at Square du Vert-Galant and just feel the evening chill of Paris.
Day 3: Parisian neighborhoods
Pay tribute to the French figures resting at the Panthéon.
Day 3 is all about Paris sightseeing beyond the major tourist spots!
Spend your morning and afternoon at the Latin Quarter, the neighborhood famous for its scholarly atmosphere.
Grab your breakfast to-go, and head over to Jardin des Plantes, where you can enjoy your breakfast while soaking in the sun. There are also food kiosks, cafes, and restaurants in the garden should you want to eat some more. 🍽️
Walk over to the Panthéon, the Parisian mausoleum housing France’s most notable figures, such as Voltaire, Rousseau, and Alexandre Dumas.
Have lunch while surrounded by the beauty of nature at the Luxembourg Gardens. | Alina Rossoshanska on Pexels
For lunch, head to Luxembourg Gardens, the garden surrounding the Luxembourg Palace. Jardin du Luxembourg is famous for its Medici Fountain and puppet theater, but it also has a playground, a carousel, and pony rides.
You can have lunch at La Terrasse de Madame inside the garden or order from outside restaurants and have it to-go, so you can still eat at the garden. We recommend trying Le Cercle Luxembourg or Le Rostand. If you’re after crepes, you should stop by Breizh Cafe!
Buy your next read at Shakespeare and Company! | Wally Gobetz on Flickr
If you’re a book lover, you shouldn’t miss out on Shakespeare and Company, the famous English-language bookstore featured in equally famous movies! Check out the books up for sale, and you might just go home with one (... or two). 📖
Montmartre’s narrow roads and hilly nature make it feel like you’re in the countryside. | Igor Passchier on Pexels
Before the sun sets, head up to Montmartre, Paris’s artist hub that offers a “village in the city” vibe. This neighborhood is in a hilly area, making it perfect for that panoramic golden hour photo of Paris.
You can go on a Montmartre Private Tour to explore the neighborhood with a local guide, or you can explore it yourself for a more adventurous trip!
Climb to the highest point in Paris at the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. | Photo from Sebastian Bergmann on Wikimedia
If you’ll roam around Montmartre yourself, we suggest starting at the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre, the basilica located at the highest point in Paris. The basilica is free to enter, although you do have to walk up a lot of steps.
Discover the culture of Parisian artists at Place du Tertre. | Photo from KimonBerlin on Wikimedia
After a visit to the Sacré-Cœur, head to Place du Tertre, Montmartre’s artists’ square, where artists display their work. You can even have your self-portrait drawn! How’s that for a Paris souvenir? 🖌️
Visit the place that inspired the famous Baz Luhrmann movie.
You can choose to roam around Place du Tertre and find a good dinner place, or you can walk down to the foot of Montmartre and have dinner at the Moulin Rouge!
Nope, this isn’t the actual setting of the Baz Luhrmann movie, but it is its inspiration!
Having dinner at the Moulin Rouge means seeing one of the world’s most famous cabaret shows, the Féerie. End your third day in amazement, as you enjoy a night of incredible dancing and choreography!
Day 4: Day trip
You can’t go wrong with the happiest place on!
End your 4 days in Paris with a day trip outside the city! We’re giving you three-ish options for this. 👀
First, if you’re traveling with kids (or if you’re a kid-at-heart), take the train to Disneyland Paris!
Disneyland needs no introduction. All you need to know is it’s the happiest place on Earth—and that happiness is doubled in Paris’ 2 Disneyland theme parks!
Walk inside the prestigious Palace of Versailles.
Or, if you’re not up for a theme park, go on a historic day trip to the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
With this Palace of Versailles audio guide, you’ll get to discover how the palace transformed from a hunting lodge for Louis XIII to become the residence of Louis XIV. And if you’re visiting from April to October, you can catch the palace’s garden shows!
Surround yourself with nature when you visit Monet’s Gardens. | Photo from Michal Osmenda on Wikimedia
And the slightly third option is still a day trip to the Palace of Versailles, but this time, a day trip to Giverny, too!
This Giverny and Versailles Tour from Paris first takes you to Versailles, then to Giverny, the home of Impressionist painter Claude Monet.
You’ll be guided along Monet’s gardens, where you’ll find the famous Water Garden and the Japanese Bridge that inspired his painting, Water Lilies and Japanese Bridge. You’re sure to fall in love with the beauty of this place!
FAQs
1. Can I see Paris in 4 days?
Definitely! 4 days in Paris is an excellent amount of time to explore the city’s major attractions at a leisurely pace.
2. Can you do a lot with 4 days in Paris?
Of course! To make the most of your stay, you can always go on Paris walking tours to explore more of the city for the price of one.
For more ideas on the things to do in Paris in 4 days, check out these Paris must-do experiences for first-timers.
3. Where to go in Paris in 4 days?
You have to visit the city’s major attractions, the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Louvre Museum. For 4 days in Paris, you can also explore the city’s neighborhoods, like Île de la Cité, the Latin Quarter, and Montmartre.
4. What's the cheapest month to go to Paris?
The cheapest months to visit Paris are November and January to February. Prices drop significantly during these times, making it perfect for the budget traveler.
5. Is Paris expensive for 4 days?
A 4-day trip to Paris is considered moderately expensive. A mid-range traveler could find themselves spending around €400 to €500 per day for 4 days, excluding flights and hotels.
To save up on money, you can always just walk around Paris instead of opting for vehicular transport. After all, Paris is a small city. You can walk from one side to the other in just around 2 hours!
4 days in Paris is all you need to fall in love with the City of Love 💖
With an itinerary that balances famous tourist spots with neighborhood hidden gems, you’ll surely discover the best of the city.
So, make sure to save this itinerary and get ready to fall in love with Paris.
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