Ah, Paris! Everyone would like to spend their holidays there.
But sometimes there is too little time and we only have two days to see everything. Although this is not enough, nevertheless, you will be surprised to find that it is quite possible to visit this city in a very short time.
Day 1
Breakfast on the Champs Elysees.
Start: 9 am
The weather is fine, the sun is rising, Paris is shining. Enjoy breakfast on the most beautiful avenue in the world!
Several breakfast options are available at this famous location:
- "La Brioche Dorée", where you can enjoy a muffin on the terrace or while shopping (144 Champs Elysees).
- "Le Publicis Drugstore", a futuristic pace that will blow your mind. (d. 133)
- Starbucks located in Galerie des Arcades (Galry des Arcades), after breakfast you can find many small and sometimes luxurious stores. (d.78)
Like: The tourist excitement of the avenue. Whatever the time, there will always be a revival.
We love: Climbing to the top of the Arc de Triomphe by taking the elevator or walking up the 284 steps. You can go there as soon as breakfast is over, the arch is open to visitors from 10 am to 11 pm.
Walk around the Eiffel Tower
Distance from the Champs Elysees to the Eiffel Tower: 30 minutes on foot.
- Departure: 10 a.m.
- Arrival: 10 h 30 min
- Stay at the Eiffel Tower: 1 h 30 min
After breakfast, head to the Eiffel Tower for a nice stroll on and in the Trocadero gardens. To get there from the Champs Elysées, take Avenue Montagne to Place Alma. Walk along the Seine through New York Avenue to Warsaw Square. Here you will only have to cross the Jena Bridge (Jena Bridge) to get under the imposing Iron Lady.
If you have time to go upstairs, then do it! You will be blown away by the breathtaking views of the French capital.
You can then dine in the surroundings (this walk might give you an appetite!) or head to Alma Square. You will find many small, typical Parisian brasseries that are full of charm.
Like: This place is full of history and the view is one of the most beautiful in Paris.
We love: sunbathing in the gardens of the Trocadero or relaxing on the lawns on the Champ de Mars (but be careful, there are a lot of people there!)
two days in Paris: attractions
Lunch in the Latin Quarter
- Distance from Eiffel Tower to Saint-Michel: 10 minutes by RER train.
- Departure: 12 noon
- Arrival: 12 h 10 min
- Stay in : 3 h
The Trocadero is very good, but if you want a change of scenery and work up an appetite, then Paris has a lot to offer: why not take a walk in the Odeon quarter, near Saint-Michel? This is a very famous quarter, both for bohemians and students, replete with restaurants, cafes, brasseries and even fast food for people of all tastes and for all budgets.
Based on personal experience, it is quite possible to see the main sights of the city in two days. Naturally, it will be necessary not only to walk, but also to use the Paris metro.
The capital of France is a big city, so we prepared for the trip in advance. To get started, be sure to check out, they are on our website. If you have only one day to get to know the city, then you will have time to explore on foot only the main sights of Paris, located in the area of the Seine River and. If you have two days, then with the help of the metro, you can go to and visit. Well, three days spent in this city will provide an opportunity to visit one of the famous museums of the city. For example, .
Paris walking tour in one day
Usually, we try to see the main sights of the city center on the first day, and then drive around the surroundings. As for Paris, here everything looked simple to us. Most of the interesting objects are located on a straight line that starts at and then stretches along the Seine embankment towards (Notre Dame Cathedral). Our plan had only one minus - it turned out to be on the sidelines, so it was decided, if there was time, to drive up to it by metro.
Our hiking route started near. You could get here by metro (Charles de Gaulle Étoile metro station). Tickets for the arch can be bought in advance. From the arch begins the famous Champs Elysees Boulevard. Having passed it all from beginning to end, you will come to the Place de la Concorde, next to which there are several palaces. Further, the logical continuation of the Champs Elysees are the Tuileries Gardens and located behind them. Since visiting this museum will require at least half a day of free time, we did not go inside the museum. If you want to visit this museum, then buy tickets in advance via the Internet (). Thus, you will avoid queues at museum ticket offices.
Turning to the right, you will come out on the embankment of the river Seine, along which you can continue moving in the same direction. You will see the Pont des Arts, the Saint-Germain church, the Saint-Jacques tower, the Conciergerie palace and the city hall. Near the city hall, you will need to cross the bridge across the Seine to the Ile de la Cité. Continue walking along the same street further and you will come to the cathedral. Here you have to stand in line to get inside. But you must definitely go to the cathedral, it is very beautiful (note by Masha Pasha: in 2019 the cathedral burned down, it will no longer be possible to enter here)..
Further, we continue to go straight. You cross the river Seine again and on the other side you go one block to the right. There you will come out onto the large rue Saint-Jacques, along which you can walk to the Paris Pantheon. From here it will be close to. This beautiful park is the final stop on our one day walking tour of Paris. This whole road with stops to visit the cathedral, photographing and eating can take about 5-6 hours. If you still have the strength, then you can take the metro and drive up to the Eiffel Tower. Just in the evening there may not be a very long queue. If you plan to stay in Paris for one more day, then you can leave the tower for later.
Paris on foot in two days. Eiffel Tower and Montmartre.
The main advantage is the panoramic view from its top. There are many people who want to go there (no less than those who want to go to the Louvre), so get ready to stand in line. If you wish, you can buy a ticket in advance via the Internet (with a climb to the tower without a queue). In general, it can take about two hours to visit the Eiffel Tower. From the Eiffel Tower along the Champ de Mars, you can go to the Military School, and from there to the Les Invalides, where the Army Museum and the Museum of Modern History are located. From here, crossing the Pont Alexandre III, to the other side of the Seine River, you will find yourself near two palaces (the Grand Palace and the Petit Palace), and from there you can go to the Place de la Concorde already familiar to you.
Turning left after a few minutes you will come to the impressive and unusual Madeleine church, from which the Boulevard de la Madeleine goes to the right, smoothly turning into the Boulevard des Capucines. You can move a little away from the boulevard and get to Place Vendôme with an impressive column with a sculpture of Napoleon. Go back to the boulevard. Moving on, you will come to the Parisian Opera Garnier. Going behind the Opera House, you will find yourself in the chic Galeries Lafayette department store, which is an interesting attraction in itself.
There are still many interesting places in the center of Paris, but we have already spent half a day of free time, so we take the metro and go to. There is a beautiful one here, and the area itself is quite nice. That's all. More than one day you are unlikely to be able to visit something.
Third day in Paris. Palaces and museums.
The third day in Paris can be devoted to visiting Disneyland Paris or one of the famous museums of the city (Louvre, Les Invalides, Pompidou Art Center).
We were in Paris for three days. On the third day we decided to visit, which is dedicated to a separate guide. Tickets to Disneyland are sold via the Internet. If we had more free time, we would visit Versailles or the Bois de Boulogne.
If you follow the updates closely, we recently published an article on how to spend one day in Paris. Today we will tell you how to spend two days in the capital of fashion with benefit.
So, you can use the already written. Visit the Eiffel Tower, the Champs Elysees, Montmartre and complete the route with Notre Dame Cathedral.
And you can buy a ready-made package and see all the beauty in one day. We have already described the package in detail, we only recall that with a card you will catch three birds with one stone:
- climb the second level of the Eiffel Tower
- take a boat ride on the Seine
- get the opportunity to use the sightseeing bus during the day
When the main sights are seen, it's time to relax and the most correct vacation in Paris is shopping combined with a gastronomic tour.
To save on transport, buy a day pass.
In the warm season, be sure to visit the open outlet villages:
The village of Bercy is a great place to eat inexpensively!
– a less profitable, but nevertheless well-known place with a large selection of shops, and walking through them is a real pleasure, especially in the evening!
If the weather conditions are unfavorable, then you can safely go to the big centers:
- To make purchases useful, I recommend reading the article -
- Read about where the best exchange offices are and some useful tips to help you save money.
- You come to Paris during the sales season, then read about.
- Are you going to a restaurant and do not know how and what to choose a dish? Then check out a number of articles that will help you deal with French cuisine - in the section
- If you don’t want to explore the city and its sights on your own, you can use the services of professionals. Pay for a ready-made sightseeing tour.
Below you will find an approximate itinerary and map of a trip to Paris for two days. By the way, if you are traveling for only 2 days and you need to do everything very quickly, download our audio guides, there are routes, and legends, and see everything.
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First day in Paris
We suggest you visit first. Look at it from the square, then climb the tower itself.
Next, we advise you to take a walk along the Seine on. The boat stop is located at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, and you can buy tickets in advance at this link. Make a full circle and admire the city from the river. The tour will take approximately one and a half hours.
This way you will be taken back to the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero. Now go to the side th (go under the Eiffel Tower and forward to the green lawns). Here you can have a small picnic and take beautiful photos. Move forward along the Champs de Mars to the Military School. Turn left and go forward - in the end, you will come out to. Keep walking - this time in the direction of the Seine. You will come to the most beautiful bridge in Paris -.
Continuing to go forward, you will see Petit Palais, and you will find yourself on x. To your right will be, and on your left side, which you can easily walk to.
You can walk all this on foot, seeing a lot of interesting things along the way, as well as admire the windows of boutiques on the Champs Elysees or go inside.
If you don’t have much time, or you don’t like to walk, then we suggest the following route: after returning from a boat trip along the Seine to the Eiffel Tower, climb the Trocadero: the metro station closest to the Eiffel Tower is located here. will bring you to the Arc de Triomphe: after admiring it, continue your walk along the Champs Elysees. You will see the same as in the first version of the route.
Second day
Start your second day with a visit. On the right bank of the Seine, a stone's throw from Notre Dame Cathedral are located and. These objects are a must see.
After the Center Pompidou, you can continue walking to - just move along Rue Rivoli, the Louvre is located between the Seine and Rue Rivoli. Along the way, you can visit numerous shops. Even if you don't have time to visit the museum - go to the courtyard
Experienced travelers claim to explore Paris in 3 days on their own is realistic. Holidays in the main city of France will turn out to be eventful, but you won’t feel tired if you make a list of what you can see in Paris in advance, having no more than 3-4 days.
For many, such a trip takes place at a frantic pace, as there is a desire to see absolutely all the sights of Paris, but there is not enough time. It must be admitted that it will not be possible to fully explore the city, so you need to highlight the most significant objects of the French capital for the first acquaintance.
Walking in Paris - day two
The first day in Paris included long walks, so the second day of exploring the city of love will not be so fast, but no less educational. The long-awaited time has come for museums.
Are you ready to visit the museums of Paris like this?
Through the corridors of the Louvre
You can make such an independent tour to Paris for 3 days to devote them entirely to museum exhibits, or you can just devote at least a couple of hours to visiting the famous Louvre. And although this time will be enough for you to view only a small part of the collection of exhibits, you will probably have time to see the Venus de Milo and the mysterious Mona Lisa.
Queue at the Louvre
Tips from seasoned travelers:
- It is not worth spending money on the services of a professional guide, given how fast tourist groups move around the Louvre. With a guide, you are unlikely to be able to linger at any sculpture or painting that interests you.
- You can navigate through Parisian museums with the help of modern audio guides in your native language or English, French, if you want to understand what level your knowledge of foreign languages is.
- If you are not attracted by the prospect of standing in line for a while, then it is worth buying tickets in advance on the Louvre website. On some days, tourists spend up to two hours queuing, and in our case, when there are 3 days in total for the whole of Paris, this is extremely wasteful.
In the footsteps of the Impressionists
The cognitive route can be continued in the famous Musée d'Orsay, which presents unique works of European impressionists and masterpieces in the Art Nouveau style.
Musee d'Orsay
Fans of Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Camille Corot, Jean Bero and other equally famous painters will like it here. You can find out about the cost of tickets to the museum and opening hours on the official Orsay website.
Excursion to the Pompidou Center
We will finish the route through the museums in the Beaubourg quarter at the National Center for Arts and Culture named after Georges Pompidou. To do this, you need to leave the Musée d'Orsay, get to the Quai Francois Mitterrand and continue on towards Place du Chatelet.
Pompidou Center
Once on Rue Renard, you will immediately recognize the quaint building of the center, which looks like a multi-colored space factory. It is recognized as the third most important and visited French attraction (after the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre).
The Pompidou Center consists of a museum of modern art, a large library, magnificent concert and exhibition halls, the Institute for the Study and Coordination of Acoustics and Music. Here you will not only get acquainted with the modern culture of France, but also be able to buy numerous.
Dinner in Paris
You can see a lot in Paris in 3 days if you have a hearty breakfast and take some snacks with you instead of lunch. Keep in mind that lunch in places where there are many tourists can take a long time, as you will have to wait for it, so do not waste precious time.
On the Vieille du Temple
It is better to take the evening to get acquainted with French cuisine, which is legendary. Not far from the unusual building of the Center Georges Pompidou, there are many excellent establishments where you will find delicious food and friendly waiters. On Vieille du Temple, you can look into the Les Philosophes bistro, and on Clignancourt, the Sacree Fleur cafe.
At the top of the Eiffel Tower
Probably everyone has heard about the main symbol of France. Any educational or romantic tour to Paris for 3 days includes a visit to the Eiffel Tower. This place is undoubtedly included in the itinerary of every independent traveler.
Selfie with the Eiffel Tower in the background
The creator of the world-famous tower, designer Gustave Eiffel, could hardly have guessed the dizzying success of his creation. You can join the ranks of those who ascend the Eiffel Tower, both in the daytime and after dark. Going here in the evening, you can enjoy the marvelous views of Paris at night.
Today, against the background of the iron giant, any tourist dreams of taking a picture, so make sure that your camera is fully charged: there will be a lot of pictures and videos.
Excursions on the Seine
Paris seems to be specially created for walking with your loved one. That is why it will be nice to complement your acquaintance with the French capital with a cruise on a water bus.
Cathedral of Notre Dame
Seeing the sights located along the banks of the Seine will be not only informative, but also very romantic. Excursion ships equipped with searchlights depart from the pier near Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. As you can see, the second day of studying Paris on their own will not seem boring, but that's not all.
Fans of night parties should look into Parisian clubs that are different from New York, London or. There are a great many of them in the city and each has its own unique atmosphere, rules and traditions.
From Paris with Love - Day 3
Shopping in shopping malls
If you have time for, be sure to go to at least one Parisian department store. However, any Parisian will tell you that the shopping center with the elegant name "Galeries Lafayette", located on Haussmann Boulevard, is rightfully considered the mecca of French fashionistas and fashionistas.
Galeries Lafayette
Initially, this place served as a haberdashery boutique where you could buy lace and ribbons. In just a few years, the store has grown to a colossal size, turning into a chic building with a glass dome.
Trendy city streets
The famous Champs Elysees is also not to be missed when having 3 days in Paris. The most beautiful avenue in the world can offer guests a lot of interesting and amazing things. Start by climbing the famous Arc de Triomphe. Then you can walk along the Champs Elysees on foot, taking a break at the local pastry shop Ladure.
Champs Elysees in Paris
Shopping in this part of the French capital is perhaps a pleasure only for the wealthiest tourists. If you are not ready to spend a tidy sum on some designer item in one of the fashionable boutiques, we advise you to continue the route towards the Tuileries Garden. This place is visited with equal interest by both tourists and the Parisians themselves. The shady alleys of the park and well-kept lawns will become an unforgettable part of your Paris in 3 days on your own program.
luxembourg garden
If going to museums, French boutiques and shopping centers is not your priority, check out the following Parisian attractions:
- latin quarter
- Opera Garnier
- luxembourg garden
- Pantheon
- Place de la Concorde
- Saint Ouen Market
- Museum Jacquemart-André
- Bridge of the Arts
- Place des Vosges
After enjoying the beauties of the city, many rush to Versailles. This monument of the era of the "Sun King" is located in the suburbs of Paris. Anyone can become a member of excursions to the royal palace.
Of course, 3 days to Paris is a very short time for such a city. Whichever route you choose, it is better to allocate a whole week for the trip. So you can enjoy the local beauties to the fullest, without fussing in pursuit of attractions. This option is also good when several vacations are planned for the French capital and only part of the capital is inspected on each visit.
