5 Days in Paris
Art, pastries, and cobblestone romance around every corner
Quick Facts
Language
French
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Plug Type
Type C / E
Time Zone
GMT+1
Best time to visit: April-June or September-October
Budget Breakdown (per day)
Backpacker
$90 / day
Hostels, street food, public transport
Mid-Range
$220 / day
3-star hotels, restaurants, some tours
Luxury
$550 / day
5-star hotels, fine dining, private tours
Can't-Miss Highlights
Sample 5-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day starting plan — customize it to your pace and interests with the app.
Classic Paris icons
Eiffel Tower (Trocadéro view first)
Best photo spot is across the river at Trocadéro.
sightseeingLunch at Café Constant
Classic French bistro near the Eiffel Tower.
foodSeine river cruise (1hr)
See major sights from the water.
sightseeingChamps-Élysées walk to Arc de Triomphe
Climb to the top for golden hour.
sightseeingDinner in the Marais
Try L'As du Fallafel or a classic brasserie.
foodLouvre & Île de la Cité
Louvre Museum (pre-booked ticket)
Focus on 3-4 wings — the whole museum takes days.
cultureLunch at a Tuileries Garden café
Picnic or outdoor café between sights.
foodSainte-Chapelle (hidden gem)
The stained glass is unreal — less crowded than Notre-Dame area.
cultureÎle Saint-Louis ice cream walk
Berthillon is the legend — expect a line.
foodDinner in the Latin Quarter
Crêpes, wine bars, and jazz clubs nearby.
foodMontmartre & Sacré-Cœur
Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Climb the steps for sweeping city views.
culturePlace du Tertre artists' square
Watch portrait artists work, grab a coffee.
cultureLunch at Le Relais Gascon
Giant salads and classic French fare.
foodMusée de Montmartre & Van Gogh's house
Beautiful gardens, less crowded than big museums.
cultureWine bar in Pigalle
End the day with natural wine and charcuterie.
nightlifeDay trip to Versailles
Train to Versailles (RER C)
30 min from Paris, get there early to beat the crowds.
transportPalace of Versailles tour
Pre-book tickets — lines are brutal without.
cultureLunch in Versailles town
La Flottille is inside the gardens with great views.
foodGardens of Versailles & Trianon
The gardens are the highlight — allow 2-3 hours.
natureReturn to Paris, dinner in Saint-Germain
Les Deux Magots for that classic Paris literary vibe.
foodHidden gems & departure
Musée d'Orsay
Impressionist paintings in a converted train station — my favorite museum in Paris.
cultureLunch at Le Comptoir du Relais
Classic Parisian bistro, be prepared to wait.
foodLuxembourg Gardens stroll
Peaceful gardens, rent a toy sailboat at the fountain.
natureShakespeare and Company bookstore
Legendary English-language bookshop near Notre-Dame.
cultureHead to airport (CDG or ORY)
Allow 90 min via RER or taxi.
transportLocal Tips
Many museums are free on the first Sunday of the month — or closed on Mondays.
Use the Metro, not taxis — it's faster and way cheaper.
Book the Eiffel Tower and Louvre tickets 2-4 weeks in advance to skip lines.
Tipping is optional (service is included) but rounding up at a café is polite.
Learn a few French phrases — bonjour and merci go a long way.
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