Paris itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · FranceOctober–May
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 35
- Per day
- ≈ €129
- First stop
- 09:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers Paris itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 35 stops, hour by hour, for October–May. The first three days:
- Day 1 Louvre, Tuileries and the Eiffel Tower
- Day 2 Île de la Cité, Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain
- Day 3 Montmartre
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 6 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €129 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:00–19:00
Louvre, Tuileries and the Eiffel Tower
Culture
Louvre Müzesi
Head straight for the Mona Lisa, then the Denon wing. Book a timed ticket online (32 EUR for non-EU visitors); the Carrousel entrance has no queue.
≈ €22 per personNature
Jardin des Tuileries
Stroll through the gardens from the Louvre to Concorde, and grab one of the green chairs.
FreeFood
Café Kitsuné Palais Royal
Coffee and a sandwich in the Palais Royal garden, set in a colonnaded courtyard.
≈ €15 per personCulture
Musée de l'Orangerie
Monet's Water Lilies in oval rooms. Right next to the Louvre and calm.
≈ €12 per person- 2 h · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Eiffel Tower
Take the stairs to the 2nd floor, then the lift to the summit (about 29 EUR). Book online, go at sunset, and take photos from Trocadéro.
≈ €29 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Le Petit ClerA bistro on Rue Cler, close to the Eiffel Tower.
- Champ de MarsLawns beneath the tower: picnic here and watch the light show (every hour on the hour).
Day 2 · 09:00–14:30
Île de la Cité, Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain
Culture
Notre-Dame de Paris
The restored cathedral is free; reserve a time slot online. Mornings are quiet.
FreeCulture
Sainte-Chapelle
1,113 stained-glass panels, loveliest on a sunny morning. Book online.
≈ €13 per personShopping
Shakespeare and Company
The legendary English-language bookshop on the Seine.
FreeFood
Le Comptoir du Panthéon
A bistro opposite the Panthéon, with steak-frites and a terrace.
≈ €20 per personCulture
Panthéon
The tombs of Voltaire, Hugo and Curie, plus the Foucault pendulum.
≈ €13 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bouillon RacineAn Art Nouveau bouillon with a cheap, classic French menu.
- Jardin du LuxembourgThe Senate gardens, with a pond and chairs. Go here instead of the Panthéon.
Day 3 · 09:00–15:00
Montmartre
Culture
Sacré-Cœur
The basilica is free; the dome costs 8 EUR. The steps are empty in the morning, with views over Paris.
FreeLandmark
Place du Tertre
The painters' square. Portraits cost 40-60 EUR, and the price is negotiable.
FreeLandmark
Montmartre Vineyard and Lapin Agile
Paris's last vineyard and a cabaret, on Rue des Saules.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Chantoiseau Montmartre
A neo-bistro 7 minutes from Place du Tertre, with a set lunch menu.
≈ €35 per personCulture
Musée de Montmartre
Renoir's studio and gardens, with views over the vineyard.
≈ €15 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Boulangerie Pain PainAward-winning baguettes and pastries for a quick lunch.
- Moulin RougeSee it from outside in Pigalle; the evening show is extra (about 120 EUR).
Day 4 · 09:30–16:30
Le Marais
Landmark
Place des Vosges
The oldest square in Paris, with arcades and Victor Hugo's house (free).
FreeCulture
Musée Picasso Paris
The Picasso collection in the Hôtel Salé. Book online.
≈ €16 per personFood
L'As du Fallafel
The falafel place on Rue des Rosiers with the queue outside. Eat standing up.
≈ €10 per personFood
Marché des Enfants Rouges
The oldest market in Paris, with Moroccan, Japanese and Lebanese stalls.
≈ €12 per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Culture
Centre Pompidou
Inside-out architecture, modern art and a terrace with views over Paris. It is under renovation 2025-30: if closed, go to the Bourse de Commerce.
≈ €15 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bourse de Commerce Pinault CollectionTadao Ando's concrete cylinder, with contemporary art. Go here if the Pompidou is closed.
- Au Petit Versailles du MaraisAward-winning croissants and quiche. Go here instead of the falafel.
Day 5 · 09:30–17:15
Orsay and the Seine
Culture
Musée d'Orsay
Impressionists in a former railway station. Van Gogh is on the 5th floor; take a photo through the clock face. Book online.
≈ €16 per personShopping
Rue du Bac & Bon Marché
The Grande Épicerie food hall, good for souvenirs.
FreeFood
Café de Flore
Saint-Germain's literary café: croque monsieur and hot chocolate.
≈ €25 per personNature
Pont des Arts and the Seine Banks
See Île de la Cité from the bridge, then walk along the riverside path.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Bateaux Parisiens Seine Cruise
A 1-hour river cruise from the Eiffel Tower pier, with Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower in sunset light.
≈ €18 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bateaux MouchesThe other cruise company, at Pont de l'Alma.
- La Grande Épicerie de ParisThe food hall at Bon Marché. Have lunch at the counters instead of Café de Flore.
Day 6 · 09:00–17:30Day trip
Versailles
Culture
Palace of Versailles
45 minutes on the RER C. Get the palace + gardens + Trianon passport (about 32 EUR). The Hall of Mirrors is empty at the 09:00 opening.
≈ €21 per personNature
Gardens of Versailles
The gardens are free in winter. The fountains are off, so just walk.
FreeFood
La Flottille Versailles
A restaurant on the Grand Canal, with boat rental next door.
≈ €25 per personCulture
Petit Trianon & Queen's Hamlet
Marie Antoinette's village and the queen's farm, included with the passport.
FreeShopping
Marché Notre-Dame Versailles
A food market in town: pick up cheese on your way back.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Angelina VersaillesHot chocolate and Mont-Blanc inside the palace.
- Grand TrianonA pink marble pavilion. Go here instead of the Petit Trianon.
Day 7 · 09:30–14:30
Canal Saint-Martin and a gentle farewell
Nature
Canal Saint-Martin
Iron footbridges and canal locks. Have a morning coffee and spot the Amélie film scenes.
FreeFood
Du Pain et des Idées
One of the best bakeries in Paris. Try the pistachio-chocolate escargot.
≈ €8 per personShopping
Marché d'Aligre
A daily market at Bastille, with cheese and edible souvenirs.
FreeFood
Le Baron Rouge
A wine bar next to the Aligre market. Oysters and wine from the barrel make a fitting farewell.
≈ €15 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Gare du Nord
35 minutes to CDG on the RER B. Time to say goodbye.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Holybelly CanalBrunch by the canal.
- Coulée Verte René-DumontA green walkway on a former railway line. Go here instead of Aligre.
Getting around: get a Navigo Easy / t+ carnet
Covers the metro, RER and buses. The 10-ticket carnet is the most practical option; Versailles needs an extra RER C ticket.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Paris trip easier
- Use a Navigo Easy with a t+ carnet on the metro, the RER C for Versailles and the RER B for CDG (11 EUR). The city is walkable: skip the metro for 20-minute distances.
- Timed online tickets are essential for the Louvre, Orsay and Sainte-Chapelle. The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays and Orsay on Mondays. The Paris Museum Pass covers 2 to 6 days.
- Winter temperatures are 3-8°C and it is dark by 17:00. Museums are quiet, with Christmas windows (Galeries Lafayette) and mulled wine markets in December.
- Bistro lunch menus (formule) cost 18-25 EUR, half the evening price. Tap water (carafe d'eau) is free; round up the bill as a tip.
- Bouillons (Chartier, Racine) are cheap classics. Go to the Marais for falafel, and to Pain Pain or Du Pain et des Idées for croissants.
- Watch out for pickpockets on metro line 1 and in Montmartre. Wear your backpack on your front.
Spending: ≈ €900 per person for 7 days
- Food€520
- Entry and tours€230
- Local transport€60
- Other€90
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Paris?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Paris cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €129 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Paris?
The first stop is at 09:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers October–May. There is a separate plan for June–September: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.