Paris itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · FranceJune–September
- 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 June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 Louvre, Tuileries and 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 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; look for the green chairs.
FreeFood
Café Kitsuné Palais Royal
Coffee and a sandwich in the Palais Royal garden, in a colonnaded courtyard.
≈ €15 per personCulture
Musée de l'Orangerie
Monet's Water Lilies in oval rooms; right next to the Louvre and quiet.
≈ €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 (combined ticket ~29 EUR). Book online and go at sunset; 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, at their best on a sunny morning. Book online.
≈ €13 per personShopping
Shakespeare and Company
The legendary English-language bookshop on the banks of 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; Foucault's pendulum.
≈ €13 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bouillon RacineAn Art Nouveau bouillon with an inexpensive 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 you can haggle.
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; a quick lunch.
- Moulin RougeSee it from outside in Pigalle; the evening show is extra (~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 a queue out front; 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 views of Paris from the terrace. It is under renovation in 2025-30; if it is 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 and contemporary art; the alternative if the Pompidou is closed.
- Au Petit Versailles du MaraisAward-winning croissants and quiche; an alternative to the falafel.
Day 5 · 09:30–18:45
Orsay and the Seine
Culture
Musée d'Orsay
Impressionists in a former railway station. Van Gogh is on the 5th floor; photograph the clock face. Book online.
≈ €16 per personShopping
Rue du Bac & Le Bon Marché
The Grande Épicerie food hall; good for souvenirs.
FreeFood
Café de Flore
Saint-Germain's literary café; try the croque monsieur and hot chocolate.
≈ €25 per personNature
Pont des Arts and the Seine Embankment
See the Île de la Cité from the bridge, then walk along the riverside path.
Free- 2 h · travel, break, free time
Nature
Bateaux Parisiens Seine Cruise
A 1-hour river cruise; Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower in sunset light. Board at the Eiffel Tower pier.
≈ €18 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Bateaux MouchesThe other cruise company, boarding at Pont de l'Alma.
- La Grande Épicerie de ParisThe food hall at Le 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 by RER C. Get the palace, gardens and Trianon passport (~32 EUR); the Hall of Mirrors is empty when it opens at 09:00.
≈ €21 per personNature
Gardens of Versailles
Le Nôtre's gardens; in summer, the musical fountain days (extra ticket).
FreeFood
La Flottille Versailles
A restaurant beside the Grand Canal, with rowing boats for hire next door.
≈ €25 per personCulture
Petit Trianon and Hameau de la Reine
Marie Antoinette's hamlet 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 locations.
FreeFood
Du Pain et des Idées
One of the best bakeries in Paris; try the chocolate-pistachio escargot.
≈ €8 per personShopping
Marché d'Aligre
A daily market at Bastille, good for cheese and food souvenirs.
FreeFood
Le Baron Rouge
A wine bar next to the Aligre market; oysters and wine from the barrel for a farewell.
≈ €15 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Gare du Nord / RER B
RER B to CDG takes 35 minutes. Goodbye, Paris.
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 metro, RER and buses; a carnet of 10 is the most practical option, with an extra ticket needed for RER C to Versailles.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Paris trip easier
- Use a Navigo Easy with a t+ carnet on the metro; take RER C to Versailles and RER B to CDG (11 EUR). The city is walkable: don't take 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 is available for 2 to 6 days.
- Summer brings 25-30°C and daylight until 22:00. Head to the Seine banks (Paris Plages), picnics and terraces. Some bistros close for holiday in August.
- A bistro set lunch (formule) costs 18-25 EUR, about half the price of dinner. Tap water (carafe d'eau) is free; for a tip, just round up the bill.
- Bouillons (Chartier, Racine) are cheap and classic; go for falafel in the Marais and croissants at Pain Pain or Du Pain et des Idées.
- 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 June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.