Paris: Must-See Highlights
From iconic landmarks to lively neighbourhoods, the best of Paris in a weekend.
Three days to discover the essentials of Paris, from monuments to legendary neighbourhoods. The route brings together the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Montmartre hill and its Sacré-Cœur, Notre-Dame and the Marais, blending masterpieces with leisurely wandering. It's an ideal first visit, giving you the keys to the capital without rushing. Buy tickets online for the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower to avoid endless queues, and favour the metro or walking, faster than driving. Early morning and late afternoon offer the best light and fewer people. Book museums for timed slots, now the rule at the major sites.
Practical info
- Stops
- 6
- Duration
- 3 days
- Transport
- 🚗 Car
- Distance
- ≈ 10 km
- Best time
- Spring and autumn
Itinerary
- 1
Tour Eiffel
Symbole de Paris, vue panoramique sur toute la ville.
- 2
Musée du Louvre
Plus grand musée du monde, de la Joconde à la Victoire de Samothrace.
- 3
Montmartre
Sacré-Cœur, place du Tertre et vignes de Montmartre.
- 4
Notre-Dame
Chef-d'œuvre gothique sur l'île de la Cité, en cours de restauration.
- 5
Le Marais
Hôtels particuliers, galeries et place des Vosges.
- 6
Musée d'Orsay
Impressionnistes dans une ancienne gare, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh.
