Itineraries
Paris in Two Days
To breathe and savor
2 days· Medium
Practical plan
- Walking
- ~5 km per day, comfortable pace
- Transport
- Metro for longer hops, walking in the center.
- Good for
- Travelers who want the essentials without rushing
- Weather
- Works year-round
- Best time
- May–June and September–October
Steps
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Tips
- ·2-day museum pass pays off
- ·Alternate museums and walking
- ·Book restaurants in the evening
Nearby
Eiffel Tower
Built in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel for the World's Fair, the Iron Lady rises 330 metres and remains the ultimate symbol of Paris.
Louvre Museum
The world's largest museum and former royal palace, the Louvre holds 35,000 works including the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
The literary heart of the Left Bank, home to Sartre, Beauvoir, Hemingway and legendary cafés.
Île de la Cité
Historical cradle of Paris in the middle of the Seine, the founding site of Lutetia.
Le Marais
A historic aristocratic quarter turned trendy heart of Paris, mixing mansions and boutiques.
Montmartre
A village perched on its hill, Montmartre was home to Picasso, Modigliani, Renoir and Toulouse-Lautrec.