5 Perfect Spring Days in Paris

Welcome to Paris! Settle into your accommodation and take the rest of the day to relax. Explore the neighborhood around your hotel, grab a coffee at a local café and get ready for your adventure.

Start your day with stunning views of the Eiffel Tower and a classic French breakfast. Visit some of Paris’ most iconic landmarks and enjoy a peaceful afternoon surrounded by Monet's masterpieces.

Morning:

• Visit the Trocadéro Gardens for stunning views of the Eiffel Tower. There’s a really nice photo opportunity here, too.

• Enjoy breakfast at Ladurée on Les Champs Élysées, famous for its French toast and macarons.

• Explore the Arc de Triomphe and stroll down the Champs-Élysées to Place de la Concorde.

Afternoon:

• Visit Musée de l’Orangerie to see Monet’s Water Lilies.

• Lunch recommendation: Rosa Bonheur sur Seine.

• Enjoy a free afternoon with optional activities: You could go to Canal St Martin (starting point located at 47 Quai de Valmy) and drink wine with the Parisians along the Seine, check out the Rodin Museum, the YSL Cafe or go back to your room and nap.

• Dinner recommendation: La Rotisserie D’Argent, 19 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005

Dive into Paris' rich history and art scene with a morning visit to the Louvre, followed by an afternoon exploring the vibrant Le Marais district.

Breakfast suggestion: Aligre Market, perfect for food lovers.

Morning

• Visit the Louvre: Okay, so the Louvre, is it possible to be too much? Start with the Denon wing and the Napoleon Apartments in the basement. That’ll be about two and a half hours. Hit the highlights, and you can always do so much more from there if you decide to.

• Pop culture or music fan? Follow Bey and Jay’s APES**T music video tour route.

• Lunch at L'As du Fallafel - 34 Rue des Rosiers, 75004: I can hear you saying Amanda, french falafel? I know I know, just trust me. Get the special for takeaway with a mint lemonade. Don’t wait for the table and go over to Rosiers Joseph Migneret Garden to eat instead.

Afternoon

• Explore Le Marais! If you’re still hungry after your pitas, go over to Cour des Vosges for pain au chocolat. Damman Frères is next door, a tea shop that has been selling there for over 300 years.

• Next, head to the southeast corner of the Place des Vosges to check out Victor Hugo’s House (free entry) or go to the Carnavalet Museum, which is about the history of France. It’s also a very artsy area, so you can just window show through all the galleries and cafes.

• Pop into Fromagerie Jouannault to practice your French and try a bunch of cheese. Pair it with some fresh baguette from 28 Beaumarchais Boulangerie. Cafe Charlot and Le Barbouille have great patios to just sit and people watch.

• Here’s a larger map of Le Marais to-dos.

Evening

• Pre-dinner Drinks: Moonshiner, 5 Rue Sedaine, 75011: This place is a speakeasy hidden behind a pizza restaurant, but you need to go inside the pizza place to get to the speakeasy. Could be dinner, too if you want!

• Dinner recommendation: Chez Janou, 2 Rue Roger Verlomme, 75003

Now that you're settled in and the jetlag has shaken off, it's time to escape the city a bit — it wouldn't be a trip to France without a wine tour day! Champagne or Burgundy? Sancerre or Loire Valley castles? Let's plan it together.

Cap off the day when you return to the city with dinner at Bonvivant's private wine room.

Night cap

Le Caveau de la Huchette: One of Paris' most treasured jazz clubs. Make sure to get there right at opening at 9 am (or even a little earlier) if you want to grab one of the few tables here. Music and dancing starts at 9:30 - bring cash for the entry fee!

Start the day with a Parisian market experience and spend the afternoon in the artistic district of Montmartre, capped off with a lovely dinner overlooking the city.

Breakfast recommendation: Tram Café 47 Rue de la Montagne Ste Geneviève, 75005

Morning

• Le Marché aux Puces at Saint-Ouen is one of the largest and most famous flea markets in the world, located just outside Paris in the 18th arrondissement. It offers a vast array of antiques, vintage items and unique treasures, making it a must-visit destination for collectors and curious travelers alike. Tip - Bring cash! You can try to negotiate. It’ll be hit or miss.

• Note: Le Marché is only open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays 10 am-5:30 pm and Mondays 11 am-5 pm. The market is also open on public holidays (except January 1, May 1 and December 25).

• PDF of map of all the stalls.

• Lunch recommendation: Le Paul Bert, 20 Rue Paul Bert, 93400 Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine

Afternoon:

• Sacré-Cœur, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, is a stunning white-domed church perched atop Montmartre, offering panoramic views of Paris. This iconic landmark is both a place of worship and a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere.

• Walk (35 minutes) or take the bus (25 minutes) to Sacré-Cœur. Once at the church, if it’s too hot out and/or you're not up for doing all the steps, you can take the funicular to the top. This is one of the top tourist spots in all of Paris, so don't be surprised to find a lot of other folks flocking to the area. If you need to get away from the crowds, there’s a peaceful garden behind the basilica that most visitors don't make their way to: go up the main steps and walk to your left around the corner.

• The Basilica isn't the only spot worth seeing in this neighborhood. Montmartre is a charming and historic neighborhood in Paris, famous for its bohemian vibe, winding streets and artistic heritage. Once home to renowned artists like Picasso and Van Gogh, it’s now a vibrant area filled with cafes, art studios and landmarks you're sure to recognize.

A few other suggestions include:

• Dali Museum

• Wall of Love

• Fotoautomat - 53 Rue des Trois Frères, 75018 Paris, France

• Rue de l'Abreuvoir and Rue du Chevalier de la Barre

• The Moulin Rouge

• Parc Monceau

• Place du Terte

• La Maison Rose

• Musée Jacquemart-André

• Musée de la Vie Romantique

Stick around the church for sunset and have a nice dinner at Le Moulin de la Galette.

Want a later night option after? Go to a cabaret show at The Crazy Horse or Lido 2 Paris, or a quieter, beautifully crafted cocktail at Astoria.

There are never enough days to see all of Paris. Whether you'd like to indulge in Paris' finest pastries on a morning crawl, spend an afternoon at one of the city’s most famous museums or add time in for leisurely stroll along the Seine or the 6A, we can find ways to tailor your plans to make all of your Parisian dreams a reality.