Perfect 3 Day Paris Itinerary

Traveling from London, there are some great early morning flights that will allow you to spend a whole day in Paris. From wherever you are travelling from, i recommend getting there early in the morning if possible. After making your way into the city from CDG, head straight to Season Marais (1 Rue Charles-François Dupuis, 75003) for some brunch. I recommend the egg sandwich, which you can add bacon or avocado to, alongside an iced latte. You can also grab one of their homemade juices to go. This will set you up perfectly for a day of seeing the sights.

After, make your way to the Eiffel Tower. Take metro line eight from République and get off at École Militaire. From here, you can walk to the Champ-de-Mars and Jardin de la Tour Eiffel, which is some of the best places to view the iconic monument. From there, walk to Bir-Hakeim metro station, where you can hop on line six. On this metro trip, you can see the Eiffel Tower in all its glory as you travel over the seine. Get off two stops later at Trocadéro and explore the surrounding area.

A short walk along Avenue Kléber will lead you to the Arc de Triomphe. Behind it down Avene Carnot, make a stop at Inform Cafe and grab a cinnamon bun. This is the perfect spot to take a pit stop and gather yourself. After, head to the Champs-Élysées and take a snap with Arc de Triomphe (there is usually a queue so you’ll know where the best spot is!). Stroll down the famous road and take in all of the designer stores exteriors. You will reach Ladurée, the best-known place for macaron’s in the world. Get a few flavours to go or sit and take in the scenery in their seated cafe.

For dinner, make a reservation at Perruche (Printemps De L'Homme, 2 Rue du Havre 9ème étage, 75009). Here you can try traditional Provencal cuisine and enjoy a stunning sunset over Paris from the rooftop.

Grab some breakfast and coffee at a local cafe before heading to the Louvre Museum. This is usually very busy so be sure to pre-book tickets beforehand. Admire the buildings unique glass pyramid structure before entering the museum and laying your eyes on the Mona Lisa, as well as other famous paintings inside.

Once you have finished in the Louvre, take a short walk over the Pont du Carrousel to Les Deux Magots (6 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006). At this historic Parisian brasserie you can order traditional French dishes for a relaxing lunch, I would recommend the Croque-Monsieur. Make sure you get a table outside you can take in the hustle and bustle along the street.

Take a post lunch stroll in the Jardin du Luxembourg. You can also relax on the multitude of seats that are dotted around the park. Once you’re feeling reenergized, walk over to the Bouquinistes, an open-air book market along the seine. From there, you can walk to the nearby Notre Dame and take a tour inside, or just a quick snap of its architecture. Behind here is the third arrondissement, which is home to some great thrift shops.

One of the most charming things about Paris culture is its variety of local brasseries. Get some dinner at one near where you’re staying and take the uniqueness of it.

Get up early and make your way to Versailles. Get a train from Gare Montparnasse or the RER C, which takes around 35 minutes. The Palace of Versailles is a short 10-minute walk from the train station. Enjoy some pastries before embarking on a tour of the grandiose palace. Make sure to spend some time in the gardens and take in the building in all its glory.

Make your way back to the city centre and head straight to the Montmatre neighborhood. Have a chilled late lunch at Le Maison Rose (2 Rue de l'Abreuvoir, 75018), an adorable light pink restaurant/cafe. Try their house salad along with a coffee. After this, explore the stunning neighbourhood on the hill. From there, you can walk to the famous Sacré-Cœur basilica. Get a good picture of the building, before taking in the views over Paris from the overlook.