Itinerary Paris

Seasonal note: June is an excellent time to visit Paris. Expect long days, pleasant temperatures (18-25°C), and lively cultural events.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	$400
🏨 Accommodations	$2550
🧳 Gear	$100
🗺️ On-site	$800
Total	$3850

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇫🇷 Paris - 5 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🗼 Eiffel Tower ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • The iconic Parisian landmark. Book a skip-the-line ticket or reserve a gourmet meal at Le Jules Verne.
• [ ] 🏛️ Louvre Museum ⭐⭐⭐ (~3-4h)
  • Home to the Mona Lisa & world-class art. Private guided tours with after-hours access available.
• [ ] 🏛️ Musée d’Orsay ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Impressionist masterpieces in a converted Beaux-Arts railway station.
• [ ] 🏰 Palace of Versailles ⭐⭐⭐ (~6h, incl. travel)
  • Magnificent royal palace—guided tours of the Hall of Mirrors & spectacular gardens. Easy RER train ride from Paris.
• [ ] 🕌 Sainte-Chapelle ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Stunning stained-glass windows in a Gothic chapel. Buy an advance ticket.
• [ ] 🌳 Jardin des Tuileries ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Central garden—perfect for elegant strolls between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde.
• [ ] 🏙️ Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Bohemian district with panoramic views. Explore cobbled streets and local art studios.
• [ ] 🏛️ Notre-Dame de Paris ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Admire the façade and nearby medieval Ile de la Cité (cathedral interior may still be under restoration).
• [ ] 🏛️ Pantheon ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Resting place of French luminaries in the Latin Quarter.
• [ ] 🖼️ Musée de l'Orangerie ⭐ (~1h)
  • Home to Monet’s Water Lilies—smaller, often quieter than the big museums.
• [ ] 🕍 Conciergerie ⭐ (~1h)
  • Historic palace and prison—touchstone of the French Revolution.
• [ ] 🏰 Château de Vincennes ⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Medieval royal fortress just outside city center.
• [ ] 🌳 Parc des Buttes-Chaumont ⭐ (~1h)
  • Unique landscaped park with romantic bridges and a hidden temple.
• [ ] 🖼️ Musée Picasso ⭐⭐ (~1-1.5h)
  • France’s largest collection of Picasso’s works.
• [ ] 🏛️ Grand Palais & Petit Palais ⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Architectural marvels, frequent rotating art expos.
• [ ] 🏢 Centre Pompidou ⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Modern art museum with striking architecture.
• [ ] 🏰 Opéra Garnier ⭐⭐ (~1h)
  • Lavish 19th-century opera house; guided backstage tours.
• [ ] 🏡 Le Marais neighbourhood ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Trendy district with galleries, boutiques, and historic mansions.
• [ ] 🛍️ Galeries Lafayette & Printemps ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Luxury shopping and designer brands; rooftop café with city views.
• [ ] 🛕 Invalides & Napoleon’s Tomb ⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Military museum and the emperor’s resting place.
• [ ] 🥐 Saint-Germain-des-Prés ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Historic literary quarter, chic cafés, jazz, and high-end boutiques.
• [ ] 🛶 Seine River Cruise ⭐⭐⭐ (~1.5h)
  • Unforgettable evening or sunset cruise—private options available.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 Bar Hemingway at The Ritz ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Legendary cocktails in opulent décor—dress smart, reserve ahead.
• [ ] 🎼 Opéra Garnier/Palais or Philharmonie ⭐⭐ (~2-3h)
  • Catch an evening performance; elegant attire recommended.
• [ ] 🥂 Rooftop bars: Le Perchoir, Terrass’’ Hotel ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Stunning nighttime views over Paris—ideal for sunset drinks.
• [ ] 🍷 Wine & cheese tasting in Latin Quarter ⭐⭐ (~2h)
  • Intimate Parisian cellars—book a sommelier-led tasting for a cultural and gourmet experience.
• [ ] 🎷 Jazz Club: Le Duc des Lombards ⭐ (~2h)
  • Enjoy live jazz in an iconic Parisian setting.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 Le Marché des Enfants Rouges ⭐⭐⭐
  • Oldest covered market in Paris—global gourmet street food (~$25 per meal).
• [ ] 🍴 Le Cinq (Four Seasons Hotel) ⭐⭐⭐
  • 3 Michelin stars—classic French haute cuisine (~$400/person, reservation required).
• [ ] 🍴 Pierre Hermé Paris ⭐⭐
  • Exquisite pâtisserie—famed for macarons and inventive desserts (~$20).
• [ ] 🍴 L’Ambroisie ⭐⭐⭐
  • Legendary 3* Michelin on Place des Vosges (~$450).
• [ ] 🍴 Café de Flore ⭐⭐
  • Historic literary café for classic bistro fare (~$60).
• [ ] 🍴 Septime ⭐⭐⭐
  • Creative modern cuisine, Michelin star, sustainable focus (~$180 tasting menu).
• [ ] 🍴 Angelina Paris ⭐⭐
  • Renowned hot chocolate and pastries (~$30).
• [ ] 🍴 Bistrot Paul Bert ⭐
  • Quintessential Paris bistro—great steak frites (~$70).

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ Père Lachaise Cemetery (~1.5h)
  • Final resting place of icons (Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde).
• [ ] 🏙️ Parc Monceau (~1h)
  • Elegant 18th-century park, peaceful morning strolls.
• [ ] 🏙️ Cité Internationale Universitaire (~1h)
  • Unique architecture, tranquil parkland.

🎬 Films & series to watch

🇫🇷 Paris

• [ ] 🎬 Midnight in Paris (2011) — ⭐ 7.7 — Woody Allen’s whimsical ode to Paris at night — Prime Video
• [ ] 🎬 Amélie (2001) — ⭐ 8.3 — Charming Montmartre love story — Max/AppleTV
• [ ] 📺 Emily in Paris (2020–) — ⭐ 6.9 — Fun, light-hearted Parisian adventures — Netflix
• [ ] 🎬 Ratatouille (2007) — ⭐ 8.1 — Pixar’s animated tribute to Parisian gastronomy — Disney+
• [ ] 🎬 La La Land (2016) — ⭐ 8.0 — Opening and final sequences filmed in Paris — Prime Video
• [ ] 🎬 La Haine (1995) — ⭐ 8.1 — Urban drama set in the Paris suburbs — Criterion Channel
• [ ] 📺 Call My Agent! (Dix pour cent) (2015–2020) — ⭐ 8.3 — Inside France’s entertainment industry — Netflix

🍜 Local specialties

🇫🇷 Paris

• [ ] Escargots de Bourgogne
• [ ] Coq au vin
• [ ] Foie gras
• [ ] Duck confit
• [ ] Ratatouille
• [ ] Croque-monsieur
• [ ] Macarons & mille-feuille pastries

📍 Maps - places to pin

🇫🇷 Paris

1. 🌤️ Eiffel Tower
2. 🌤️ Louvre Museum
3. 🌤️ Musée d'Orsay
4. 🌤️ Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
5. 🌤️ Le Marais
6. 🌤️ Versailles Palace
7. 🌤️ Musée de l'Orangerie
8. 🌤️ Galeries Lafayette
9. 🌤️ Saint-Germain-des-Prés
10. 🌤️ Notre-Dame de Paris
11. 🌤️ Sainte-Chapelle
12. 🌤️ Opéra Garnier
13. 🌤️ Jardin des Tuileries
14. 🌙 Bar Hemingway at The Ritz
15. 🌙 Le Perchoir Rooftop Bar
16. 🌙 Duc des Lombards Jazz Club
17. 🌙 Septime
18. 🛍️ Chanel 31 Rue Cambon
19. 🏨 Le Meurice (hotel)
20. 🏨 Four Seasons Hotel George V
21. 🍽️ Le Cinq
22. 🍽️ Marché des Enfants Rouges

✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] 🚅 London → Paris (Eurostar recommended)
• [ ] 🚅 Paris → London

🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Paris	5	Le Meurice / Four Seasons George V (5*)	$2550
Total	5 nights		$2550