Organise Paris by riverbank and neighbourhood: one major museum at a time, landmark walks with breathing room, and local streets or markets between the headline sights.
How to plan your time
Paris rewards short geographic loops. Group the Louvre and central river, the Eiffel Tower and western monuments, or Montmartre and the north into separate periods. Reserve capacity-controlled attractions, but leave the rest of each day flexible for parks, passages, cafés and unexpected detours.
Best things to do
The Seine and historic centre
Walk the riverbanks between central islands, bridges and major façades, checking current access around restoration or security zones.
One major museum
Choose the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay or another collection according to your interests and plan a focused route rather than museum-hopping.
Eiffel Tower district
Approach from more than one viewpoint and combine the area with nearby museums, gardens or a river crossing.
Montmartre
Arrive earlier for steep streets and broad views, then explore beyond the busiest square while respecting residential lanes.
Markets and covered passages
Use food markets, arcades and neighbourhood shops to connect everyday Paris with the formal monuments.
Parks and garden pauses
Treat the Luxembourg Gardens, Tuileries or a neighbourhood park as part of the itinerary, not just a shortcut.
A practical three-part itinerary
- Walk the historic centre and central Seine with one museum.
- Use day two for the Eiffel Tower district and western Paris.
- Explore Montmartre or another neighbourhood, then finish with a market, garden or evening river walk.
Planning notes
- Reserve high-demand official tickets and ignore unofficial queue sellers.
- Validate or tap correctly on public transport.
- Watch belongings in crowded stations and attraction approaches.
- Check museum closure days before fixing the weekly itinerary.
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