3 nights, 4 days
Paris 4-Day Itinerary (3 Nights)
A 4-day route through Paris grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.
Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026
The whole route at a glance
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DAY 1
Around Eiffel Tower · Views & landmarks·Parks & gardens
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningEiffel Tower
Views & landmarks
An iron lattice observation tower rising over the Champ de Mars in Paris, and the city's most iconic landmark. From the observation decks, you can take in a sweeping view of the entire city.
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After lunchChamp de Mars
Parks & gardens · 0.4 km from the previous stop
A park stretching between the Eiffel Tower and the École Militaire, named for its past use as a military training ground. Its expansive lawns are a great spot to relax with the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop.
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AfternoonPont Alexandre III
Views & landmarks · 1.4 km from the previous stop
The Pont Alexandre III spans the Seine in Paris and is regarded as one of the city's most beautiful and ornate bridges. It lies close to the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées district.
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Eveningplace de la Concorde
Parks & gardens · 0.6 km from the previous stop
A square between the Champs-Élysées and the Tuileries Garden, considered the largest in Paris. Its wide open space is a great place to take in the city views and fountains.
DAY 2
Around Louvre Museum · Museums & galleries·Castles & palaces
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningLouvre Museum
Museums & galleries
France's national museum in the heart of Paris, home to one of the world's largest and finest art collections. Housed in a former royal palace, it's fronted by the iconic glass pyramid, well worth seeing on the same visit.
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After lunchPalais-Royal
Castles & palaces · 0.3 km from the previous stop
A historic building in central Paris, with a tranquil garden enclosed by arcades that's pleasant to walk through. A corner of the garden also features contemporary art installations.
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AfternoonPont Neuf
Views & landmarks · 0.7 km from the previous stop
The oldest bridge spanning the Seine in Paris — despite its name, which means "New Bridge," it has stood for centuries. It's a lovely spot to walk across and take in the views of the river.
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EveningMusée d'Orsay
Museums & galleries · 1.1 km from the previous stop
A museum housed in a former train station on the banks of the Seine, showcasing works by Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masters. It holds one of the world's largest collections of masterpieces by artists such as Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh.
DAY 3
Around Notre-Dame de Paris · Temples & religious sites·Shopping & districts
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningNotre-Dame de Paris
Temples & religious sites
This late Gothic cathedral on Paris's Île de la Cité still serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Paris. Considered the pinnacle of French Gothic architecture, it can now be seen restored after suffering damage.
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After lunchSainte Chapelle
Temples & religious sites · 0.4 km from the previous stop
A royal chapel in the French Late Gothic style on Paris's Île de la Cité, not far from Notre-Dame Cathedral. Built within a palace once home to kings, it carries a distinctive historical atmosphere.
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AfternoonPanthéon
Temples & religious sites · 1 km from the previous stop
A Neoclassical building in the Latin Quarter of Paris, originally built as a church and now serving as the resting place of France's great figures. From the top, you can take in a sweeping view of the city.
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EveningLatin Quarter
Shopping & districts · 0.5 km from the previous stop
The historic heart of the Sorbonne, spanning Paris's 5th and 6th arrondissements on the Left Bank of the Seine. It's a great area to stroll through, with an atmosphere that's both scholarly and lively.
DAY 4
Around Sacré-Cœur · Temples & religious sites·Culture & venues
Directions in Google Maps-
MorningSacré-Cœur
Temples & religious sites
A basilica atop Montmartre hill in Paris, its brilliant white Byzantine-style dome cutting an elegant figure. Alongside the Joan of Arc statue out front, the view over Paris from the hilltop is unforgettable.
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After lunchPalais Garnier
Culture & venues · 1.8 km from the previous stop
A theater on the north side of Place de l'Opéra in Paris, designed by architect Charles Garnier in the Neo-Baroque style. Renowned for its lavish architecture, it draws visitors both for performances and for tours of its interior.
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AfternoonLa Madeleine
Temples & religious sites · 0.6 km from the previous stop
A church in Paris's 8th arrondissement, known for its striking colonnade resembling a Greek temple. Modeled after the Parthenon, it has a distinctive exterior.
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EveningMontmartre
Shopping & districts · 2.2 km from the previous stop
An artistic, romantic neighborhood in northern Paris, where strolling its old lanes brings you face to face with painters at work. It's a great place to enjoy both its artistic charm by day and its lively atmosphere by night.
Where to stay for this itinerary
Around Eiffel Tower, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.
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Hôtel Le Derby Alma 4-star
0.5 km · Paris
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Hôtel La Bourdonnais 4-star
0.8 km · Paris
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Hôtel Valadon 2-star
0.8 km
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Villa des ambassadeurs 3-star
0.8 km
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Hôtel Le Walt 4-star
1.0 km
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Hôtel Baltimore 4-star
1.0 km
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