3 Days in Paris: Suggested Itineraries

Written by Viator, August 2010

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Cultural Experience, Must-Do Experience, Romantic

Grand vistas and architecture, bohemians and intellectuals, romance and cabaret blend into the intoxicating joie de vivre that signifies the exuberant French capital. Paris is a city of cultural riches to be savoured, from the Eiffel Tower to Notre Dame, boulevards to bars, literature, art, museums and magical lights. Open your senses to Paris!

Day 1: Cruising, Art and Cabaret

Immerse yourself in the romance of Paris, cruising the Seine to experience this beautiful city from the water.

Walking is one of the best ways to explore the city, following the river to the famous monuments and museums along its path. Discover the astounding collections in the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, and Pompidou Centre at your leisure or take the hop-on hop-off bus to see all the sights.

Stroll along the left or right bank for a taste of authentic Parisian wine and bar culture, and see the spectacular cabaret artistes of the Moulin Rouge, Lido or paradise Latin show.

Day 2: Culture, Food & Shopping

Feel cultured, decadent and stylish all in one day! Explore the ancient streets and lively cafés of the Latin Quarter, and the Left Bank homes of Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, and Jim Morrison, or the famous graves in Pere Lachaise cemetery. Shop for high tea and high fashion in St Germain des Prés, encounter the hottest designers, unleash your inner fashionista, develop your nose, and find the right accessory to enhance your new Parisian look.

Enjoy the taste of Paris as you stroll along the Left Bank and Latin Quarter, indulge your sweet tooth in gourmet chocolate and pastries, while walking through lovely Parisian neighbourhoods or make your own fine specialist desserts.

Day 3: Paris Day Trips

Explore France's royal and cultural history on a trip to Monet's garden and Louis XIV's grand palace of Versailles, truly like entering a time machine. Discover the magnificent vineyards and world class cellars of the Champagne region home to Dom Perignon, Moet & Chandon and Mumm. Head to Normandy for history and if you have time, hope on the Eurostar for a day trip to London.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Skip the Line: Louvre Museum Walking Tour including Venus de Milo and Mona Lisa

This was a fantastic tour. Time was limited in Paris and this tour showed all the best exhibits in the Louvre. Our guide, Sylvie was one of the best guides I have ever had with any Viator tour. I highly recommend this tour.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Paris in One Day Sightseeing Tour

It was well worth every penny! Please expect to see most of Paris in a day. It was an intensive day with overwhelming information. I felt like I took a year worth of Art History class in a day. I love my guide, she is so knowledgeable. Wear comfortable shoes. Don't expect you will have a lot of free time to take pictures. Just visit all the monuments again after the tour during evening. The tour is so intense that you will not have one minute free time on your own.

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Reply by Viator, May 2013
Doing what: Champagne Region Day Trip from Paris by Minivan

This trip was beautiful. We picked three trips through Viator and all were exceptional. The tour guide (Selena) was very well informed and the comparison between a small family owned winery and Moet-Chandon was a great contrast. The church tour was wonderful.

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