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6 days in Paris

6 days · 34 stops · France

Paris is made for slow café mornings, museum-hopping, and unhurried walks along the Seine, with each neighbourhood offering its own mood. You can spend one day in elegant boulevards and grand galleries, then drift into smaller streets for bistros, bakeries, and a more local rhythm. It shines in spring and early autumn, but the city has a way of feeling rewarding in any season if you like exploring on foot.

€1,688estimated for two — on-the-ground estimate, flights not included.

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The 6-day plan, day by day

Day 1 · Wednesday — Seine landmarks and central Paris orientation
Classic first look at the river, gardens and elegant boulevards
5 stops€44 in stops, for two
Morning
1. 09:00
  Settle into central Paris and get oriented
  Head into the center, drop bags if needed and begin around the Seine for an easy first sweep of the city.
  €0
  TIPKeep the first stretch flexible so you can start sightseeing comfortably.
2. 10:00
  Walk the Île de la Cité riversides
  This opening walk introduces Paris through its historic river setting, with broad views of bridges, stone embankments and some of the city's oldest streets. It is an easy way to feel the scale of the center while spotting major landmarks from the outside.
  Free
  TIPA slow riverside loop is best early, before the quays grow busier.
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Lunch around Saint-Michel
  The lanes around Saint-Michel are packed with casual cafés, crêpe spots and brasseries that make an easy first Paris lunch stop. It is lively, central and well suited to a relaxed break between walks.
  €22 per person
  TIPLook a street back from the busiest square for better value.
2. 13:45
  Stroll through the Tuileries Garden
  These formal gardens offer wide gravel paths, clipped trees, sculptures and green chairs set between the river and grand central squares. The atmosphere is polished but calm, making it a classic Paris pause in the middle of the day.
  Free
  TIPThe chairs around the fountains are ideal for a short rest.
3. 15:30
  Browse around Place de la Concorde and Rue de Rivoli
  This stretch links monumental Paris with one of its long shopping boulevards, combining broad views, arcaded sidewalks and a strong sense of the city's urban rhythm. It is a good orientation walk for seeing how the historic center fits together.
  Free
  TIPStay on the arcaded side of the street if the weather turns.
Evening
1. 18:30
  Evening around the Seine near Pont Alexandre III
  As the light softens, this riverside area becomes one of the city's most elegant evening walks, with grand bridge views and classic Paris silhouettes. It is a memorable way to close the first day without needing a fixed reservation.
  Free
  TIPBring a light layer for the river breeze after sunset.
Day 2 · Thursday — Eiffel Tower district and the Left Bank
Big Paris icons balanced with broad avenues and neighborhood cafés
6 stops€136 in stops, for two
Morning
1. 09:00
  Morning walk around Champ de Mars
  This long green avenue frames one of the most recognizable views in Paris and gives plenty of space to take in the city's monumental scale. Starting here in the morning usually means softer light and easier photos before the lawns fill up.
  Free
  TIPBegin at the far end for the fullest approach view.
2. 10:30
  Explore the Trocadéro esplanade
  Across the river, this elevated terrace opens up sweeping views over the Eiffel Tower and the surrounding avenues. The setting feels ceremonial and expansive, and it is one of the best places to appreciate the city's grand planning.
  Free
  TIPExpect more people here from late morning onward.
Afternoon
1. 12:00
  Lunch on Rue Cler
  Rue Cler is a classic market street where bakeries, cheese shops, produce displays and small cafés create a distinctly local Paris food scene. It works well for a casual lunch built around sandwiches, pastries or a simple sit-down meal.
  €24 per person
  TIPGo earlier in the lunch window for a quieter table.
2. 14:00
  Walk through the Invalides district
  The broad avenues and open spaces around this area feel stately and unmistakably Parisian, with handsome façades and long sightlines in several directions. Even without going indoors, the district offers a strong sense of the city's formal architecture and history.
  Free
  TIPThis area has less shade, so carry water if the afternoon is mild.
3. 16:00
  Café break in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
  Saint-Germain-des-Prés combines elegant streets, bookish corners and a café culture that invites a slower pace. The pleasure here is in wandering between small squares and pausing to watch daily life from a terrace.
  €12 per person
  TIPA terrace seat is worth waiting a few minutes for.
Evening
1. 19:00
  Dinner around Rue du Bac and Sèvres-Babylone
  This Left Bank area offers a polished but relaxed evening scene, with bistros, wine bars and food shops clustered along walkable streets. It is an easy place to end the day with a classic Paris dinner and a gentle stroll back through the neighborhood.
  €32 per person
  TIPReservations are useful here on weekday evenings.
Day 3 · Friday — Louvre side streets and historic Marais
Grand center-to-neighborhood day with markets, lanes and old Paris character
6 stops€100 in stops, for two
Morning
1. 09:00
  Walk the Palais-Royal and covered passages area
  This part of central Paris shifts from formal arcades and courtyards into intimate shopping passages filled with old-world details. It offers a fine contrast of elegance and everyday city texture, all within an easy walking circuit.
  Free
  TIPCovered passages are especially pleasant if the weather is gray.
2. 11:00
  Browse Les Halles and Montorgueil streets
  Around Montorgueil, the city feels animated and local, with pedestrian-friendly lanes, bakeries, seafood counters and produce shops. It is a rewarding place to wander without an agenda and simply enjoy the pace of Paris street life.
  Free
  TIPLook up often at the older façades above the shopfronts.
Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Lunch on Rue Montorgueil
  This market street is one of the easiest places in the center to assemble a very Parisian lunch from bakery counters, cheese shops or a small café table. The atmosphere is lively but still rooted in everyday neighborhood life.
  €20 per person
  TIPMix a bakery stop with a café for a more varied lunch.
2. 14:45
  Afternoon in Le Marais
  Le Marais brings together aristocratic old buildings, small courtyards, fashionable boutiques and a dense network of walkable streets. It is one of the best areas for first-time visitors because nearly every block offers something visually interesting or inviting to step into.
  Free
  TIPAllow yourself time to drift into side streets beyond the busiest lanes.
Evening
1. 17:30
  Pause at Place des Vosges
  This elegant square feels calm and enclosed, with harmonious arcades and a balanced, almost theatrical sense of space. It makes a strong late-afternoon stop for sitting, people-watching and taking in one of the city's most refined urban settings.
  Free
  TIPBenches can fill quickly in fair weather.
2. 19:00
  Dinner around the northern Marais
  The northern Marais is lively in the evening, with a mix of traditional streets and contemporary food spots that keeps the area energetic after dark. It is well suited to an unhurried dinner followed by a stroll through illuminated lanes.
  €30 per person
  TIPFriday evenings are busy, so booking ahead is wise.
Day 4 · Saturday — Montmartre and the right-bank grands boulevards
Village streets, hilltop views and a lively Saturday evening
6 stops€136 in stops, for two
Morning
1. 09:00
  Climb through lower Montmartre streets
  Beginning below the hill lets the neighborhood reveal itself gradually through stairways, narrow lanes, cafés and changing views. The area still holds a village feel, and the morning is the best time to enjoy it before the crowds thicken.
  Free
  TIPWear shoes with good grip for the sloped streets and steps.
2. 11:00
  Take in the hilltop views around Sacré-Cœur
  At the top of the hill, the city opens out beneath you in wide layers of rooftops and distant monuments. The atmosphere blends pilgrimage site, neighborhood square and panoramic lookout, making it one of the classic elevated viewpoints in Paris.
  Free
  TIPGo earlier for clearer photos and more room on the steps.
Afternoon
1. 12:45
  Lunch around Rue des Abbesses
  The streets around Abbesses have a neighborhood energy that is easy to enjoy at midday, with bakeries, cafés and compact restaurant terraces tucked into the hillside. It feels more intimate than the busiest summit zone and makes a comfortable lunch stop.
  €24 per person
  TIPA short detour off the main lane often reveals quieter tables.
2. 14:30
  Browse the grands boulevards and nearby arcades
  Back on flatter ground, the grands boulevards show a more theatrical side of Paris, with broad streets, historic façades and covered shopping passages nearby. The district is good for an easy afternoon of strolling, window-shopping and café pauses.
  Free
  TIPSaturday afternoons are lively here, so keep a relaxed pace.
Evening
1. 17:00
  Rest in the Opéra district cafés
  Around the Opéra district, the city feels polished and animated, with busy sidewalks and handsome nineteenth-century streets. A café stop here fits naturally between shopping time and an evening out.
  €10 per person
  TIPThis is a good point to pause before the evening crowds build.
2. 19:00
  Dinner and evening walk in South Pigalle
  South Pigalle has an energetic but approachable evening atmosphere, with many dining options spread across compact, walkable streets. It works well for a Saturday night out that still feels rooted in a real neighborhood setting.
  €34 per person
  TIPBook dinner in advance for Saturday night.
Day 5 · Sunday — Luxembourg Garden, Latin Quarter and Canal Saint-Martin
Relaxed Sunday through gardens, old streets and local waterside life
6 stops€124 in stops, for two
Morning
1. 09:00
  Morning in the Luxembourg Garden
  This garden combines clipped lawns, tree-lined promenades, fountains and classic Paris people-watching in a setting that feels both formal and lived-in. Sunday morning is an especially pleasant time to enjoy its calmer rhythm before the city fully wakes up.
  Free
  TIPPick up a pastry beforehand and enjoy it on a garden chair.
2. 11:00
  Wander the Latin Quarter lanes
  The Latin Quarter is full of layered streets, small squares and student energy, with bookshops, old stone buildings and plenty of corners that reward slow walking. Its appeal comes from atmosphere as much as any single sight.
  Free
  TIPSunday mornings are a good time to enjoy the older lanes with less traffic.
Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Lunch on Rue Mouffetard
  Rue Mouffetard remains one of the most enjoyable streets for a casual meal, with a market feel, compact storefronts and lots of options in a short stretch. It is ideal for a long Sunday lunch with room for a pastry or coffee afterward.
  €22 per person
  TIPSome stalls wind down earlier on Sundays, so lunchtime is the best window.
2. 15:00
  Canal Saint-Martin stroll
  The canal area offers a different mood from the monumental center, with iron footbridges, waterside paths and a more residential feel. It is one of the city's easiest neighborhoods for an unstructured afternoon of walking, sitting and watching local life unfold.
  Free
  TIPA canal-side bench makes a good pause if the weather is clear.
Evening
1. 17:15
  Coffee and browsing along the canal streets
  The side streets around the canal are well suited to a slower late afternoon, with independent shops, bakeries and terraces that capture a relaxed neighborhood feel. This is less about ticking off sights and more about settling into the city's everyday pace.
  €12 per person
  TIPMany independent shops close earlier on Sunday, so browse before evening.
2. 19:15
  Dinner around République
  République connects several lively neighborhoods, so it offers a broad choice of dinner spots and an easy route onward by foot. The atmosphere is energetic on Sunday evening without feeling overly formal.
  €28 per person
  TIPPick a street just off the square for a more relaxed meal.
Day 6 · Monday — West Paris boulevards and a final Seine farewell
Elegant final day of parks, avenues and one more riverfront walk
5 stops€48 in stops, for two
Morning
1. 09:00
  Check out and leave bags with the hotel
  Store luggage at the hotel or nearby so the final day stays easy and comfortable on foot.
  €0
  TIPKeep valuables and anything needed for the journey with you.
2. 09:45
  Morning stroll on the Champs-Élysées
  Early in the day, this famous avenue feels more spacious and easier to appreciate for its width, symmetry and ceremonial role in the city. Walking it is less about shopping and more about experiencing one of Paris's grand urban set pieces.
  Free
  TIPStart in the morning for a calmer experience on the avenue.
3. 11:30
  Explore the Arc de Triomphe area from ground level
  The great radiating avenues around this circle reveal the scale and geometry of western Paris in a striking way. Even from the surrounding sidewalks and plazas, the setting makes a strong final impression of the city's grandeur.
  Free
  TIPUse the pedestrian access points carefully around the large traffic circle.
Afternoon
1. 13:00
  Lunch in the Batignolles area
  Batignolles offers a softer neighborhood atmosphere, with a mix of local cafés, market energy and quieter residential streets. It is a pleasant lunch choice for the final day, especially after the formality of the western avenues.
  €24 per person
  TIPWeekday lunch menus can offer especially good value here.
2. 15:00
  Relax in Parc Monceau
  Parc Monceau is one of the city's loveliest urban parks, with curving paths, elegant planting and a distinctly local feel. It provides a restful final green pause while still keeping you in a refined, quintessentially Parisian setting.
  Free
  TIPThis is a good place for a final quiet break before evening.
Evening
1. 17:00
  Final walk along the Seine near Saint-Germain
  Returning to the river ties the trip together with one last view of quays, bridges and the Paris skyline at street level. The route feels reflective and open-ended, leaving room for a final coffee, photos or a last browse along the way.
  Free
  TIPUse this last walk for any final souvenir stop nearby.
2. 19:00
  Make your way out for departure
  Return for bags and head onward from central Paris with enough buffer for the evening departure.
  €0
  TIPAim to collect bags before the neighborhood gets busiest in the evening.

Where to stay

Saint-Germain-des-Prés · about €220 a night Find a hotel here →

Paris, in a few questions

Is 6 days enough for Paris?

6 days in Paris gets you the classics, a day trip out of town, and a morning with nothing booked. The plan below spends every one of them, morning to evening, with what each stop costs.

How many days do I need in Paris?

A long weekend gives you a good first taste, especially if you focus on a few neighbourhoods and one or two major museums. If you want to mix sightseeing with slower café stops and river walks, a few extra days make the trip feel much more relaxed.

When is the best time to visit Paris?

Spring and early autumn are especially pleasant for walking, outdoor cafés, and riverfront time. Summer can be lively and busy, while winter is quieter and works well if you prefer museums and indoor sightseeing.

Is Paris expensive to visit?

Paris can suit a range of budgets, but it is generally not a cheap city. Costs depend a lot on where you stay, how often you eat out, and how many museums or paid attractions you include.

How do I get around Paris?

Paris is easy to explore with a mix of walking and public transport. The metro is usually the quickest way to cover longer distances, while many of the most enjoyable areas are best experienced on foot.

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The 6-day plan, day by day

Day 1 · Wednesday — Seine landmarks and central Paris orientation

Settle into central Paris and get oriented

Walk the Île de la Cité riversides

Lunch around Saint-Michel

Stroll through the Tuileries Garden

Browse around Place de la Concorde and Rue de Rivoli

Evening around the Seine near Pont Alexandre III

Day 2 · Thursday — Eiffel Tower district and the Left Bank

Morning walk around Champ de Mars

Explore the Trocadéro esplanade

Lunch on Rue Cler

Walk through the Invalides district

Café break in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Dinner around Rue du Bac and Sèvres-Babylone

Day 3 · Friday — Louvre side streets and historic Marais

Walk the Palais-Royal and covered passages area

Browse Les Halles and Montorgueil streets

Lunch on Rue Montorgueil

Afternoon in Le Marais

Pause at Place des Vosges

Dinner around the northern Marais

Day 4 · Saturday — Montmartre and the right-bank grands boulevards

Climb through lower Montmartre streets

Take in the hilltop views around Sacré-Cœur

Lunch around Rue des Abbesses

Browse the grands boulevards and nearby arcades

Rest in the Opéra district cafés

Dinner and evening walk in South Pigalle

Day 5 · Sunday — Luxembourg Garden, Latin Quarter and Canal Saint-Martin

Morning in the Luxembourg Garden

Wander the Latin Quarter lanes

Lunch on Rue Mouffetard

Canal Saint-Martin stroll

Coffee and browsing along the canal streets

Dinner around République

Day 6 · Monday — West Paris boulevards and a final Seine farewell

Check out and leave bags with the hotel

Morning stroll on the Champs-Élysées

Explore the Arc de Triomphe area from ground level

Lunch in the Batignolles area

Relax in Parc Monceau

Final walk along the Seine near Saint-Germain

Make your way out for departure

Where to stay

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