3-Day Iconic Paris Itinerary, Paris, France
Planning to visit Paris to experience some love and romance? This Paris itinerary can surely get you started on building your romantic relationship with the city! It highlights the iconic places so you can make full use of your time to immerse into the Parisian atmosphere! First and foremost, if you’d like an overview of the city and discussions about budget, safety and food, refer to my Paris Travel Guide. But if you’re ready, let’s get started!
The activities in this Paris Itinerary have been grouped based on their locations. Thankfully, since Paris is well-connected by the Metro system, you can easily move the activities around. This is especially so if you are constrained by timed ticket entries and their availability.
In the maps that follow, all attractions pinned in blue are featured in our core itinerary, while attractions pinned in red are optional ones if you have time. Metro lines are highlighted in the maps where distances are slightly longer for walking.
- €23.60 - RER ticket to/from CDG airport (if arriving and departing by CDG airport. Refer here for alternatives)
1.The third day plan for Palais Garnier and Montmartre does not require the pass. However, if you need to move any activities around you may need a pass that covers all 3 days, i.e, the 4-day Paris Museum Pass at €77. Should you choose to also go to Palace of Versailles and cover the Latin Quarters, you can get the 6-day Paris Museum Pass at €92. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
The activities in this Paris Itinerary have been grouped based on their locations. Thankfully, since Paris is well-connected by the Metro system, you can easily move the activities around. This is especially so if you are constrained by timed ticket entries and their availability.
In the maps that follow, all attractions pinned in blue are featured in our core itinerary, while attractions pinned in red are optional ones if you have time. Metro lines are highlighted in the maps where distances are slightly longer for walking.
- €23.60 - RER ticket to/from CDG airport (if arriving and departing by CDG airport. Refer here for alternatives)
1.The third day plan for Palais Garnier and Montmartre does not require the pass. However, if you need to move any activities around you may need a pass that covers all 3 days, i.e, the 4-day Paris Museum Pass at €77. Should you choose to also go to Palace of Versailles and cover the Latin Quarters, you can get the 6-day Paris Museum Pass at €92. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 3-Day Iconic Paris Itinerary
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Tommy Ong
Read it on Author's Website: https://footprintsleftabroad.com/3-day-iconic-paris-itinerary/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: France » Paris
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Tommy Ong
Read it on Author's Website: https://footprintsleftabroad.com/3-day-iconic-paris-itinerary/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- The Louvre Museum
- Tuileries Garden
- Sainte-Chapelle
- Archaeological Crypt
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- the Eiffel Tower
- Trocadero Metro station
- Pont de Bir-Hakeim
- Musée d’Orsay
- Hôtel des Invalides
- Champs-Élysées
- Musée Rodin
- Arc de Triomphe
- Palais Garnier
- Galeries Lafayette / Printemps
- Montmartre
- Pantheon
- Jardin du Luxembourg
- The Catacombs
- Montparnasse Tower
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