Classic Parisian breakfast with croissants, café au lait and jam before exploring; small cafés open from about 7:30–8:30am but check specific hours on Armistice Day (11 Nov).
Climb the steps to Sacré-Cœur for panoramic city views and stroll the artists' streets of Montmartre; basilica is usually open roughly 6:00am–10:30pm (free entry; dome access has a fee).
Hearty bistro lunch in Montmartre — great salads, quiches and classic French dishes; many places stay open on public holidays but reservations recommended for 11 Nov.
Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in a converted railway station — open Tue–Sun (typically 9:30am–6:00pm); excellent on a Tuesday like 11 Nov. Book tickets in advance to skip lines.
Light early dinner with river views; choose a seatable restaurant so you can make your evening cruise on time — check holiday hours, many central restaurants operate normally on 11 Nov.
A 1-hour illuminated cruise shows the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame (exterior) and riverside monuments by night; cruises typically run into the evening (approx 10:00pm last departures), book ahead.
Start with a relaxed crêpe or pastry and coffee in the lively university district; many cafés open from 7:30–8:30am but check hours for specific places.
Stained-glass jewel-box chapel dating from the 13th century; generally open about 9:00am–7:00pm (check for seasonal variations) and perfect in the morning light to appreciate the windows.
Former royal palace and revolutionary prison — the Conciergerie is nearby and provides historical context to Notre-Dame and the island; typical hours ~9:30am–6:00pm.
World’s largest art museum; the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays but open on Wednesday and typically has extended hours on Wednesdays and Fridays (often until 9:45pm). Plan highlights (Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, Venus de Milo) and pre-book timed entry to avoid queues.
Relax in the formal gardens between the Louvre and Place de la Concorde, then walk through the elegant arcades of Palais Royal; gardens are open daylight hours, arcades open year-round.
Grand palace and formal gardens—palace typically opens around 9:00am (closed Mondays), gardens open earlier; allow 3–4 hours to see State Apartments and Hall of Mirrors and stroll the grounds. Book entry time and RER tickets in advance.
Stroll the grand avenue, shop or enjoy café culture, then climb Arc de Triomphe for one of the city’s best axis views; Arc typically open 10:00am–11:00pm (check seasonal close time).
Head to the tower for a sunset-to-night panoramic view that includes the Eiffel Tower silhouette; tower usually open until around 11:30pm — perfect for sunset timing in November (check sunset time and opening hours).
Finish your trip with classic brasserie fare or Breton crêpes; La Coupole is an iconic art-deco brasserie, Montparnasse offers great crêperies open late.
Cap the trip with a last stroll to capture the Paris lights — accessible any time; the hourly Eiffel sparkle runs after dark for five minutes each hour.