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Arrive at MAA at least 3 hours before your international flight to complete check-in, security and immigration smoothly; consider online check-in and printed boarding pass or mobile boarding pass ready.
Board an overnight flight to Paris (one-stop via Doha/Dubai/Mumbai or multi-stop routing); evening departures help you sleep on the plane and arrive in Paris morning local time. Choose a flight with comfortable layover time (1–3 hours) if not direct.
Expect 30–90 minutes depending on airport and queues; if arriving CDG, take RER B to central Paris (~35–50 min) or a taxi for direct hotel drop-off (~40–60 min).
Purchase a carnet (10 single tickets) or a 3-day Navigo/Paris Visite pass depending on stay length; this saves time and fares when using metro/RER for central Paris and Versailles trips.
L'As du Fallafel is a famous quick eat for excellent falafel in Le Marais; for a sit-down option try Café Charlot for a classic Parisian bistro meal. L'As typically opens lunchtime onward, Café Charlot opens earlier.
Walk the riverbanks toward Pont Neuf and consider a 1-hour Bateaux Parisiens or Vedettes de Paris cruise for an orientation of riverside monuments (cruises run many times daily, 10:00–21:00+ depending on operator).
Choose a cozy bistro like Le Petit Fer à Cheval in Le Marais for warm convivial dining, or Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie near Les Halles for classic dishes and foie gras specialties; most bistros open evenings from ~18:00.
Historic café for a classic Parisian breakfast (café au lait and croissant) and people-watching; opens early (around 7:30) to start a museum day right.
Reserve a timed-entry ticket and plan 2–3 hours to see highlights (Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory); Louvre hours typically 9:00–18:00 and it’s closed Tuesdays — confirm before visiting.
Walk the Champs-Élysées for shopping and arrive at the Arc de Triomphe to climb for citywide views (Arc typically open 10:00–23:00; buy tickets on site or online).
See the tower sparkle on the hour after dusk for five minutes; if you want to go up, book tickets to avoid long lines (summit hours often until ~23:45 depending on season).
Stroll Luxembourg Gardens and explore the Latin Quarter's bookshops, boutiques and atmospheric streets; gardens open daily from early morning until dusk.
Small, peaceful museum with Rodin sculptures and lovely gardens; great if you prefer quieter, contemplative art visits (check opening times around 10:00–18:30).
Have an early breakfast and take the RER C to Versailles Château Rive Gauche; aim to arrive before the midday crowds for the palace (train ~35–45 minutes from central Paris).
Explore the State Apartments, Hall of Mirrors and the palace gardens; palace typically opens 9:00–18:30 (check closure days) — allow 3–4 hours and book timed entry to skip lines.
Visit the smaller palaces and the rustic Hamlet for a contrasting, quieter experience to the main palace; allow 1.5–2 hours and use the park shuttle if needed.
Take the RER C back to central Paris; freshen up at the hotel before dinner and avoid peak-hour delays by timing the train right after the palace visit.
Enjoy a selection of savory and sweet crêpes at Breizh Café for a lighter, relaxed dinner after a big day of walking; generally open evenings but check seasonal times.
Explore Montmartre’s winding streets, visit the Sacré-Cœur Basilica (open early, typically 6:00–22:30) and enjoy panoramic views; artists at Place du Tertre add a lively finish to your Paris visit.
Historic windmill restaurant offering classic dishes — a satisfying final Parisian meal and a good place to reflect on the trip before heading to the airport.