Take a taxi (or pre-booked transfer) from CDG to Hotel Parister (approx. 35–60 minutes depending on traffic). It's the quickest, most direct option after a long flight.
Settle into your room and drop luggage; Hotel Parister is centrally located near Opéra and Grands Boulevards — good base for walking to nearby restaurants.
World‑famous art museum dominated by the glass pyramid — prioritise highlights (Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo) to make best use of time. Note: Louvre typically opens 09:00–18:00 and is closed on Tuesdays — check ahead.
Stunning 13th‑century chapel with famous stained glass — especially lovely in winter daylight. Typical winter hours around 09:00–17:00; check seasonal times.
Walk the historic island, see the exterior of Notre‑Dame and the charming lanes; the cathedral interior remains under restoration beyond 2024, so check access updates.
A relaxed walk through the Tuileries; if you prefer art, visit Musée de l'Orangerie to see Monet’s Water Lilies (hours vary; often 09:00–18:00 but closed some weekdays).
One‑hour evening cruise to see Paris monuments lit up from the river — boards from near the Eiffel Tower; check times (evening sailings often start between 19:00–21:30).
Impressionist masterpieces housed in a converted railway station — plan for about two hours to see the highlights. Note: Musée d'Orsay often opens 09:30–18:00 and is closed on Mondays, so check the calendar.
Modern art museum with striking architecture and city views from the upper levels; typical opening hours 11:00–21:00 though exhibitions may differ — check times.
Short visit to the department store for last-minute shopping and the rooftop view of Paris (opening hours vary; rooftop access sometimes seasonal), keep this short to avoid stress.
Leave for Charles de Gaulle — for a 15:35 departure aim to be at the airport ~3 hours before (arrive ~12:35). Taxi takes 35–60 minutes depending on traffic; leave with margin.