Paris Accessible Itinerary (No Walking)

Day 1: Arrival & Seine Exploration

Morning: Arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport and take a wheelchair‑accessible taxi to your hotel in the 1st arrondissement. Settle in and enjoy a light brunch served on the hotel’s terrace.

Afternoon: Board a Seine River Cruise with a fully accessible boat that provides ramps and wheelchair spaces. Sail past iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre‑Dame Cathedral, and the Louvre Museum while enjoying an audio guide.

Evening: Dine at Le Ciel de Paris on the 56th floor of the Tour Montparnasse, which offers elevator access and panoramic city views. After dinner, relax with a night‑time view of the illuminated Eiffel Tower from the restaurant’s terrace.

Day 2: Museum Day & Accessible Hop‑On Hop‑Off Bus

Morning: Take an accessible hop‑on hop‑off bus to the Louvre Museum. The museum provides wheelchair rentals, elevators, and audio guides for each gallery.

Afternoon: Continue the bus tour to the Musée d'Orsay, where you can admire Impressionist masterpieces from the comfort of wheelchair‑friendly viewing platforms. A light lunch is served at the museum’s café, which has barrier‑free seating.

Evening: Return to the hotel for a rest, then enjoy a dinner cruise on the Bateaux‑Mouches, featuring wheelchair‑accessible decks and a live French chanson performance.

Day 3: Versailles Day Trip (Limited Walking)

Morning: Depart via a private, wheelchair‑accessible car for a half‑day trip to the Palace of Versailles. Upon arrival, a staff‑guided trolley will transport you to the Grand Apartments and the Hall of Mirrors.

Afternoon: Explore the palace’s accessible gardens using an electric golf cart, stopping at the Fountain Show (if in season). A gourmet lunch is served at the on‑site restaurant with ramp access.

Evening: Return to Paris and enjoy a relaxed dinner at Café de Flore, which offers wheelchair‑friendly entrances and comfortable indoor seating.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Seine River Cruise – 2 hours – $45 per person
• Le Ciel de Paris dinner – 1.5 hours – $70 per person
• Louvre Museum – 3 hours – $20 admission + $10 wheelchair rental
• Musée d'Orsay – 2 hours – $16 admission + $10 wheelchair rental
• Bateaux‑Mouches dinner cruise – 2.5 hours – $85 per person
• Versailles Palace tour (trolley) – 4 hours – $30 admission + $20 trolley guide
• Electric garden cart at Versailles – 2 hours – $25 per person
• Private accessible car (round trip) – Full day – $150
• Accessible hop‑on hop‑off bus (24‑hour pass) – 1 day – $25 per person
• Meals (excluding listed restaurants) – 3 days – $120 total
Total Estimated Cost: $586 per person

Tips

If you have extra time, consider adding a morning visit to the Musée Rodin, which is fully accessible and offers beautiful sculpture gardens reachable by electric cart. To shorten the trip, you can skip the Versailles day and replace it with a relaxed afternoon at the Luxembourg Gardens, which have paved pathways and wheelchair‑friendly rest areas.