Classic Parisian breakfast with a view into the Louvre courtyard; an elegant, comfortable start before your timed-entry at the museum. Good for people-watching and planning the day’s highlights.
See the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory of Samothrace and other masterworks in the Denon wing; book a timed ticket online to avoid long queues. Typical hours: 9:00am–6:00pm; closed Tuesdays; late openings Wed & Fri (check when booking).
Short walk from the Louvre, this relaxed bistro serves classic French dishes and is ideal for a midday refuel after museum exploring. Offers seasonally focused plates and a pleasant atmosphere.
See Monet’s Water Lilies in the specially designed oval rooms and enjoy Impressionist and post-Impressionist collections; the Tuileries location makes this a calm, compact stop. Typical hours: 9:00am–6:00pm; closed Tuesdays.
Walk the Tuileries gardens toward the Seine for photos and a relaxed break—November light is crisp and the gardens are quieter. Free to wander; consider a café stop for a hot drink.
Visit Paris’s famous department store for French and international fashion, the gourmet food hall (Galeries Lafayette Gourmet) and the free rooftop terrace for a panoramic view of Paris. Typical hours: 9:30am–8:30pm Mon–Sat (Sundays shorter); allow time for shopping and the rooftop photo stop.
Choose Le Grand Véfour near Palais-Royal for a formal, historic French dinner (reserve ahead) or Le Fumoir for a more relaxed meal very close to the Louvre. Both are convenient after the Haussmann visit via a short taxi or metro.
A popular specialty-coffee spot near the Seine and Musée d'Orsay that opens early; ideal for a brisk, modern breakfast before the museum. Good coffee and eggs or pastries.
Housed in a converted Beaux-Arts railway station, the museum focuses on 19th-century art—Impressionists and Post-Impressionists—with a superb sculpture and decorative arts collection. Typical hours: 9:30am–6:00pm; closed Mondays; late opening Thursdays around 9:45pm.
Les Antiquaires offers a classic bistro menu near the museum; alternatively the Musée d'Orsay café (Café Campana) is convenient for a quicker, scenic meal inside the building. Both are good depending on your pace.
Set in a beautiful mansion with extensive sculpture gardens, Rodin is perfect for The Thinker and The Gates of Hell; the garden is particularly peaceful in November. Typical hours: 10:00am–6:30pm; closed Mondays.
Cross to Île de la Cité for photos; Sainte-Chapelle’s stained glass is exceptional if you choose to enter (check opening times and book tickets). This is an easy cultural add-on before dinner.
Dine in one of Paris’s oldest cafés in the Latin Quarter for a classic French dinner and lively atmosphere; reservations recommended for evenings. This gives you a historic setting after a day of museums.
A charming patisserie/café on the edge of the Marais — a pleasant, relaxed start before exploring the neighbourhood’s museums. Try classic croissants and a hot chocolate or café au lait.
A major modern & contemporary art museum with radical 20th/21st-century collections and dynamic temporary exhibitions; the top-floor terraces offer good city views. Typical hours: 11:00am–10:00pm; closed Tuesdays—book timed tickets to avoid queues.
Le Marais offers excellent bistros: Café Charlot is a classic Parisian brasserie, while Breizh Café serves outstanding Breton crepes if you prefer a lighter or quicker meal.
A focused, well-curated collection devoted to Picasso’s work and archives, set in an elegant hôtel particulier — perfect for a deep dive into one artist’s evolution. Typical hours: 11:00am–6:00pm; check for closures.
Dedicated to the history of Paris with period rooms, paintings and artefacts; it’s a great complement to the morning’s modern art by offering context on the city’s past. Typical hours: 10:00am–6:00pm; closed Tuesdays.
Enjoy a convivial Marais dinner: Chez Janou is a lively Provençal bistro with a long menu and good cocktails; Breizh Café is great for savory or sweet crepes paired with cider if you prefer casual dining.
If you have energy, take a night walk along the Seine for illuminated views of Paris landmarks or explore bars and late cafés in the Marais. A lovely, relaxing way to close the trip.