3-Day Paris Highlights Loop: Musée d'Orsay to Montmartre (June 2026)

Day 1: Historic Core

Paris, France on June 12, 2026

8:30am

Breakfast at Le Saint Régis

Classic Parisian café on Île Saint-Louis serving fresh croissants and coffee; great for starting near Notre-Dame and people-watching.
EUR8, 0h45m

9:30am

Visit Notre-Dame exterior & Île de la Cité

Walk around the cathedral precinct and Île de la Cité to see restored facades and historic bridges; exterior access and surroundings open all day (interior access limited after restoration).
EUR0, 0h45m

10:30am

Sainte-Chapelle

Stained-glass jewel of medieval Paris on the Île de la Cité; visit to admire the 13th-century glasswork.
EUR11, 0h45m

11:30am

Walk along the Seine to Musée d'Orsay

Leisurely 20–30 minute riverside stroll taking in booksellers and riverside views en route to the Musée d'Orsay.
EUR0, 0h30m

12:15pm

Lunch at Café Campana (Musée d'Orsay)

Brasserie inside Musée d'Orsay offering seasonal plates and easy access before or after the museum visit; reserve if busy.
EUR25, 1h

1:30pm

Musée d'Orsay

Major collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces in a converted railway station; plan 2 hours to see highlights (Monet, Van Gogh, Degas).
EUR16, 2h0m

3:45pm

Tuileries Garden & Place de la Concorde

Stroll through the formal gardens toward Place de la Concorde for sculptures, fountains and views toward the Louvre and Champs-Élysées.
EUR0, 0h45m

5:00pm

Early evening Seine walk / optional Bateaux-Mouches ticket booking

Relaxed riverside walk; you can pre-book a 1-hour evening cruise for sunset views (cruises run until late evening in summer).
EUR0 (or EUR17 if cruise booked), 0h30m

7:30pm

Dinner at Le Christine

Classic bistro near Saint-Germain offering refined French dishes in a relaxed setting; reservations recommended for June evenings.
EUR45, 1h30m
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Day 2: Monuments & Seine

Paris, France on June 13, 2026

8:00am

Breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien (near Champs-Élysées)

Healthy continental options with good coffee and quick service before a busy day of sightseeing.
EUR10, 0h45m

9:00am

Champs-Élysées walk to Arc de Triomphe

Stroll or take the Metro up the avenue to the Arc de Triomphe; climb the monument for panoramic views (open 10:00–23:00 in summer).
EUR14, 1h0m

11:00am

Eiffel Tower grounds & Champ de Mars

Walk through the park for classic views and photos; if you plan to go up the Tower, pre-book timed tickets for June to avoid long queues (open 9:00–midnight in summer).
EUR0 (or EUR28+ if summit tickets), 1h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Café de l'Homme

Restaurant with striking views of the Eiffel Tower across the Seine; good for a leisurely mid-day meal with a view (book ahead).
EUR35, 1h15m

2:00pm

Optional Eiffel Tower ascent

If pre-booked, ascend to the second floor or summit for sweeping Paris vistas; timed-entry advisable for June crowds.
EUR28, 1h0m

3:30pm

Seine river cruise (Bateaux Parisiens/Bateaux Mouches)

One-hour commentary cruise departing from near the Eiffel Tower offering a relaxing overview of riverside monuments; cruises in June run frequently until evening.
EUR17, 1h0m

5:00pm

Explore Musée Quai Branly (optional)

Museum of non-European arts near the Eiffel Tower showcasing global indigenous art and design; check exhibitions—open typically 10:30–19:00 (closed Mondays).
EUR12, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at Les Ombres

Rooftop restaurant with direct Eiffel Tower views ideal for an evening meal; reserve for a window table during June.
EUR60, 1h30m
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Day 3: Bohemian Montmartre

Paris, France on June 14, 2026

8:30am

Breakfast at Le Consulat

Historic café in Montmartre serving classic French breakfast near Sacré-Cœur; perfect to soak in the artistic neighborhood vibe.
EUR12, 0h45m

9:30am

Sacré-Cœur Basilica

White-domed basilica with panoramic views over Paris; basilica open from early morning (check for services), dome access may have separate hours.
EUR0, 0h45m

10:30am

Place du Tertre & local artists

Historic square where artists paint and sell portraits; enjoy the bohemian atmosphere and watch artists at work.
EUR0, 0h45m

11:30am

Espace Dalí or Montmartre Museum

Choose Espace Dalí for surreal sculptures and drawings (open daily 10:30–6pm) or the Montmartre Museum to learn neighborhood history.
EUR12, 0h45m

1:00pm

Lunch at La Mascotte

Long-standing seafood and Parisian bistro on Rue des Abbesses, lively and typical of Montmartre dining.
EUR30, 1h0m

2:30pm

Walk to Moulin Rouge & Pigalle

Stroll down to Pigalle to see Moulin Rouge exteriors and the neighborhood's eclectic shops; save cabaret shows for evening bookings if desired (shows often start ~9:00pm).
EUR0, 0h45m

4:00pm

Shopping on Rue des Martyrs / Abbesses

Explore specialty food shops, patisseries and boutiques; great for picking up artisan souvenirs and tasting local treats.
EUR0, 1h0m

6:30pm

Dinner at Le Petit Moulin

Cozy bistro near Montmartre serving seasonal French dishes in a historic building; book a table for a relaxed final-night meal.
EUR40, 1h30m

9:30pm

Optional Moulin Rouge show

Attend the iconic cabaret for a late-night spectacle—book well in advance for June dates (shows around 9:00–11:30pm).
EUR120, 2h0m
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