Paris Itinerary with Thursday Disneyland Paris and Sunday Spanish Mass

Evening Arrival

After your Scandinavian Airlines flight lands at Charles de Gaulle Airport, allow roughly 1–1½ hours for immigration, baggage collection, and finding the correct exit. For central Paris, the RER B is usually the most economical option—about 35–50 minutes to the city, plus the walk or Metro connection to your hotel. A prebooked taxi is easier after a long journey, typically around €55–65 to the Right Bank, though traffic can make the ride take 45–75 minutes. Keep your passports and hotel address handy, and avoid accepting unsolicited transport offers inside the terminal.

Once checked in, head toward Hôtel de Ville for a gentle first look at Paris after dark. The square is especially atmospheric in the evening, with the illuminated façade, the Seine, and nearby bridges making an easy 30-minute stroll without committing to a major sightseeing stop. From there, wander into Le Marais—the streets around Rue des Rosiers, Rue Vieille-du-Temple, and Rue des Archives are pleasant for a short orientation walk. Since you will likely be tired, stay close to the main streets and save the neighborhood’s smaller courtyards and museums for another day.

Dinner in Le Marais

Have your first Paris dinner at Les Philosophes on Rue Vieille-du-Temple, a relaxed traditional bistro known for French classics, or Bistrot des Vosges near Place des Vosges if you prefer a quieter setting. Expect approximately €25–45 per person before drinks, and plan on about 1½ hours. Dinner service commonly begins around 7 p.m.; if you arrive earlier, confirm the kitchen’s opening time or reserve ahead. Afterward, return directly to the hotel for an early night—April evenings can be cool, and tomorrow will be a better time to explore Paris at full pace.

Morning

Start on Île de la Cité around 9:00, before the central island fills with tour groups. Walk along the quays and around Notre-Dame Cathedral to appreciate the restored exterior; access arrangements and visiting hours may change, so check the cathedral’s official site shortly before your trip. Allow about an hour, then head to Sainte-Chapelle, just a few minutes away. Reserve a timed ticket in advance—entry is generally around €13–15, with security screening at the entrance—and give yourself roughly an hour to enjoy the extraordinary stained glass, especially when sunlight reaches the upper chapel.

Lunch and Afternoon

Take the Metro from Cité toward Bastille—usually around 20–25 minutes with a change—and arrive at Bistrot Paul Bert for lunch. This is a proper neighborhood bistro, so expect a leisurely meal of classic French cooking and a bill of approximately €35–55 per person; reservations are strongly recommended. Afterward, continue to the Musée Picasso Paris in Le Marais, either by Metro or on foot in about 20 minutes. Set aside two hours for the collection inside the elegant Hôtel Salé; the museum is commonly open Tuesday through Sunday, but verify the 2027 schedule and reserve ahead if a timed-entry system is in place.

Late Afternoon and Early Evening

From the museum, wander south to Place des Vosges, about 10 minutes away. Take your time beneath the arcades and through the garden, and look for the quieter corners along the surrounding streets rather than treating it as a quick photo stop. Finish at Marché des Enfants Rouges, roughly 15 minutes north on foot, for an informal early dinner. Stalls vary, but you will find Moroccan, Japanese, French, and other options, typically €15–25 per person; go before 19:00 for the best choice, as some vendors close early and the market is often closed on Mondays.

Morning

Begin at the Arc de Triomphe, arriving around 9:30 before the Champs-Élysées becomes crowded. The monument generally opens around 10:00, though hours and ticket rules can change; budget about €16 per adult and be prepared for the climb up the spiral staircase—there is no ordinary elevator to the viewing terrace. From the top, the twelve avenues radiating from the Place Charles de Gaulle make the city’s layout wonderfully clear. Allow about 1½ hours, including security, and use the underground pedestrian passage rather than attempting to cross the traffic circle.

Afterward, stroll down the Avenue des Champs-Élysées toward Place de la Concorde, roughly 2 km and about 45 minutes at an easy pace. The avenue is grand but commercial, so treat it as a pleasant ceremonial walk rather than Paris’s most local shopping street. Stop for lunch or afternoon tea at Ladurée Champs-Élysées, where a pastry-and-drink break usually runs €20–40 per person; reservations are useful for a seated meal, while the takeaway counter is quicker. From there, walk toward the Jardin des Tuileries in about 15–20 minutes, or take Metro Line 1 from Franklin D. Roosevelt to Concorde if your mother would prefer to save her steps.

Afternoon and Evening

Visit the Musée de l’Orangerie in the afternoon, allowing around 1½ hours for Claude Monet’s enormous Water Lilies panels and the smaller collection downstairs. It is usually open 9:00–18:00 and closed Tuesdays; last admission is typically one hour before closing, with tickets around €12–14. Booking a timed ticket through the museum’s official website is wise, especially during school holidays. Once outside, spend an unhurried hour in the Jardin des Tuileries: sit by the green metal chairs near the ponds, watch the boats, and continue toward the Louvre only as far as you feel like walking. For the evening, board a Seine cruise from Pont de l’Alma or a central quay, depending on the operator you book. A one-hour sightseeing cruise generally costs about €15–25, and a departure around sunset or after dark gives the best illuminated views; arrive 20–30 minutes early, bring a light layer, and confirm the exact pier because operators use different boarding points.

Morning

Begin at Montmartre Cemetery when it opens, usually around 8:00 a.m. in spring; arriving around 9:00 gives you a peaceful hour before the neighborhood gets busy. Enter from Avenue Rachel and follow the tree-lined paths past elaborate family tombs and the graves of artists including Dalida, François Truffaut, and Émile Zola. Admission is free, but wear comfortable shoes—the cemetery is uneven and gently sloped. From the cemetery, walk uphill about 15 minutes via Rue Caulaincourt and Rue du Mont-Cenis to Sacré-Cœur Basilica. The basilica is free to enter and generally opens from early morning; keep voices low inside, and budget roughly €8 for the dome if you want the additional panorama. The steps and forecourt are popular, so the quieter side approach near Square Louise-Michel is preferable to the busiest central staircase.

Midday and Lunch

Spend the next hour and a half wandering Montmartre rather than following a rigid route: see the artists around Place du Tertre, peek down Rue de l’Abreuvoir, and take the quieter lanes near Rue des Saules and Clos Montmartre. The area is touristy, but early afternoon still offers pleasant corners if you keep moving a street or two away from the square. Walk downhill toward Pigalle—about 15–20 minutes—to Bouillon Pigalle, where lunch is inexpensive by Paris standards, usually €15–25 per person depending on drinks and dessert. Expect a lively, informal dining room and possibly a queue; arrive around noon or after 1:30 p.m. for a better chance of being seated quickly. Classic choices include onion soup, steak-frites, or eggs mayonnaise.

Afternoon and Evening

After lunch, walk roughly 10 minutes through South Pigalle to the Musée de la Vie Romantique. This intimate museum, set in the former home of painter Ary Scheffer, is typically open Tuesday through Sunday, often around 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; allow about 1½ hours and verify the 2027 schedule before you go. The permanent collection is generally free, while temporary exhibitions may charge admission. The garden café is a lovely place for a short pause, although opening can be seasonal. Finish with a 15-minute walk east to Galeries Lafayette Haussmann. Go to the rooftop terrace before closing—often around 8:00 p.m., though access may end earlier—and enjoy one of Paris’s best free central views, including the Opera district and the Eiffel Tower in the distance. Use Chaussée d’Antin–La Fayette or Havre-Caumartin Metro stations afterward; both are convenient for returning to your hotel, and the department store is a useful final stop for restrooms or a quick snack.

Morning

Begin with the Spanish-language Catholic Mass at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, or at another central parish if the cathedral does not offer Spanish Mass that morning. Check the official parish schedule a few weeks before April 10, 2027, since language-specific services can change. Arrive 15–20 minutes early; dress respectfully, and allow about an hour for the service. From there, walk through the Latin Quarter toward the Musée de Cluny – Musée national du Moyen Âge—roughly 10–15 minutes. Reserve a timed entry if available; plan on about two hours and roughly €12–15 per adult. The museum’s Roman baths, medieval tapestries, and quiet courtyard make this a particularly good choice with your mother, though check the 2027 opening hours because French museums commonly close one weekday.

Lunch and Afternoon

Walk about 10 minutes through Saint-Germain-des-Prés to Le Procope, on Rue de l’Ancienne Comédie, for lunch. This historic restaurant is atmospheric rather than quick, so allow 1½ hours and expect approximately €35–60 per person; reservations are sensible, especially for a weekend. After lunch, visit Église de Saint-Germain-des-Prés, one of Paris’s oldest churches, for about 30 minutes—check the door for service times and avoid entering during Mass. Continue south on foot to the Jardin du Luxembourg, around 15 minutes away. Take an unhurried loop past the palace façade, fountains, tree-lined promenades, and the Medici Fountain; the gardens are free, though opening and closing times follow daylight and seasonal rules.

Late Afternoon

Return toward Saint-Germain-des-Prés for a final café stop at Café de Flore. It is polished and famously expensive, so budget roughly €15–30 per person for coffee and a light snack, and expect table service rather than a rushed takeaway. Sit inside if you want the classic literary-café atmosphere, or choose a terrace table for people-watching along Boulevard Saint-Germain. Keep the evening flexible after this—this neighborhood is ideal for browsing small galleries and bookshops, with Odéon and Rue de Buci only a short walk away.

Morning

Leave central Paris around 7:00–7:30 a.m. and take the RER A toward Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy; make sure the destination is displayed on the train, since some trains serve other branches. The ride takes roughly 45 minutes, and the station exits directly beside the parks. Keep your ticket accessible until you leave the station, and arrive early enough for security screening and entry procedures. Check the official Disneyland Paris app shortly beforehand for park opening times, attraction closures, parade schedules, and any Premier Access options.

Spend the morning and early afternoon in Disneyland Park, allowing about six hours without trying to conquer every attraction. Start with the classic rides you most want to experience, then take time around Sleeping Beauty Castle and the lands branching off Main Street, U.S.A. Scheduled parades can make the central routes crowded, so choose a viewing spot early or use that period for a less popular attraction. Bring a refillable water bottle and plan a slower lunch or snack break inside the park; prices are high, with a casual meal often costing around €15–25 per person.

Afternoon and Evening

After the main parade period, walk across to Walt Disney Studios Park, generally allowing about three hours. Prioritize the attractions and themed entertainment that matter most to you rather than crossing back and forth between parks. The two entrances are close together, but the day involves considerable standing and walking, so comfortable shoes and a short café break are worthwhile. Around early evening, continue to Disney Village for Annette’s Diner, where the retro American décor and booth seating make it an easy, relaxed dinner choice; budget approximately €25–40 per person, and expect a wait at peak times.

Return to Disneyland Park for the nighttime spectacular, usually a 30–45-minute finale around the castle, subject to the published schedule and weather. Find a viewing position 30–60 minutes ahead if the show is important to you, and stay together when the crowd disperses. Afterward, walk directly to Marne-la-Vallée–Chessy and take the RER A back to Paris; check the last convenient departure before the show begins, as services become less frequent late at night.

Morning

After arriving from Marne-la-Vallée, take the RER A to Châtelet–Les Halles, then walk about 15 minutes to the Musée du Louvre. Aim for a timed entry around 9:00 or 9:30 a.m.; allow roughly three hours, but keep the visit focused rather than trying to see everything. A good manageable route is the Denon Wing for the Mona Lisa, Winged Victory of Samothrace, and Venus de Milo, with time for one additional collection. Admission is generally around €22 for non-EEA visitors, though 2027 prices and free-admission rules should be checked when booking. Reserve through the museum’s official website, and arrive early enough to pass security.

Lunch and Afternoon

Walk across to Angelina Paris Rivoli on Rue de Rivoli for lunch or its famous hot chocolate—plan on about €20–35 per person and expect a possible wait, especially around noon. Afterward, stroll through the Jardin du Palais-Royal to the arcades and Buren Columns; this is an easy, unhurried stop of about an hour and a pleasant place to sit if the weather is mild. Continue north for roughly 10 minutes to Galerie Vivienne, one of Paris’s prettiest covered passages, with mosaic floors, bookshops, and small boutiques. It is free to enter, though individual shops keep their own hours.

Late Afternoon and Evening

From Galerie Vivienne, walk about 10 minutes to Rue Montorgueil, where bakeries, cheese shops, produce stalls, and cafés make for an ideal late-afternoon wander. Stop for a pastry or coffee, but leave room for dinner at Le Comptoir de la Gastronomie near Les Halles, about a 15-minute walk away. Reserve ahead if possible; the restaurant is known for traditional French comfort food, including foie gras and hearty regional dishes, with dinner usually around €30–50 per person. Afterward, return to your hotel by Châtelet–Les Halles or another convenient RER A connection; check the evening departure times, particularly if you are still staying near Disneyland Paris, since trains become less frequent late at night.

Early Morning — Hotel to Charles de Gaulle Airport

Leave your central Paris hotel about three hours before the scheduled SAS departure. The RER B is the least expensive option, taking roughly 35–50 minutes to Charles de Gaulle Airport; allow extra time for the walk to the station, luggage, and possible service interruptions. For a more relaxed departure with your mother and bags, pre-booking a taxi is worthwhile—expect approximately €55–75 and 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. At the airport, follow signs for your SAS terminal, complete bag drop and security, and keep passports and onward-connection information accessible.

Flight and Connection

The direct Scandinavian Airlines flight from Paris–Charles de Gaulle Airport to Copenhagen Airport takes about two hours. After landing at Kastrup, follow the signs for connecting flights and check the airport screens for your gate; connection logistics should remain straightforward if the itinerary is booked through as one ticket. Don’t plan a city excursion during the layover unless you have several comfortable hours, no checked-bag or immigration complication, and the airline confirms you may leave airside. Otherwise, stay in the terminal, use the lounges or cafés, and keep some Danish kroner or a card available for snacks—airport prices are high, so a simple meal and coffee are the practical choice.

Onward Flight to Los Angeles

Be at the gate well before boarding for the transatlantic Scandinavian Airlines flight from Copenhagen Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Keep medications, documents, chargers, and one change of clothes in your hand luggage in case checked bags are delayed. The long flight and time change will make the arrival day tiring, so avoid scheduling anything demanding after landing; confirm the onward baggage and immigration instructions with SAS during the connection.