Take your morning Mumbai–Paris flight to Charles de Gaulle Airport, allowing roughly 12–16 hours door to door: arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport about three hours before departure, then budget time for immigration, baggage collection, and the journey into Paris. From Charles de Gaulle, the RER B is usually the most economical option to central Paris—about 35–50 minutes to the city, plus station transfers and walking—or pre-book a taxi for a simpler arrival, typically around €55–65 to the Left Bank or central districts. With a long-haul arrival, keep the first afternoon gentle and expect hotel check-in around late afternoon or evening.
After dropping your bags, head to Place de la Concorde for an easy first landmark stop. Spend about 30 minutes taking in the obelisk, fountains, and broad views toward the Champs-Élysées and the Seine. Then walk into Tuileries Garden, following the tree-lined central paths toward the Louvre area. Allow around an hour, with a pause beside one of the green metal chairs near the ponds; in May, the gardens are especially pleasant in the softer late-afternoon light. Both are free and open-air, so they work well even if jet lag changes your timing.
Continue by taxi or walk for about 20–25 minutes to Café de Flore in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Settle in for a classic vegetarian French meal—ask for meat-free options clearly, as traditional dishes often include stock or ham—and expect roughly €20–35 per person before drinks. After dinner, walk around 15 minutes toward Pont des Arts. From the bridge, look along the Seine toward the Louvre and the illuminated riverfront; allow about 45 minutes for a relaxed sunset finish. The bridge is free and open at all hours, but keep valuables secure in the evening and avoid leaning on the railings.
Start early at the Musée du Louvre, ideally arriving 15–20 minutes before your timed-entry slot. The museum usually opens at 9:00am but is closed on Tuesdays, so this planned visit requires checking the 2027 calendar carefully and shifting it to an open day if necessary—do not rely on arriving without a reservation. Allow three to four hours for the Mona Lisa, Egyptian antiquities, and a few nearby galleries rather than trying to cover the entire museum. Timed tickets generally cost around €20–25; keep your passport or booking confirmation accessible and expect security queues.
Walk from the Louvre through the Palais Royal gardens to its courtyard, where Daniel Buren’s black-and-white columns make a good short photo stop. Continue north to Galerie Vivienne, one of Paris’s prettiest covered passages, with mosaic floors, glass roofing and small boutiques; allow about 30 minutes to browse. For a vegetarian meal, dine at Le Grand Véfour near Palais Royal, but confirm that its current menu offers a suitable meat-free option when booking. This is an elegant, expensive stop—budget roughly €40–80 per person or more depending on the menu and drinks—and reservations are strongly advisable.
From Galerie Vivienne, walk around 10–15 minutes toward Rue Montorgueil. Spend the evening browsing its food shops and lively pavement cafés, then stop for a pastry or dessert from one of the established patisseries on or around the street. The area is easy to reach by Metro via Sentier or Étienne Marcel, and most shops close earlier than the restaurants, so arrive in the late afternoon rather than leaving the browsing until late night. Keep this final stop relaxed; after a museum-heavy day, wandering the side streets around Rue Montorgueil is more enjoyable than adding another major attraction.
Begin at Trocadéro Gardens, arriving around 8:30am while the terraces are still relatively calm. The best Eiffel Tower views are from the area around the Warsaw Fountain and the upper steps near Place du Trocadéro; allow about an hour for photographs and an easy stroll. Walk across Pont d’Iéna to the Eiffel Tower—roughly 15 minutes. Your timed ticket is essential: choose the summit or second-floor option in advance, and allow 2–3 hours for security, lifts, queues, and the visit itself. Prices vary by level and lift/stairs option, but budget approximately €20–€40 per adult; arrive at least 30 minutes before the slot. The tower’s official opening times and ticket release dates can change, so verify them before booking.
From the tower, walk about 15 minutes to Rue Cler, a pleasant market street for a relaxed vegetarian lunch. Pick up bread, fruit, cheese, quiche or a vegetable tart from the food shops and make a picnic to eat nearby; allow roughly €15–€25 per person. For a sit-down option, Le Petit Cler usually has vegetarian-friendly salads and savoury dishes, though ask about ingredients and request meat-free preparation clearly. Market shops generally become livelier from late morning and many close on different days, so buying your picnic before mid-afternoon is safest.
Continue along the Rue de l’Université and Quai Branly to the Musée du Quai Branly–Jacques Chirac, about a 15–20-minute walk. Spend around two hours in its atmospheric collection of art and objects from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas, then pause in the garden if you need a breather. Allow approximately €12–€15 for admission and check the museum’s opening calendar before fixing the timing, as weekly closures and special exhibitions can affect access. In the evening, return toward the Eiffel Tower area for a reserved one-hour Seine evening cruise. Book a departure time after sunset if possible—the tower and riverfront are especially attractive as the lights come on. Plan to arrive 20–30 minutes early at the designated dock; cruises commonly cost about €15–€25, and vegetarian food is best handled with your earlier Rue Cler picnic unless you have specifically reserved a dinner cruise.
Begin on Île de la Cité around 9:00am, ideally with a timed ticket for Sainte-Chapelle. Allow about an hour, including security screening; the jewel-like medieval stained-glass windows are brightest on a sunny morning. Entry is typically around €13–€15, but tickets and security arrangements can change, so reserve through the official site before travelling. From there, walk a few minutes to Notre-Dame de Paris. The restored cathedral is generally free to enter, though timed reservations, visitor controls, or queues may apply; allow roughly an hour and dress respectfully. Do not rely on walking straight in—check the official visitor procedure shortly before your visit.
After the cathedral, take a relaxed half-hour at Marché aux Fleurs Reine Elizabeth II, just beside Notre-Dame. It is small but atmospheric, with seasonal plants and flowers under the distinctive green market pavilions. For lunch, choose a nearby vegetarian crêpe or falafel in the Latin Quarter, allowing about €12–€20. Then cross toward Shakespeare and Company, a 10-minute walk across the Petit Pont and along the Rue de la Bûcherie. Spend around 45 minutes browsing its famously cramped rooms; it is a bookshop rather than a museum, so opening hours and visitor flow can vary. Keep the afternoon unhurried—this stretch is best enjoyed on foot along the Quai de Montebello.
From Shakespeare and Company, reach Le Potager du Marais by Metro or taxi in roughly 20–30 minutes; walking takes about 35–40 minutes. This cosy vegetarian and vegan restaurant is a good place for a substantial dinner, with an expected spend of approximately €25–€40 per person. Reserve ahead, particularly for dinner, and confirm its current service days and menu before setting out. Afterward, take a gentle walk through the surrounding Marais streets rather than adding another major attraction—the day’s island sightseeing is most enjoyable when you leave time for the evening atmosphere.
Begin around 9:30am at Montmartre Cemetery, entering from Avenue Rachel. Its tree-lined lanes are a peaceful way to meet Montmartre before the crowds arrive; allow about an hour to see the notable graves and winding bridges. Check the seasonal opening hours before setting out—cemeteries generally open later on some mornings and close earlier in winter. From there, walk about 15 minutes downhill to Moulin Rouge on Boulevard de Clichy. Spend 20 minutes seeing the famous red windmill and photographing the façade; the surrounding Pigalle area is lively and more adult-oriented, so this is best treated as a brief exterior stop rather than a long wander.
Walk uphill for roughly 15 minutes via Rue Lepic, a pleasant route lined with food shops and old Montmartre streets, then spend about an hour around Rue des Abbesses. Stop for coffee and a pastry at a neighborhood boulangerie, and browse the small shops around Place des Abbesses. For a vegetarian lunch, look for a galette with cheese and vegetables, a vegetable tart, or a meat-free salad; confirm ingredients in French, since “vegetarian” does not always exclude meat stock or ham. Budget about €12–20 for a casual lunch, and keep some time free for the side streets rather than trying to cover every corner.
Continue uphill for 15–20 minutes to Sacré-Cœur Basilica, arriving before the busiest late-afternoon period if possible. Entry to the basilica is free, while the dome and crypt require a separate ticket—typically around €8–10, subject to change—and involve a substantial number of stairs with no lift. Keep shoulders covered and observe the quiet inside. The broad steps and Parvis du Sacré-Cœur offer memorable city views, but the lanes immediately around the basilica can attract pickpockets and bracelet scams; keep your phone and wallet secure, and politely decline unsolicited approaches.
Walk 10–15 minutes through the older lanes toward Le Consulat on Rue des Saules, one of Montmartre’s most photographed historic cafés. Try to arrive for an early dinner or reserve ahead, as the small dining room and terrace fill quickly. Vegetarian-friendly choices may include an omelette, cheese-based dish, vegetable plate, or salad, but ask the server to confirm the day’s options and cooking ingredients. Allow about €25–40 per person for a main meal and drink. Afterward, stroll briefly around Rue des Saules and Place du Tertre if you still have energy; otherwise, take Metro line 12 from Abbesses or Lamarck–Caulaincourt, remembering that Abbesses has a famously deep platform—use the lift if it is operating.
Start around 9:30am at Petit Palais, entering from Avenue Winston-Churchill. Its permanent collection is free, though you may still queue briefly for security; allow about 1½ hours for the galleries and the elegant covered courtyard café. The collection is a quieter, more manageable introduction to Parisian art than the city’s larger museums. Check the official opening calendar before setting out, as opening hours and temporary closures can change.
Walk across the avenue to Grand Palais, allowing only a few minutes between the two buildings. Visit the current exhibition if one is operating, budgeting 1½–2 hours including security and any timed-entry queue. Exhibition admission and opening times vary considerably, so reserve in advance once the 2027 programme is published. For a vegetarian lunch afterward, look for a simple cheese or vegetable tart, salad, or quiche at a nearby café around Rue de Ponthieu; mention that you do not eat meat or fish, as some seemingly vegetarian dishes may use meat stock.
Spend about an hour walking the broad Champs-Élysées toward Arc de Triomphe, starting near Rond-Point des Champs-Élysées and keeping to the side streets when the avenue feels too commercial. The walk is roughly 1.5 km, with plenty of opportunities to pause at department-store cafés or browse the smaller luxury and design shops along the way. At Arc de Triomphe, use the underground pedestrian passage rather than attempting to cross the traffic circle. Reserve rooftop access for a timed slot; allow about 1½ hours for security, the stairs, the exhibition, and the panoramic terrace. Adult admission is typically in the mid-teens to low twenties in euros, subject to 2027 pricing, and the climb is substantial.
Finish at Ladurée Champs-Élysées, where you can sit down for vegetarian light fare and a selection of macarons. Budget approximately €20–35 per person for a modest meal and dessert, more if ordering a full afternoon-tea-style service. Confirm that the savoury dishes are vegetarian when ordering, and reserve if you want a proper table rather than takeaway. Afterward, the nearby Franklin D. Roosevelt métro station is convenient for returning to your hotel; metro fares and operating details should be checked shortly before travel.
Start around 9:30am at the Panthéon, arriving early enough to pass security before the day-tripper crowds build. Allow about 1½ hours for the neoclassical interior, dome views if open, and crypt. Standard admission is roughly €13–€15, with concessions available; opening hours and dome access vary seasonally, so check the official schedule before going. From central Paris, take Metro line 10 to Cardinal Lemoine or walk through the Latin Quarter.
Walk downhill for about 10 minutes to Rue Mouffetard, one of the nicest market streets for a relaxed Sunday browse. Allow an hour to look at the produce, bakeries, cheese shops, and small cafés, then choose a vegetarian lunch for approximately €15–€25 per person. Ask clearly for sans viande ni poisson—without meat or fish—as some dishes use hidden ham or anchovy. Sunday trading can be lively but individual shops may close earlier, so do not leave lunch too late.
Continue north-west to the Musée de Cluny – Musée national du Moyen Âge, about a 15-minute walk away. Spend roughly two hours with the medieval tapestries, carved sculptures, and exceptionally preserved Roman baths; admission is generally around €12, and the museum is commonly closed on Mondays rather than Sundays, though confirm the 2027 timetable. Afterwards, walk for about 15 minutes toward Luxembourg Gardens. Set aside 1½ hours to stroll around the lawns, the Medici Fountain, and the tree-lined promenades—on a pleasant Sunday, this is best enjoyed slowly rather than as a checklist.
Finish at La Grande Épicerie de Paris on Rue de Sèvres, roughly a 20-minute walk from the gardens or a short Metro journey via Saint-Sulpice. Pick up good bread, French cheeses, seasonal fruit, tapenade, and other vegetarian picnic items for about €15–€30 per person. Check Sunday closing hours carefully, as the food hall may close earlier than on weekdays; if it is shut, buy your picnic provisions earlier along Rue Mouffetard. Keep the evening unhurried—this is a good day for sitting in a nearby square with your purchases rather than adding another major sight.
Start around 10:30am in the Upper Marais at Marché des Enfants Rouges, Paris’s oldest covered market. Allow about an hour to browse the stalls and choose a vegetarian lunch-style plate—look for crêpes, Moroccan vegetable dishes, cheese, salads, or other meat-free options. Most vendors operate around lunchtime rather than early morning, and opening days and hours can vary, so check before setting out. Budget roughly €15–25 per person, and expect limited seating at the busiest times.
From the market, walk about 10 minutes to Musée Picasso Paris in the Hôtel Salé. Give yourself around two hours for Picasso’s paintings, sculptures, and the building’s grand rooms; reserve a timed ticket if available, particularly for a Monday visit when Paris attractions can have irregular opening schedules. Admission is commonly around €16–18, with security adding a little time. The surrounding streets—especially Rue de Bretagne, Rue Charlot, and Rue Vieille-du-Temple—are ideal for a relaxed wander between the two stops.
Continue south-east on foot for roughly 15 minutes to Place des Vosges, one of the most harmonious squares in Paris. Walk beneath the arcades and across the central garden, allowing about 45 minutes to enjoy the red-brick façades and small galleries. Then visit Maison de Victor Hugo, located at number 6 on the square, where the writer lived. The apartment takes about an hour and is often free for the permanent collection, though temporary exhibitions may charge; confirm Monday opening hours and any reservation requirement before going. This is a compact, low-stress afternoon, so leave time to browse the small design shops and courtyards around the Marais.
Finish at L’As du Fallafel on Rue des Rosiers, around a 10-minute walk from Place des Vosges. Order the classic vegetarian falafel sandwich—falafel, aubergine, salads, and sauces in warm pita—for approximately €10–20. Takeaway is usually faster than waiting for a table, and the narrow street can be lively; keep belongings close in the crowd. If the queue is long, it is worth waiting rather than adding another major stop, since this is your planned taste of one of the Marais’s most famous vegetarian specialties.
After breakfast, leave central Paris around 8:00–8:30am, allowing roughly 1½ hours door-to-door for walking to the station, buying or validating tickets, the RER C ride to Versailles Château–Rive Gauche, and the 10-minute walk onward. Check SNCF Connect or Île-de-France Mobilités on the morning of travel, as engineering works can sometimes alter RER C services. Reserve a timed ticket for the Palace of Versailles in advance; allow 2½–3 hours for the State Apartments, Royal Chapel, and Hall of Mirrors, with security queues included. Palace admission is commonly around €21–€25 depending on the ticket and any fountain or musical-garden programme.
Exit into the Versailles Gardens and spend about two hours wandering the formal parterres, long perspectives, and fountains. The estate is extensive, so wear comfortable shoes; garden access and fountain-show supplements vary by season, and some groves may have timed openings. Continue toward the Grand Trianon, about a 25–35-minute walk through the grounds, for an hour among its elegant rooms and surrounding gardens. Then stroll to La Petite Venise, a quieter canal-side corner named for its gondola-like boats. A seasonal boat ride can be pleasant, but treat it as optional and check availability on the day; bring a vegetarian picnic or buy something simple in Versailles, since food inside the estate is convenient but relatively expensive.
Allow at least 1½ hours to walk back to Versailles Château–Rive Gauche, wait for the RER C, and return to your accommodation. Try to leave the estate by around 5:00–5:30pm, especially if you have dinner plans in Paris. Before boarding, confirm that the train is running to your intended central stop; after a full day on foot, a relaxed vegetarian dinner near your hotel is wiser than adding another major sight.
After breakfast in Versailles, take the RER C from Versailles Château–Rive Gauche toward central Paris, allowing roughly 35–45 minutes on the train plus walking and station time. With luggage, expect about 1½ hours door to door; check the same-day SNCF Connect schedule and leave around 8:30–9:00am. From Gare d’Austerlitz, use Metro line 5 toward Bastille, then walk to Café de la Presse near Place de la Bastille. Settle in for a relaxed vegetarian brunch—ask about meat-free options, and budget approximately €15–25. Keep this stop to about an hour, as airport timing is the priority.
From Bastille, take Metro line 5 to Bréguet–Sabin or Richard-Lenoir, then walk north toward Canal Saint-Martin. Spend about an hour strolling beside the water, crossing the iron footbridges and watching the locks operate. The stretch around Quai de Valmy is especially pleasant for a final, unhurried look at everyday Paris. Avoid settling into a long café stop here; you will need to continue south-west toward lunch and shopping.
Travel by Metro from the canal area toward Pigalle, then walk to Pink Mamma in South Pigalle. Reserve ahead rather than relying on a walk-in, particularly if your flight is later in the day. This is the best place in today’s plan for the requested Italian meal: choose a vegetarian pizza and a meat-free spaghetti or pasta dish, confirming ingredients with the server; allow about 1½ hours and €25–40 per person. From Pink Mamma, Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is roughly a 15–20-minute walk, or a short Metro journey via Pigalle and Chaussée d’Antin–La Fayette. Browse the food hall and souvenir sections, then go up to the rooftop terrace if open—the city view is free, though access and opening times can vary. Allow around 1½ hours, and keep purchases compact for the flight.
Collect your luggage and leave central Paris roughly 4–5 hours before the scheduled departure. A pre-booked taxi or private transfer is simplest with bags; depending on traffic, allow about 1–1½ hours to Charles de Gaulle Airport, while the RER B can be quicker in heavy traffic but is less comfortable with luggage and requires checking service status. At the airport, allow time for airline check-in or bag drop, security, passport control, and the walk to the gate—especially for an international Paris–Mumbai flight. Verify the airline’s terminal and baggage rules on the day, and do not treat the rooftop visit or extra shopping as essential if the airport buffer begins to shrink.
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