After landing at CDG around 11:00, allow roughly 75–100 minutes to reach Hotel Arvor Saint Georges, plus time for immigration and baggage. Take the RER B to Gare du Nord, then continue by taxi for the easiest luggage transfer—typically 15–25 minutes depending on traffic—or use the Metro if you are traveling light. Drop your bags at the hotel; rooms may not be ready yet, so keep essentials with you. From Saint-Georges, a taxi to Place du Trocadéro is about 20–30 minutes, while Metro Line 12 to Concorde followed by Line 9 is usually around 35 minutes.
Settle into the city with a late lunch or pastry at Carette, overlooking Trocadéro. Order the famous hot chocolate and a pastry, or keep it light if you plan a full dinner later; budget about €15–30. Give yourself an hour to enjoy the terrace or elegant dining room, then walk across the esplanade for the classic Eiffel Tower views. Continue toward the tower and allow about two hours for security, the lifts, and the visit itself. A timed second-floor or summit ticket is strongly recommended—November afternoons can still attract substantial queues, and summit access is subject to weather and ticket availability. If you have not booked, enjoy the Champ de Mars and tower exterior rather than sacrificing the rest of the evening.
For dinner, head to Le Relais de l’Entrecôte in Saint-Germain-des-Prés by taxi or Metro; from the Eiffel Tower, allow roughly 20–30 minutes. The restaurant serves a fixed steak-frites menu with its signature sauce, and there is generally no advance reservation, so expect a queue—arriving around 18:30–19:00 is your best chance of keeping the wait manageable. Afterward, walk through the Latin Quarter to Shakespeare and Company, about 10–15 minutes away. The bookstore usually closes in the evening, so check its hours that day and visit before dinner if necessary; otherwise, enjoy the riverside exterior and nearby Notre-Dame area, then return to Hotel Arvor Saint Georges by Metro or taxi.
Leave Hotel Arvor Saint Georges around 8:30 AM for the Renaissance Paris République Hotel. The most straightforward option is walking to Cadet, taking Metro Line 7 toward Châtelet, then changing to Line 11 for République; allow 25–35 minutes, plus a little time to find the meeting room. A single Metro journey is roughly €2 with an Île-de-France ticket or Navigo Easy. Plan to arrive by 9:15, ahead of the 9:30–11:30 meeting block.
After the meeting, take Metro Line 11 from République toward Châtelet and walk east toward Passage du Grand Cerf—about 15–20 minutes in total. This beautifully restored 19th-century passage is best enjoyed slowly: look into the independent design shops, antique-style boutiques, and small craft stores beneath its remarkable glass-and-iron roof. Allow about 45 minutes; individual shop hours vary, and some may open later on weekday mornings.
From Passage du Grand Cerf, walk or take the short Metro connection toward Galeries Lafayette Haussmann—roughly 15 minutes by foot if you want to pass through the lively Grands Boulevards area. Spend around 90 minutes beneath the famous glass dome browsing French fashion and beauty counters, then go up to the rooftop if it is open; access is generally free, though weather or maintenance can affect it. Continue across the boulevard to Printemps Haussmann for another hour of shopping and its panoramic terrace. Both department stores are usually open into the evening, but check the rooftop status on the day, especially in November.
Walk about 10 minutes from the department stores to Bouillon Chartier in the Grands Boulevards neighborhood for dinner. This historic dining room is a good fit tonight: traditional dishes, quick service, and typically €15–25 for a simple meal. There is no dependable reservation system, so expect a queue at popular times; arriving around 6:00–6:30 PM will make the experience easier. Afterward, it is about a 15-minute walk back toward Hotel Arvor Saint Georges, or take a short taxi if you have shopping bags.
From République, take Metro Line 9 to Franklin D. Roosevelt, then walk about 10 minutes toward Avenue Montaigne. Start at Dior Paris around 9:45–10:00 AM, allowing 1½–2 hours for the flagship and, if you choose it, La Galerie Dior. The boutique itself is free to browse, while the gallery requires a timed ticket and can sell out, so reserve ahead. Avenue Montaigne is especially pleasant before the luxury shops become busy; peek into the neighboring hôtels particuliers and enjoy the holiday window displays.
Walk north toward Grand Palais, about 10–15 minutes. Allow roughly 1½ hours for the building or its current exhibition, but check the official 2026 program and book a timed entry if an exhibition is running—access and hours vary by event. From there, continue east along the Champs-Élysées and down toward Madeleine, roughly 20 minutes on foot, or take a short taxi if you want to save your legs.
Have a late lunch or early drink at Maxim’s de Paris, the historic Art Nouveau dining room on Rue Royale. A full meal commonly runs €50–100 or more, while a drink is a simpler way to experience the room. Reserve if you want lunch; otherwise, treat this as a flexible stop and avoid lingering too long, since the evening market and jazz booking are the day’s anchors.
Walk from Madeleine through Place de la Concorde into Jardin des Tuileries, about 15 minutes. Spend around two hours at the Christmas market, warming up with vin chaud or hot chocolate and browsing the food and craft stalls as the lights come on. Confirm that the market is operating on November 20, 2026 before relying on it—Paris market dates and layouts change from year to year. Leave enough time for dinner from a stall or a quick meal nearby, then take Metro Line 1 from Concorde to Châtelet and walk across the river to Caveau de la Huchette; allow about 20–25 minutes door to door.
Finish with live jazz in the famous medieval cellar at Caveau de la Huchette. Shows are generally evening performances with an entry price often around €20–30, but the schedule and start time vary, so reserve or check the listing in advance. Arrive 20–30 minutes early for the queue and seating; the room is intimate and stairs can be uneven. Afterward, Hotel Arvor Saint Georges is easiest by taxi, usually 15–25 minutes depending on traffic, rather than making a late-night Metro connection.
Start early from the Champs-Élysées area: take Metro Line1 from Frank D. Roosevelt to Concorde, then Line 12 to Sèvres–Babylone—roughly 25–35 minutes door to door. Aim to arrive at La Grande Épicerie de Paris around 9:30 AM, allowing about an hour for French butter, cheeses, chocolate, pastries, and gift-worthy pantry items. It is ideal for edible souvenirs, though ask the staff about vacuum-packing anything you plan to fly home. Next door, spend late morning at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, whose fashion, homeware, and stationery departments are especially good for browsing. Keep purchases manageable before the afternoon; a taxi or Metro transfer with several bags is much easier than carrying everything through the Marais.
From Sèvres–Babylone, take Line 12 to Concorde, change to Line 1 for Saint-Paul, and walk about 10 minutes to Rue des Rosiers. Allow 35–45 minutes including the change, and expect the area to be lively on Saturday. Browse the small boutiques and stop for a quick bite from one of the Jewish bakeries or falafel counters—L’As du Fallafel is the famous option, but queues can be long. Continue toward Marché des Enfants Rouges, around a 15-minute walk through the Upper Marais, for a more relaxed lunch from the market stalls; budget €15–30. Check the market’s Saturday hours shortly before going, since individual stalls and occasional closures vary.
After lunch, walk roughly 10 minutes to Musée Picasso Paris in the Hôtel Salé. Give the collection about 90 minutes, with extra time for the building itself and its elegant courtyard. A timed ticket is strongly advisable for a Saturday, and verify the museum’s current hours before relying on a late entry. From here, Quartier Général, 71 Rue de la Fontaine au Roi, is about a 20-minute walk east or a short taxi ride; leave the museum by 3:45 PM so you can arrive around 4:15, collect yourself, and be ready for the 4:30 PM start. Your work event runs until 10:30 PM, so have dinner there if catering is provided; otherwise, nearby Rue Oberkampf has plenty of casual late-evening choices after the event.
From Le Marais, take Metro Line 1 from Saint-Paul to Franklin D. Roosevelt—about 20 minutes, with a €2 single journey if using Île-de-France Mobilités or a Navigo Easy pass. Aim to leave around 9:15 AM. Begin with the Champs-Élysées Christmas market, allowing roughly two hours for seasonal stalls, decorations, and a relaxed stroll along the avenue. Because the 2026 market layout and opening date may change, confirm the official details shortly before you go; some vendors may open later on Sunday morning.
Walk west toward Arc de Triomphe for your late-morning visit. Allow about 1½ hours including security and the climb—there are many stairs, but the view down the radiating avenues is worth it. A timed ticket is strongly advisable, particularly on a Sunday; reserve through the official monument website rather than relying on same-day availability. If you want a slower transition, walk via the quieter side streets around Avenue des Champs-Élysées rather than staying entirely on the busy central avenue.
Take a taxi or Metro Line 1 east to the Musée Jacquemart-André on Boulevard Haussmann; by taxi, allow roughly 15–25 minutes depending on traffic, or use Line 1 from Franklin D. Roosevelt toward George V and walk onward. Spend about 1½ hours touring the former mansion, where the rooms themselves are as appealing as the collection. Check the museum’s Sunday hours and any timed-entry requirement before setting out, and leave a little flexibility for the Christmas crowds around the department-store district.
Head south to Ralph’s in Saint-Germain-des-Prés for an early dinner, ideally around 5:30 or 6:00 PM. The courtyard and townhouse setting feel especially festive in winter, and the menu offers polished American classics in a distinctly Parisian environment. Reserve ahead—Sunday service can be limited, and a €50–90 budget per person is sensible before drinks. After dinner, walk a few minutes to Ladurée Bonaparte for macarons, tea, or a small dessert in the salon. Allow about an hour, but check the closing time before committing to a late visit, since Sunday evening hours may be shorter than usual.
Leave Hotel Arvor Saint Georges around 9:00 AM, either walking to Saint-Georges for Metro Line 12 toward Concorde or taking a short taxi if you want to save time. Allow about 30 minutes, then leave your luggage with the hotel before continuing. Start at Musée de l’Orangerie in the Jardin des Tuileries; the oval rooms of Monet’s Water Lilies are especially peaceful early in the day. Plan roughly 1½ hours, and reserve a timed ticket if available—morning entry can sell out. Admission is usually around €12, with reduced or free options depending on eligibility.
After the museum, stroll through the Jardin des Tuileries toward Place de la Concorde, about 10 minutes. Take in the obelisk, fountains, and long sightline toward the Champs-Élysées; it is worth pausing at the garden’s western edge for one last classic Paris view. If you want coffee, keep it simple at a nearby café rather than adding another major stop—the lunch reservation is the anchor for the afternoon.
From Place de la Concorde, take Metro Line 1 from Concorde to Gare de Lyon—about 20 minutes—or use a taxi for approximately 15–25 minutes depending on traffic. Have your final Paris lunch at Le Train Bleu, upstairs inside Gare de Lyon, where the Belle Époque murals and gilded ceiling make the meal feel like an occasion. Reserve ahead, particularly for a Monday lunch; budget roughly €45–80 per person before drinks, and allow about 1½ hours. Arrive a little early so you can admire the dining room without rushing to your table.
After lunch, return to Hotel Arvor Saint Georges to collect your luggage. The practical choice is a taxi from Gare de Lyon, especially with bags; otherwise take Metro Line 1 to Châtelet, change to Line 14 toward Saint-Denis–Pleyel, and continue to Aéroport d’Orly. For an 8:30 PM flight, leave the hotel around 4:00 PM as planned, allowing approximately 60–90 minutes door to door plus check-in and security. A taxi is easiest but traffic can vary; Line 14 is generally more predictable, though you should confirm service status and luggage space before departing.
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