Four-Day Shoestring Budget Itinerary for Paris and Krefeld in September 2023

  1. Day 1: Paris
    10-minute walk from Gare du Nord

    Start your day at Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of the most impressive examples of Gothic architecture in the world. Spend some time admiring the stained glass and sculptures. Afterwards, head to the Louvre Museum to see world-famous art pieces like the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo. Finish your day with a stroll along the Seine River and stop by the famous Eiffel Tower to see it sparkle at night.

  2. Day 2: Paris
    20-minute metro ride from Gare du Nord

    Start your day at the Sainte Chapelle, a 13th-century royal chapel famous for its stunning stained glass windows. Then, head to Musée d'Orsay, which houses a vast collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art. In the afternoon, explore the historic Montmartre neighborhood and its famous Basilica of the Sacred Heart. End your day with a picnic and a bottle of wine at Canal Saint-Martin.

  3. Day 3: Krefeld
    2-hour train ride from Gare du Nord

    Start your day at the Kaiser Wilhelm Museum, which has a collection of modern and contemporary art. Next, visit the Burg Linn, a medieval castle and museum. In the afternoon, take a stroll through the Botanischer Garten, a beautiful botanical garden with over 1,000 plant species. End your day with a traditional German dinner at Alte Wache.

  4. Day 4: Krefeld
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    10-minute walk from Alte Wache

    Start your day at the German Textile Museum, which showcases the history and development of the textile industry in Germany. Then, head to the Zoo Krefeld, which has over 1,000 animals from around the world. In the afternoon, visit the Museum Haus Lange and Haus Esters, two adjacent villas that now house modern and contemporary art exhibitions. End your day with a beer at Biergarten Willy Wacker.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Notre-Dame Cathedral (1 hour, free)
  • Louvre Museum (3 hours, €15)
  • Seine River walk (1 hour, free)
  • Eiffel Tower (1 hour, €16)
  • Sainte Chapelle (1 hour, €10)
  • Musée d'Orsay (3 hours, €14)
  • Montmartre (2 hours, free)
  • Canal Saint-Martin (2 hours, free)
  • Kaiser Wilhelm Museum (2 hours, €8)
  • Burg Linn (2 hours, €5)
  • Botanischer Garten (2 hours, free)
  • German Textile Museum (2 hours, €7)
  • Zoo Krefeld (3 hours, €14)
  • Museum Haus Lange and Haus Esters (2 hours, €10)
  • Alte Wache (2 hours, €15)
  • Biergarten Willy Wacker (2 hours, €10)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €134
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