A Perfect Day in Paris - Explore, Eat, Enjoy

Day 1: Exploring Paris

Paris, France

8:00AM

Breakfast at Café de Flore

Start your day with a classic Parisian breakfast of croissants and café au lait at the historic Café de Flore, an iconic café adored by many famous writers and philosophers.
Walk from your accommodation to Café de Flore located at 172 Boulevard Saint-Germain.
EUR15, 1 hour

9:30AM

Visit the Louvre Museum

Stroll over to the Louvre Museum to witness world-famous artworks, including the enigmatic Mona Lisa; plan to spend a few hours getting lost in its vast collection.
A 15-minute walk from Café de Flore.
EUR17, 2-3 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at Le Marais

Head to the trendy district of Le Marais for a delicious lunch at L'As du Fallafel, renowned for serving the best falafels in town.
Take Metro Line 1 from Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre to Saint-Paul station.
EUR10, 1 hour

2:00PM

Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral

After lunch, take a leisurely walk to Notre-Dame Cathedral, marveling at its stunning Gothic architecture and, if open, explore the interior.
A short 10-minute walk from Le Marais.
Free (€10 for tower access), 1.5 hours

4:00PM

Stroll through the Luxembourg Gardens

Enjoy a relaxing stroll in the beautiful Luxembourg Gardens, perfect for a bit of downtime amidst flowers and fountains.
Take Metro Line 10 from Cluny – La Sorbonne to Odéon, then walk to the gardens.
Free, 1 hour

5:30PM

Explore Montmartre

Travel to the artistic district of Montmartre, visiting the iconic Sacré-Cœur Basilica and wandering through charming streets filled with artists.
Metro Line 4 from Odéon to Strasbourg – Saint-Denis, then line 2 to Anvers.
Free, 1.5 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at Le Consulat

Cap off your day with dinner at the picturesque Le Consulat, enjoying traditional French cuisine, including coq au vin paired with a fine glass of Bordeaux.
Walk to Le Consulat from Sacré-Cœur, it’s just a few minutes away.
EUR30, 2 hours

9:00PM

Evening Seine River Cruise

End the day with a romantic Seine River cruise, taking in the illuminated landmarks of Paris such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame.
Take Metro Line 12 from Abbesses to Concorde, then walk to the cruise embarkation point.
EUR17, 1 hour
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