3-Day Ultimate Paris Itinerary: Iconic Sights, Culinary Delights & Cultural Experiences

Day 1: Classic Paris Sights

Paris, France on June 13, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Cafe Angelina

Start your day with a delicious French breakfast featuring their famous hot chocolate and croissants. Located near the Louvre, it opens at 7:30am.
EUR20, 1h

9:30am

Visit the Louvre Museum

Explore the world’s largest art museum housing the Mona Lisa and thousands of other masterpieces. Open 9am-6pm, closed Tuesdays.
EUR17, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Le Fumoir

Enjoy a chic bistro lunch with classic French dishes just a short walk from the Louvre. Open from 12pm.
EUR30, 1h

2:00pm

Walk to the Eiffel Tower

Stroll along the Seine for scenic views and reach the iconic Eiffel Tower. Spend time visiting the gardens and take an optional elevator ride up (9:30am-11:45pm).
EUR26, 2h

4:30pm

Seine River Cruise

Take a relaxing 1-hour river cruise to admire Paris’s monuments from the water. Cruises run until evening, with departures every 30 minutes.
EUR15, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Les Ombres

Dine with spectacular views of the Eiffel Tower illuminated at night, offering refined French cuisine. Reservation recommended.
EUR50, 2h
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Day 2: Montmartre & Art

Paris, France on June 14, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Hardware Société

Enjoy a hearty breakfast with creative French-Australian dishes in the heart of Montmartre, open from 8am.
EUR15, 1h

9:30am

Explore Montmartre

Wander this historic hilltop artist district visiting Sacré-Cœur Basilica (6am-10:30pm) and Place du Tertre where artists display their work.
Free, 3h

12:30pm

Lunch at Le Consulat

Enjoy classic French cuisine at this quaint, historic bistro popular with artists and tourists alike, open from noon.
EUR28, 1h

2:00pm

Visit Musée de Montmartre

Discover the fascinating story of Montmartre’s artistic heritage with exhibits on Renoir and more. Open 10am-6pm.
EUR12, 1h30m

4:00pm

Coffee Break at Le Coquelicot

Take a relaxing break with pastries and coffee at this charming bakery focusing on local flavor.
EUR10, 30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Bouillon Pigalle

Enjoy traditional French comfort food in a lively, affordable setting. Open until 11pm.
EUR25, 1h30m
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Day 3: Historic Latin Quarter

Paris, France on June 15, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Le Procope

Dine at Paris’s oldest café, serving historic ambiance and classic French breakfasts since 1686. Open from 7am.
EUR20, 1h

9:30am

Explore Latin Quarter & Luxembourg Gardens

Visit the historic Latin Quarter, then stroll the beautifully manicured Luxembourg Gardens (7:30am-9pm).
Free, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at Les Papilles

Enjoy a delicious set-menu lunch featuring fresh, seasonal local produce in a cozy setting. Open 12pm-2:30pm.
EUR35, 1h

2:00pm

Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral

Admire the stunning Gothic architecture of Notre-Dame. Though restoration is ongoing, the exterior and nearby area remain accessible.
Free, 1h

3:30pm

Explore Shakespeare and Company Bookstore

Visit this iconic English-language bookstore filled with literary history. Open 10am-7pm.
Free, 30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Le Coupe Chou

End your Paris trip with an intimate dinner in an atmospheric 17th-century setting serving classic French cuisine. Reservation recommended.
EUR45, 2h
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