Mid-Morning Start Paris Highlights from Gare du Nord: Montmartre to Eiffel Tower

Day 1: Paris Sightseeing

Paris, France on June 23, 2025

10:30am

Brunch at Holybelly 5 in the 10th arrondissement

Start your Paris day with a trendy brunch spot offering excellent pancakes, eggs, and coffee, open from 9:00am to 4:00pm, perfect for a later start.
EUR20, 1h

11:45am

Visit Sacré-Cœur Basilica

Enjoy panoramic views of Paris from Montmartre’s hilltop basilica, with open hours from 6:00am to 10:30pm, providing plenty of time.
Free, 1h15m

1:00pm

Explore Montmartre and Place du Tertre

Wander Montmartre’s artistic quarter to soak up its bohemian charm and watch local artists at work at the vibrant Place du Tertre.
Free, 45m

1:45pm

Travel to central Paris and visit the Louvre Museum

Spend a couple of hours experiencing world-renowned art at the Louvre, open until 6:00pm, perfect for afternoon exploration.
EUR17, 2h

3:50pm

Coffee break at Café Richelieu - Angelina at the Louvre

Pause for a famous Parisian hot chocolate or pastry in a historic setting, located in the Louvre’s Richelieu wing.
EUR12, 45m

4:40pm

Walk along the Seine and visit Shakespeare and Company Bookstore

Stroll the scenic Seine and peek inside this legendary English-language bookstore to capture some literary inspiration.
Free, 40m

5:30pm

Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral exterior and Île de la Cité

Admire the famous Gothic cathedral’s magnificent façade and explore the historic island it sits upon.
Free, 30m

6:10pm

Head to the Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars

Arrive at Paris’s quintessential landmark and relax in the gardens of Champ de Mars before your ascent.
Free, 20m

6:30pm

Ascend the Eiffel Tower

Enjoy stunning panoramic views of Paris as the city lights begin to sparkle; the tower is open until midnight for a leisurely visit.
EUR28, 1h30m

8:00pm

Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien

Dine riverside with views of the Seine and Eiffel Tower, offering classic French bistro dishes, open until late for a relaxed meal.
EUR35, 1h30m

9:45pm

Evening walk along Champs-Élysées and see the Arc de Triomphe

Take a leisurely walk down the vibrant Champs-Élysées and admire the illuminated Arc de Triomphe, open until 10:30pm for an optional climb.
EUR14, 1h

10:45pm

Return to Gare du Nord

Take the metro back from Champs-Élysées to Gare du Nord to conclude your day in Paris.
EUR2, 30m
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