Visit the world-renowned Louvre Museum to see masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and the Venus de Milo; booking tickets in advance is recommended to skip lines. The museum opens from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Take the metro to the Eiffel Tower and ascend to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views of Paris, avoiding large crowds by visiting early afternoon.
Metro line 1 from Palais Royal – Musée du Louvre to Charles de Gaulle – Étoile, then line 6 to Bir-Hakeim.
End the evening with a relaxing stroll along the Seine River; if time and energy allow, visit the exterior of the illuminated Notre-Dame Cathedral nearby.