Charming Paris in Two Nights and Two and a Half Days: Essential Highlights and Culinary Delights

Day 1: Arrival and Montmartre

Paris, France on June 25, 2025

3:00pm

Check-in Hotel

Settle into your centrally located hotel such as Hôtel Le Meurice or a boutique hotel near Opéra for easy access to attractions.
Varies, 30m

4:00pm

Explore Montmartre

Visit the artistic district of Montmartre with highlights including Sacré-Cœur Basilica (open until 10:30pm) and the charming Place du Tertre where artists exhibit their work.
Free entry (Sacré-Cœur Dome access €8), 2h

6:30pm

Dinner at Le Refuge des Fondus

Enjoy a quaint dinner spot in Montmartre specialising in fondue and a fun, rustic atmosphere.
Approx. €25-35 per person, 1h30m
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Day 2: Iconic Sights and Museums

Paris, France on June 26, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café de Flore

Start your day at this famous Parisian café on Boulevard Saint-Germain, renowned for classic French breakfasts and people watching.
Approx. €15-20, 1h

9:30am

Louvre Museum

Explore the world’s largest art museum and a historic monument, featuring masterpieces like the Mona Lisa. Open 9am to 6pm, closed Tuesdays.
€17 (online ticket), 3h

1:00pm

Lunch at Le Fumoir

Enjoy lunch near the Louvre with refined French cuisine in a stylish setting.
Approx. €30 per person, 1h

2:30pm

Seine River Walk & Notre-Dame Cathedral

Take a leisurely walk along the Seine, visiting the Notre-Dame Cathedral (closed for interior visits after 2019 fire, but exterior and nearby sights are accessible).
Free, 1h30m

4:30pm

Visit Musée d'Orsay

Discover Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces in this stunning former railway station. Open until 6pm, Wednesdays until 9:45pm.
€16, 2h

7:30pm

Dinner at Le Train Bleu

Dine in opulent Belle Époque décor at Gare de Lyon’s legendary restaurant, known for classic French cuisine.
Approx. €60-80 per person, 2h
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Day 3: Last Morning in Paris

Paris, France on June 27, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Angelina

Indulge in a decadent breakfast and famed hot chocolate on Rue de Rivoli, a perfect treat before departure.
Approx. €20, 1h

8:45am

Visit the Luxembourg Gardens

Enjoy a peaceful stroll in these beautifully manicured gardens close to Saint-Germain-des-Prés, ideal for a calm start to the day.
Free, 1h

10:00am

Eiffel Tower Viewpoint

Conclude your trip with a visit to the Trocadéro Gardens for classic postcard views of the Eiffel Tower. A quick photo stop before heading to your next destination.
Free, 30m
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