Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Montmartre & Art
Morning Sacré-Cœur & Montmartre
Climb the 300 steps (or take the funicular) up to the Sacré-Cœur basilica. Enjoy a 360° panoramic view of all Paris from the parvis.
Afternoon Place du Tertre & Vignes
Stroll through Place du Tertre among portrait artists, then walk down to the Clos Montmartre vineyard (the last vineyard in Paris) and the pink Maison Rose immortalized by Utrillo.
Evening Dîner au Moulin de la Galette
Dine at this historic restaurant immortalized by Renoir. Refined French cuisine in a 19th-century setting with garden.
Day 2 Le Marais & Culture
Morning Musée Picasso
Explore the world's largest collection of Picasso's works in the magnificent Hôtel Salé (17th century). Over 5,000 pieces spanning his entire career.
Afternoon Place des Vosges & Galeries
Stroll under the arcades of the oldest square in Paris (1612). Visit the Victor Hugo House (free), then explore the contemporary galleries and boutiques of Rue des Francs-Bourgeois.
Evening Apéro canal Saint-Martin
Join the Parisians for drinks by the Canal Saint-Martin. Laid-back atmosphere, iron footbridges, and swing bridge — straight out of an Amélie Poulain scene.
Day 3 Left Bank & Bohemia
Morning Musée d'Orsay
Admire the world's largest Impressionist collection in this former railway station. Monet, Renoir, Degas, Van Gogh — all under one spectacular glass roof.
Afternoon Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Explore the mythical district of existentialism: Café de Flore, Les Deux Magots, Shakespeare and Company bookshop. Follow in the footsteps of Sartre, Beauvoir, and Hemingway.
Evening Jazz à Saint-Germain
Dive into the jazz atmosphere of Saint-Germain cellars. Le Duc des Lombards or Le Sunset/Sunside offer world-class concerts in an intimate setting.
Day 4 Offbeat & Gourmet Paris
Morning Marché d'Aligre
Immerse yourself in one of the most authentic markets in Paris: fruits, cheeses, spices, flowers. The adjacent flea market is a haven for vintage lovers.
Afternoon Promenade Plantée & Bercy Village
Walk along the Coulée Verte, this former railway line turned into an elevated garden (the inspiration for NYC's High Line). End at Bercy Village for shopping in former wine warehouses.
Evening Dîner-croisière sur la Seine
End your trip in style with a gastronomic cruise on the Seine. Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Musée d'Orsay — all the monuments beautifully lit at night.