A 8-day travel itinerary for Paris, France, planned by [email protected].
This was my trip to Paris in 2026. It is a great introductory to Paris.
Arrival & Settling In
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Massive hub serving Paris for intercontinental flights, plus train links to the city centre.
La Bourdonnais
Warmly decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi, in a posh city center hotel, plus a bar & a tea room.
Le P'tit Troquet
Snug restaurant serving traditional French market cuisine, with some gluten-free options & desserts.
Iconic Paris Sights
La Bourdonnais
Warmly decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi, in a posh city center hotel, plus a bar & a tea room.
L'Howea
Indulge in coffee and pastries to start your day.
Trocadéro
Sprawling, elevated plaza offering striking views of the Eiffel Tower, lush gardens & museums.
Girafe Restaurant
Gourmet seafood dishes in an upscale restaurant with a terrace & Eiffel Tower views.
La Bourdonnais
Warmly decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi, in a posh city center hotel, plus a bar & a tea room.
Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
Check into another iconic hotel.
Arc de Triomphe
Iconic triumphal arch built to commemorate Napoleon's victories, with an observation deck.
Art & History
Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
Breakfast.
Cedric Grolet Opéra
High-concept cakes & pastries crafted in a chic, acclaimed bakery launched by Cedric Grolet.
Musée d'Orsay
Major 19th- & 20th-century European art collections housed in a monumental, former railway station.
Le Restaurant du Musée d'Orsay
Musee d'Orsay eatery serving refined cuisine amid elaborate frescoes, chandeliers & gilded accents.
Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
Quick rest.
Tuileries Garden
Expansive, 17th-century formal garden dotted with statues, including 18 bronzes by Maillol.
Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
Freshen up.
Louvre Museum
Former historic palace housing huge art collection, from Roman sculptures to da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."
Bolo Bolo - Restaurant HongKongais Paris
Late-night dining.
Gardens & Shopping
Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
Breakfast.
Tuileries Garden
Expansive, 17th-century formal garden dotted with statues, including 18 bronzes by Maillol.
Musée de l'Orangerie
Museum with 20th-century European art collection, showcasing 8 of Monet's water lilies murals.
Place Vendôme
Iconic square known for its historical column & proximity to posh jewelry & fashion boutiques.
Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
Rest.
Chanel
Iconic purveyor of high-end, Chanel-branded goods.
Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
Quick break.
Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.
Villa Médici Da Napoli
Pizza, pasta, meat & seafood dishes, plus an extensive wine list served in an informal restaurant.
Literary Paris & Grand Boulevards
Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.
Les Deux Magots
Opened in 1885, this iconic brasserie serves traditional French fare in an airy, charming space.
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Grand, century-old department store with a steel-frame art nouveau glass dome ringed by loggias.
Palais Garnier
Italian-style opera house with ceiling painted by Chagall & library museum in 19th-century building.
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Grand, century-old department store with a steel-frame art nouveau glass dome ringed by loggias.
Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.
Le Raspail
Warm rooms in a relaxed art deco-inspired hotel offering free Wi-Fi, plus a 24-hour bar.
Vedettes du Pont Neuf
Nighttime Seine cruise.
Left Bank & Notre-Dame
Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.
Café de Flore
Long-running coffeehouse & celebrity haunt serving familiar French fare in a charming corner locale.
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
Towering, 12th-century cathedral with flying buttresses & gargoyles, setting for Hugo's novel.
Le Flore en l'Île
Traditional dishes, crêpes & artisanal ice cream served in an old-world eatery with sidewalk tables.
Septime
Refined tasting menus featuring creative dishes paired with wines, in a minimalist space.
Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.
114 Faubourg
Elevated dishes & tasting menus in a chic brasserie with plush seats & bold floral wall prints.
Culture & Gourmet Farewells
Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.
Pont des Arts
Famous pedestrian bridge.
Ritz Paris Le Comptoir Sèvres
Parisian patisserie.
Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.
Le Bon Marché
Upmarket 19th-century mall for designer apparel, housewares, beauty products & gourmet groceries.
Hugues Pouget Paris - Pâtisseries Pains Chocolats Glaces
Gourmet sweets.
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Massive hub serving Paris for intercontinental flights, plus train links to the city centre.
Things to do in Paris, France
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- La Bourdonnais
- Le P'tit Troquet
- L'Howea
- Trocadéro
- Girafe Restaurant
- Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
- Arc de Triomphe
- Cedric Grolet Opéra
- Musée d'Orsay
- Le Restaurant du Musée d'Orsay
- Tuileries Garden
- Louvre Museum
- Bolo Bolo - Restaurant HongKongais Paris
- Musée de l'Orangerie
- Place Vendôme
- Chanel
- Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
- Villa Médici Da Napoli
- Les Deux Magots
- Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
- Palais Garnier
- Le Raspail
- Vedettes du Pont Neuf
- Café de Flore
- Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
- Le Flore en l'Île
- Septime
- 114 Faubourg
- Pont des Arts
- Ritz Paris Le Comptoir Sèvres
- Le Bon Marché
- Hugues Pouget Paris - Pâtisseries Pains Chocolats Glaces