Paris - 4-Day Itinerary

Start at the Trocadero esplanade for the classic Eiffel Tower photo opportunity. The symmetrical gardens and fountains frame the tower perfectly.

Climb or take the elevator to the second floor for panoramic views of Paris. Book tickets in advance to avoid long queues.

Pick up baguettes, cheese, and charcuterie from a nearby fromagerie and enjoy a classic Parisian picnic on the Champ de Mars lawn.

Board a Bateaux Mouches cruise to see illuminated landmarks from the water, including Notre-Dame, Musee d'Orsay, and the Louvre.

Enter via the Carrousel du Louvre entrance to skip crowds. Focus on key works: Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, Venus de Milo, and the Delacroix galleries. Plan about 3 hours.

Stroll through the formal French gardens connecting the Louvre to Place de la Concorde. Stop at one of the garden cafes for a rest.

Explore this historic neighborhood with its mix of medieval architecture, trendy boutiques, Jewish heritage sites, and vibrant street life along Rue des Rosiers.

Visit the oldest planned square in Paris, surrounded by elegant red-brick buildings with arcaded walkways. Victor Hugo's former apartment is here.

Wander the cobblestone streets of this hilltop village, home to artists like Picasso, Monet, and Toulouse-Lautrec. Visit the vineyard and the Bateau-Lavoir studio.

Climb the steps or take the funicular to this white-domed basilica. The view from the terrace spans the entire city on clear days.

Watch portrait artists and painters at work in this historic square. Commission a sketch or browse original artwork.

Head east to this trendy canal-side neighborhood with iron footbridges, boutique shops, and waterside cafes popular with locals.

Take the RER C line from central Paris to Versailles-Rive Gauche station (approximately 40 minutes). Arrive early to beat the crowds.

Tour the Hall of Mirrors, the King and Queen's apartments, and the Chapel Royal. Audio guides are included with admission.

Explore the 800-hectare formal gardens with geometric flowerbeds, fountains, and the Grand Canal. Rent a rowboat or golf cart for the grounds.

Return to Paris and explore the Latin Quarter. Browse bookshops at Shakespeare and Company, visit the Pantheon, and enjoy the student-quarter atmosphere.