Paris, France

Updated April 2026 · Places to Visit in Europe

Best Places to Stay

Luxury: Hotel Ritz Paris, Four Seasons Hotel George V, Shangri-La Hotel Paris
Mid-range: Hotel Le Meurice, Boutique Hotel Hotel Bedford, Hôtel Brighton
Budget: Generator Paris, St Christopher's Inn Canal, Hôtel des Arts Paris Montmartre

Fine Dining: Guy Savoy, Le Jules Verne (Eiffel Tower), Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée
Classic French: Bouillon Chartier, Le Procope, Chez Janou
Pastries & Cafés: Ladurée, Pierre Hermé, Café de Flore, Deux Magots
Street Food: Crepes from street vendors, falafel in Le Marais, jambon-beurre sandwiches

Iconic Landmarks: Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Arc de Triomphe
Museums: Musée d'Orsay, Centre Pompidou, Musée Rodin
Neighborhoods: Montmartre (Sacré-Cœur), Le Marais, Latin Quarter, Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Palaces & Gardens: Palace of Versailles (day trip), Luxembourg Gardens, Tuileries Garden
Seine River: Cruise, Pont Alexandre III, Île de la Cité

Day 1: Classic Paris

Morning: Eiffel Tower (ascend to summit), Champ de Mars
Afternoon: Louvre Museum (focus on masterpieces: Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory)
Evening: Seine River cruise, dinner in Latin Quarter, Notre-Dame exterior view

Day 2: Right Bank & Montmartre

Morning: Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Tuileries Garden
Afternoon: Musée d'Orsay (Impressionist masterpieces)
Evening: Montmartre (Sacré-Cœur, Place du Tertre), dinner at a traditional bistro

Day 3: Versailles or Local Exploration

Option A (Full day): Palace of Versailles (palace, gardens, Trianons)
Option B: Le Marais (Place des Vosges, Picasso Museum, Jewish quarter), Centre Pompidou, evening cabaret show (Moulin Rouge or Lido)

Note: Purchase museum passes in advance, wear comfortable walking shoes, and consider getting a Navigo week pass for unlimited public transport.

Ólöf Arnalds — April 22, Archipel — Icelandic singer-songwriter (known for work with Múm, Björk, Sigur Rós) in an intimate Paris show.
Cassius — April 22, L'Olympia — French Touch duo led by Boombass, performing classic house and electronic hits.
Pentatonix — April 23, Zenith Paris – La Villette — Grammy-winning American pop a cappella group.
Les Flammes 2026 Awards — April 23, La Seine Musicale — Prestigious French music awards ceremony with live performances by Bigflo & Oli, Soolking, Gradur, Keblack, and Ronisia.
Paris Chansons — April 24, Musical Instrument Museum — Evening of French chanson and classical music in an intimate museum setting.