4 days · City break
Paris in 4 days
Paris in 4 days: neighbourhood itinerary, museums without endless queues and the ideal city-break pace.
Paris isn’t something you “finish”
In 4 days pick axes, not 30 pins. One star museum, one tower/Trocadéro sunset, and neighbourhood time — that’s what sticks.
When
Apr–Jun
Terraces and light. Book top spots.
Summer
Longer queues; use evening museum hours.
Sep–Oct
Parisian autumn: strong window.
Budget / day
€90–180
Hotel
€40–70
Food
€20–40
Museums/metro
€150–280
Total
4 axes
Day 1Classics
Tower (or Trocadéro) + Seine + one star museum.
- Louvre OR Orsay — not both the same day.
Day 2Left Bank
Saint-Germain, Luxembourg, Panthéon or Latin Quarter.
- A calm café > church checklist.
Day 3Modern Paris
Marais, Canal Saint-Martin or Belleville by vibe.
- Light shopping + street food + canal sunset.
Day 4Your call
Versailles, deep Montmartre or a market day.
- If Versailles: leave early and return for an afternoon treat.
Practical Paris
Metro
Navigo Easy or tickets. Avoid peak taxis into the centre.
Where to stay
Le Marais, 5th/6th or 11th (Canal) by budget.
Book a table
One good dinner deserves a booking. The rest: neighbourhood bistro.
Pickpockets
Metro and tower queues: bag in front, no drama.
Tips
Louvre + Orsay + Tower same day
That’s a race, not a trip.
Online tickets
Tower and star museum timed. You save the morning.
Water and pause
Paris is walked. Schedule a park at midday.
Only expensive night Tower
Trocadéro at dusk is free and stunning.
Checklist
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