4 days · City break

Paris in 4 days

Paris in 4 days: neighbourhood itinerary, museums without endless queues and the ideal city-break pace.

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Adapt this guide

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 1

Classics

Tower (or Trocadéro) + Seine + one star museum.

  • Louvre OR Orsay — not both the same day.
Day 2

Left Bank

Saint-Germain, Luxembourg, Panthéon or Latin Quarter.

  • A calm café > church checklist.
Day 3

Modern Paris

Marais, Canal Saint-Martin or Belleville by vibe.

  • Light shopping + street food + canal sunset.
Day 4

Your 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.

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