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Paris in 1, 2 or 3 days
The best of Paris in a weekend Paris is the stuff of dreams... but what if you only have a few days to visit one of the most fascinating capitals in the world? To make the most of a short stay, we offer you a big bite of the best of Paris with our itinerary suggestions for 1, 2 or 3 days of pure pleasure. Independently or on an excursion, you can tune into the exciting rhythms of a city that constantly surprises with a beauty both magnificent and rare. Famous museums and monuments, cruises along the Seine, the joys of shopping and the magic of “Paris by Night” are all yours… for just a few hours. Details of opening times and prices of museums and monuments can be consulted on our information pages. And of course Paris can be reached in a matter of hours by air or rail from elsewhere in France or from the major European cities. 7 train stations bring you right into the heart of the city and 2 airports are less than 40 minutes from the centre (RER trains, shuttles, taxis). Our suggestions for a truly Parisian day With the huge wealth of art, history and culture to be found in Paris, it would be ideal to draw up your own programme using the information pages on our web site. But if you only have 1, 2 or 3 days to spare, we’ve put together 6 examples of Parisian days, to mix and match as you wish, according to your taste and your mood. Paris and its history
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Here’s a way to travel back in time along the streets of Paris, all in the space of one day. Begin your journey in Roman times by visiting the Arènes de Lutèce. Weather permitting, don’t hesitate to move on to the Middle Ages with the musée de Cluny, and walk along the rue Mouffetard, the rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève and the rue des Ecoles that runs alongside the Sorbonne, the oldest university in Europe. Have some lunch in the Latin Quarter then cross the river to the Sainte-Chapelle, a splendid example of gothic architecture. Past the tip of the Ile de la Cité and the quaysides, you’ll come to the Louvre, former residence of kings, whose perfectly balanced forms will take you into the Classical period. Close by, the avenue de l’Opéra unfurls one of the characteristic perspectives designed by Haussmann, and from there, by taking the Météor metro line (14), you’ll find yourself in a flash in the new district around the Bibliothèque de France. Audacity, immensity, elegance: you’re at the heart of contemporary Paris, ready to dine by the Seine River not far away.
