Paris in 2 days: the ideal itinerary

Paris, the City of Light, is packed with iconic monuments, fascinating museums and culinary delights. Here’s an itinerary optimized to explore Paris in just two days, taking into account the preferences of French, Chinese and American visitors. Find out what to visit in 2 days in Paris.

Day 1: Paris Highlights 🌇

🗼 Morning: The Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées

• Eiffel Tower: Book your tickets in advance (€17.10 for the top). Climb on foot or by elevator for an unforgettable view.
• Pont d’Iéna and Trocadéro: Ideal for spectacular photos.
• Avenue des Champs-Élysées: Stroll up to the Arc de Triomphe (ticket: €13, free for EU citizens under 26).

🎨 Afternoon: The Louvre and the Seine

• Musée du Louvre: Allow 2 hours to see the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo (ticket: €17, online booking recommended).
• Pont des Arts & Pont Neuf: Ideal for a romantic stroll.
• Cruise on the Seine: Bateaux-mouches (€15) to admire Notre-Dame, the Conciergerie and the Musée d’Orsay.

🍽️ Evening: Montmartre and Sacré-Coeur

• Dinner in Montmartre: Try “Le Consulat” for a typically Parisian atmosphere.
• Basilique du Sacré-Cœur: Magnificent panorama of Paris, free admission.
• Moulin Rouge: Dazzling show (ticket from €90, dinner option).

Day 2: Culture and Authentic Neighborhoods 🎭

📚 Morning: The Latin Quarter and Notre-Dame

• Notre-Dame Cathedral: Still under renovation, but the square and the view remain impressive.
• Shakespeare & Company: Mythical bookshop for literature lovers.
• Panthéon: Visit the necropolis of great French figures (ticket: €11.50).

🌿 Afternoon: Le Marais and Centre Pompidou

• Place des Vosges: Magnificent park where Victor Hugo’s house once stood.
• Musée Picasso: Ideal for art lovers (ticket: €14).
• Center Pompidou: Modern architecture and contemporary art collection (ticket €15).

🍷 Evening : Dinner and final view

• Tour Montparnasse: Panoramic view by night (ticket: €18).
• Dinner in a brasserie: “La Coupole” for a typically French dinner.

Practical tips 📝

• • Transport: Buy a Navigo pass (day: €8.45) or metro tickets (€2.15 each).
  • Languages: English often spoken, Chinese menus available in major restaurants.

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