5-Day Paris Itinerary
Day 1:
Spend this day on the Left Bank exploring iconic landmarks:
1. Luxembourg Gardens
• Address: 75006 Paris, France
• Cost: Free
• Highlight: Serene gardens, perfect for a morning stroll.
• Breakfast: Café de Flore (€10-€20)
• Address: 172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France
2. Musée d’Orsay
• Address: 1 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
• Cost: €16
• Highlight: Home to works by Van Gogh, Monet, and Degas.
• Travel: Metro Line 12 (€1.90).
Lunch
• Budget Option: Café Le Bon Marché (€10-€20)
• Address: 24 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris, France
• Luxury Option: Le Jules Verne (€150+)
• Address: Eiffel Tower, 75007 Paris, France
Afternoon:
3. Panthéon
• Address: Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France
• Cost: €11
• Highlight: Tombs of famous figures like Voltaire and Rousseau.
• Travel: Metro Line 10 (€1.90).
4. Evening Seine Cruise
• Cost: €15-€20
• Highlight: Enjoy a river cruise for evening views of the city.
Dinner
• Quick Option: Chez Gladines (€10-€20)
• Address: 64 Rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris, France
• Luxury Option: Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée (€300+)
• Address: 25 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris, France
Day 2:
Explore Right Bank:
1. Opéra Garnier
• Address: 8 Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris, France
• Cost: €12
• Highlight: Stunning architecture and guided tours.
2. Palais Royal & Jardin des Tuileries
• Address: 8 Rue de Montpensier, 75001 Paris, France
• Cost: Free
• Highlight: Beautiful gardens, public art installations.
Lunch
• Quick Option: Le Pain Quotidien (€15-€20)
• Address: 18 Pl. du Marché Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris, France
• Luxury Option: La Tour d’Argent (€200+)
• Address: 15 Quai de la Tournelle, 75005 Paris, France
3. Place de la Concorde
• Address: Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris, France
• Cost: Free
• Highlight: Obelisk and historical significance.
4. Le Marais District
• Cost: Free to explore
• Highlight: Trendy boutiques, cafes, LGBTQ+ scene.
Dinner
• Quick Option: Café Charlot (€20+)
• Address: 38 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, France
• Luxury Option: Epicure (€300+)
• Address: 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France
Day 3:
Day trip to Versailles:
1. Versailles Palace
• Address: Place d’Armes, 78000 Versailles, France
• Cost: €19.50 (Palace), €27.50 (Gardens)
• Travel: RER C (€3.65 one-way)
2. Lunch at Angelina
• Address: 226 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France (€20-€30)
3. Explore the Palace of Versailles Gardens
• Highlight: Fountains, beautifully manicured lawns.
Day 4:
Explore Bohemian Paris:
1. Père Lachaise Cemetery
• Address: 16 Rue du Repos, 75020 Paris, France
• Cost: Free
• Highlight: Famous tombs (Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde).
2. **Lunch at Chez Omar
• Address: 47 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, France (€20+)
3. Centre Pompidou
• Address: Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris, France
• Cost: €14
• Highlight: Modern art museum.
Day 5:
Day trip to Giverny:
1. Claude Monet’s House and Gardens
• Address: 84 Rue Claude Monet, 27620 Giverny, France
• Cost: €10
• Travel: Train (€8-€12) and bus/taxi from Vernon.
Hotel Recommendation:
Shangri-La Paris: It doesn't get better than this view... if your budget allows, the Shangri-La Paris has the most spectacular views of the Eiffel Tower and is central to all of the place you want to visit!
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Annual Events in Paris to Consider:
• Bastille Day (July 14): National parades and fireworks.
• Paris Fashion Week (February & September): International runway shows.
• Tour de France (July): Final stage on the Champs-Élysées.