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Paris, France · 5 days itinerary

Paris in 5 Days

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This itinerary covers five days in Paris, with four days on central sites and one at Versailles. It starts with the islands and Latin Quarter, then moves to the Louvre and Eiffel Tower, Montmartre and the Marais, and the Orsay and Invalides museums. The sequence groups sites by area each day and limits travel between them.

5 daysIncludes VersaillesRiver cruiseBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

The islands and the Latin Quarter

  1. 9:00Île de la CitéSight
  2. 10:30Île de la CitéSight
  3. 12:30Île Saint-LouisWalk
  4. 14:30Latin QuarterSight
  5. 16:00Saint-GermainWalk
Day 2

The Louvre to the Eiffel Tower

  1. 9:001st arrondissementSight
  2. 13:301st arrondissementWalk
  3. 15:00Champs-ÉlyséesSight
  4. 19:00Champ de MarsSight
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Day 3

Montmartre and the Marais

  1. 9:00MontmartreSight
  2. 10:30MontmartreWalk
  3. 14:00Le MaraisSight
  4. 15:00Le MaraisSight
  5. 17:30Seine river cruisePont NeufSight
Day 4

Orsay and Invalides

  1. 9:307th arrondissementSight
  2. 13:00Musée Rodin7th arrondissementSight
  3. 15:00Les Invalides7th arrondissementSight
  4. 17:30Saint-Germain-des-PrésSaint-GermainWalk
Day 5

Versailles

  1. 9:00VersaillesDay trip
  2. 13:30Gardens of VersaillesVersaillesWalk
  3. 15:30Trianon EstateVersaillesSight
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Paris questions

Is 5 days enough for Paris?

Five days covers the main sights if you group visits by neighborhood. Use the metro or RER for longer hops and buy timed museum tickets in advance.

Do I need to book Versailles ahead?

Yes, buy Palace of Versailles tickets online at least two weeks ahead. Choose a morning slot to enter before peak crowds and allow four hours total.

How do I get from Paris to Versailles?

Take RER C from stations such as Musée d'Orsay or Saint-Michel. The trip takes 35 to 45 minutes and costs about 7 euros each way.

Do I need advance tickets for the Louvre?

Yes, buy Louvre tickets online to skip the ticket queue. Allocate three hours and enter through the Pyramid after your timed slot.

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