Paris in 2 Days: The Ideal Weekend Itinerary
Two days in Paris is enough to pair the must-see icons with a real taste of the city’s neighbourhoods. This 2-day Paris itinerary balances the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre on day one with Montmartre and a cabaret on day two — with the top-rated tours to book for each.
At a glance
- 1Day 1: Eiffel, Seine & Louvre
- 2Notre-Dame & Sainte-Chapelle
- 3Day 2: Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
- 4Evening cabaret show
Day 1: the icons
Spend your first day on the headline sights: the Eiffel Tower in the morning, a Seine cruise around midday, and the Louvre in the afternoon. Finish on the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame and the stained glass of Sainte-Chapelle.
Day 2: Montmartre and the artists’ quarter
Begin day two in Montmartre, climbing to Sacré-Cœur for sweeping views before exploring the Place du Tertre and its painters. A guided walking tour brings the neighbourhood’s bohemian history to life.
Evening: cabaret or a dinner cruise
Cap off your weekend with a classic Parisian night out — a show at the Moulin Rouge or Lido, or a dinner cruise gliding past the floodlit monuments. Both are popular, so book a few days ahead.
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