Paris in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary
Three days in Paris lets you go beyond the highlights — adding world-class museums, the Latin Quarter and a day trip to Versailles. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Paris, with the best-rated tours, tickets and excursions to book for each.
At a glance
- 1Days 1–2: city icons & museums
- 2Musée d'Orsay & Latin Quarter
- 3Day 3: Versailles day trip
- 4Farewell dinner cruise
Days 1–2: icons and museums
Use your first two days for the essentials: the Eiffel Tower, a Seine cruise, the Louvre and Notre-Dame, then the Impressionists at the Musée d’Orsay and a wander through the Latin Quarter and Montmartre.
Day 3: a Versailles day trip
On day three, escape to the Palace of Versailles — Louis XIV’s vast château and gardens, around 40 minutes from the centre. A guided tour with skip-the-line access and transport makes the trip effortless.
Evening: a farewell dinner cruise
Toast your trip with a dinner cruise on the Seine, watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle as you pass. It’s the perfect relaxed end to three days of sightseeing.
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