Paris 3-day itinerary

3 Days in Paris — A Travel Itinerary

A 3-day Paris itinerary covering 24 hand-picked attractions and restaurants — grouped by neighborhood, paced for actual humans, not tour buses.

How this itinerary is built

This 3-day Paris itinerary groups attractions by neighborhood and a walkable route, so you cover ground efficiently without sprinting. Restaurant picks are anchored near each day's activities. Built from cached destination data — confirm opening hours, prices, and ticket availability before you go.

1
Day 1
7 stops · walkable route
Montmartre Walking Guided Tour

Montmartre Walking Guided Tour

Discover Montmartre, one of the most iconic, artistic districts of Paris, with a local guide and wander its charming and cobbled streets on a walking tour. Learn about the…

Attraction⏱ 2 hours💶 From USD 33
Le Café de la Butte

Le Café de la Butte

A charming, classic bistro in Montmartre that feels like a theater set. It's the perfect place to escape the tourist crowds of the Sacré-Cœur and enjoy some traditional frog legs…

Attraction⏱ 2 hours💶 €30-50 per person
Maison Souquet Spa

Maison Souquet Spa

For a truly luxurious, niche wellness experience, this former brothel-turned-hotel offers a private, opulent hammam and pool that you can book for exclusive use. It’s incredibly…

Attraction⏱ 1 hour💶 150€+
Marché Bio des Batignolles

Marché Bio des Batignolles

If you're into organic food, this is the best market in the city. It's a great place to pick up fresh, locally sourced produce, cheese, and bread.

Attraction⏱ 1-2 hours💶 Free to enter
La Seinographe Concept Store & Wellness Workshop

La Seinographe Concept Store & Wellness Workshop

This isn't just a shop; it’s a curated space that hosts intimate weekend wellness workshops ranging from sound baths to holistic skincare. It’s the perfect place to pick up a…

Attraction⏱ 1.5 - 2 hours💶 €30-€60 for workshops
Passage des Panoramas - Vintage Print Hunting

Passage des Panoramas - Vintage Print Hunting

Skip the big flea markets and head to this historic covered passage to browse the specialized shops selling antique maps, vintage postcards, and rare prints. It’s a treasure hunt…

Attraction⏱ 1-2 hours💶 Free to browse
Le Comptoir de La Gastronomie

Le Comptoir de La Gastronomie

This century-old institution is half-deli, half-restaurant, serving up the best of Southwest French comfort food in a space that feels like a time capsule. It…

Restaurant💶 $$
2
Day 2
9 stops · walkable route
Le 5ème Cru Wine Tasting

Le 5ème Cru Wine Tasting

Forget the touristy wine bars; this is where locals go to discover small-batch, natural wines from independent French winemakers. The staff are incredibly passionate and will…

Attraction⏱ 1-2 hours💶 €20-€40
Shakespeare and Company Café

Shakespeare and Company Café

While the bookstore is famous, the café next door is a perfect, quieter spot to enjoy a coffee with a view of Notre-Dame. It’s a great place to sit with a book and soak in the…

Attraction⏱ 1 hour💶 10€
Le Caveau de la Huchette

Le Caveau de la Huchette

This legendary jazz cellar has been around since 1946 and is the place to go if you want to dance. It’s underground, atmospheric, and the swing music will make you feel like…

Attraction⏱ 2-3 hours💶 €15-20 per person
La Cuisine Paris

La Cuisine Paris

If you want to learn to bake like a pro, this is the place. Their croissant and baguette classes are hands-on, fun, and taught by chefs who actually know how to explain the…

Attraction⏱ 3 hours💶 €119 per person
38 Riv' Jazz Club

38 Riv' Jazz Club

A tiny, intimate jazz club in a vaulted stone cellar in the Marais. It feels like a secret, and the acoustics are incredible.

Attraction⏱ 2 hours💶 €15-25 per person
Paris Private Food Tour: Taste 8+ French Classics in Le Marais

Paris Private Food Tour: Taste 8+ French Classics in Le Marais

On our Secret Food Tour: Le Marais Paris, you'll enjoy a variety of classic French street foods starting with a viennoiserie/croissants, and collecting breads, then go and seat…

Attraction⏱ 3.5 hours💶 From USD 280
Le Klub

Le Klub

A dark, moody, and intimate venue for fans of alternative music. It’s a hidden gem in the heart of the city, perfect for discovering post-punk and new wave bands.

Attraction⏱ 3-4 hours💶 €10-15 per person
Le Petit Châtelet

Le Petit Châtelet

This 16th-century spot is a cozy, wood-beamed gem right by the Seine that feels like a proper Parisian escape despite its location. Ask for a table on the…

Restaurant💶 $$
Marché des Enfants Rouges

Marché des Enfants Rouges

This is the city's oldest covered market, a chaotic and wonderful maze of stalls where you can grab everything from Moroccan tagines to Japanese bento boxes.…

Restaurant💶 $$
3
Day 3
8 stops · walkable route
Matisse, 1941–1954

Matisse, 1941–1954

This is a massive, once-in-a-lifetime look at Matisse’s final, most radical years where he basically reinvented art with his cut-outs. It’s held at the Grand Palais while the…

Attraction⏱ 2-3 hours💶 €17
Le Melville

Le Melville

A sophisticated jazz club and cocktail bar in the 8th arrondissement. It's perfect for an elegant evening of live music and masterful drinks.

Attraction⏱ 2-3 hours💶 €40-60 per person
Arc de Triomphe

Arc de Triomphe

Standing majestically at the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle, this monumental arch honors those who fought and died for France. The rooftop terrace provides one of the best…

Attraction⏱ 1-1.5 hours💶 €16
Maison de la Culture du Japon - Seasonal Tea Ceremony

Maison de la Culture du Japon - Seasonal Tea Ceremony

Escape the city bustle for an authentic, meditative Japanese tea ceremony hosted in a serene, minimalist space. It’s a rare, quiet pocket of Tokyo right in the 15th…

Attraction⏱ 1 hour💶 €15-€25
Marché Saxe-Breteuil

Marché Saxe-Breteuil

If you want a market with a view, this is it. It’s located in a beautiful, upscale neighborhood and offers a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower while you shop for fresh produce…

Attraction⏱ 1-2 hours💶 Free to enter
Le Relais de l'Entrecôte

Le Relais de l'Entrecôte

This place is an institution. They only serve one thing: steak frites with their secret sauce. You don't even have to order; they just bring it to you, and it's always perfect.

Attraction⏱ 1 hour💶 €30-40 per person
Maison Gainsbourg

Maison Gainsbourg

This is the newly opened, highly anticipated museum inside Serge Gainsbourg's former home. It’s an incredibly intimate, immersive audio-guided tour that feels like you've just…

Attraction⏱ 1 hour💶 25€
Le Baratin

Le Baratin

This Belleville institution is where local chefs go on their nights off for soulful, no-nonsense cooking that feels like a masterclass in bistronomy. It is a…

Restaurant💶 $$$

Other Paris itineraries

Customize this Paris trip in 30 seconds

Open Periplo to swap stops, add a day, change the vibe, and download offline. Built around your taste.

Download on the App Store