France
Paris itineraries
Paris is built around the Seine, and each area on it works as a half day on foot. The big sights run on entry times and security queues, so your schedule matters more than your route. The metro links most areas in a few stops.
Data checked on October 4, 2026
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The Paris stop base
These are the 15 stops the itineraries are built from. Hours are the ones in force on the date checked.
| Stop | Visit | Closed | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eiffel TowerEiffel Tower and the west | 3 h | Open daily | Advised |
| Louvre MuseumLouvre, Tuileries and Opéra | 3 h 30 | Tue | Required |
| Notre-Dame CathedralÎle de la Cité | 1 h 30 | Check official site | Advised |
| Sacré-Cœur BasilicaMontmartre | 1 h 30 | Open daily | Not needed |
| Arc de TriompheEiffel Tower and the west | 1 h 15 | Open daily | Advised |
| Musée d'OrsayLeft Bank | 2 h 30 | Mon | Advised |
| Sainte-ChapelleÎle de la Cité | 1 h | Open daily | Required |
| Le MaraisMarais and the east | 2 h | Always open | Not needed |
| Luxembourg GardensLeft Bank | 1 h 15 | Open daily | Not needed |
| Latin QuarterLeft Bank | 1 h 30 | Always open | Not needed |
| PanthéonLeft Bank | 1 h | Open daily | Not needed |
| Père Lachaise CemeteryMarais and the east | 2 h | Open daily | Not needed |
| Palais GarnierLouvre, Tuileries and Opéra | 1 h 30 | Open daily | Required |
| Musée de l'OrangerieLouvre, Tuileries and Opéra | 1 h 15 | Tue | Advised |
| Canal Saint-MartinMarais and the east | 1 h | Always open | Not needed |