Classic Paris Landmarks & Versailles

Cover the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Île de la Cité, Orsay, and Versailles in four days, perfect for first-time visitors.

Arranged by district, with one day each for the Eiffel Tower & Champs-Élysées, the Louvre & Marais, and Île de la Cité & the Left Bank. On the final day, visit Versailles in the morning and head up to Montmartre in the afternoon. Stay in the Marais district throughout without changing hotels, relying on the metro and walking. Ideal for first-timers; the trade-off is skipping surrounding towns and Giverny to keep the pace in the city from being too rushed.

July–August is crowded and hot; major venues require booking time slots in advance.

Day by day

Day 1 · Eiffel Tower, Cruise, and Champs-Élysées

Paris（Trocadéro & Palais de Chaillot、Eiffel Tower、Seine River Cruise、Champs-Élysées、Arc de Triomphe）

Take the RER or airport bus into the city (approx. 1 hour). Take the metro to Trocadéro in the afternoon and walk to connect the sights.

Buy Eiffel Tower tickets in advance on the official website; climbing the Arc de Triomphe at dusk is better for sunset views.

Stay: Le Marais

Day 2 · Louvre and the Marais District

Paris（Louvre Museum、Tuileries Garden & Place de la Concorde、Le Marais & Place des Vosges）

Take the metro to the Louvre (approx. 15 mins), then walk through the Tuileries, and take the metro back to the Marais to explore until evening.

The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays; you must book an entry time slot, and the first morning slot is recommended.

Stay: Le Marais

Day 3 · Île de la Cité, Left Bank, and Orsay

Paris（Notre-Dame de Paris、Sainte-Chapelle、Latin Quarter & Saint-Germain-des-Prés、Musée d'Orsay）

Walk across the bridge from the Marais to Île de la Cité (approx. 15 mins), then walk along the Left Bank or take the metro to the Musée d'Orsay.

The Musée d'Orsay is closed on Mondays; Sainte-Chapelle requires a reservation, and Notre-Dame can be reserved for free in advance.

Stay: Le Marais

Day 4 · Palace of Versailles and Montmartre

Paris（Palace of Versailles、Montmartre / Sacré-Cœur）

Take the RER C line to Versailles in the morning (approx. 45 mins). Return to the city in the afternoon, transfer to the metro to Montmartre, and walk up the hill.

Versailles is closed on Mondays; you must purchase timed tickets, and the early morning slot has fewer crowds.

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