Paris in 2 days: what to see day by day
Ready-to-use 2 days itinerary for Paris: 7 places grouped geographically into walking routes (12 h of pure visiting time) with opening hours and places to eat along the way.
1 day · 2 days · 3 days · Things to do in Paris
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Day 1 · 5 h 45 min visiting · approx. 3 km walking between stops
- Eiffel Tower — 2 h visit. It is 330 meters high, almost 280 meters more than the Arc de Triomphe. Hours: 09:30–23:45 · Jun 21–Sep 02: 09:00–00:45 · Jul 14,Jul 15 closed.
- National Assembly — 15 min visit (approx. 1.8 km from previous stop). It is the lower house of the French parliament, housed in the 18th-century Palais Bourbon.
- Place de la Concorde — 30 min visit (approx. 480 m from previous stop). It is the largest square in Paris, which, during the French Revolution, was the site of Louis XVI's execution, unlike the Colonne de Juillet.
- Musée d'Orsay — 3 h visit (approx. 730 m from previous stop). Housed in the former Gare d'Orsay railway station from 1900, it represents a unique combination of architecture and art. Hours: Tue–Sun 09:30–18:00 · Thu 09:30–21:45.
Where to eat along the route (Day 1)
- Brasserie Lipp — It is famous for traditional Alsatian cuisine and a lively atmosphere, which is a distinguishing feature among typical Parisian brasseries.
- Vagenende — It has retained its original charm from 1906 and Art Nouveau decorations, making it an ideal place for groups and families.
Day 2 · 6 h 15 min visiting · approx. 2.8 km walking between stops
- Louvre Museum — 4 h visit. As one of the largest museums in the world, it showcases iconic works, including the Mona Lisa, providing a monumental journey through art history. Hours: Mon,Thu,Sat–Sun 09:00–18:00 · Tue closed · Wed,Fri 09:00–21:00.
- Notre-Dame Cathedral — 1 h 30 min visit (approx. 1.4 km from previous stop). The construction of this Gothic cathedral on the Île de la Cité began in 1163 and lasted over 180 years, becoming a symbol of Paris. Hours: Mon,Tue,Wed,Fri 07:50–19:00 · Thu 07:50–22:00 · Sat,Sun 08:15–19:30.
- Ruines de la Bastille — 45 min visit (approx. 1.4 km from previous stop). On the site of the former fortress, a symbol of the revolution, today stands the Place de la Bastille with the July Column, with no trace of the building itself.
Where to eat along the route (Day 2)
- Latin Saint-Jacques — It offers simple, tasty French dishes in the Latin Quarter, standing out with affordable prices and a casual atmosphere appreciated by students.
- Brasserie Balzar — In contrast to more casual establishments, it retains an authentic, somewhat formal character and is a favorite meeting place for academic and artistic circles.
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