Paris rewards walking. The famous sights are spread across a compact city, and the streets between them are often as memorable as the monuments. Plan a few anchor visits and leave the rest of each day open.
ChapterAnchor each day with one big visit
Pick one major museum, monument or palace per day and book timed entry in advance where it is offered. Everything else, from a café stop to a walk along the river, can then happen at whatever pace suits the day.
ChapterWalk the river and the neighborhoods
The Seine gives you an easy line through the center, with bridges, bookstalls and islands along the way. Beyond it, neighborhoods such as the Marais, Saint-Germain, Montmartre and the Canal Saint-Martin each have a distinct character worth a half-day on foot.
ChapterEat and linger
Café terraces, bakeries and street markets are part of how the city works. A long coffee or an afternoon at a market often tells you more about Paris than a rushed sightseeing list.
ChapterAllow for time and weather
Metro and bus connections are good, but crossing the city still takes time. Group your plans by area and keep a covered option, such as a museum or passage, ready for rainy days.
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