3 Days in Paris: What to Do and See in Paris

Day 1 | Morning

Eiffel Tower

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-10:30pm

Ticket Price: 10.2 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris

The Eiffel Tower is one of Paris’ most quintessential landmarks. If the Notre Dame is a symbol of ancient Paris, then the Eiffel Tower is the symbol of modern Paris. The tower was originally built as the entrance to the 1889 World’s Fair and commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution, making it an important cultural symbol of France. From atop the wrought iron tower lookout, visitors get an astounding panoramic view of the Paris cityscape.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: To see Paris at a glance, you need to climb to the very top of the Eiffel Tower. Climbing the tower was my dream and now it came true. On the second day of our stay in Paris, we first went to the Eiffel Tower. Walked from the hotel, admiring the beauty of Parisian palaces, buildings, bridges and parks. The Eiffel Tower is the heart of Paris! Despite the fact that we constantly see her image in our everyday life and are already used to it, but the "live" Eiffel Tower does not cease to amaze with its beauty and grandeur ...

Quinissa: The icon of Paris! Make sure you see the tower when you come to Paris. It is really magnificent, the height, the details. Also, make sure you see it at night time as well, when the lights up. IT IS EXTREMELY BEAUTIFUL. If you wait until midnight, there will be lights twinkling right at 00.00. The best view point is high up across the river. There will be some musicisans playing at nights too there, making it more romantic.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Louvre Museum.

Louvre Museum

Opening Hours: Wed 9:00 AM - 9:45 PM, Thu 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Fri 9:00 AM - 9:45 PM, Sat - Mon 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Ticket Price: 15 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-8 Hours

Location: Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris

The Louvre is a “super museum” that stands among the British Museum in London and the Met in New York as one of the three greatest art museums in the world. The Louvre has an enormous collection of more than 400,000 pieces and exhibits that span a period of more than 1,500 years. There are collections of works from the ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian civilizations, including da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”, Antioch’s “Venus de Milo”, and “Winged Victory of Samothrace”, dubbed the “three treasures” of the museum. The famous films “Phantom of the Louvre” and “The Da Vinci Code” were also filmed here.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The best experience ever! The Museum is well-kept both inside and out. If you're traveling for the first time, it's understandably complicated, but don't forget to pick up the maps provided in the lounge area. It is free for students and anyone under the age of 25 from the EU. One of the world's most prestigious museums. Thousands of paintings and sculptures from French, Greek, Spanish, Italian, and other cultures are housed at this museum. When visiting, make sure to dress comfortably and wear comfortable shoes because there will be a lot of walking.

Trip.com User: We visited Louvre as a family, tickets we bought online from the museum's website. We recommend not to use the entrance at the pyramid but to enter underground via the subway station, in our case it significantly reduced waiting time. The museum is amazing, however, the room of the Mona Lisa is very crowded. If you have little kids, take the special family lane. It allows you to directly skip the crowds and take a photograph of the painting with your family.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Hôtel Château Voltaire is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Hôtel Château Voltaire

The Hôtel Château Voltaire is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Paris will find that the Hôtel Château Voltaire is a fantastic accommodation choice.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 3km from Paris Gare De Lyon and 13km from Paris Le Bourget Airport. Being just minutes away from Pyramides Metro Station allows guests to explore the city with ease. Keeping busy is easy, with Theatre de la Pepiniere, Atlantes de la rue Saint-Roch and Zen - Le Bar a Sieste all nearby.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings.

There's never a dull moment at this hotel, our guests indicate that the facilities are excellent.

Day 2 | Morning

Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile

Opening Hours: Open from 10/1-3/31,10:00am-10:30pm;Open from 4/1-9/30,10:00am-11:00pm

Ticket Price: 12 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris

The Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile is one of Paris's four most iconic structures and one of the most famous European Neoclassical structures. The Arc de Triomphe is built entirely out of stone and engraved with battle scenes from France’s long history. With the Arc de Triomphe as the center, twelve great boulevards of Paris radiate outwards, of which one is the famous Champs Elysées. Climb atop the Arc de Triomphe to enjoy Paris's spectacular urban landscape.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Quinissa: You have to go here if you come to Paris! This is where some of the streets meet in Paris. Make sure you go up where you can see the Eiffel Tower from there, and also many streets where the Arc will be right in the middle. Be ready to take the steps up, as there is no elevator. In between the sections, there will be a galleries where it shows the history of the Arc, and some stories too.

Nana tian: The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, France, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées at the centre of Place Charles de Gaulle, formerly named Place de l'Étoile—the étoile or "star" of the juncture formed by its twelve radiating avenues. It is very beautiful place. you must go to aec de triomphe de l'Etoile.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Disneyland Paris nearby is the top choice before you leave Arc de Triomphe de l’Etoile and hit the road.

Disneyland Paris

Opening Hours: Disneyland 10:00-23:00, Disney Studios 10:00-19:00

Ticket Price: 51 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Days

Location: Boulevard de Parc, 77700 Coupvray

Disneyland Paris is a place where everyone can live the dream. A place where Disney tales, Pixar adventures, MARVEL Super Heroes and Star Wars™ legends are brought to life like nowhere else. Since opening in 1992, Disneyland Paris has welcomed more than 320 million Guests through our gates, making us Europe’s top tourist destination. And today, Disneyland Paris has two Disney® Parks, seven Disney® Hotels and 50+ restaurants – all masterfully themed to create the most magical experiences in the world, just for you.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Very nice park, nice shows, nice staff.Feel like being young again.The atmosphere is unbelievable.I almost burned into tears when watching the illumination show because it's so beautiful and touching.I will be back again.

Trip.com User: that was a wonderful experience! super easy to book the ticket and get in! thank you for such easy process! Dont forget to print out the barcode! i liked this trip a lot!

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, J.K. Place Paris is the best places.

J.K. Place Paris

With a stay at J.K. Place Paris, you'll be centrally located in Paris, just a 4-minute walk from Orsay Museum and 7 minutes by foot from Champs-Elysees. This spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Tuileries Garden and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Place de la Concorde.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.Enjoy Italian cuisine at Casa tua, a restaurant which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Day 3 | Morning

Musee d'Orsay

Opening Hours: Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 9:30-18:00 (clearing at 17:15); Thursday: 9:30-21:45 (clearing at 21:00). Closing time: Closed on Monday, January 1, May 1, December 25. Note: Opening hours may be subject to accidental adjustments such as strikes and cannot be notified. The opening time of the Orangerie Art Museum: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday [9:00-18:00 (17:15 starts to clear)]. Closed: Closed on Tuesday, May 1, July 14 and December 25

Ticket Price: 14 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur (Quai Anatole France), Paris

Musee d'OrsayThe Musée d'Orsay, located on the left bank of the Seine, has a large collection of Impressionist works and is known as the "Palace of Impressionism". Here you can admire the masterpieces of many masters of art. The palace of art, the "Impressionist" Holy Land Orsay Museum is across the river from the Louvre Museum. There are more than 4,000 art collections, which have been displayed for nearly half a century from 1848 to the beginning of the rise of Cubism (1848-1912). works of art, including paintings, sculptures, furnishings, etc. Locals often say that if you want to appreciate the art treasures before 1848, go to the Louvre; if you are interested in modern art after 1912, go to the Pompidou National Cultural and Art Center; and Orsay The museum is the transition between the two. Europe's most beautiful museums may wish to take a good look at the architecture and museum square of the Orsay Museum. It is one of the most beautiful museums in Europe. Its predecessor was the Orsay train station built by a well-known Italian architect for the Paris World Expo in 1900. Converted to National Museum. The exterior wall of the museum is decorated with white marble, which is noble and elegant. Some exquisite sculptures are also displayed on the square in front of the museum, among which the six bronze statues representing six continents are not to be missed. The gorgeous golden bell used in the railway station has also been well preserved and is still in use today, which is worth seeing. Entering the museum, you will find that there are still traces of the railway station. The railway tracks on the first floor of the railway station, the VIP lounge on the second floor, and the hotel on the third floor have been converted into exhibition halls. The large glass dome of the Musée d'Orsay is also impressive, so visitors can admire the paintings in natural light. At present, the Musée d'Orsay has more than 80 exhibition halls on five floors, open to the public on three floors. The three floors display the treasures of the collection in chronological order. The first floor hall mainly exhibits paintings, sculptures and decorative arts from 1850 to 1870, including many masterpieces by masters. When visiting, you may start from the sculpture avenue in the center of the hall, stop by the exhibition halls on both sides of the avenue, and then visit the famous model of the Paris Opera House. #Don't Miss# LaSource in Hall 1, Desglaneuses in Hall 4, Bergèreavecsontroupeau in Hall 4, Gypsy Camping Caravan in Hall 9, Olympia in Hall 14 and more. Visit the Middle Floor The middle floor displays works from 1870 to 1914, including official art from the Third Republic period, symbolism, academic paintings, and decorative arts from the Art Nouveau period. Works can be viewed in chronological order. #Don't Miss# Hall 71 displays many masterpieces, such as "Self-Portrait" (Portrait del'artiste), "Lanuitétoilée" (Lanuitétoilée), "L'églised' Auvers-sur- Oise, vueduchevet), etc. In addition, at the end of the corridor on the 2nd floor, you can also see the "Gate of Hell" (Portedel'Enfer). Visit the upper floor The upper floor mainly displays the works of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painters, known as the "Palace of Impressionism". #unmissable# "Ledéjeunersurl'herbe" (Ledéjeunersurl'herbe), "Blue Water Lotus" (Nymphéasbleues), "Larousseàl'ombrelle" (Larousseàl'ombrelle), "Danseàlacampagne", "Pancake Mill" The Ball" (Baldumulindela Galette), "Bronze Age" (L'Aged'airin), etc. DRINK COFFEE IN THE MUSEUM After your visit to the upper floors, sit down for a drink at The Café Campana, at the end of the Impressionist Gallery, where you can get a close-up view of the Musée d'Orsay's iconic clock, as well as a panoramic view of Paris City views and authentic Parisian cuisine. In addition, the museum has also set up restaurants and cafes on the second floor and the first floor halls, which are convenient for visitors to rest. The restaurant on the second floor has been in business since 1900, focusing on traditional French cuisine, which is very sentimental. In addition, there are bookstores and sales points at the entrance of the Musée d'Orsay and along the tour route. There are a series of books such as guidebooks and picture books, items based on the museum's collection, and postcards.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Ramdan993: Salah satu museum yang paling dikunjungi di dunia, yang Musée d’Orsay rumah koleksi terbesar lukisan, patung, dan benda-benda dekoratif yang diproduksi antara 1848-1914, menampilkan banyak karya yang paling luar biasa dari era modern awal. Memberikan pengunjung melihat detail dan hati pada saat kelahiran seni lukis modern, patung, desain, dan bahkan fotografi, koleksi permanen Orsay ini membentang dari neoclassicism dan romantisme untuk impresionisme, ekspresionisme, dan desain art nouveau. Highlights dari koleksi kelas dunia termasuk karya oleh seniman termasuk Ingres, Delacroix, Monet, Degas, Manet, Gaugin, Toulouse-Lautrec, dan Van Gogh Salah satu museum yang paling dikunjungi di dunia, yang Musée d’Orsay rumah koleksi terbesar lukisan, patung, dan benda-benda dekoratif yang diproduksi antara 1848-1914, menampilkan banyak karya yang paling luar biasa dari era modern awal. Memberikan pengunjung melihat detail dan hati pada saat kelahiran seni lukis modern, patung, desain, dan bahkan fotografi, koleksi permanen Orsay ini membentang dari neoclassicism dan romantisme untuk impresionisme, ekspresionisme, dan desain art nouveau. Highlights dari koleksi kelas dunia termasuk karya oleh seniman termasuk Ingres, Delacroix, Monet, Degas, Manet, Gaugin, Toulouse-Lautrec, dan Van Gogh.

NAJA SYAIRAH: The Musée d'Orsay (UK: /ˌmjuːzeɪ dɔːrˈseɪ/ MEW-zay dor-SAY, US: /mjuːˈzeɪ -/ mew-ZAY -⁠, French: [myze dɔʁsɛ]) is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built between 1898 and 1900. The museum holds mainly French art dating from 1848 to 1914, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography. It houses the largest collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces in the world, by painters including Berthe Morisot, Monet, Manet, Degas, Renoir, Cézanne, Seurat, Sisley, Gauguin, and Van Gogh. Many of these works were held at the Galerie nationale du Jeu de Paume prior to the museum's opening in 1986. It is one of the largest art museums in Europe.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Seine River tour boat nearby is the top choice before you leave Musee d'Orsay and hit the road.

Seine River tour boat

Ticket Price: 15 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Les berges de Paris sur la Seine varient selon les compagnies de bateaux.

There are many companies along the Seine River that provide Seine River cruises and on-board dining services, and are generally equipped with Chinese language guides. You can choose to depart from iconic locations such as Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower. Generally, cruise ships have rainproof facilities, and some are also equipped with air conditioners and other equipment, which can cope with all kinds of weather. Some cruise ships are equipped with multi-language explanation broadcasts, you can listen closer to understand the coastal attractions.

Reviews from Real Guests:

WanderZee: i love the evening tour, be sure to bring jacket even during summer! Eiffel Tower at night so beauty with lights on!

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