What to do in Paris in 4 days
Prices checked in October 2026
Four days let you see Paris's essentials without rushing: the great museums, the Eiffel Tower, two neighbourhoods with character and a day trip to Versailles. The metro takes you everywhere.
Itinerary
Day 1: the centre and Île de la Cité
- Notre-Dame (free entry) and Sainte-Chapelle.
- Latin Quarter and Luxembourg Gardens.
- Seine boat ride at sunset.
Day 2: Louvre and Champs-Élysées
- The Louvre (with a timed booking).
- Tuileries Garden and Place de la Concorde.
- Champs-Élysées up to the Arc de Triomphe.
Day 3: Eiffel Tower and Montmartre
- Eiffel Tower early and Trocadéro for the photo.
- Musée d'Orsay (Impressionists).
- Afternoon in Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur.
Day 4: Versailles and Le Marais
- Palace and gardens of Versailles (RER C train, about 40 minutes).
- Back in Paris: Le Marais and Place des Vosges.
Approximate prices
- The Louvre (non-EU visitors)verifiedofficial website€32
- Eiffel Tower: summit by lift / 2nd floorverifiedofficial website€36.70 / €23.50
- Musée d'Orsay≈ €16
- Palace of Versailles (day pass)≈ €32
- Metro ticket≈ €2.50
- Coffee and croissant / lunch set menu€5–8 / €18–28
- Hostel bed / 3-star hotel (night)€40–60 / €140–220
Prices change: confirm on the official website before paying. Those marked ≈ are approximate.
Budget per person
Lodging, food, transport and tickets for 4 days, excluding flights.
Budget
Whole trip
US$ 400–US$ 520
Per day: US$ 100–US$ 130
Balanced
Whole trip
US$ 880–US$ 1,200
Per day: US$ 220–US$ 300
Premium
Whole trip
US$ 1,800–US$ 2,800
Per day: US$ 450–US$ 700
Tips
- National museums close one day a week (the Louvre on Tuesdays, Orsay on Mondays): check before you plan.
- Go up the Eiffel Tower first thing or at night: queues are shorter.
- The lunch set menu (formule) is the cheapest way to eat well.
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