Paris 3 Day Travel Itinerary

Traveling to Paris and looking for information on the best restaurants, desserts, and sight seeing? Look no further, this blog post has it all! 

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Paris was the second city I visited as part of my European tour with London as the first stop. Read more about my London trip here. Since I was already in London, I booked a trip on the Eurostar to take a beautiful scenic train ride to Paris which left from the London St. Pancras station and arrived in Paris Gare du Nord. The train ride took about 2 ½ hours and the price can range anywhere between €50.00+ Euros. Book your trip on the Eurostar here.

Paris Day 1

Highlights

Restaurant Indien Paris 19-Bombay Curry

Morning

We arrived in Paris early so after settling into our Airbnb, my sister and I took to exploring the beautiful Paris neighborhood by way of the Paris Metro (train) and on foot. Learn more and purchase your tickets for the Paris Metro here and read more about my other travels overseas using the public transit system here. 

Afternoon

My first day in Paris got off to a rough start due to a miscalculation. When exiting off my stop there were ticketing officers asking for the train ticket you purchased. My sister and I didn’t know we were supposed to hold onto the tickets so we threw them away. We were fined I believe €40 Euros which had to be paid immediately. Learn from my mistake, and hold onto your tickets indefinitely! 

Evening

Paris weather can be a toss up, and the day we arrived it rained heavily on and off. Needless to say we got stuck in it. We were going to the Catacombs of Paris which after all that traveling and rigmarole was closed! There wasn’t enough time to revisit so if you go, let me know how it is. For dinner, I ate a very delicious Indian meal at Restaurant Indien Paris 19-Bombay Curry. My sister and I were so hungry photos were not taken, but I highly recommend it.

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Paris Day 2

Highlights

HolyBelly, Eiffel Tower, Musée d’Orsay, Gossellin, Passerelle Léopold-Sédar-Senghor, Quay of the Tuileries, Tuileries Garden, Paul Boulangerie et Patisserie

Morning

After catching up on rest, I woke up refreshed and ready to dominate the city. Breakfast started off at the very delicious Holybelly. There was a line out the door, but trust me it’s worth the wait. I opted for the eggs, bacon, french bread, and pancakes. The vibe of this restaurant felt very “Parisian”.

Next stop on the list, the Eiffel Tower! If you follow me on Facebook, I mention how my sister and I walked the 600+ steps to the top instead of taking the elevator. Keep in mind the Eiffel Tower has a 2^nd Floor, and a summit floor. Travel tip: You’re allowed to walk up to the 2^nd Floor and it’s also cheaper at nearly €11 Euros. Read more about it here.

Afternoon

You know by now that I love museums, so the first one I visited was the Musée d’Orsay. The artwork in the museum is absolutely breathtaking. It’s a must see if you’re in Paris. After exploring the museum, what good would I be if I didn’t sample all of the deliciousness Paris has to offer? Dessert at the Gosselin was next and where I fell in love with eclairs and chocolate croissants. 

After a quick bite we began exploring again on foot to see the Passerelle Léopold-Sédar-Senghor a footbridge over the River Seine. Passerelle links the Musée d’Orsay and Tuileries Garden. The Quay of the Tuileries is such a scenic walk with beautiful views of the water. You’ll see many people walking, running, and taking photos. Travel tip: The Tuileries Garden is a great way to explore France for free. You can think of it as Paris’s version of Central Park. I was in complete awe of the beautiful greenery and statues throughout the garden.

Evening

The Airbnb I stayed in had a very good bakery nearby named Paul Boulangerie et Patisserie (this place was recommended by our host). I did as the locals do and purchased a Paris baguette as well as an assortment of baked goods for dinner.

Paris Day 3

Highlights

Palais-Royal, Louvre Museum, Place Clemenceau, Champs-Élysées, Grand Palais, Arc de Triomphe, Forum Des Halles, L’as Du Fallafel, L’Equateur

Morning

The third day in Paris was even more jammed packed than the second day as we tried to make up for lost time on day 1. I wanted to make sure I had the opportunity to experience all of the landmarks. After a brief photo shoot where I had the opportunity to model my Paris outfit, the first stop on the list was Palais-Royal and the famous Louvre Museum.

The Louvre Museum while extraordinary, was extremely packed (and with good reason). If you’re planning a trip try to get there early. Be forewarned it’s almost impossible to get an up close picture of the Mona Lisa, however it’s an experience seeing it in person. It’s worth mentioning the other impressive artwork collection the museum holds.

Afternoon

After the museum, I walked through the Place Clemenceau, and Champs-Élysées which runs through to the Arc de Triomphe. If you love shopping, restaurants, bars, cafés, theater etc. the Champs-Élysées is the place to be. Want to see a well known monument? The Grand Palais is dedicated to French art and is within walking distance.

Speaking of monuments, a visit to Paris would be incomplete without a trip to the iconic Arc de Triomphe. You can climb the Arc de Triomphe to the top, however my sister and I opted to stay at the ground level. The Arc de Triomphe honors the soldiers who fought for France. 

The Forum Des Halles is a shopping mall in the center of Paris with PLENTY to do. Seriously, you could easily spend a day here if you love shopping so I suggest you plan ahead. There’s a store for every budget, and plenty of restaurants.

Evening

Next up, L’as Du Fallafel. I love Lenny Kravitz, so when I found out he loved fallafel and recommended this place, it was a must that I go and check it out. The fallafels were served hot, very filling, and delicious! You won’t be disappointed if you eat here.

Speaking of restaurants, one of my favorites during this trip was L’Equateur. If you love Senegalese, Cameroonian, and Caribbean fare; or are interested in expanding your cultural horizons this is THE place to go.

Do your research and translation beforehand as the menu is in French. The waiters are also willing to help if you have any questions. I had the grilled chicken, rice, and plantain; the chef seasoned the chicken was so well! I honestly can’t wait to go back when I revisit.

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Final Thoughts

Well, that concludes my Paris 3 Day Travel Itinerary. I hope I piqued your interest and shared helpful tips. To book some of the activities discussed in this post, or to plan your own, check this out.

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I am not the artist, nor do I take any of the credit of any of the beautiful artwork or sculptures displayed from the Louvre and Musée d’Orsay in this blog post.

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