Paris · France
3 days in Paris
art
A 3-day Paris trip built from 2 hand-picked places across 18th, 1st, arranged to keep each day in one part of town. It leans art.
Estimated budget
~$532- Stays · 3 nights, cheapest option~$510
- Food & entries~$22
A rough planning estimate, not a quote. Tap the booking links for live prices.
When to go
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct
Late spring and early fall have the best weather and lighter crowds. Many Parisians leave in August, so some restaurants close.
Heads up: Mid-July and August can be hot and many local spots are shut. December has charm but short, gray days.
Pre-trip
Currency: Euro (EUR).
Packing
- Pack for Late spring and early fall have the best weather and lighter crowds. Many Parisians leave in August, so some restaurants close.
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Plug type C / E, 230V
Where to stay
18th
3 nightsMost of your picks cluster around 18th, so base there and you walk to more of your trip. The links find live rates and exact properties.
18th hotel
mid~$170/night · 4.5★
A mid option in 18th — a search anchor, not a fabricated listing.
18th boutique stay
boutique~$280/night · 4.4★
A boutique option in 18th — a search anchor, not a fabricated listing.
Day 1: 18th
A day in 18th. Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur anchors it.
- 09:30
Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur
Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur · 18th · Map ↗
Touristy at the top, charming on the back lanes. Climb early, skip the portrait artists at Place du Tertre, find the vineyard and the quiet streets below.
Day 2: 1st
A day in 1st. The Louvre anchors it.
Estimated ~$22 in entries and food this day, before stays.
- 12:30
The Louvre
~$22The Louvre · 1st · Map ↗
Vast to the point of impossible. Pick two wings, not the whole thing — the Richelieu sculpture courts are emptier than the Mona Lisa scrum.
Closed: Tuesdays
- Book a slot; enter via the Carrousel, not the pyramid.
Getting around
18th is your most walkable stretch. Between neighborhoods, use local transit.
Practical things
112
C / E · 230V
Service compris is included. Round up or leave a couple of euros for good service.
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