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SOPHIE NADEAU Bonjour! For the past seven years, I've been writing about the weird and wonderful on this travel and culture website, with a particular focus on history, hidden gems, and offbeat adventures in Europe and beyond.
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Hi
We are from South Africa and visiting Paris in Dec.
I'm looking for a tour to Fontainebleau in Dec between the 31st and the 2nd of Jan 2023
My sister was a teacher at a Primary School with the same name and we would like to see the castle .
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Please would you tell me when St Andrew's church in South Huish, Devon, has a worship service?
Thank you
Vivien
Hello, I am taking a cruise ship to Le Havre in July. My husband and I do not want to take the six hour round trip to Paris. We would like to maybe do at the most three hour round trip or less from Le Havre. We like quaint and picturesque. What suggestions do you have...we can rent a car if need be.
Hello, thank you for your message! If you want to see a quaint harbour town, then Honfleur is just a short drive away from le Havre. Étretat is right by the sea and inspired many impressionist painters. Alternatively, the resort towns of Deauville and Trouville-sur-Mer are well worth checking out and feature seaside activities and timber-framed houses. If you're looking to visit another French city, then Rouen (the capital of Normandy) is just over an hour away from Le Havre and boasts an incredible cathedral, medieval streets, and some pretty nice eateries. Hope this helps! :)
Hi Sophie, just a quick update for your Soar Mill Cove page - the Soar Mill Cove Hotel carpark is no longer open to non-residents and the National Trust carpark at East Soar does ask (on a sign which we didn't notice until we were driving off!) non-members to pay £3 via phone, although it is free to NT members. I hope that's a useful update for you. You obviously know this region of Devon well! I really enjoyed your site and sent a few of your 'Paris in X number of days' to friends visiting Paris soon. Saira, March 2022
trying to buy your ebook but the "prove you are not a robot" thing does not have a way to skip it. Now infinitely waiting for the processing to resolve itself.
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I get it! How do you spend only three days in Paris and feel like you’ve seen enough of the city to go home and tell your friends ‘ I’ve been to Paris ‘? The trouble is, the city of lights is just so vast and there is so much to explore! However, if you plan it right, then 72 hours in Paris can be just the right amount of time. And besides, even the briefest trip to the city is magical…
No problem if you won’t have internet during your trip but want to refer to my 3 days in Paris itinerary. Click on the image below and you can download a text version PDF of this itinerary post!
Included within this Parisian itinerary, you’ll find three completely different Paris itineraries for each day, meaning that even if you have more or less time in the City of Light, then you can follow each day individually and at your own pace to really get to know the city on a local level .
When it comes to food in Paris, there’s no shortage of culinary experiences to be had and there’s a restaurant or café on almost every street corner. Unfortunately, this can make it a little bit tricky as to which places to go to, because of course not all eateries in Paris are made equal. Check out our foodie guide to Paris for some of our top recommended places to eat in Paris!
Day one of this 3 days in Paris itinerary is all about classic Paris , day two is more of a chic guide , and day three is about getting to know the city on a more local level . If you’re staying in Paris for longer or less than 3 days, I’ve written a guide on how to spend one perfect day in Paris , how to spend two days in Paris , and how to spend five incredible days in Paris .
Yes. As someone who has lived in Paris for several years and who knows the city inside out, I would say that three days is more than enough time to see all of the highlights as well as discover a more off the beaten side of the French capital. The perfect amount of time to visit Paris is 3-5 days.
For your first day in the City of Love, you’ll want to tick off as much of your French bucket list as possible. As such, the first 24 hours are all about seeing those iconic places which you’ve no doubt seen on countless postcards prior to your city visit. So indulge your inner tourist and rest well the night before- you’ve got a lot of ground to cover!
What could possibly be more Parisian than catching a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower?! Start your day off the right way by partaking in an iconic photo walk along the Seine. Begin your stroll at Trocadero (metro line 9) and you’ll be greeted with a stunning water mirror shot of the Eiffel Tower.
From there, head east towards Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité. Along the way to the Louvre, note that one of the best places to snap photos of the Eiffel Tower is Passerelle Debilly, a small passenger footbridge that was first opened for the World’s fair in 1900.
Ever since then, The Eiffel accommodated millions of pedestrians, all eager to get a better view over the Eiffel Tower and Seine river. If you’re not an early riser, then the light from this bridge is also perfect around sunset and is pretty lovely during the day as well!
Unlike many other Paris itineraries, I don’t personally recommend ascending the Eiffel Tower! This is for a myriad of reasons, not least because you’ll want plenty of precious exploration time by queueing to go up. Instead, waiting in the line for the Arc de Triomphe is much more rewarding and provides better views over the city.
After walking along the Seine for about 40 minutes, passing iconic sites such as the Alexandre iii bridge and the Tuileries Garden, you’ll reach the world-famous Louvre Museum with that iconic glass pyramid.
When you think of the Louvre, your first thoughts are probably of elbowing your way through selfie sticks to catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa. However, the Louvre museum offers so much more than a maybe smiling muse.
Home to medieval ruins and plenty of priceless artefacts from around the world, the Louvre also happens to be the largest museum in the world. For those looking to make their most of their time, you may well want to purchase a skip-the-line timed entrance ticket to the Louvre .
Highlights of the Louvre that aren’t the Mona Lisa include the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the rather sumptuous Napoleon III Apartments. If you want to skip the Louvre and fancy seeing a smaller, offbeat museum instead, then I highly recommend seeing the Musée Jacquemart André or exploring the Musée National Gustave Moreau. For more practical information, check out my guide to things to know before visiting the Louvre
After visiting the Louvre, head on further down the river toward Île de la Cité and Île Saint Louis. As one of the first places in Paris to be inhabited, Île de la Cité is as rich in history as the flavour of its world-famous Berthillon ice cream.
If you’re looking to explore more of this fantastic district of Paris, then my free and self-guided walking tour provides you with a complete Parisian itinerary for the area. First things first, forget Italian gelato and pick up the Parisian speciality of lemon sorbet.
Unfortunately, due to the terrible fire of Notre Dame, the church that dominates this district is closed for the foreseeable future. Luckily, there are plenty of other hidden gems worth checking out, such as the Gravestone Courtyard in Paris (26 Rue Chanoinesse) .
In mid-spring, Île de la Cité (and specifically Square Jean XXIII) is an incredible place to see some of the best cherry blossoms in Paris . Other highlights of Île de la Cité include the chance to see the oldest clock in Paris, as well as some of the most beautiful medieval stained glass windows in the world in the form of Sainte Chapelle.
While on the little island, you may well also want to head to the cutest coffee shop in Paris, Au Vieux Paris d’Arcole for a quick coffee (or glass of wine depending on the time). Nearby, Rue des Chantres is one of the narrowest streets in the city and is one of the few remaining locations where you can glean a true sense of medieval Paris.
One of the must-see Parisian arrondissements, Le Marais is one of the only parts of the city to have escaped the complete and utter overhaul of Parisian architecture by Haussmann in the 19th-century. Instead, the area comprising of the 3e and 4e arrondissements of the city maintains its historic and medieval vibe.
Highlights of this area of the city include treading in the footsteps of Nicolas Flamel (yes, that guy from Harry Potter was a real person and he lived in Paris!) , seeing a former medieval mansion which has since been transformed into a public library ( Hôtel de Sens ), and of course, enjoying a picnic in the oldest public planned square in Paris, Place des Vosges.
If you time your visit right, then you’ll be rewarded with what is probably the best sunset view the city has to offer. So, if you’re looking to splurge out on one panoramic view while in Paris (and don’t feel like waiting hours to go up the Eiffel Tower!) then make it a trip to the Arc de Triomphe .
For, after paying the fee and ascending the spiralling staircase, you’ll be rewarded with picture-perfect views of the city, including onto the Eiffel Tower itself. If you want to save time and make the most of your 72 hours in Paris, then you may also want to purchase this skip the line pass for the Arc de Triomphe .
If there’s one activity that I highly recommend to get a better feel for the city, it’s by taking a Seine River cruise . One of the most affordable options is to take a one hour cruise which will take you past Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and other iconic sights. Find out more details here.
Otherwise, if you’re looking to celebrate an extra special occasion (or someone), then I highly recommend taking an evening dinner cruise . The evening cruises take just over two and a half hours and include drinks, as well as a three course meal (with vegetarian options available). Check prices and availability here.
For even more information, be sure to check out our complete guide to the best Seine River Cruises (for pros and cons and comparisons between the various tickets and cruises available).
Whereas day one in Paris involved waking before the crack of dawn (quite literally) in order to see the sunrise over Paris, day two of this three-day itinerary will allow you a little rest before going out to explore for the day. Day two is all about wandering around the chicest areas of the city and seeing where all the writers and artists would hang out in the 20th-century…
Paris’ Chicest neighbourhood is the place to go if you fancy heading to the shops and splashing out on a wearable souvenir. It also happens to be one of the most picturesque neighbourhoods in the city for taking photos.
And so, if you’re looking to capture some photos with no people in them, the earlier you go out, the better! Saint Germain comprises of the 6th district of the city and focuses on a church of the same name, the former Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Highlights of this district include oodles of quaint coffee shops, many luxury hotels, countless antique stores and the church of Saint Sulpice (which was featured in the Da Vinci Code ) .
While in the 6th arrondissement, be sure to visit at least one historic coffee shop. My personal recommendation? Café de Flore . And yes, while this bistro and restaurant is a little on the pricier side of things, wander in at any given moment and you can expect to be greeted with exceptional service and a mouth-watering wine list.
First opened in the 1880s during the Third Republic, Café de Flore is easily one of the oldest coffeehouses in the French capital and has since become an institution of the city in its own right.
As such, over the years it has gained such a reputation that it has been frequented by many a famous person, including Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Albert Camus. Today, the typically Parisian institution is also one of the best places to get brunch in Paris.
You can’t visit Paris and not check out the city from above at least once (or twice!)… The Paris Panthéon has everything you want from a Parisian attraction: culture, history and a whole lotta beautiful architecture. It’s the final resting place of great French patriots such as Marie Curie and Voltaire.
Most days, there are guided tours up the dome of the Panthéon where you can spy 360-degree views of the city from above. Other highlights of the Paris Pantheon include the Fouque pendulum, as well as many murals and frescoes depicting Paris’ patron Saint, Saint Genevieve.
After all, the mausoleum was once a church dedicated to the Saint. Nearby, head to the small church tucked away behind the Panthéon (that of Saint Étienne du Mont ) and you’ll soon discover the last surviving rood screen in a Parisian church.
Other treasures worth noting are some fantastic stained glass windows in the back rooms and the fact that a gilt gold and glass coffin in an often overlooked chapel actually houses the relics of Saint Genevieve herself.
Of course, no three days in Paris itinerary would be complete without at least a quick mention of the Royal Palace of Versailles and perhaps even a day trip to the Royal City! Please note that while the Palace is a must-see, the town of Versailles itself is also well worth a wander around if you get the chance.
Best seen any day other than Monday (when the Palace, Grand Trianon, and Petit Trianon are in fact closed), the Palace of Versailles may well be the most famous château in the world. Purchase your Versailles tickets here in advance.
Versailles started out as a small hunting lodge in the Middle Ages (much like the Palace of Fontainebleau). However, all this changed when Louis XIV decided he needed to own the most extravagant palace in Europe. No wonder he’s often referred to as the Sun King!
Elsewhere in the city of Versailles, there’s the ‘ Hameau de la Reine ‘ to explore (i.e. where Marie Antoinette would play dress-up), several museums, and plenty of interesting architecture to see. If you want to visit the Versailles Domain, but aren’t sure which entrance fee to buy, here’s an ultimate guide to the best Versailles tickets.
Having explored the more ‘touristy’ parts of the city, your third day in Paris is going to be more about getting to know the city at a local level. Today is all about exploring those areas which are often missed during a ‘classic’ Paris itinerary in favour of more iconic attractions like the Louvre, Notre Dame, or the Eiffel Tower. Of all the Paris itineraries included within this list, day three is probably my favourite!
Of all the things to fill your time during your long weekend in Paris, I highly recommend walking around Montmartre and soaking up the 18th arrondissement’s ambience.
I promise you that you certainly won’t regret it! As the haunt of actors, writers and artists alike for decades, Montmartre has become a breeding ground of creativity and in places like Place du Tertre , you can still see artists painting en plein air to this day.
From the quirky vintage and antique shops that dot the area to the numerous cobblestoned roads, Montmartre has a completely unique vibe that’s not replicated anywhere else in the city. Plus, of course, it’s also home to the world-famous Sacré-Coeur as well as plenty of secret spots in the 18th which few ever get to visit.
Think: La Maison Rose (a coffee shop Picasso once frequented), Place Dalida (a square along the end of the prettiest street in Paris) and Square Marcel-Bleustein-Blanchet (where you’ll find the view of the Sacré-Coeur and a great green space to enjoy a picnic).
The words ‘Wine’ and ‘France’ are a pretty good pairing. That’s why I was so excited when I discovered that there are hidden vineyards throughout the city , as well as plenty of secret villages. You see, Paris used to be much smaller than it now is and the surrounding hills were populated by villages which were communities in their own right.
Today, many of these little pockets of calm remain peaceful and retain their ‘French village vibe’ to this day. Some of the best places to visit in Paris where you’ll find a life outside of Paris ambience include Butte Bergeyre , Cité Florale, and Square de Montsouris.
What activity is possibly more Parisian than sitting in a café and munching on a pastry? If you’re spending three days in Paris then this is an activity that you have to try!
Before you leave the city of love tomorrow (or later today), make sure that you’ve at least tried one of the many tempting pastries that the city has to offer. Otherwise, check out my guide on how to order coffee in Paris so as to get your order just like a local!
If you’ve chosen to spend the morning in Montmartre rather than heading to one of Paris’ secret villages, then it’s a quick walk down the hill to see another side of Paris yet again. From Montmartre, head down towards Opera.
Along the way, you’ll pass by the world-famous ‘Moulin Rouge’ and through the ‘red-light’ district of Paris. Once at the Grand Department stores, you’ll soon discover that there’s something going on all year long. Sales are state-regulated in France and so only take place during the summer and in the winter.
The two grand shopping complexes along Boulevard Haussmann are that of Galeries Lafayette and Printemps. During Christmastime in the city, both stores are decked out with stunning window displays.
The main art-deco cupola of Galeries Lafayette boasts a larger than life-sized Christmas tree which has a different theme each year. Galeries Lafayette is also home to one of the best free panoramic views in the city in the form of Galeries Lafayette rooftop terrace.
End your stay the right way by taking yourself out for dinner where there are only two options on the menu (meat or cheese) and the wine is served in baby bottles. Yes, you read that correctly! Pay a visit to Le Refuge des Fondues (17 Rue des Trois Frères, 75018 Paris) for a truly French experience on your final night of this 3 days in Paris itinerary.
The friendly restaurant is always packed with the sound of tourists and
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