Three Unforgettable Days in Paris! 🇫🇷✨
Three days in Paris = pure magic! If you ever wonder how to make every minute count, bookmark this packed itinerary. Here’s how I made the most of every single second—expect iconic sights, dazzling views, yummy food, and a little shopping spree. Ready, set, Paris!
Day 1: Early Bird Wins Paris 🕖
I landed in Paris at 7:30am, dropped my luggage in a locker, and dashed straight to the legendary Eiffel Tower (Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007 Paris—opens 9:30am to 11:45pm, last elevator up 11pm)! Beating the lines, I rode up in the *first* elevator of the day—no crowds, just jaw-dropping 360° city views. Literally felt like the main character! Snapped epic pics before heading to the Louvre Museum (Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, open daily except Tuesdays).
The Louvre was sooo good! Art overload until midday, followed by a delish lunch at a nearby café. Afterwards, I set off for a walking tour: first stop, the magical Sainte-Chapelle (8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris, open 9am to 7pm, pre-book tickets!). Those stained glass windows are actual goals. Notre-Dame Cathedral was next (6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris)—free entry! I treated myself to a cozy coffee break before hopping on a bus to The Pantheon (Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, open 10am to 6pm, ticket needed). The Greek-style vibes here are unreal.
From the Pantheon, I bussed over to Paris’s very own Statue of Liberty (Île aux Cygnes, open 24/7), then finished the day with a river cruise (Port de la Bourdonnais, open 10am to 10:30pm). Sunset on the Seine is *next level* 💯. After the evening magic, grabbed dinner and finally checked in to my hotel.
Day 2: Museums and Moulin Rouge 💃🏼
Museum marathon! Started at Grand Palais (3 Avenue du Général Eisenhower, 75008 Paris) and Petit Palais (Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris), then chilled in the beautiful Tuileries Gardens (Place de la Concorde, 75001 Paris). Next up: Palais Garnier (Opéra national de Paris, 8 Rue Scribe, 75009 Paris)—took breaks + lunch between the famous stops!
The night? Oh, it’s showtime! Scored Moulin Rouge tickets (82 Boulevard de Clichy, 75018 Paris—book in advance) and it was THE highlight. Absolute Parisian vibes! After the show, strolled the "erotic" street near Moulin Rouge for laughs (PG-rated, don’t worry 😂) and headed back to the hotel to crash.
Day 3: Shop Till You Drop & Bookworm Feels 🛍️📚
Last day = shopping spree in Paris’s fab shopping districts (Galeries Lafayette, 40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, open 10am to 8pm). Ended the trip at Shakespeare and Company Café (37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, open 10am to 8pm), chilling in their dreamy bookshop, totally lost in the pages until it was time to grab my bags and head to the airport.
Hot Tips for Smooth Paris Vibes:
1. Score unlimited public transit with the Navigo pass (€12/day, airport lines not included).
2. If you’re on a museum binge, get the Museum Pass (€75/day)—saves major €€ and time!
I came here after hearing recommendations from G Sengdong and Xiao Moushu. That day, we were traveling from the Arc de Triomphe to the Champs-Élysées and Avenue Montaigne. A boat cruise was on our itinerary, and when we saw the dock was nearby, we booked and got our tickets in a heartbeat. The boat runs about every half hour, and the journey takes about an hour and ten minutes. The black man who checked in spoke Chinese and was incredibly friendly. The boat had announcements in various languages, and everyone was so excited and laughing as we crossed the underpass. We arrived at the dock in heavy rain, but we were lucky enough to see a rainbow. The sky cleared up after the rain, and it was incredibly beautiful! Enough talk, just look at the pictures.
My family and I was so impressed by the river cruise. You can see plenty of tourist attractions from the boat and it is an open boat which implies you can see the entire view. The entire duration took an hour and it just felt so amazing as you can see the Eiffel Tower so close from the boat. Totally recommend this river cruise!
I took the Seine River Cruise at sunset, and it was one of the highlights of my trip to Paris. Watching the sun go down while the city lights slowly came on was absolutely magical. The views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the bridges were stunning from the water, and the timing made everything feel even more special.The boat was comfortable, and I appreciated being able to sit outside for photos while also having indoor space available. Boarding was fairly smooth, though it did get a little crowded once everyone settled in. I didn’t use the audio guide much — the scenery itself was more than enough.Overall, I highly recommend choosing a sunset cruise if you want a romantic and unforgettable way to see Paris. It’s a relaxing break from walking and sightseeing, and the atmosphere at that time of day is simply perfect
The Seine River runs through Paris, with beautiful scenery on both sides. Many important cultural relics and buildings in Paris surround both sides of the Seine River. Riding on the Seine River cruise boat is a kind of beautiful enjoyment. We are on a double deck cruise boat, which can accommodate hundreds of people. Starting from the west of the Eiffel Tower, from the west to the east, the journey is about 10 kilometers, passing through Sidai Island and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, and finally returning to the starting point, which lasts about 1 hour. Enjoy the Eiffel Tower, the National Assembly Hall, the Museum of Others, the French Society and Notre Dame de Paris on Sidai Island. There are also many famous bridges in Paris, such as the Alexander III Bridge and the New Bridge.
The French call the North Bank of the Seine River the South Bank of the right bank as the left bank. Many of France's important cultural relics are built around the banks of the Seine River. Elysee Palace, Osai Museum, Ancestral Hall of the Royal Military Academy, Louvre Palace. Now the cruise ship has Chinese service.
The best experience in Paris, booked at 20:30. I checked several cruise companies, and this one has a relatively high comprehensive service, food, time, and booking convenience. Compared with directly visiting the English website of the cruise company, Ctrip's product description and reservation are much more convenient. Arrived ten minutes in advance, the staff was very friendly, and the feeling of welcome on board was immediate. The aperitif came immediately, and the children had juice. The seat booked near the cabin was very cost-effective for three courses. There are four choices for each of the appetizer, main course, and dessert. It is convenient to go outside the cabin, take a glass to take pictures and enjoy the view. The live female singer has strong singing ability and good interaction. She will walk to each seat. When night falls, it is just in front of the lighted tower. Everyone dances beautifully.
The Seine is the second largest river in France. It flows through Paris, with many magnificent buildings on both sides, and also divides the two sides into different characteristic styles and landscapes. According to the direction of the river, the French call the north bank of the Seine the right bank and the south bank the left bank; the development of the right bank has formed the main business district and political center of Paris, and the left bank has famous coffee shops and the Latin Quarter, which is full of literary and artistic atmosphere. Looking at Paris from the Seine, you can get a different impression. Cruise ships are generally divided into two floors, the top floor is open-air, which is more sunny on sunny days but has a wide view. Along the way, you will pass many bridges with different characteristics, as well as many famous attractions in Paris, such as the Alexander III Bridge, Notre Dame de Paris, Place de la Concorde, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, etc. It is worth a visit!
The Seine River is famous for flowing through Paris. The cruise ships on the Seine offer sightseeing tours of the capital's riverbanks. There are 37 bridges across the Seine in Paris and dozens of bridges outside the city.