Itinerary

  1. Arrival and Montmartre
    • Arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport
    • Check into accommodation near central Paris
    • Stroll through Montmartre and see Sacré-Cœur Basilica
    • Explore Place du Tertre and local artists
    • Dinner in a traditional Parisian bistro
  2. Iconic Landmarks
    • Visit the Eiffel Tower (exterior views and gardens)
    • Walk along the Seine River
    • See the Notre-Dame Cathedral (exterior)
    • Explore the Latin Quarter and Shakespeare and Company bookstore
    • Evening Seine river cruise
  3. Art and Culture
    • Visit the Louvre Museum (focus on highlights)
    • Lunch in the Tuileries Garden
    • Explore the Musée d'Orsay
    • Walk through Saint-Germain-des-Prés
    • Dinner near the Odéon area
  4. Royal Palace and Shopping
    • Day trip to Palace of Versailles (gardens and main palace)
    • Return to Paris and visit the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
    • Explore the Opéra Garnier area
    • Evening walk along the Champs-Élysées
  5. Leisurely Farewell
    • Visit the Marais district and Place des Vosges
    • Enjoy a final French pastry and coffee at a local café
    • Last-minute souvenir shopping
    • Transfer to Charles de Gaulle Airport for departure

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