Paris: a 3-day plan and the best time to go

The best time to go

The most comfortable months for walking about are May, June, July, August and September: mild days and less rain. The warmest month is July, at about 77°F (25°C) in the afternoon. The wettest is December.

1. Jan43°54 mm
2. Feb45°50 mm
3. Mar53°52 mm
4. Apr61°39 mm
5. May67°64 mm
6. Jun73°60 mm
7. Jul77°55 mm
8. Aug76°59 mm
9. Sep70°42 mm
10. Oct61°57 mm
11. Nov50°61 mm
12. Dec43°70 mm

Bars show the typical night-time low to daytime high; the numbers are daytime highs in °F and rain in millimetres for the month. Averages for 2001–2020 from NASA POWER, so a given year can be warmer, colder or wetter.

Three days in Paris

Written with AI from public facts about Paris, then checked by Sureno's rules. Opening times and prices change: check them before you go.

Day 1 Arrival and Gentle Centre

Morning

Charles de Gaulle Airport arrival

Roissy en France

Arrive through Paris Charles de Gaulle and settle in at a calm pace.

Afternoon

Tuileries Garden slow stroll

1st Arrondissement

Walk slowly through Tuileries Garden and enjoy benches and flowers.

Evening

Dinner in Saint-Germain-des-Pres

Saint-Germain-des-Pres

Have a quiet dinner in Saint-Germain-des-Pres and watch local life.

Day 2 Classic Views and River

Morning

Eiffel Tower gardens view

Champ de Mars

See the Eiffel Tower from Champ de Mars gardens for easy photos.

Afternoon

Louvre Museum outer courtyard

1st Arrondissement

Visit the Louvre courtyard area and admire the pyramid and palace.

Evening

Seine River evening cruise

Central Paris

Take a calm Seine cruise and see bridges and lights from the water.

Day 3 Hills and Old Islands

Morning

Montmartre and Sacre-Coeur walk

Montmartre

Explore Montmartre streets slowly and see Sacre-Coeur on the hill.

Afternoon

Notre-Dame Cathedral island view

Ile de la Cite

Visit Ile de la Cite and view Notre-Dame Cathedral from outside.

Evening

Departure via Charles de Gaulle

Roissy en France

Return to Paris Charles de Gaulle for departure at a relaxed pace.

What to eat

• Croissant
• French onion soup
• Roast chicken
• Apple tart

Getting there

• Fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).
• From New York: about 7 h 31 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From Los Angeles: about 11 h 23 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• From London: about 1 h 5 min in the air, non-stop (a straight-line estimate; real routes take longer).
• Use metro, buses, and short taxi rides. Walk slowly and rest often.
• Check official entry rules before travel.
• Wear comfortable shoes and plan rest breaks.

Plan the flight from your city

Where to stay

• Saint-Germain-des-PresIt is central and calm with cafes and easy walks.
• 7th ArrondissementIt is quieter and close to the Eiffel Tower and Seine.
• Le MaraisIt has flat streets and many places to sit and eat.

Where to sleep, on Wikivoyage

About Paris

Paris is the capital and largest city of France, with an estimated city population of 2.04 million in an area of 105.4 km2 (40.7 sq mi), as of January 2026, and a metropolitan population of 13.3 million (2023). Located on the Seine in the centre of the Île-de-France region, it is the largest metropolitan area and fourth-most populous city in the European Union (EU). Paris is nicknamed the "City of Light" mainly due to its leading role in the Age of Enlightenment.

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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