Paris itinerary: a day-by-day plan by arrondissement
Paris rewards a plan. The Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and Montmartre sit far apart, and the big museums need timed tickets. This prompt has your todo.is agent build a day-by-day Paris itinerary grouped by neighbourhood, with Metro hops, museum timing, cafés and a day trip if you want one.
The prompt
- Plan [NUMBER OF DAYS] days in Paris for [WHO IS TRAVELLING], arriving [ARRIVAL DATE AND TIME]. We care most about [INTERESTS]. Group each day by arrondissement so we walk more and ride the Metro less. Put the Louvre, Musée d'Orsay or other big museums on the right days (check which day each one is closed) and tell me which need a timed ticket. Add one day trip if it fits: [DAY TRIP]. For each day give morning, afternoon and evening, the nearest Metro stop, and 2 places to eat (one bistro, one cheap). Suggest 2 areas to stay with hotel search links. Send me a phone-friendly PDF and email it to me. Don't book anything.
What to change
- [NUMBER OF DAYS]: How long you stay, e.g. "4". 3 to 5 days covers the classics.
- [WHO IS TRAVELLING]: E.g. "2 adults on a first visit", "family with kids 6 and 10". Mention if anyone can't do many stairs.
- [ARRIVAL DATE AND TIME]: Day and time you land or arrive at Gare du Nord, e.g. "12 May, 14:00 at CDG".
- [INTERESTS]: E.g. "art, pastries, flea markets, photography", or "skip museums, we like walking".
- [DAY TRIP]: E.g. "Versailles", "Giverny", "Champagne", or "none".
Example result
- Paris in 4 days, 2 adults, first visit
- Loves art, pastries and long walks · arriving Thursday 14:00 at CDG
- Where to stay
- • Le Marais (3rd/4th): central, walkable, great food, lively on weekends.
- • Saint-Germain (6th): classic Left Bank, close to Orsay and the Luxembourg Gardens.
- Day 1, Thursday: Île de la Cité and the Marais
- • Afternoon: RER B into the city, drop bags. Walk to Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle (timed entry, book ahead).
- • Cross to Île Saint-Louis for an ice cream, then into the Marais: Place des Vosges, Rue des Rosiers.
- • Evening: falafel on Rue des Rosiers or a bistro near Saint-Paul.
- Day 2, Friday: Louvre, Tuileries and the Seine
- • Morning: Louvre at opening with a timed ticket (it closes one weekday, so check the official site). Pick 2 wings, not all of it.
- • Afternoon: Tuileries Garden, Place de la Concorde, walk the Seine quays to the Musée d'Orsay.
- • Evening: a Seine boat ride at dusk from near Pont Neuf.
- Day 3, Saturday: Versailles
- • Morning: RER C to Versailles Château Rive Gauche (about 45 min). Palace first, before the tour groups.
- • Afternoon: gardens and the Trianon estate; rent a bike or golf cart if the gardens are big for you.
- • Evening: back in Paris, dinner in Saint-Germain.
- Day 4, Sunday: Montmartre and the Eiffel Tower
- • Morning: Metro to Abbesses, climb to Sacré-Cœur, wander Place du Tertre and the quieter backstreets.
- • Afternoon: Trocadéro for the classic tower view, then Champ de Mars. Summit tickets sell out, so book early.
- • Evening: last dinner near Rue Cler.
- Good to know
- • Paris Metro tickets and passes change, so check the RATP site. Contactless payment works on most lines.
- • Many smaller shops and some restaurants close on Sunday or Monday.
- • Pickpockets work the Eiffel Tower, Metro line 1 and Sacré-Cœur steps; keep phones zipped.
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and fill in your days, group, arrival time and interests.
- Paste it on the Today screen in todo.is, or message it to your agent on WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Your agent researches each area, checks closing days and emails you a Paris PDF with links to book.
- Reply with changes like "swap Versailles for Giverny" or "add a food tour", then book what you like.
Tips for a better result
- Put the Louvre and Versailles on different days. Each one fills a whole morning and tires you out.
- Ask your agent to avoid the museums' weekly closing day and the first Sunday crowds where free entry applies.
- If you land at CDG, keep day 1 light: one neighbourhood and an early dinner.
- Ask for a rainy-day swap list (covered passages, Orangerie, Rodin Museum) so a wet afternoon isn't wasted.
Paris itinerary: FAQ
- How many days do you need in Paris? Three days covers the main sights at a steady pace. Four or five lets you add Versailles, Montmartre and slower café time.
- Is the Paris Museum Pass worth it? It can be if you plan to visit several paid museums in a few days. Ask your agent to compare it with single tickets for your exact plan, and check the official site for current terms.
- What's the best area to stay in Paris for a first visit? The Marais, Saint-Germain and the area around the Louvre are central and walkable. The 7th is quieter and close to the Eiffel Tower.
- Can todo.is book my Louvre or Eiffel Tower tickets? No. Your agent finds the official ticket pages and puts the links in your plan, and you book them yourself.
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