Visit Paris: Top Attractions, 3 & 5 Day Itineraries, Restaurants & Tips

Planning a trip to Paris, France? This is a one-stop guide — top attractions, 3- and 5-day itineraries, restaurants, neighbourhoods, history, safety, Google Maps links, and YouTube videos — plus live flights into CDG on Global Flight Map. You should not need another tab for the basics.

Fly into CDG

Use our interactive map to explore all destinations and airlines serving Paris:

→ Open CDG hub on Global Flight Map

Also see the destination hub guide: Visit Paris flights, hotels & maps

Popular flight corridors connected to Paris:

• AMS → CDG (Amsterdam to Paris) · flight guide
• LHR → CDG (London to Paris) · flight guide
• CDG → JFK (Paris to New York) · flight guide
• CDG → SIN (Paris to Singapore) · flight guide
• CDG → NRT (Paris to Tokyo) · flight guide
• CDG → BCN (Paris to Barcelona) · flight guide

Quick facts & history

• Paris evolved from a Seine island settlement into the political and cultural capital of France — and a template for the modern European capital.
• Haussmann’s 19th-century boulevards, bridges, and parks still structure how you walk the city today.
• The Louvre-to-Eiffel axis and Left/Right Bank rivalry define tourist geography; locals live in quieter arrondissements beyond the postcards.
• Café culture, haute cuisine, and revolutionary history all compete for your attention — pace yourself.

Top attractions & must-sees

Everything below opens in Google Maps so you can save places, check hours, and get directions.

• Louvre — open in Google Maps
• Eiffel Tower — open in Google Maps
• Notre-Dame area — open in Google Maps
• Musée d'Orsay — open in Google Maps

More attractions & experiences

• Montmartre — open in Google Maps
• Seine cruise — open in Google Maps
• Le Marais — open in Google Maps
• Sacré-Cœur — open in Google Maps

Best neighbourhoods & areas

• Le Marais — Historic streets, museums, falafel, boutique shopping.
• Latin Quarter / Saint-Germain — Bookshops, cafés, Left Bank classic Paris.
• Montmartre — Sacré-Cœur views, village lanes, busy summit crowds.
• 1st / Louvre–Tuileries — Major museums and gardens; start early.
• Canal Saint-Martin — Younger dining scene and evening walks.

Top restaurants & where to eat

Named restaurants and food searches open in Google Maps (ratings and hours are live on Google).

• Septime — open in Google Maps
• Frenchie — open in Google Maps
• Breizh Café — open in Google Maps
• L'As du Fallafel — open in Google Maps
• Le Comptoir du Relais — open in Google Maps
• Pink Mamma — open in Google Maps
• Café de Flore — open in Google Maps
• Pierre Hermé — open in Google Maps

Signature foods to try

• Croissants
• Steak frites
• Macarons
• Cheese plate

Cafés worth a stop

• Café de Flore — open in Google Maps
• Coutume Café — open in Google Maps
• Boot Café — open in Google Maps
• KB CaféShop — open in Google Maps

What to do in 3 days

• Day 1: Île de la Cité / Notre-Dame area, Louvre (timed entry), Seine evening walk.
• Day 2: Eiffel Tower + Trocadéro photos, Musée d'Orsay, Left Bank dinner.
• Day 3: Montmartre morning, Marais afternoon food crawl.

What to do in 5 days

• Day 1: Orientation along the Seine + Île Saint-Louis ice cream.
• Day 2: Louvre half-day + Tuileries + Palais-Royal.
• Day 3: Orsay + Saint-Germain café hopping.
• Day 4: Versailles day trip (RER C) or full Marais + Picasso Museum.
• Day 5: Canal Saint-Martin, covered passages, last pastry run.

Watch out / practical tips

• RER B from CDG: watch bags; prefer validated tickets only.
• Petition and bracelet scams near Sacré-Cœur and Eiffel Tower.
• Many museums close one weekday — check before you queue.
• Restaurant reservations help at dinner; lunch menus are better value.

Extra local tips

• RER B from CDG
• Museum pass
• Walk arrondissements

Google Maps: hotels, food & things to do

One-tap searches centred on Paris / CDG:

• Restaurants near city centre — Google Maps
• Hotels & places to stay — Google Maps
• Cafés & coffee — Google Maps
• Top attractions — Google Maps
• Things to do — Google Maps
• Museums — Google Maps
• Directions to CDG — Google Maps

YouTube: watch before you fly

Hand-picked search links for highly rated travel videos (opens YouTube):

• Paris travel guide (overview) — Full city walkthroughs and first-timer orientation videos.
• Top attractions in Paris — Must-see landmarks and photo spots.
• 3 days in Paris — Ready-made short itineraries from creators on the ground.
• 5 days in Paris — Longer itineraries including neighbourhoods and day trips.
• Best restaurants in Paris — Food tours, local favourites, and where to eat.
• Where to stay in Paris — Hotel and neighbourhood advice for first visits.
• Paris walking tour — Virtual walks so you recognise streets before you land.
• Paris history explained — Documentaries and explainers on the city’s story.

Plan the flights first

1. Search from your home airport to CDG on the route map.
2. Compare direct vs 1-stop options, loyalty XP/miles, and CO₂ estimates.
3. Explore every outbound city from CDG if you are multi-city hopping.
4. When you land, use the Maps and YouTube links above — no extra Googling required for the core plan.

*Editorial suggestions only — always verify opening hours, tickets, visas, and local guidance before you go. Google Maps and YouTube show live third-party data.*