1 Day in Paris Itinerary

This ambitious itinerary is designed for those with severely limited time who want to experience the absolute core identity of the capital. It links the most globally recognised monuments and iconic views into one intense, highly memorable journey. The route spans the majestic river, historic islands, and elevated viewpoints, ensuring no major postcard image is missed. While it demands a brisk pace, it delivers the definitive monumental experience.

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    Monuments and Masterpieces

    • MORNING
      The Eiffel tower at sunrise, taken from the Place du Trocadero

      Eiffel Tower

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1887, making it 139 years old
      Annual Visitors
      6,207,303 (2017)

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Historic Civil Engineering LandmarkMonument Historique Inscrit
      Architects
      Stéphen Sauvestre

      WEB & AMENITIES

      Facilities
      Olympic Rings
    • AFTERNOON
      Outside the Louvre museum, showing the pyramid

      Louvre Museum

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Possible Cost
      €22
      Established
      In 1793, making it 233 years old
      Annual Visitors
      2,825,000 (2021)
      Exhibition Items
      460,000
      Elevation
      44 m
      Wi-Fi
      Free

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Architects
      Charles Le BrunClaude PerraultI. M. PeiPierre Lescot
      Founders
      Napoleon

      WEB & AMENITIES

      Facilities
      Cloakroom
      Accessibility
      Wheelchair Accessible
    • EVENING
      Notre-dame cathedral in Paris

      Notre-Dame Cathedral

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1163, making it 863 years old
      Annual Visitors
      12,000,000 (2017)

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Classified Historical Monument
      Architectural Styles
      Early GothicFrench GothicRayonnantClassic Gothic
      Architects
      Jean RavyJean De ChellesPierre De ChellesPierre De MontreuilRaymond Du Temple
      Founders
      Maurice De Sully
    • NIGHT
      Sacré-cœur basilica in Paris

      Sacré-Cœur Basilica

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      OVERVIEW & STATS

      Established
      In 1875, making it 151 years old
      Annual Visitors
      11,000,000 (2014)

      ARCHITECTURE & HERITAGE

      Heritage Status
      Classified Historical Monument
      Architectural Styles
      Byzantine RevivalRomanesque Revival
      Architects
      Paul Abadie

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