Is 4 days enough time in Paris?

Four days is more than enough to see the best that Paris has to offer—major attractions, hidden gems, and even a day trip to Versailles. You'll be able dig into all that the city has to offer, without feeling rushed for time.



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Four days is more than enough to see the best that Paris has to offer—major attractions, hidden gems, and even a day trip to Versailles. You'll be able dig into all that the city has to offer, without feeling rushed for time.

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4 days in Paris, a bespoke guide to the best of the city
  1. Where to stay in Paris.
  2. Day 1: The Louvre, Jardin des Tuileries and the Latin Quarter.
  3. Day 2: Saint-Germain, Eiffel Tower and the 15th arrondissement.
  4. Day 3: Day trip to Versailles.
  5. Day 4: Le Marais, 11th arrondissement and Montmartre.
  6. Explore more Paris itineraries.


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Yes. As someone who has lived in Paris for several years and who knows the city inside out, I would say that three days is more than enough time to see all of the highlights as well as discover a more off the beaten side of the French capital. The perfect amount of time to visit Paris is 3-5 days.

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But with 5 days you can see most of Paris' highlights without having to rush *too* much. Could you technically squeeze the Paris highlights into 3-4 days? Sure! But I honestly think 5 days is the perfect amount of time for a comprehensive Paris visit, with time for one day trip.

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500€ should suffice if you are careful with your expenses. Avoid restaurants, eat in fast-foods or get stuff in a supermarket, buy a week-end Metro pass, things like that. How comfortably can a full time graduate student live in Paris with 990 euros per month? Can I live in Paris with 175 euros a week?

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However, if two days are all the time you have, you can have a really good time in Paris. In two days, you can see most of the big sights, have some great good and get a pretty good feel for the city. In my opinion, two days in Paris is better than no days in Paris!

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Paris in a week is kind of the perfect amount of time to see the city. It leaves plenty of time to discover both the main attractions like the Louvre and even enjoy smaller, hidden gems like a picnic in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.

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How much money will you need for your trip to France? You should plan to spend around €233 ($250) per day on your vacation in France, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €42 ($45) on meals for one day and €29 ($32) on local transportation.

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One of the best day trips from Paris is the Palace of Versailles. It's home to stories of Marie-Antoinette and other royals who were part of the French Revolution. Even though you've come all this way for the City of Light, I guarantee you won't be disappointed making a little time for this impressive palace.

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Planning Your Trip to Paris A trip to the French capital is likely to be an excellent experience. First-time travelers should try and plan around 4-5 days—ample time to enjoy some classic Parisian highlights and visit a few of the 20 arrondissements (neighborhoods).

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It's way too much, you're going to be rushing, not enjoying anything. 1.5days in Paris didn't really make sense but pic 2-3 things max and enjoy walking in the city and the neighborhood you want to visit.

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Throughout France, Sundays are traditionally a day of rest. Banks, shops, supermarkets and many restaurants are closed across the country. This mostly holds true in Paris as well, though shops in popular tourist areas (e.g. Champs Elysées) remain open seven days a week.

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How much time is left to enjoy Paris? Considering all the things mentioned above, we don't suggest going into the city unless you have a minimum of a five-hour layover in Paris (more if you are coming from a non-Schengen country). And even then, your time in Paris would be very brief.

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The Tower lights and beacon are lit up every evening from dusk until 11.45pm. As soon as it gets dark, the Eiffel Tower's golden lighting switches on automatically within less than 10 minutes, thanks to light-sensitive twilight sensors. Simply check an almanac to find out what time the monument will light up.

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