Paris in Feb Itinerary and a few questions.

This looks good. You aren't trying to pack too much into each day, so should have plenty of time to savor Paris while sipping some bubbly at a cafe. If these sights are all your "must sees," I don't see how you can fit in a trip to Reims. I'm a firm believer in always leaving a reason to go back, so if it were me, I'd save Reims for my next trip. Have a great trip.

The other French school holidays themselves won't have much impact on crowds in Paris-- most people try to go skiing during the February holidays. But there are always crowds in Paris, no matter where from, and always tons of Spanish and Italians all around the year (my husband is Italian and he's always grumbling that there are too many Italians around !! haha).

Your plan sounds pretty reasonable and as the first responder said, leaves you time for the sitting and watching the world go by in a café time, which is so important!!

Enjoy.

Some ideas here with scheduling days/times and also possibilities if you are looking at expanding your plan

Paris Sights utilising a 4 day Paris Museum Pass**

Thursday 15**
•Sainte-Chapelle (Opens 9am)
•Cluny Museum or Panthéon
•Luxembourg Gardens
•Musee d'Orsay
(Closes late Thu at 9.45pm)

Friday 16**
•Arc de Triomphe (Opens 10am)
•Palais Garnier Opera
•Tuileries Gardens (Orangerie)
•Louvre Museum
(Closes late Wed,Fri at 9.45pm)

Saturday 17**
•Versailles

Sunday 18**
•Notre-Dame de Paris (Towers open 10am)
•Picasso Museum
•Place des Vosges
•Centre Pompidou
(Closes late at 10pm - ex Tue)

Monday 19
•Eiffel Tower (Opens 9:30am)
•Sacré-Coeur & Montmartre
•Evening Seine Cruise

You might get more crowding at Versailles because of the school holidays. Otherwise, probably nothing. If you go to the Louvre during the Paris holidays, maybe you'll miss the school tours. Consider not going to the Louvre on Day 2 - you may still be feeling the affects of longhaul travel. Montmartre/Sacre Coeur - not my favorite place, there are prettier churches, be sure there's good visibility if you go - the view's the best part. There are other good views - from the top of Arc de Triomphe (open air) and the Montparnasse Tower (the roof is open but there are glass walls and I think one floor below is an enclosed viewing area. Locals say it's the best view in Paris because it's the only one you don't see the Montparnasse ☺ Consider seeing the Sainte Chapelle in the evening for a concert, get there as soon as they open the doors and you'll have lots of time to walk around the chapel before the concert begins. It's well-lit throughout the evening, so you can continue to enjoy the stained glass windows while the musicians play. Notre Dame often has an organ recital in the afternoon (4.30?). It's free but get there early for a seat.

What's nice is that 3 doors down from your hotel is Restaurant Polidor, http://www.polidor.com/en/. You can contact them and see about making reservations, if available, since it is Valentines Day.
Enjoy your trip.

I think you have planned a nice pace. You may be too ambitious about being outdoors in February, but you will know when you get there. I'd have indoor activities planned as backups. As far as I know, the French celebrate Valentines day also. You may need a reservation for anything beyond a take out kabob. You could either try to get a reservation ahead of time or ask your hotel if they can find something for you - make sure they know you aren't looking for michelin stars, just something quiet with nice food.

I think two day trips in six days, including a jet lag day, is too many. There are so many things to see in Paris.

Thanks all for input, I think Versailles will be our only trip out of Paris.

We'll tweak a little here and there. Really looking forward to this trip and taking it a bit slower than usual.

We did get a res. for Polidor on Valentine's Day.... probably the 1st time we've been out to dinner on 2/14 since we started dating many many many years ago. Usually it is pizza and a beer after we get home from kid activities!