Hello! My 19 year old daughter and I are getting set for our first trip to Paris during the first week of November. I’m so excited to be able to take this adventure with her! I’ve been working on an itinerary for our 5 night stay, and would love any advice, tips, or critiques on my plans from anyone who has already been there. Please let me know if I’ve packed too much into one day, am missing something amazing, have something planned that isn’t worth the time/effort…nothing is set in stone and I have time to make changes. Any wisdom you can share that will make our trip better will be so appreciated!
Arrival Day: Landing at 8am, flying overnight from NYC. Plan to drop off bags in at our hotel in the Latin Quarter, plan to explore the LQ, see Luxembourg Gardens, the Pantheon, and Musee Cluny. Dinner Reservations at Brasserie des Pres
Day 1: (this day will be a Monday. Had planned to visit Musee D’Orsay on this day until I realized they’d be closed. I couldn’t figure out another day to fit it in, but if you have a suggestion please let me know)
We’ll start with Hotel de La Marine in the morning, then spend the rest of the day in the area by the Eiffel Tower (shopping, exploring, photos, cafe stops). Will reserve a Seine River cruise for around 5:00. Have dinner ressies at Les Ombres at 7:30
Day 2: Visit Saint Chapelle, Notre Dame, (will get timed tickets. I have a 5 day museum pass). Spend rest of the day exploring Le Marais. Have dinner reservations at Au Bourguignon at 7:30
Day 3: (this day I’m unsure if I’m fitting too much in or if the flow doesn’t make sense)
Begin with visiting Palais Garnier, Galerie Vivienne, Galleries LaFayette then uber, metro, or walk (which is best?) to Arc de Triomphe. Plan to be at the top around 5:00. Dinner at Les Jardin du Presbourg at 7:30
Day 4 (last day) Spend the morning and early afternoon in Montmartre, then late afternoon and evening in Saint Germaine. Would love a recommendation for a special dinner for our last night.
Would appreciate any advice you can share! Thank you in advance!