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A Perfect First-Timers Paris 3-Day Itinerary

The Eiffel Tower glittering against a pink-stained sunset. Wandering through sweeping, maze-like gardens and past gilded mirrors at Versailles. Dark, skull-filled catacombs 65 feet below the Parisian streets. Paris is a dream destination for many people because of the romance, the Eiffel Tower, the historic buildings, the baguettes, and other ineffable qualities that could only be described as “Parisian”. If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of these people, and this Paris 3-Day Itinerary will help you see all this and more!

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The Eiffel Tower glittering against a pink-stained sunset. Wandering through sweeping, maze-like gardens and past gilded mirrors at Versailles. Dark, skull-filled catacombs 65 feet below the Parisian streets. Paris, France is a dream destination for many people because of the romance, the Eiffel Tower, the historic buildings, the baguettes, and other ineffable qualities that could only be described as “Parisian”. If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of these people, and this Paris 3-Day Itinerary will help you see all this and more!

Ernest Hemingway once wrote, “There are only two places in the world where we can live happy–at home and in Paris.” This is true! There is something so magical and unique about Paris, yet comfortable–where you can sit and people watch in an unassuming cafe or repose along the banks of the Seine and watch the boats roll by. It’s a place to stroll down the streets past the famous limestone facades with nothing on the agenda but absorbing the ambiance–that’s the Parisian way.

So whether you want to live your Emily in Paris, Amélie, or your own personal Parisian fantasy, there is always more magic right around the corner in Paris!

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The stairs of the Basilique du Sacré Cœur.

Paris Travel Tips

Before you don your favorite beret and striped shirt and head off to the airport here are a few tips to help you prepare for your trip.

When’s the best time to go to Paris?

Paris is at its best in summer (June-August), because it doesn’t get too hot (usually 70-80s F) but it’s mostly sunny and days are long so you can maximize your time strolling through the streets. 

Alternatives are spring (mid-April to June) when everything starts to bloom and days are still cooler between 65 and 70F (pack some warm clothes because the weather can be changeable) or…

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