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Have you ever imagined that you are standing in front of the Eiffel Tower<\/strong>, probably eating some macarons and practicing your French with some locals? Paris<\/strong> is a dream for many and it’s a possible dream. Even if you have just a few days to see this magical city, you are not going to be dissapointed of what it has to offer you for the limited time you have. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you are finally on your way to Paris for a long weekend and want to know what to do for the few\u00a0<\/strong>days you have there, check out our sample 3-days Paris itinerary<\/strong> that is going to show you the main sites in the city. Planning a trip to Paris is hard<\/a>, trust me, but you just have to be prepared and this article might help you realise what you actually can see for the 3 days you have.\u00a0I’ve included a trip to Versailles<\/strong> because in my opinion, the palace and the gardens deserve your attention.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Day #1: Walking tour around the city<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

(See\u00a0Paris Photo Itinerary Day 1<\/a>)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Starting point: <\/span>Place du Trocedaro, the\u00a0Eiffel Tower,\u00a0The\u00a0Champ de Mars<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Nearest metro station:\u00a0Champ de Mars-Tour Eiffel<\/span><\/p>\n

This is the place where you will realize that your dream of seeing the Eiffel Tower is finally happening. From Place de Trocadero you can take the pictures you saw in the magazines and on your Facebook wall. You also can’t miss the chance to climb the Eiffel Tower. Don’t forget to book your tickets online and save 3 hours long queue. The next thing you”ll see is a large green area called Champ de Mars and at the end there is the Military School of Paris.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Army Museum,\u00a0Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Army Museum\u00a0contain collections that span the period from antiquity through the 20th century. For art lovers\u00a0Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay offers variety of French art\u00a0dating from 1848 to 1915, including paintings, sculptures, furniture, and photography. Note:\u00a0UNESCO World Heritage Center is located right behind the Military School.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Place de la Concorde and\u00a0Tuileries gardens<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Place de la Concorde is one of the major public squares in Paris.\u00a0The center of the Place is occupied by a giant Egyptian obelisk decorated with hieroglyphics exalting the reign of the pharaohRamesses II. It is one of two the Egyptian government gave to the French in the 19th century.\u00a0The other one actually stayed in Egypt, too difficult and heavy to move to France. Tuileries gardens connect Place de la Concorde with the Louvre Museum. It is a perfect spot for a little rest before you head to see Mona Lisa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. (Optional)\u00a0Place Vendome, Paris Opera<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Before you head to the Louvre you can stop by Place de Vendome and see the historic building of the Paris Opera. The impressive architecture will leave you breathless and you won’t be disappointed for the little detour. The Op\u00e9ra presents about 380 performances of opera, ballet and other concerts each year and most of the audience come from abroad.<\/span><\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Louvre Museum<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

You can’t miss the famous Louvre Museum, one of the\u00a0most recognisable buildings in the world. Note that the Louvre is free for\u00a0EU citizens under 26 so take advantage of that. In order to skip the lines enter from one of the “secret”\u00a0entrances – Porte de Lions is just a few minutes away from the main glass pyramids entrance and is usually not crowded at all; or simply enter from the metro at\u00a0Rue de Rivoli a.k.a. the mall entrance, you enter at the door which has a red and while vertical banner which says “Carrousel.”<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Pont des Arts and\u00a0Notre Dame de Paris<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

On your way to Notre Dame stop by Pont des Arts which is the bridge with love locks on it. Try not ot leave a lock because they actually cause great damage to the bridge from the weight.\u00a0In June 2014, part of the parapet on the bridge collapsed under the weight of all of the padlocks. Instead, take a selfie or just a regular picture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Notre-Dame Catholic Cathedral is\u00a0one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture. It’s free for everyone to visit but there is a fee for the Towers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

7.\u00a0La Sorbonne, Pantheon and Latin Quarter<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

On your way to the final spot you will pass by some notable buildings in the Latin Quarter such as the\u00a0Sorbonne – the former University of Paris. Nowadays, it houses part or all of several higher education and research institutions. \u00a0Another building you should look for is the Pantheon which\u00a0functions as a secular mausoleum containing the remains of distinguished French citizens. The Latin Quarter itself is a very vibrant and interesting area. It is known for its student life, lively atmosphere and many bistros.<\/span><\/p>\n

8.\u00a0End point:<\/span> Luxembourg Gardens and Luxembourg Palace<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Luxembourg Gardens are the perfect spot for the final rest. You can spend a nice 1-2 hours roaming around the gardens and glazing the Palace.\u00a0The garden contains just over a hundred statues, monuments, and fountains, scattered throughout the grounds. Have a dinner at the Latin Quarter or from the supermarket and prepare for the second day of exploring Paris.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u00a0Day #2: Monmartre and Arc de Triomphe<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

(See Paris Photo Itinerary Day 2)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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1 Starting point:<\/span> Monmartre<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nearest metro stations: Anvers or Abesses<\/span><\/p>\n

Monmartre is the artistic quarter of Paris.\u00a0Many notable artists lived and worked,\u00a0including Salvador Dal\u00ed, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Camille Pissarro and many others. It’s a privilege to walk around the streets where Picasso walked. You can even have your portrait done by the many artists waiting for curious tourists. Don’t miss to see the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret located on Boulevard de Clichy.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur Basilica<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Walk around Monmartre and head to\u00a0Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur Basilica, <\/b>located on the highest point in the city. You can enter the basillica for free but to climb the tower and enter the tombs, there is a fee. There are many street performers and artists there often, so you can even enjoy a free concert while glazing the skyline of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. After you spend a few hours in Monmartre, head to the nearest metro station (Abesses) and get off on\u00a0Charles de Gaulle \u2013 \u00c9toile metro stop for Arc de Triomphe.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Arc de Triomphe<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nearest metro station:\u00a0Charles de Gaulle \u2013 \u00c9toile<\/span><\/p>\n

You can’t miss the chance to climb Arc de Triomphe and see the most spectacular view of Paris. You will spot the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysee, the Louvre and many other famous sights. The Arc is\u00a0free for EU citizend under 26, the adult rate is 9,50\u20ac.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

4.\u00a0The<\/strong> Avenue des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Avenue des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es\u00a0is a\u00a01.9 kilometres long and 70 metres wide boulevard in Paris\u00a0famous for its theatres, caf\u00e9s and luxury shops.\u00a0The lower part of the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, from the Place de la Concorde to the Rond-Point, runs through the Jardin des Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, a park which contains the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais. When you spend a nice few hours walking on the boulevard and the park, go to the nearest supermarket and prepare for a picninc in front of the Eiffel Tower.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Night picnic\u00a0\u00a0in front of the Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Every evening, the Eiffel Tower is adorned with its golden covering and sparkles for 5 minutes every hour on the hour. The show is spectacular and you can’t miss the opportunity to see it. The perfect thing to do is take a blanket and have a picnic in one of the green areas on\u00a0Champ de Mars to have a better view of the Tower.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Day #3:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Gardens and Palace of Versailles<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Gardens of Versailles<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

The Palace of Versailles<\/strong>\u00a0is a royal ch\u00e2teau in\u00a0Versailles, located\u00a0 20 kilometres southwest of Paris.\u00a0The palace still serves political functions. The Palace holds an area of 62 000 m2<\/sup> , and consists of many appartments, galeries, chapels, and even an Opera.\u00a0The Gardens of Versailles<\/strong>\u00a0cover some 800 hectares of land with specacular fountains, green areas and many statues.\u00a0The gardens along with the ch\u00e2teau are part of\u00a0the UNESCO World Heritage List. Just a few minutes away from the gardens you will find the\u00a0Grand Trianon<\/strong>,\u00a0occupied by\u00a0Louis XIV at some point, and\u00a0Marie-Antoinette’s estate<\/strong> (Petit Trianon) which\u00a0reveals\u00a0Louis XVI\u2019s wife life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Entrance fees<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Palace:\u00a0\u20ac15 (\u20ac13: reduced admission)<\/span><\/p>\n

The Trianon Palaces and Marie-Antoinette’s Estate: \u20ac10 (\u20ac6 : reduced admission)<\/span><\/p>\n

The Gardens:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>8-9\u20ac<\/span><\/p>\n

Guided tours:\u00a07\u20ac with the entrance ticket<\/span><\/p>\n

Free admission<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Free admission for<\/strong>:\u00a0under-18s, young people under 26 years old who are residents of the European Union, schoolchildren, teachers assigned to a French establishment bearing their \u201cPass Education\u201d, disabled persons and their accompanying adult, and French\u00a0job-seekers on presentation of documentary proof dating from less than 6 months before. More info, click here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first Sunday of months from November to March, admission is free for some tours.\u00a0Check out the website for more info<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Reduced admission for:<\/strong>\u00a0Subscribers or holders of a ticket to the Mus\u00e9e des Beaux-Arts of Arras; Members of friends of national museums associations; Visitors with a large family discount card; Visitors paying admission fees with Holiday-Cheques.<\/span><\/p>\n

Musical Fountains Show<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On Saturdays and Sundays from March 28 to November 1st 2015, onTuesdays from May 26 to June 30 2015 as well as on some additional dates(Friday April 3d, Friday May 8, Thursday May 14 and Tuesday July 14 2015).\u00a0The fountains are activated at weekends and on public holidays (Friday May 8, Thursday May 14 and Tuesday July 14 2015) from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 3:30 to 5:00 pm (Neptune Fountain from 5:20 to 5:30 pm). Also on Tuesdays and\u00a0Friday April 3d from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 2:30 to 4:00 pm (without the Neptune Fountain).<\/span><\/p>\n

Musical Garden Show<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tuesdays from March 31st to May 19 as well as Tuesdays from July 7 to October 27 2014. Music plays from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm (17:30 on March 31st, July 7 and October 27 2015)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Are you planning a trip to Paris? What are you most excited for?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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