6 Days in Paris – The Ultimate 6 Days Paris Itinerary

What to See in Paris in 6 Days

What to see in Paris in 6 days? With 6 days in Paris, you’ve got plenty of time to see all the very best attractions at a very relaxing pace, get lost in the lesser-known districts of Paris, and explore other places nearby on a day trip.

If you’re planning a 6-day trip to Paris, this guide will help you. Follow this 6-day Paris itinerary step by step or simply use it as inspiration to create your itinerary. Whatever you decide to do, I am sure it will be a wonderful trip!

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Paris 6-day Itinerary – My Proposal for 6 Days in Paris

What to do in Paris in 6 days? Here’s an overview of the perfect 6 days in Paris itinerary.

• Day 1 – Ile de la Cité and Le Marais
• Day 2 – Louvre Museum and the Historical Axis of Paris
• Day 3 – Saint Germain des Prés and Latin Quarter
• Day 4 – Day Trip to Versailles
• Day 5 – Montmartre and Canal Saint-Martin
• Day 6 – Orsay Museum and Eiffel Tower

This Paris 6 days itinerary comes with five different maps (one for each day spent in Paris) with the suggested points of interest.

This itinerary is completed with suggestions on where to stay in Paris for 6 days and insider tips on how to get around at the end of the article.

My Budget Tip for Your 6-day Trip to Paris

The Paris Museum Pass is one of the best deals you can find out there! If you want to visit Paris’ main attractions and save money, look no further. Once purchased, the pass allows you to explore Paris freely without worrying about the costs of individual attractions! You can buy this pass for 2, 4, or 6 consecutive days – Click here to buy your Paris Museum Pass

The Paris & Versailles bundle and the Paris City Card are two good (and cheaper) alternatives, and they are without a time limit.

6-Day Paris Itinerary, Day 1 – Ile de la Cité and Le Marais

On day 1 of this 6-day Paris itinerary, you will be visiting:

• Notre Dame Cathedral
• Ile de la Cité
• Sainte Chapelle
• Conciergerie
• Hotel de Ville (from outside)
• Le Marais

Click here to view this 6 days in Paris Map, Day 1 on Google

Day 1 – Morning

Ile de la Cité is the starting point of this Paris 6-day itinerary. In medieval times, Ile de la Cité was the heart of Paris. Here, the first Royal Palace stood as well as the city’s main religious and institutional buildings. As such, it is not surprising that some of the best places to visit from Medieval Paris are located on Ile de la Cité.

While strolling around Ile de la Cité, don’t miss the following sites:

• Sainte Chapelle for the most beautiful stained-glass windows
• Archaeological Crypt with its Roman remains
• Conciergerie, formerly the King of France’s palace
• Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris

If you prefer a step-by-step guide, follow this Ile de la Cité walking tour (self-guided). On the island’s western tip, the Square du Vert Galant is a good place for a quick picnic while watching the riverboats sail by.

TIP: This combo ticket Sainte-Chapelle + Conciergerie saves you time and money! Check out how to score your tickets to visit Notre Dame inside.

Day 1 – Afternoon and Evening

Now leave the Ile de la Cité through Pont d’Arcole to visit Le Marais. But before exploring this area, take the time to admire the Hotel de Ville, the city’s town hall, home to the local administration since 1357. However, the former building was burnt down during the Paris Commune in 1871, and the current facade is designed in neo-renaissance style.

This 6-day Paris itinerary continues at Le Marais, one of the most beautiful areas in Paris, which occupies part of Paris 3 and Paris 4. Le Marais is well known for its elegant mansions, gorgeous hotels, art galleries, and quaint little cafés.

This walking tour of Le Marais is perfect for this first afternoon in Paris, perhaps with a visit to the Carnavalet Museum (dedicated to the history of Paris) OR the Picasso Museum. During your stroll around Le Marais, make sure you check out Place des Vosges, one of the Royal Squares in Paris, with its stunning architecture and a beautiful central garden.

For the first dinner of this itinerary, there’s a good choice of bistros and restaurants in Le Marais, so just choose the one that tempts you most.

6 Days in Paris Itinerary, Day 2 – Louvre Museum and the Historical Axis of Paris

On day 2 of this 6 days in Paris itinerary, you will be visiting:

• Louvre Museum
• Tuileries Garden
• Place Vendôme
• Concorde
• Champs-Élysées
• Arc de Triomphe

Click here to view this 6 days in Paris Map, Day 2 on Google

Day 2 – Morning

Start the morning visiting the Louvre Museum, a must-visit on any trip to Paris. The Louvre was home to the French Kings until King Louis XIV moved the court to the Palace of Versailles.

For a Paris itinerary 6 days, I recommend spending around 2 hours in the Louvre so you can see the museum’s main artworks and the remains of the Louvre Palace. Have a look at my tips for visiting the Louvre Museum in 2 hours or less to get the most out of your visit. Alternatively, this Louvre small-group tour (2,5 hours) explores the Louvre’s highlights and provides personal attention from your guide and reserved entry for the most convenient way to explore the museum.

From the Louvre, take a short walk to the Tuileries Garden, one of the most beautiful gardens in Paris. Here, you will find a couple of guinguettes selling drinks and quick eats for a lunch break.

Stroll through the garden, perhaps with a detour to Place Vendôme to see its beautiful architecture and the Vendôme Column erected by Napoleon I.

Day 2 – Afternoon and Evening

Back to the Tuileries Garden, walk to Place de la Concorde, which was the witness of some of the most terrible chapters of the French Revolution, like the execution of King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette. Don’t miss the Luxor obelisk – the oldest monument in Paris – brought directly from Egypt!

Now, walk along the Champs Elysées (Paris 8), the most famous avenue in Paris, and enjoy its atmosphere and window shops up to the Arc de Triomphe.

Commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon I to honor the Grande Armée, this triumphal arch 55m high is inspired by the arches of Roman times. It also houses the tomb of the unknown soldier whose flame is rekindled every evening.

Climb up to the top of Arc de Triomphe for a unique panorama of the Champs Élysées and beyond. For dinner, here’s a selection of good restaurants in Paris 8.

Paris 6 Days Itinerary, Day 3 – Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Latin Quarter

On day 3 of this Paris 6 days itinerary, you will be visiting:

• Saint-Germain-des-Prés
• Luxembourg Gardens
• Latin Quarter
• Paradis Latin Cabaret

Click here to view this 6 Days in Paris Map, Day 3 on Google

Day 3 – Morning

Start with a coffee (+ people-watching) in one of the beautiful cafés in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. One of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Paris and very popular amongst tourists, it started out as a rural village in the 12th century that grew around the former Saint-Germain Abbey. 

After the coffee, stroll around the neighborhood. If you need some guidance, here’s what to do in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

Once you’ve finished exploring Saint-Germain, take the short walk to the beautiful Luxembourg Gardens.

The Luxembourg Gardens were commissioned by Queen Marie de Médicis (the widow of King Henri IV) in 1612 and were inspired by the Boboli Gardens in Florence, the Queen’s hometown. 

The gardens surround the Luxembourg Palace, home to the French Senate, and they are great to explore, especially on sunny days. Don’t miss the Médicis Fountain, considered one of the most romantic places in Paris!

If you are feeling hungry, look for a beautiful spot for a sandwich on a bench or head to the Latin Quarter, with plenty of restaurants and bistros.

Day 3 – Afternoon and Evening

The Latin Quarter is another popular area in Paris. While it is known as the center of university life in Paris, it’s also where Lutetia – Roman Paris was born in IC A.D. 

The rest of the day is dedicated to exploring this area. This Latin Quarter walking tour covers the main sights in the neighborhood, like the Panthéon, the Sorbonne University, and the Roman theater known as Arènes de Lutèce.

For the third night in Paris, check out this cabaret show with dinner at Paradis Latin, also in the fifth Arrondissement. Le Paradis Latin is one of the best cabarets in Paris and the locals’ favorite.

Alternatively, there are many good restaurants in Paris 5 for a casual dinner, especially around Place de la Contrescarpe and Rue Mouffetard.

6 Days Paris Itinerary, Day 4 – Day Trip to Versailles

After three days of exploring Paris, it’s time to leave the city for a beautiful day in Versailles. Located west of Paris, Versailles is world-known for the Château de Versailles, a jewel of French architecture and home to King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette until the French Revolution.

There’s a lot to see and do in Versailles so take the time to plan this day trip. To help with the organization, check out my Versailles guide, which includes things like when to go, how to travel, what to see, and my best tips. Alternatively, take this guided tour with an expert guide that includes transportation to/from Paris.

After visiting the Château de Versailles (check out my best Versailles skip-the-line tips), stroll around the magnificent French-style Versailles Gardens, with 200,000 trees, 50 fountains, and the Grand Canal, making it well worth a visit during your 6-day Paris itinerary.

If you prefer to spend a day out somewhere else, here are the best day trips from Paris.

6-Day Itinerary Paris, Day 5 – Montmartre, Canal Saint-Martin, and La Villette

On day 5 of this 6-day itinerary Paris, you will be visiting:

• Montmartre
• Canal Saint-Martin
• Bassin de la Villette

Click here to view this 6 days in Paris Map, Day 5 on Google

Day 5 – Morning

Day 5 starts exploring the neighborhood of Montmartre. Take the metro to the Anvers station (line 2) and then take Rue Steinkerque up to the Sacré Coeur.

For your stroll around Montmartre, follow this Montmartre Walking Tour (self-guided). It starts from the Sacré-Coeur Basilica and explores the main sights of Montmartre while learning the history of this picturesque neighborhood.

If you want to go beyond the main sights, and you have the time, check out my Secret Map of Montmartre with some favorite spots off the beaten path.

For lunch, there are many boulangeries (bakeries) offering sandwiches or quick eats to eat something on the go. If you prefer to take your time, check out this list of favorite restaurants in Montmartre.

Day 5 – Afternoon and Evening

From Pigalle or Anvers metro stations, take metro line 2 to Stalingrad metro station for a stroll through the Bassin de la Villette OR Canal Saint-Martin.

Where to go? Canal Saint-Martin is a cultural hub and one of the most popular places in Paris while Bassin de La Villette–Canal de l’Ourcq has a more local feeling, with more things to do along the canal.

A fun thing to do at Bassin de la Villette is sailing an electric boat along the canal (no boating license required), perhaps with a bottle of rosé wine onboard.

For dinner, both areas have some bar restaurants for a casual dinner in the neighborhood.

Paris Itinerary 6 Days, Day 6 – Orsay Museum and Eiffel Tower

On day 6 of this 6 days Paris itinerary, you will be visiting:

• Orsay Museum
• Alexandre iii Bridge
• Grand Palais and Petit Palais (from outside)
• Eiffel Tower
• Seine River Cruise

Click here to view this 6 days in Paris Map, day 6 on Google

Day 6 – Morning

Start early in the morning with a visit to the Orsay Museum. This beautiful and interesting museum holds mainly French art from 1848 to 1914 and is set in the former Gare d’Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station that was built between 1898 and 1900.

A good way to get the most out of your time (and the museum) is to book this 2-hour Masterpieces guided tour. You will follow an expert art guide to the discovery of the permanent collection’s highlights, with a focus on Impressionist paintings.

After visiting Orsay, follow the Seine River to the west, to the Alexander iii Bridge. Built between 1896 and 1900, the Alexander iii Bridge is said to be the most romantic bridge in all of Paris, and it features Art Nouveau lamps, cherubs, nymphs, and winged horses at either end.

As you walk across it, you’ll have brilliant views of the Eiffel Tower and the Grand Palais and Petit Palais on the other side.

If you have not had lunch yet, the Petit Palais is free to enter, and it has a beautiful garden with a café perfect for enjoying a set menu or tea + cakes surrounded by stunning decor.

Day 6 – Afternoon and Evening

I have kept the Eiffel Tower for the last moment of this 6 days in Paris itinerary. Climb up to the Eiffel Tower to learn more about France’s most iconic monument and for an awesome view of Paris from above.

The Eiffel Tower lits up at night, and it is truly magical. Did you know that while the Eiffel Tower is lit up, it sparkles for the first five minutes of every hour?

Remember to book your Eiffel Tower tickets well in advance! With only six days in Paris, it’s essential to secure the date and time slot as soon as possible. If you book with Get Your Guide, you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance and receive a 50% refund.

After your Eiffel Tower experience, what better way to finish off your 6-day trip to Paris than taking a dinner cruise down the River Seine?

During this cruise, you will see many of the most famous Paris landmarks, magically illuminated, including the Eiffel Tower, the Musée d’Orsay, the Conciergerie, and more. There are many Seine River Cruises in Paris, but this 3-course dinner cruise with live music is consistently well-rated.

6 Days in Paris – Where to Stay

When it comes to where to stay in Paris, there is no one right answer; it very much depends on the sort of trip you are planning. Check out my suggestions on the best districts to stay in Paris, which comes with hotel suggestions for each arrondissement, or browse the map here below.

How to Get Around Paris

Best Ways to Get to/from the Airports of Paris

Once you are in Paris, the easiest way to get around is via the metro. Check out this Metro of Paris guide, with all the information, different types of metro tickets and passes, and my best tips.

And there you have it, the best itinerary for 6 days in Paris. If you decide to shorten or extend your stay in Paris, have a look at my other Paris itineraries:

• 1 day in Paris Itinerary
• 2 days in Paris Itinerary
• 3 days in Paris Itinerary
• 4 days in Paris Itinerary
• 5 days in Paris Itinerary
• 7 days in Paris Itinerary

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