Paris 2-Day RoutePlanning guidance · confirm before travel
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Planning guidance · confirm before travel
Confirm before travel: prices, hours, booking rules and transport schedules. Linked evidence supports individual details, not the entire book.
Two days, two anchors: Eiffel Tower on Day 1, Louvre on Day 2. Both sit on the Seine, about 4 km apart, so you stay in one hotel and move between two clusters — Left Bank / 7th arrondissement for Day 1, 1st arrondissement for Day 2. No cross-city sprinting.
Paris rewards slow walking. Day 1 is riverbank and market street; Day 2 is museum, garden, arcades. Pick a hotel in the 7th near Ecole Militaire or La Tour-Maubourg: you walk to the tower, and the metro to the Louvre is a straight ride on line 8 to Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre.
Before you leave
- Book Eiffel Tower timed slot on the official site — summit lift about EUR 29.40【estimate】, stairs about EUR 14.20【estimate】
- Book Louvre timed entry — EEA rate EUR 22.00 (from the museum page); non-EEA rate to confirm on the same page
- Check your passport's Schengen entry rules for your nationality — conditions vary, confirm on the official French visa portal
- Set up a payment method that works in EUR — see the money card below
Packing
- Comfortable walking shoes — you will do 8–12 km a day on stone
- Small daypack, no large bags allowed in the Louvre cloakroom queue
- Refillable water bottle — fountains are free and everywhere
- Compact umbrella or light rain shell
- Portable charger — maps and tickets drain your phone
- Reusable tote for market shopping on Rue Cler
Before you set off
Check any booking, closure, last-entry or transport detail not listed here. Use the day’s Plan B if sold out.
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Tour Eiffel · attraction
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Address: 5 Avenue Anatole France 75007 Paris Île-de-France France Source
Coordinates (open data): 48.8582599, 2.2945006
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Musée du Louvre · attraction
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Address: L'entrée se situe au 1 avenue du Général-Lemonnier 75001 Paris. Source
Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Wednesday and Friday Closed Tuesday Source
Phone: +33 (0)1 40 20 53 17 Source
Price: €22.00 Source
Coordinates (open data): 48.8611473, 2.3380277
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Champ de Mars · attraction
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Coordinates (open data): 48.8561447, 2.2978204
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Rue Cler · attraction
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Trocadéro · attraction
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Coordinates (open data): 48.8628402, 2.287142
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Jardin des Tuileries · attraction
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Address: 113 Rue de Rivoli 75001 Paris Île-de-France France Source
Coordinates (open data): 48.8635662, 2.3269552
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Palais Royal · attraction
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Address: Rue de Montpensier 75001 Paris Île-de-France France Source
Coordinates (open data): 48.8635847, 2.3362042
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Hôtel Muguet · hotel
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Hotel identity/location only: current operation, availability, room rates and child policies are not confirmed.
Address: Rue Chevert 75007 Paris Île-de-France France Source
Coordinates (open data): 48.855587, 2.3089873
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Hôtel du Champ de Mars · hotel
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Address: 7 rue du Champ de Mars - 75007 Paris Source
Phone: +33 1 45 51 52 30 Source
Coordinates (open data): 48.856397, 2.3060759
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Hôtel de la Bourdonnais · hotel
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Address: Avenue de la Bourdonnais 75007 Paris Île-de-France France Source
Coordinates (open data): 48.8549752, 2.3046163
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Café Constant · restaurant
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Les Cocottes · restaurant
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Address: Rue Saint-Dominique 75007 Paris Île-de-France France Source
Coordinates (open data): 48.8581761, 2.301809
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Café de Flore · restaurant
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Address: Rue Saint-Benoît 75006 Paris Île-de-France France Source
Coordinates (open data): 48.8541444, 2.3326307
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Routes & transport
Getting to Paris
Arrival airport and station are not specified in this brief, so no transfer is priced. From CDG: RER B to Châtelet–Les Halles, about 35–45 min, roughly EUR 11.80【estimate】. From Orly: Orlyval + RER B, about 40 min, roughly EUR 14.50【estimate】. From Gare du Nord: RER B or metro, 15–20 min, single metro ticket about EUR 2.50【estimate】. Taxi flat rates from CDG are around EUR 56【estimate】 and from Orly around EUR 36【estimate】 — confirm the current flat rate at the official taxi rank, not with touts.
Getting around
Buy a Navigo Easy card (about EUR 5【estimate】 deposit) and load single rides at about EUR 2.50【estimate】 each, or a day pass if you ride 4+ times. Metro line 8 links La Tour-Maubourg / Ecole Militaire to Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre in about 15 min. Walking between the two clusters takes 50–60 min along the river — flat and doable if the weather holds. Rideshare and taxis exist but traffic on the quays is slow; metro is faster for this route.
Internet
eSIM data plan: roughly EUR 8–15【estimate】 for 5–10 GB, activate before you fly. Roaming add-on from your home carrier: roughly EUR 5–15【estimate】 per day depending on plan. Pocket WiFi rental: roughly EUR 5–8【estimate】 per day, pick up at the airport. eSIM is cheapest for two people sharing a hotspot.
| Leg | Mode | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel (7th) to Eiffel Tower | Walk | 15–25 min【estimate】 | Flat, riverside streets |
| Eiffel Tower to Trocadéro | Walk | 20 min【estimate】 | Cross Pont d'Iéna |
| Hotel (7th) to Louvre | Metro line 8 | 15–20 min【estimate】 | To Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre |
| Louvre to Palais Royal | Walk | 5–8 min【estimate】 | Through the arcades |
| Louvre to hotel (7th) | Metro line 1 + 8 | 20 min【estimate】 | One change at Concorde |
Eiffel Tower & Left Bank
◉ todayOvernight stay: Paris
Daily time budget (estimate)
09:30–18:00 · Travel 60 min · Buffer 30 min
Relaxed pace: one area only (Eiffel Tower/Left Bank). Must-do Eiffel Tower included. Budget: keep paid activities low; Eiffel Tower stairs ticket about EUR 14.20【estimate】, summit lift about EUR 29.40【estimate】. No arrival time given, so day starts at 09:30 after hotel departure.
Louvre & Central Paris
◉ todayDaily time budget (estimate)
09:00–17:30 · Travel 60 min · Buffer 30 min
Relaxed pace: one area only (Louvre/central Paris). Must-do Louvre included. Budget: Louvre ticket about EUR 22【estimate】. No departure time given, so day ends at 17:30. No airport transfer assumed.
Optional extras
If you have extra time on Day 1: take a Seine river walk from Pont d'Iéna to Pont de l'Alma. Free, flat, about 40 min【estimate】. Good at dusk.
If you have extra time on Day 2: walk from Palais Royal to Galerie Vivienne, a covered passage with shops and a cafe. Free to enter, about 10 min from Palais Royal.
Rainy day swap: replace outdoor walks with the covered passages (Galerie Vivienne, Passage des Panoramas) and a longer cafe stop. Metro rides stay the same.
Low-energy swap: cut Trocadero on Day 1 and Palais Royal on Day 2. Keep the two must-dos and one meal each day, then rest.
Tickets & booking
| Place | Price | Booking | Location | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eiffel Tower | Summit lift about EUR 29.40【estimate】; stairs about EUR 14.20【estimate】 | Timed entry on official site; summit slots sell out first | 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007; metro Bir-Hakeim or Ecole Militaire | Hours vary by season; check official site for your date【estimate】 |
| Louvre Museum | EEA rate EUR 22.00 (museum page); non-EEA rate to confirm on same page | Timed entry recommended; closed Tuesdays | Entrance at 1 avenue du Général-Lemonnier, 75001; metro Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre | Mon/Thu/Sat/Sun 9:00–18:00; Wed/Fri 9:00–21:00; closed Tuesday (from museum page) |
| Champ de Mars | Free | No booking | 75007; metro Ecole Militaire | Open public park【estimate】 |
| Trocadéro | Free | No booking | Place du Trocadéro, 75016; metro Trocadéro | Open public space【estimate】 |
| Jardin des Tuileries | Free | No booking | 113 Rue de Rivoli, 75001; metro Tuileries | Open daily, hours vary by season【estimate】 |
| Palais Royal | Garden free; palace not open to casual visits | No booking for garden | Rue de Montpensier, 75001; metro Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre | Garden hours vary by season【estimate】 |
| Rue Cler | Free to walk | No booking | 75007; metro Ecole Militaire | Street always open; shops closed Sunday afternoon and Monday【estimate】 |
Sources and fields retrieved for this trip are listed in the overview network lookup. Missing details — exact non-EEA Louvre rate, seasonal tower hours, Rue Cler shop hours — still need confirmation. Prices marked【estimate】are not verified.
Tips & pitfalls
Book Eiffel Tower and Louvre timed tickets online before the trip. Both sell out on weekends and holidays. If the official site shows no slots, check again 1–2 days before; some slots reopen.
Metro tickets: a single ride costs about EUR 2.50【estimate】. A carnet of 10 is about EUR 20【estimate】. Keep the ticket until you exit; inspectors do check.
Pickpockets work the metro and the Trocadero steps. Zip your bag, keep your phone in a front pocket, do not leave a bag on the cafe floor.
Lunch is cheaper than dinner at the same restaurant. Look for the formule or menu du jour board outside, usually EUR 18–24【estimate】 for two courses.
Tap water is free and safe to ask for in cafes and restaurants. Say "une carafe d'eau" if you want it with a meal.
Many shops and some restaurants close Sunday afternoon and Monday. Rue Cler is busiest on weekend mornings; go early if you want to browse.
Cards work almost everywhere, but keep EUR 30–50 in cash【estimate】 for small bakeries, market stalls, and tips. ATMs are common; use bank ATMs, not standalone machines.
If you have a food allergy, tell the server clearly and ask about ingredients and cross-contact in the kitchen. No restaurant can be guaranteed safe; check each dish yourself.
Where to stay
| Area | Reference price | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 7th arrondissement, near Ecole Militaire / La Tour-Maubourg | EUR 150–250 per night【estimate】 | Walk to Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars; metro line 8 straight to the Louvre; quiet at night |
| 1st arrondissement, near Palais Royal / Louvre | EUR 200–350 per night【estimate】 | Steps from the Louvre and Tuileries; central for both days but pricier and busier |
| 6th arrondissement, near Saint-Germain / Odéon | EUR 180–300 per night【estimate】 | Cafes and river walks; 20–25 min metro to either anchor |
Booking logic
Two named hotels came up in this trip's lookup, both in the 7th: Hôtel du Champ de Mars (7 rue du Champ de Mars, 75007; phone +33 1 45 51 52 30, from its site) and Hôtel Muguet (Rue Chevert, 75007). Hôtel de la Bourdonnais (Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007) also appears. No live rates or reviews were retrieved — check current prices and cancellation terms yourself before booking.
Three questions to ask any hotel: (1) Is the room on a courtyard or the street? Street rooms in the 7th can be noisy at night. (2) What is the cancellation deadline, and is the rate refundable? (3) Is there a lift, and does it reach your floor? Many small Paris hotels have steep stairs.
Light sleeper note: ask for a high floor away from the lift shaft and the breakfast room. Rue Cler market mornings start early with delivery vans.
Budget
| Item | Cost | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Eiffel Tower summit lift | EUR 29.40【estimate】 | Per person; stairs cheaper at about EUR 14.20【estimate】 |
| Louvre ticket | EUR 22.00 (EEA rate, museum page) | Non-EEA rate to confirm |
| Metro rides, 2 days | EUR 10–15【estimate】 | Navigo Easy card plus single rides |
| Lunch, 2 days | EUR 30–50【estimate】 | Bistro or market lunch, per person |
| Dinner, 2 nights | EUR 60–100【estimate】 | Per person, mid-range bistro |
| Coffee and snacks | EUR 15–25【estimate】 | Two days |
| Hidden cost: card surcharges and ATM fees | EUR 5–15【estimate】 | Some small shops set a minimum for cards; ATMs charge per withdrawal |
| Hidden cost: museum cloakroom or audio guide | EUR 5–8【estimate】 | Optional |
All prices in EUR, the local currency. If you are converting from another currency, check the live rate on your bank app or XE.com — the rate moves daily and this booklet does not track it. Total prices above are estimates unless marked as taken from a retrieved page. Tax-inclusive pricing: French displayed prices usually include VAT, so the ticket and menu prices you see are what you pay.
Money: cards work almost everywhere, but carry EUR 30–50【estimate】 in cash for small bakeries, market stalls, and tips. Use bank ATMs, not standalone currency exchange booths near tourist sites. Tell your bank you are traveling so your card is not blocked.
If things go wrong
Heavy rain
Swap outdoor walks for covered passages (Galerie Vivienne, Passage des Panoramas) and a long cafe stop. Keep the Louvre and Eiffel Tower slots if already booked. Metro rides stay the same.
Sold out
If the Eiffel Tower or Louvre is full, try the official site again 1–2 days before. Backup: Trocadero viewpoint for the tower, Orangerie or Musée des Arts Décoratifs for art. Both are smaller and easier to enter.
Missed train or metro
Metro runs about every 3–7 min【estimate】. If you miss one, wait for the next. For trains, go to the ticket office or app and ask for the next available departure; changes may cost extra.
Stomach trouble or lost passport
For stomach trouble, stop eating, drink bottled water, and go to a pharmacy (look for the green cross). For a lost passport, report it to the police and contact your embassy or consulate. Keep a photo of your passport and a copy of your insurance policy on your phone.
Food list
| Day | Meal | Area | Place | Order | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Breakfast | Near hotel | Any bakery (boulangerie) | Croissant + coffee | EUR 5–8【estimate】 |
| Day 1 | Lunch | Rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 | Les Cocottes | Cocotte du jour + glass of wine | EUR 25–35【estimate】 |
| Day 1 | Afternoon tea | Rue Cler, 75007 | Cafe on Rue Cler | Coffee or tea + pastry | EUR 6–10【estimate】 |
| Day 1 | Dinner | Near hotel | Neighborhood bistro | Menu du jour, two courses | EUR 20–30【estimate】 |
| Day 2 | Breakfast | Near hotel | Any bakery (boulangerie) | Tartine + coffee | EUR 5–8【estimate】 |
| Day 2 | Lunch | Near Louvre, 75001 | Side street off Rue de Rivoli | Croque monsieur or salad | EUR 15–25【estimate】 |
| Day 2 | Afternoon tea | Rue Saint-Benoît, 75006 | Cafe de Flore | Coffee or dessert | EUR 10–15【estimate】 |
| Day 2 | Dinner | Near hotel | Neighborhood bistro | Menu du jour, two courses | EUR 20–30【estimate】 |
Souvenirs
| Type | Pick | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food | Chocolate or macarons | EUR 8–20【estimate】 | Bakery or supermarket near hotel |
| Food | Cheese (vacuum-packed) | EUR 6–15【estimate】 | Rue Cler shops, 75007 |
| Souvenir | Postcards and stamps | EUR 1–3【estimate】 | Tabac or post office |
| Souvenir | Museum postcard set | EUR 5–12【estimate】 | Louvre shop |
| Home | Tea towel or tote bag | EUR 10–20【estimate】 | Supermarket or department store |
Do not buy at the stand right outside the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre pyramid. Same keychains and magnets cost 2–3 times more there【estimate】. Walk 10 min to a supermarket or a neighborhood shop and pay less.