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Itinerary For 4 Days In Paris

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Perfect 4-day Paris itinerary for all seasons

Paris is one of my favorite destinations. This article covers about itinerary for 4 days in Paris

TIPS TO KNOW BEFORE VISIT PARIS

You can reach Paris easily by train, flight, car, or depends upon place you’re coming from. I prefer get to Paris from the UK via Eurostar St.Pancras a lot of times daily and arrive exactly in the middle of Paris at Gare de Paris-Nord train station(perfect for a short weekend in Paris). Your alternate option is flying to Charles de Gaulle Airport.

How to get around Paris:

Paris has a large transport System with more number of buses and trains.The underground subway system is known as Metro.You can buy tickets through the machines at  stations or ticket window(if the station has only one).The transport website click here—-  for all details ,overall a single trip costs you around €1.90 and a day pass is around €5.80.

Layout of Paris;

An important information you have to know about Paris is it  is divided into twenty districts referred as arrondissements.The twenty arrondissements are arranged in the shape of a clockwise spiral begins with middle of the city get yourguide

Best time to visit Paris:

Are you confused as to which month is best to visit Paris? This will depend on personal choice. Paris experiences four seasons(spring,summer,autumn,winter).If you ready to go in summer the hottest month of year is July with an average temperature of 20°C(68°F) it may reach to 25-30°C(77-86F°)The coldest month is January at 5°C(41°F).

Average Weather in Paris

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
C 5 6 9 11 15 16 20 20 16 12 7 5
F 41 43 48 52 59 61 68 68 61 54 45 41

 

Currency used in Paris:

Euro is the currency used in pairs and cash or card payments are also acceptable

How much should you tip in Paris

Usually you have to tip in a restaurant around 10% if it is not included. At both cafe and  bar table service is not provided. you have to tip near Euro and sometimes add another Euro if you like.  Paris taxis don’t ask for a tip, unless they give directions ,tips, and help in carrying your  luggage. I gave two or three Euros

How to get phone data when visiting Paris

If your sim provider doesn’t have a good international roaming plan,I recommend getting an eSIM.I generally use the Airlo app to get my eSIM to access data in other countries . 

Do People Speak English in Paris;

The mother language of Paris is French,most of the people speak English as their second language so it’s easy to communicate.if  they speak french with you better to have GoogleTranslate in your phone to translate text.

Is Paris a good destination for solo travellers?

Yeah! Paris is a wonderful place for solo travellers. There is much more to watch,eat. As a Male traveller, I have always felt safe visiting and I recommend you to go for Paris as your next solo travelling. 

Is Paris Safe?

Yeah! Paris is the safest country. I am comfortable walking 24/7 everywhere in Paris. Be Cautious with pickpockets other than that everything is good

4 Days in Paris Itinerary

Paris is a beautiful city with a lot of attractions. Getting into  Itinerary-For-4-Days-In-Paris

 Day 1 in Paris;

On Day 1 of Paris Itinerary I am going and suggested you to go check more boulangerie’s as much you can.You are not truly experienced Paris if you not take a fresh baked croissant, pain au chocolat or pain au raisin at a boulangerie when sipping a steamed cafe au lait watching world goes by.

Afternoon – Sacre Coeur, Lunch, and Wine Shopping at the nearest Supermarket

After  completing breakfast next, I moved to get a stunning eye view of Paris city from the Sacre Coeur.Sacre Coeur is the second most visited monument in Paris City. First it was located at the summit of one of the most known neighbourhoods in Paris,Montmartre means it has views of the entire city And you get to visit one of the most known,with historic and artistic neighbourhoods at the same time.Secondly,it is one of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen in travel life.I went to tears when I visited the first time.

There are lots of street vendors selling souvenirs in this place so that’s good to pick something up.One of my cherished souvenirs to buy whenever I am visiting a New place is an fine art print,it doesn’t need to be expensive , I just see what my eye catches  and when I go to home I Put it in a nice frame and hanging it to the wall when I see it ,I can remember my trip of Itinerary-For-4-Days-In-Paris

For lunch I will recommend taking something light nearby such as savoury crepe at Crêperie Brocéliande which is nearer the Sacre coeur.They have lunch menu with drinks included.

Before going home , be prepared for the evening.Everybody loves having a small glass of wine when you’re getting ready and since you are located in one of the well known wine countries in the world. Some of the best wine in Paris can be available for 5 Euros a bottle in the local supermarket or supermarche in local language.Popular wines you have to look for Franprix,Carrefour or Monoprix  

Evening – Wine Bar, Dinner, Out

It’s  your first evening in  Paris time to get ready and go out! Already you take a look at wine at the grocery shop,go ahead and treat yourself to a glass when you’re getting ready. After that,it’s time to hit Paris town.One of my cherished things to do in this city is to go to  a  wine bar and  people watch a popular Parisian pastime. Le Barav is the best wine bar located in Republique.one of the greatest places for trying new wines and ordering small sharing plates for dinner.

After having dinner, move to Comptoir General for a cocktail. This is a nice place with rustic chic vibe and outdoor terrace right on the canal. I kept Day1 has fun

And Day 2 has a lot of activities to go

 Day 2 in Paris

Morning – Breakfast and the Notre Dame Cathedral

Again for  breakfast I looked for Boulangerie on Google Maps  and found the  best one nearby me. After a daily croissant, it’s time to go to the first site of the day, which is known to  be one of  the most famed sites in Paris, the Notre Dame Cathedral. The Cathedral is located in the  4th arrondissement of Paris and it is considered as  one of the best examples of French Gothic architecture.  I had never seen inside but I am sure you will buy  tickets  to  see what inside  

Afternoon – Lunch and Luxembourg Gardens

After watching Notre Dame, I suggest you walk across the river seine  to Saint  Germain where  you will find the most beloved restaurant in  the entire world. I am not telling for the sake of fun , Le Bistrot d’Henri is my favorite  restaurant in the entire world and also my  beloved restaurant in Paris. When  you want to eat at one place in  weekend i  suggest here  to go. Located next to St.Germain metro station in the 6th arrondissement, this tiny hole in the wall French bistro serves you  the most authentic, and classic French cuisine.   

The menu bar changes daily and is written on a chalkboard.  The staff members are very much friendly and they will help  to  translate the menu for you. honestly  you won’t  get  any wrong orders  for what you have ordered, my  favorite wish list is beef bourguignon, chateaubriand, entrecote ,potato dauphinose  or  mashed potatoes. And  any  of red  wine. 

After  having  delicious  French food you need to walk it off .heading to the Luxembourg Gardens for  some peacefulness  and nice walk  there.

Evening – Dinner, Wine Bar and Relax

A Full day of sightseeing  and Confirm you will get tired  from the first night out. I give some suggestions to take it easy .For change of cuisine, I recommend trying  Italian food at obermama if you are  still  full from  lunch, this will be the best option to split either a pizza rather than getting your own.

After that if you wanna go to a wine bar ,head to Barawine  just a few minutes walk away. If it’s nice you can take one of their tables. on the end of Itinerary-For-4-Days-In-Paris

Day 3 in Paris

Morning – Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe

You  know what to do, croissant and coffee.  next moving to Arc deTriomphe which is a monument located  in the middle of the 16th,17th,8th arrondissements and this monument  honours those who  fought and died in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. It’s a good monument to visit with greatest view of the Paris.

Afternoon – Picnic Lunch at the Eiffel Tower

Next stop  is Eiffel  Tower.one of the major attractions of  Paris city. Now how  you gonna  see the Eiffel Tower option is up to you. first option is to buy  a ticket to go up the Eiffel Tower itself(don’t get panic ,there will be a lift).Tickets can be purchased here directly from the website. Prices for adults in between 11-27 Euros and 6-14 Euros for child. Another option is book a guided tour of the Eiffel Tower with getyourguide.

Next picnic near the Eiffel Tower in one of the surrounding parks. The  Champs du Mars is the best place for this. Paris has abundant of cheese shops or boulangeries(bakery shop) so pop in and take yourself some brie and a baguette, a good bottle of French red, and take best in the view. You can do this in either daytime or evening time. If you don’t know, the Eiffel Tower sparkles for 5 minutes every hour after nightfall until 1:00 a.m. It truly is a magical site to watch out for.

Evening – Dinner and Out

It’s your last night in Paris so we’re going all out. First up is dinner at  Chez Janou. This is a lovable French restaurant that serves Provençal-style dishes. The service is also very much friendly and welcoming and they have an extensive pastis list. It is a traditional anise-flavored spirit and aperitif from France.

Next, it’s time to go to some of my absolute cherished bars in Paris. Firstly , Cafe Cheri. This is where I go when I wanna dance and have a great night out. It’s definitely not for everyone Cup of Tea. Your another nearby option is Zoco Bar. This is just a really fun random bar I stumbled upon on my walk home from Cafe Cheri one night which was filled with locals.

Day 4 in Paris

Morning – Breakfast and Food Market

Last day in Paris If you wake up early then go ahead and take that daily croissant, but if you don’t take it, I have a better suggestion. If Sunday is not your last day of the trip, make a plan before your arrival. moving to one of my favorite markets in Paris known as Marche Bastille. It’s only open on Sunday and Thursday mornings from 8:30am-1:30pm and it is a local favorite so not much of crowd like some of the bigger markets but still has a wide selection of cheese, wine, food stalls, and random goods and souvenirs.

Afternoon – Shopping at Parisian Pharmacy

Parisian women are world famous for their beauty routines and secrets. If you wanna look like women in Paris then move to a local drug store or pharmacy and check out the products.

Where to Stay in Paris & The best Neighbourhoods in Paris

Firstly, I usually stay around the 3rd and 4th arrondissement in the neighbourhoods of either Le Marais, Oberkampf, or République. In this Place so many young professionals live which makes it quite lively and full of choice for restaurants and bars. It’s also very LGBTQ+ friendly! Bastille is also a good option located just nearby in arrondissement11 and tends to be a little bit cheaper.

Montmartre is one of the most renowned neighbourhoods known for its artistic history. Here you’ll find café lined streets, quaint multi-colored houses, and also , the Moulin Rouge and the Sacre Coeur.Finally Itinerary-For-4-Days-In-Paris is completed