Is Paris guide in two days It is perfect if you have a weekend or for the first two days in the city. Although we understand that it is impossible to travel Paris in 2 daysYes, we know that if you trace the routes on foot or by public transport, you can see many of its most tourist places, which we are also sure will make you fall in love with one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
If on the first day in Paris you toured much of the center and its most famous monuments, on this second day you will visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, the most famous museum in the world and you will stroll through the bohemian Montmartre neighborhood, among many other things.
All the information in this Paris guide in two days It is based on our trips to Paris in 12 days and Paris in 4 days.
Where to sleep in Paris
We cannot deny that accommodation in Paris is quite expensive, so a good option is to look for a hotel a little away from the center but that is close to a metro station that allows you to easily access almost all the important sites of the city . Based on our experience we recommend the two hotels we have stayed in during our trips to Paris.
- Etoile Pereire, located 10 minutes walk from the Arc de Triomphe and with a metro station nearby. This hotel is very good value for money, plus free wifi, good breakfast and very friendly staff.
- The Hotel de Nell is a 15 minute walk from the Louvre Museum and although its price is higher than the Etoile Pereire, its location and quality is better, so if it fits you in the budget, it can be a perfect option.
For more information on the best hotels and neighborhoods where to sleep we recommend you read this post of where to stay in Paris.
How to go from the airport to the center or hotel of Paris
Paris has 3 airports near the city: Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Beauvais. In these last two companies the low cost companies land, while in Charles de Gaulle the activity of the most conventional airlines predominates.
To get to the hotel from the airport you have several options: bus, train, taxi or booking a direct transfer to the hotel.
To find more detailed information about the transfer you can consult this post on how to go from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Paris, how to go from Beauvais Airport to Paris and how to go from Orly Airport to Paris.
Save money in Paris
A cheap option to tour Paris in two days and to know its history is to book this free tour of Paris with a guide in Spanish. Free!
To save time another good option is to take the Paris tourist bus, which stops at the main tourist places in Paris.
And in addition, if you are going to visit many of the interesting places of the city you will find it very interesting to buy the Paris Pass for two days, with which you will save money with its discounts and time, avoiding the queues that often form in the main attractions tourist. In addition the Paris Pass includes transportation by subway, bus and tram.
Remember that in order not to pay commissions and always have the current change we recommend you use the N26 card to pay and the Bnext and Revolut cards to get money at the ATMs. They are the ones we use, They are free and will save you a lot.
You can find more information in this article about the best cards to travel without commissions.
For more recommendations you can consult this post of tips to travel to Paris essential.
First day guide in Paris
The route of the first day of Paris in 2 days Start by subway to the Plaza de Trocadero early in the morning to enjoy one of the best views of the Eiffel Tower with virtually no people.
After taking thousands of photos, you can go through the Trocadero gardens to the entrance of the Eiffel Tower, the most emblematic place in the city. When forming long lines at the entrance of the tower and not having much time, it may be advisable to book your tickets in advance and thus avoid queues.
After the visit to the tower you can relax in the Campo de Marte park with a good perspective of the Eiffel Tower, from where you can continue taking amazing photos.
The route continues until you reach the Arc de Triomphe, on foot or by subway, where you can't stop climbing to its magnificent viewpoint, one of the best things to do in Paris.
Paris Arc de Triomphe
In the Arc de Triomphe begins the Avenue of the Champs Elysees, full of luxurious shops and one of the main arteries of the city, which we advise you to travel, whenever you can, at different times of the day. At the bottom of the street you can deviate a bit to see interesting buildings such as the Petit Palais, the Grand Palais, the Discovery Palace or the Alexandre III Bridge.
The Champs Elysées end in the Place de la Concorde, with its ancient Egyptian obelisk and a large ferris wheel, from which you can also get some interesting views of the city. Near the square you have the restaurants Le souffle Y l'Ardoise, where you can try any of the dishes of your letter that will get you into the wonderful and exquisite French cuisine. At one end of the square you also have the beautiful Jardin des Tuileries, an ideal place to walk around and lower the food a bit.
The route of Paris in two days continues across the Pont des Arts with views of the Cité Island, which you will access by the old bridge, the Pont Neuf, another of the most beautiful places in the city.
Within the island you can visit the spectacular church of Sainte Chapelle and how could it be otherwise, see the Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the essential places of the city. A good option to know the history of the two churches and not miss any details is to book this visit with an expert guide in Spanish.
At dusk you can approach the lively Latin Quarter, first visiting the Shakespeare And Company bookstore, to end up having dinner at one of its restaurants, such as the Sourirem.
Another excellent option to end the day is to book the boat trip on the Seine with gourmet dinner, considered one of the best tours in Paris, or taking a long walk to the Eiffel Tower.
(Extended information of the route in Paris in 1 day here)
Map of the first day route in Paris
What to see in Paris in two days
The route of the second day in Paris It starts arriving early, they open at 8 in the morning, to the Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most essential places to visit in Paris. We recommend before visiting the cathedral, first climb to the two towers, entrance included in the Paris Pass, where you will find its famous and mysterious chimeras or gargoyles, from where you can enjoy magnificent views of the city. If you do not have the card you can choose to book this guided tour in Spanish.
Notre Dame Cathedral
After seeing the interior of the gothic cathedral of Notre Dame you can continue the route of Paris in two days entering the most famous and visited museum in the world, The Louvre. During the tour inside the museum you cannot miss masterpieces such as the Venus de Milo or the Type Sitting of ancient Egypt also, how could it be otherwise, of the Gioconda by Leonardo da Vinci.
A good option to not miss anything and learn the history of the most important works is to book a guided tour in Spanish. If you don't want to take a guided tour you can buy your tickets here in advance. These visits, such as having the Paris Pass card, allow you to save time by avoiding long lines.
La Gioconda in the Louvre
When leaving the Louvre around noon, you have several dining options, such as Fromagerie Danard with delicious French cheeses and wines or try traditional Japanese food in the Sanukiya. If you want to save a little, a good option to eat cheap are the Brioche Dorée, a fast food chain that has many centers distributed throughout the city as well as asking for "join garafe d'eau"instead of water, taking advantage of the fact that the water in Paris is very good and thus save money on drinks.
After lunch, if you go well on time we recommend a walking itinerary starting in the gardens of the Royal Palace, from where you can cross two magnificent typical French galleries, such as Galerie Vivienne and Passage des Panoramas.
Passage des Panoramas
The next stop of the day will be the luxurious Plaza Vendôme square, one of the most beautiful squares in Paris, which stands out for its large column in the center. Walking along Rue de la Paix from the Vendome Square you will arrive at the Opera Garnier, a huge neo-baroque building built by order of Napoleon, which is another of the most emblematic places in the city. A good option to know the history of the opera and its most important places is to book this guided tour in Spanish.
To end the route you can enter the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, one of the most beautiful shopping centers in the world, with a large viewpoint on its terrace on the top floor, from where you can enjoy unique views of the city, with the Eiffel Tower at the bottom.
Lafayette Galleries
The route of Paris in 2 days continue taking the subway to the Abesses stop, in the Montmartre district. Before entering one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of the city, do not forget to go to the right when you leave the subway stop, where you will find a small park in which is the Wall of Love or the Wall Je T'aime.
To get to the upper part of the neighborhood you can take the funicular or walk up the stairs, depending on your mood or your body. The two options will leave you near the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, one of the most visited places in Paris and an incredible viewpoint to the city.
The Sacred Heart Basilica
The Montmartre neighborhood is our favorite in Paris, its bohemian air still reminds a little of its golden years, when painters such as Picasso or Van Gogh lived. To get to know the neighborhood we recommend walking aimlessly through its alleys until you find the Place du Tertre, full of artists painting and selling their paintings. A good option to learn more about its history and curiosities is to book this guided tour of the neighborhood that ends in front of the well-known Moulin Rouge and this guided tour of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, both with a guide in Spanish.
Montmartre neighborhood, one of the best places to visit in Paris
The only disappointing thing for us from the upper part of Montmartre, is the poor quality of its restaurants, so if your visit coincides with the time of dinner, we recommend looking for a restaurant in the lively Rue des Abbesses.
Another alternative to end the night with an unforgettable experience and take the best memory of Paris, is to book a dinner at the fantastic restaurant of the Eiffel Tower, Le 58 Tour Eiffel. This romantic dinner can be linked later with a cruise for dinner at night and watching a show at the Moulin Rouge, the most famous cabaret in the world.
If you have more days you can follow the Paris guide in 3 days
Moulin Rouge
Map of the second day of Paris in two days
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