Rome with a coast day
Colosseum, Vatican and slow pasta lunches, with a day trip to the sea or hills.
City break / Paris / 6 nights
Paris and a little more
Museums, cafes and a day trip out of town. We plan a pace you will enjoy.
Ideas for your stay
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Louvre or Orsay entryThe Louvre is a former royal palace and one of the world's largest art museums, with collections spanning ancient civilizations through nineteenth-century painting. Reserve a timed entry, choose one or two wings, and use the less busy entrances when available.Browse related experiences 
Seine evening cruiseThe pedestrian-friendly riverbanks link many of Paris's best-known sights, from the Eiffel Tower toward Notre-Dame and beyond. Walk one stretch near sunset, bring comfortable shoes, and pause on a bridge rather than trying to cover both banks at once.Browse related experiences Versailles day tripBrowse related experiences A sample plan: 5 days in Paris
- Day 1Walk from the Seine through Ile de la Cite, see Notre-Dame from outside, then explore the Latin Quarter and Luxembourg Gardens.
- Day 2Use a timed entry for the Louvre, stroll through the Tuileries, and continue to Place de la Concorde and the Champs-Elysees.
- Day 3Visit the Eiffel Tower area and Champ de Mars, cross to the Trocadero, then spend the evening along the Seine.
- Day 4Tour Musee d'Orsay, wander Saint-Germain-des-Pres, and browse the streets of Le Marais.
- Day 5Explore Montmartre and Sacre-Coeur in the morning, then choose Canal Saint-Martin or Pere Lachaise for a different side of the city.
Where to stay in Paris
Le Maraishistoric, stylish, walkableLe Marais has narrow historic streets, museums, boutiques, and a wide choice of casual food stops. It suits first-time visitors who want central access without staying directly beside the busiest monuments, and travelers who enjoy wandering after dinner.
Saint-Germain-des-Presclassic, literary, polishedSaint-Germain-des-Pres sits on the Left Bank near galleries, bookshops, museums, and the Seine. Its central position works especially well for couples, art-focused visitors, and anyone who wants to spend long stretches exploring on foot.
Latin Quarterlively, historic, student-filledThe Latin Quarter mixes old streets, university life, the Pantheon, and access to the Luxembourg Gardens. It has a less formal feel than Saint-Germain and works for travelers who like a busier neighborhood with many walkable sights nearby.
Montmartrehilltop, artistic, residentialMontmartre offers village-like streets, Sacre-Coeur views, and a more residential mood north of the center. It is a good choice for repeat visitors and photographers, though its hills and longer Metro rides are less convenient for packed sightseeing days.When the value is best
Winter, outside the year-end holidays, usually brings lower demand and a quieter city. Late autumn and early spring can also offer better value than summer, while school holidays and peak summer generally cost more.
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