{"id":25480,"date":"2018-10-09T17:29:11","date_gmt":"2018-10-09T16:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/?p=25480"},"modified":"2025-05-29T02:26:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T01:26:51","slug":"time-visits-paris-attractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/time-visits-paris-attractions\/","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s How Long It Takes to Visit These 12 Major Attractions in Paris. Don\u2019t Overplan!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Planning your first trip to Paris? This guide tells you exactly how much time to plan for each major sight\u2014based on real visits, not guesses.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Eiffel Tower<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eiffelt-woer-from-bottom.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eiffelt-woer-from-bottom.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/eiffelt-woer-from-bottom-356x475.jpg 356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Time needed to get there:<\/h3>\n<p>About 15\u201320 minutes by metro from most central areas. Then add 10 minutes walking to the base.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There\u2019s no metro stop right at the tower.<\/li>\n<li>Use <em>\u00c9cole Militaire<\/em> for a great view as you approach from the park side.<\/li>\n<li>Or take Line 6 from Arc de Triomphe\u2014part of the ride is above ground with a perfect Eiffel Tower view.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Time to allocate:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 hour for photos and walking around<\/li>\n<li>2+ hours if you\u2019re going up with a time-stamped ticket<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Tip:<\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t expect to just \u201cswing by.\u201d There are crowds, lines, and walking involved.<\/p>\n<h3>Nearby:<\/h3>\n<p>Walk to <em>Rue Cler<\/em> (10\u201315 min) for food, wine shops, bakeries.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Louvre Museum<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22159\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22159\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/louvre-8.jpg\" alt=\"louvre\" width=\"700\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/louvre-8.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/louvre-8-475x373.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22159\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Louvre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Time needed to get there:<\/h3>\n<p>Very central. The metro stop is 5 minutes from the glass pyramid entrance.<\/p>\n<h3>Time to allocate:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>30 minutes just to get inside (even with a ticket)<\/li>\n<li>3\u20134 hours inside the museum<\/li>\n<li>You must book a timed-entry ticket in advance.<\/li>\n<li>Expect big crowds even early in the day.<\/li>\n<li>Everyone wants to see the same things (Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo), so it\u2019s slow-moving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to know:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Closed Tuesdays.<\/li>\n<li>Book early\u2014visitors are limited to 30,000 per day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Nearby:<\/h3>\n<p>Tuileries Gardens, Op\u00e9ra Garnier, Mus\u00e9e d\u2019Orsay (just across the river).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Notre-Dame Cathedral<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23844\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23844\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-nov-2024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-nov-2024.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/notre-dame-nov-2024-475x318.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23844\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Notre Dame has reopened! (Credits: AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Time needed to get there:<\/h3>\n<p>About 10 minutes from Chatelet by metro\/RER.<br \/>\nGet off at Cit\u00e9 station (Line 4), then walk a few minutes.<\/p>\n<h3>Time to allocate:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>30\u201345 minutes inside the cathedral<\/li>\n<li>Add time if you want to explore the island or nearby sights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to know:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Notre-Dame reopened in December 2024<\/li>\n<li>Entry is free, but there\u2019s a reservation system (not required, but recommended)<\/li>\n<li>You can book your spot 2 days in advance on their official site<\/li>\n<li>Visitor limit: 3,000 people at a time, so expect a short wait if it\u2019s busy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Nearby:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Walk to Sainte-Chapelle, Pont Neuf, or relax in Place Dauphine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Sainte-Chapelle<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sainte-chapelle-5.jpg\" alt=\"sainte chapelle paris\" width=\"640\" height=\"889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sainte-chapelle-5.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sainte-chapelle-5-342x475.jpg 342w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Time needed to get there:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Also on \u00cele de la Cit\u00e9, just a few minutes from Notre-Dame.<\/li>\n<li>Closest metro: Cit\u00e9 (Line 4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Time to allocate:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>45 minutes to 1 hour to see everything<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to know:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Famous for its huge stained-glass windows<\/li>\n<li>You need a ticket to enter<\/li>\n<li>Best to buy online in advance, especially in spring\/summer<\/li>\n<li>Located inside the Palais de Justice, so you\u2019ll go through light security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Nearby:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Combine with Notre-Dame, or visit the Conciergerie next door<\/li>\n<li>Great place to rest: Square Jean XXIII, behind Notre-Dame<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Montmartre &amp; Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_22527\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22527\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sacre-coeur-6.jpg\" alt=\"Sacr\u00e9-Coeur\" width=\"640\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sacre-coeur-6.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sacre-coeur-6-339x475.jpg 339w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-22527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sacr\u00e9-Coeur Basilica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Time needed to get there:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>10\u201315 minutes by metro from the center<\/li>\n<li>Then a 15\u201330 minute walk uphill to reach the basilica<\/li>\n<li>Or take the funicular (slow, often has a line)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Time to allocate:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2\u20133 hours to walk around, enjoy the views, visit the church, explore the village<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to know:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No ticket needed. The basilica is free to enter.<\/li>\n<li>The top is very crowded, and pickpockets are active here<\/li>\n<li>Place du Tertre has painters and portrait artists<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t eat at caf\u00e9s at the top\u2014walk downhill to Rue des Martyrs for better food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Mus\u00e9e d&#8217;Orsay<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24304\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24304\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-24304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/orsay-museum.jpg\" alt=\"orsay museum\" width=\"750\" height=\"1131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/orsay-museum.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/orsay-museum-315x475.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/orsay-museum-679x1024.jpg 679w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mus\u00e9e d&#8217;Orsay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Time needed to get there:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>About a 10-minute walk from the Louvre.<\/li>\n<li>Closest train stop: RER C, right outside the entrance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Time to allocate:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>90 minutes for highlights<\/li>\n<li>2\u20133 hours to see it all<\/li>\n<li>It\u2019s smaller and easier to navigate than the Louvre<\/li>\n<li>Still, lines can be long\u2014get a timed-entry ticket<\/li>\n<li>Closed Mondays, extra busy Tuesdays (when the Louvre is closed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to know:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Timed-entry ticket recommended to skip lines<\/li>\n<li>Closed Mondays, and extra busy Tuesdays (when the Louvre is closed)<\/li>\n<li>There are 2 must-visit caf\u00e9s: one inside the main hall and one near the top floor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Nearby:<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;re in Saint-Germain, full of restaurants and shops.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Op\u00e9ra Garnier<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24671\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24671\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24671 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paris-opera-night.jpg\" alt=\"paris opera night\" width=\"750\" height=\"938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paris-opera-night.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/paris-opera-night-380x475.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Opera Garnier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Time needed to get there:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Only 5 minutes from the Louvre by metro or walking.<\/li>\n<li>There\u2019s a metro stop right outside the Opera.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Time to allocate:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>15\u201330 minutes for outside photos<\/li>\n<li>1\u20132 hours to visit the inside<\/li>\n<li>No long lines unless there\u2019s a performance<\/li>\n<li>Beautiful staircase and rooms to see<\/li>\n<li>Audio guides available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Nearby:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Galeries Lafayette is just behind it<\/li>\n<li>Visit the Galeries Lafayette&#8217;s rooftop for a free view over Paris<\/li>\n<li>Lots of restaurants and bakeries in the area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Arc de Triomphe<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25484\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25484\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/arc-de-triomphe-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/arc-de-triomphe-11.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/arc-de-triomphe-11-317x475.jpg 317w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/arc-de-triomphe-11-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arc de Triomphe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Time needed to get there:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>About 15 minutes from central Paris by metro.<\/li>\n<li>Metro stop is right there. Use the underground tunnel to reach the base safely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Time to allocate:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>30 minutes for photos outside<\/li>\n<li>1 hour if you want to climb to the top<\/li>\n<li>No need to book in advance unless it\u2019s summer or a holiday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to know:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The view from the top is great (see Eiffel Tower and Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es)<\/li>\n<li>Open daily from 10 AM to 10:30 PM.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Nearby:<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;re in the Golden Triangle, the luxury shopping zone. Most caf\u00e9s are pricey.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Seine River Cruise<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/seine-cruise.jpg\" alt=\"seine cruise\" width=\"750\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/seine-cruise.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/seine-cruise-475x296.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Time needed to get there:<\/h3>\n<p>Plan for a 10\u201315 minute walk from any nearby metro.<\/p>\n<h3>Time to allocate:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>60\u201390 minutes for the cruise<\/li>\n<li>Be there 15\u201320 minutes early to get a good seat (especially at the front or sides)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to know:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Most boats run from 10 AM to 10:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Tickets are for a fixed time\u2014don\u2019t be late<\/li>\n<li>Seats are first-come, first-served unless you booked a dinner\/lunch cruise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Food:<\/h3>\n<p>Only drinks onboard (wine, champagne). No meals unless you booked it.<\/p>\n<h3>Great for:<\/h3>\n<p>Seeing landmarks without walking.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Luxembourg Gardens<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jardin-luxembourg-chairs.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"1131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jardin-luxembourg-chairs.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jardin-luxembourg-chairs-315x475.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/jardin-luxembourg-chairs-679x1024.jpg 679w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Time needed to get there:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>10 min from central Paris<\/li>\n<li>Best way is by RER B train\u2014station right at the garden entrance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Time to allocate:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 hour for a quick walk or break<\/li>\n<li>2+ hours if you want to relax, picnic, or read<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to know:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No ticket needed<\/li>\n<li>Open 7 days a week\n<ul>\n<li>7:30 AM\u20138 PM in summer<\/li>\n<li>8 AM\u20135 PM in winter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Plenty of chairs, shaded paths, fountains, and lawns<\/li>\n<li>Great for a break between big attractions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Nearby:<\/h3>\n<p>The Panth\u00e9on, Latin Quarter, and lots of caf\u00e9s and sandwich spots.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Ch\u00e2teau de Versailles<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23456\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23456\" style=\"width: 740px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/entering-palace-1.jpg\" alt=\"entering palace of versailles\" width=\"750\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/entering-palace-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/entering-palace-1-475x356.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23456\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Chateau de Versailles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Time needed to get there:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>About 1 hour from Paris by train + walk.<\/li>\n<li>Train = RER C, then walk 10\u201312 minutes from the station to the palace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Time to allocate:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2\u20133 hours inside the palace<\/li>\n<li>4\u20135 hours total (including transport and gardens)<\/li>\n<li>Even with a ticket, expect long lines\u2014many people have the same entry time<\/li>\n<li>Always crowded inside<\/li>\n<li>Big palace + huge gardens = a lot of walking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Important:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Best to make it a full-day trip.<\/li>\n<li>Closed Mondays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Food:<\/h3>\n<p>Limited options, all crowded. Bring snacks or eat outside the estate.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Catacombs<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7406\" src=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/the-catacombs-paris-tour.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/the-catacombs-paris-tour.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/the-catacombs-paris-tour-475x266.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.france-hotel-guide.com\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/the-catacombs-paris-tour-300x168.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Time needed to get there:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>About 20 minutes by metro from the center.<\/li>\n<li>The metro exit is right at the entrance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Time to allocate:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 hour to walk through the tunnels<\/li>\n<li>You enter at one spot and exit at another<\/li>\n<li>Get a timed-entry ticket to avoid waiting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What to know:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Closed Mondays.<\/li>\n<li>Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:45 AM to 8:30 PM.<\/li>\n<li>Long walk underground, not good if you dislike dark or tight spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Nearby:<\/h3>\n<p>Go to Rue Daguerre for food after your visit\u2014lots of caf\u00e9s and bakeries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning your first trip to Paris? 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