How to Spend a Weekend in Paris

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Emma Clarke

Nov 28, 2025

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Day One: The Icons

Start early at the Eiffel Tower to beat the queues, then picnic on the Champ de Mars lawns. In the afternoon, pick a wing of the Louvre — you can't see it all, so choose wisely.

As evening falls, drift along the Seine on a sightseeing cruise while the city lights flicker on around you.

Paris deserves weeks, but a well-planned weekend can still steal your heart — and leave you plotting your return.

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Day Two: The Village

Climb to Montmartre for the view from Sacré-Cœur, then lose yourself in the artists' square and cobbled lanes below. This is Paris at its most romantic and village-like.

Wander without a plan — the best Parisian moments happen between the landmarks, not at them.

The Art of Lingering

No Paris trip is complete without time spent doing nothing at all. Claim a sidewalk café table, order a coffee, and watch the city go by.

That unhurried hour, more than any monument, is what you'll remember when you're home.

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