# One day in Paris: a walking route

> One day in Paris covers the heart of the city on the Île de la Cité and the Louvre. In the morning, Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle with its 13th-century glass, then along the Seine to the Louvre: the Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory and the Venus de Milo. In the evening, stroll through the Tuileries to the Place de la Concorde, with views of the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysées. Every stop is 10–15 minutes' walk from the next.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/france/paris/in-1-day

## Plan

1. [Notre-Dame de Paris](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/notre-dame-de-paris.md) — YesGo score 74/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Free; optional timed booking
   ↓ 8 min on foot
2. [Sainte-Chapelle](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/sainte-chapelle.md) — YesGo score 57/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Timed ticket, online
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 16 min on foot
3. [The Louvre](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/louvre.md) — YesGo score 62/100 (Yes, go) · 3 h 30 min · Timed ticket, online
   ↓ 13 min on foot
4. [Tuileries Garden](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/tuileries-garden.md) — YesGo score 51/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Free

Total with walks: 8 h 7 min

## What to see in Paris in one day

The route runs west along the Seine from the Île de la Cité. From Notre-Dame it's 5 minutes to the Sainte-Chapelle, then 15 minutes across the Pont Neuf and along the quay to the Louvre pyramid, and the Tuileries lead straight from the Louvre to the Place de la Concorde. Book the Sainte-Chapelle and the Louvre for set times.

Don't try to see the whole Louvre: pick the Denon wing with the Mona Lisa and Italian painting plus one or two other wings, and three hours is enough. For lunch, try a café near the Palais-Royal or on Rue de Rivoli.

You can remove any stop with the cross, reorder with ≡ or add another nearby, and the timings update.

## Where to eat

Start with coffee and a croissant from a bakery on the Île Saint-Louis or in the Latin Quarter. For lunch, use the cafés inside the Louvre or a bistro by the Palais-Royal with a weekday set menu.

After the Tuileries, dine near the Place Vendôme or head up to the Madeleine with its gourmet shops. Parisians dine from 7:30 pm.

## If you have time left

With an evening to spare, take a [Seine cruise](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/seine-cruise) from the Pont Neuf or walk to the [Eiffel Tower](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/eiffel-tower), which sparkles every hour after dark.

## Tips

- Timed tickets for the Louvre and Sainte-Chapelle.
- Pick 2–3 Louvre wings.
- Watch your things by the cathedral and on the metro.
- Many Paris museums close on Monday or Tuesday, so check the closing day before you go.
- France uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere. Book the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and the Sainte-Chapelle ahead on their official sites, which list entry times and closing days.

## Questions

### What can I see in Paris in one day?

Notre-Dame, the Sainte-Chapelle, the Louvre and the Tuileries with the Place de la Concorde.

### Can you see Paris in a day on your own?

The central highlights, yes; they're all walkable along the Seine.

### Can I fit in the Eiffel Tower in one day?

Swap the Louvre for the tower, or walk to it in the evening after the route.

### Where should I eat in central Paris?

Bistros by the Palais-Royal, cafés on the Île Saint-Louis and Rue de Rivoli.

### How do I pay in Paris?

France uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere. Book the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and the Sainte-Chapelle ahead on their official sites, which list entry times and closing days.

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