# Paris in 2 days: day by day

> Two days in Paris cover the historic centre and the city's great symbols. Day one: Notre-Dame, the Sainte-Chapelle, the Louvre and the Tuileries. Day two: the Eiffel Tower, with the view from the Trocadéro and a ride up, the Arc de Triomphe and its rooftop terrace, and a stroll down the Champs-Élysées to the Place de la Concorde and its Egyptian obelisk.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/france/paris/in-2-days

## Day 1

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

## Day 2

1. [Eiffel Tower](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/eiffel-tower.md) — YesGo score 65/100 (Yes, go) · 2 h 30 min · Timed ticket, lift or stairs
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 13 min on foot
2. [Trocadéro](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/trocadero.md) — YesGo score 47/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · Esplanade and gardens free
   ↓ 19 min by transport
3. [Arc de Triomphe](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/arc-de-triomphe.md) — YesGo score 62/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Roof on a ticket
   ↓ 18 min on foot
4. [Champs-Élysées](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/champs-elysees.md) — YesGo score 61/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · Free
   ↓ 19 min on foot
5. [Place de la Concorde](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/place-de-la-concorde.md) — YesGo score 60/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · Free

Total with walks: 8 h 19 min

## What to see in Paris in two days

Day one is a walk through the centre along the Seine; day two follows the great axis in the west, from the Eiffel Tower and Trocadéro to the Arc de Triomphe and down the Champs-Élysées. Book the tower and the Louvre online for set times.

Photograph the tower from the Trocadéro esplanade first, then cross the Pont d'Iéna and go up. From the tower to the Arc de Triomphe is about 20 minutes on foot or two metro stops.

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## Day two: the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées

In the morning, the Trocadéro and the Eiffel Tower: up to the second floor or the summit. For lunch, try Rue Cler by the Champ de Mars or a café on Avenue Kléber on the way to the arch.

After lunch, the Arc de Triomphe's terrace over its star of twelve avenues, then a walk down the Champs-Élysées past shops and gardens to the Place de la Concorde. In the evening, head back to watch the tower sparkle.

## What else to see

With a third day, add [Montmartre](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/montmartre), the [Sacré-Cœur](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/sacre-coeur) and the [Palais Garnier](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/opera-garnier). A fourth day is for [Versailles](https://yesgo.io/france/paris/versailles).

## Tips

- Timed tickets for the tower and the Louvre.
- Photograph the tower from the Trocadéro in the morning.
- Reach the arch by the underpass.
- 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 2 days?

The Île de la Cité, the Louvre and Tuileries, then the Eiffel Tower, Trocadéro, Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées.

### Are two days enough for Paris?

For the main landmarks, yes; Montmartre, the Orsay and Versailles need more days.

### When is the best time to go up the Eiffel Tower?

At opening or at sunset; book online in advance.

### How do I get around on this route?

On foot and by metro: two or three stops between the tower and the arch.

### 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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