Paris 5-Day Winter Itinerary (2026): Top Sights & Essential Tips

When you start adding all the places you want to visit in Paris to your itinerary,

you'll find it fills up much faster than you expect!

I spent 4 nights and 5 days exploring the main attractions,

making sure to weave in plenty of foodie spots and shopping experiences too.

For anyone planning their own Parisian adventure,

I'll break down my itinerary day by day!

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📌 Paris 4-Night, 5-Day Itinerary Summary

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With Paris attraction prices on the rise, if you're staying for 4 days or more,

the Museum Pass isn't just an option anymore – it's an absolute must-have!

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Day 1

After landing at the airport, I hailed a Bolt

to get to my accommodation.

My stay was at Aparthotel Adagio, offering views of the Eiffel Tower!

While Eiffel Tower view accommodations can go up to ~$378,

I found this spot was available for around ~$227!

For a more detailed hotel review, check it out below!

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After lunch, I explored some of the most famous Eiffel Tower photo spots,

including Champ de Mars and the L’Howea flower shop.

It would have been wonderful if the weather had been warmer,

but it rained quite a bit during my time in Paris,

so I ended up splitting my photo-taking sessions over several days.

Next up was the Bateaux Mouches cruise along the Seine River!

If you time your ride for sunset, you'll get to enjoy both the golden hour views

and the city's enchanting illuminations in one go!

Afterward, I headed up to the Arc de Triomphe observation deck

to soak in the incredible night views.

With my Museum Pass, I was able to enter the Arc de Triomphe without any wait!

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In the evening, we stopped by Ladurée to buy macarons,

had dinner, and finished the day watching the Eiffel Tower from our accommodation.

Day 2

On our second day, we visited Notre Dame Cathedral

and Sainte-Chapelle.

It's a great itinerary to see them together on the same day,

so we grouped them into our morning schedule.

After lunch, we moved on to Le Bon Marché.

The place we stopped by was the food hall,

La Grande Épicerie de Paris!

You can buy famous butter and chestnut jam here.

The chestnut jam, in particular, is highly recommended as a gift or souvenir.

Afterward, we planned a route to explore Luxembourg Gardens

and then move to the Pantheon,

but due to not feeling our best, we couldn't do it all.

These are great places to see together due to their proximity,

so do keep them in mind when planning your itinerary! ㅠㅠ

Day 3

The morning of our third day was dedicated to taking Eiffel Tower photos

that we couldn't get on the first day.

While on the first day we saw the Champ de Mars side,

today we explored Pont de Bir-Hakeim,

Avenue de Camoëns,

and Trocadéro Square.

Booking a snap photoshoot here would also be a great idea.

For lunch, we ate at Francette, which offers views of the Eiffel Tower.

Since it was winter, we couldn't have an outdoor picnic,

so we substituted it with a meal where we could enjoy the Eiffel Tower view.

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After lunch, we had planned to move to Versailles,

but considering the gardens wouldn't be pretty in winter,

we canceled and instead took a stroll around the area.

If you're visiting during a season with good weather, I highly recommend it!

Day 4

We're starting Day 4 with an itinerary that includes Sacré-Cœur Basilica and the Montmartre Museum,

among other sights.

We also had lunch around here.

After our meal, we explored Galeries Lafayette Haussmann department store and

We included the Opéra Garnier in our itinerary.

If you're planning on doing some shopping,

time at the department stores might take longer than expected,

so leave plenty of time for your next reservation.

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Afterward, we passed through the Tuileries Garden

and made our way to the Louvre Museum.

At the Louvre, it's best to decide which artworks you want to see beforehand.

There are so many pieces that even a week isn't enough to see them all!

Day 5

We started our last day at the Musée d'Orsay.

While I loved the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay had

more works by artists I was interested in, like Millet and Manet,

which made me enjoy it even more.

However, since it was our departure day,

we didn't allocate too much time for our visit.

For those with early flights,

it's better to move the Orsay visit to another day

and spend your last day exploring around your accommodation.

If you want a more relaxed trip,

you can choose your favorite spots from the museum or shopping itineraries

and try cutting down to one or two places a day.

If you plan to visit more than 4 attractions,

I highly recommend purchasing the Museum Pass! ☺️

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