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Breakfast Café de Flore
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Begin with coffee, hot chocolate, and a croissant at this historic Left Bank café. New Year’s Day opening should be reconfirmed directly before travel.
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Morning Jardin du Luxembourg
Odéon
Take a relaxed winter walk around the formal gardens, pond, sculptures, and tree-lined promenades.
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Lunch Le Procope
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Enjoy classic French dishes such as onion soup, pâté, or coq au vin in one of Paris’s oldest restaurants.
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Afternoon Musée Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris
Le Marais
Explore Paris history through period rooms, art, and objects in the Marais. Check the official holiday schedule because January 1 opening can vary.
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Dinner L'As du Fallafel
Le Marais
Try a casual falafel pita with pickles, eggplant, and tahini in the historic Marais food quarter.
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Evening Place des Vosges
Le Marais
Finish with a short, well-lit architectural walk beneath the arcades and around the square.
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4 day trip to Paris, France
Paris, France
Paris Safety Scores
- Women's Safety 7
- Physical Safety 7
- Theft 6
- LGBTQ+ Safety 6
- Health & Medical 8
- Political Freedom 6
The higher the number, the safer it is (scale 1–10).
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Breakfast Café Kitsuné Palais Royal
Palais Royal
Start with specialty coffee and a pastry near the Palais Royal arcades.
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Morning Musée du Louvre
Louvre–Palais Royal
Spend a focused morning with highlights such as the Mona Lisa, classical sculpture, and French painting rather than attempting the entire museum.
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Lunch Bistrot Vivienne
Galerie Vivienne
Have a traditional French lunch near Galerie Vivienne, with seasonal dishes and a relaxed bistro setting.
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Afternoon Galerie Vivienne
Palais-Royal–Bourse
Browse one of Paris’s most elegant covered passages, including bookshops, boutiques, and mosaic floors.
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Dinner Benoit Paris
Hôtel de Ville
Dine on refined traditional French cuisine, such as pâté en croûte or seasonal meat and vegetable dishes.
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Evening Hôtel de Ville
Hôtel de Ville
Make a brief illuminated exterior stop at the ornate city hall and nearby Seine quays.
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Breakfast Le Pain Quotidien Musée d'Orsay
Musée d'Orsay
Have coffee, tartines, and a light pastry before visiting the museum district.
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Morning Musée d'Orsay
Quai Anatole France
View Impressionist and Post-Impressionist highlights, including works by Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh.
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Lunch Café de la Paix
Opéra
Enjoy a classic brasserie lunch near the Opéra, such as French onion soup, seafood, or a seasonal main course.
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Afternoon Palais Garnier
Opéra
Tour the grand staircase, foyers, and ornate performance spaces of Paris’s historic opera house.
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Dinner Bouillon Chartier Grands Boulevards
Grands Boulevards
Try affordable traditional dishes such as œufs mayonnaise, steak-frites, or profiteroles in a historic dining room.
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Evening Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Haussmann
See the department store’s illuminated dome and take a short indoor shopping and architecture walk.
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Breakfast Hardware Société Paris
Montmartre
Enjoy a substantial brunch-style breakfast with eggs, coffee, and baked specialties in Montmartre.
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Morning Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre
Montmartre
Visit the white-domed basilica and enjoy broad city views from the surrounding hilltop streets.
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Lunch Bouillon Pigalle
Pigalle
Choose classic French comfort food, including steak-frites, onion soup, or crème caramel, at a lively neighborhood bouillon.
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Afternoon Musée de Montmartre
Montmartre
Explore Montmartre’s artistic history, studios, and gardens associated with artists including Renoir and Suzanne Valadon.
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Dinner Le Compas
Le Marais
Finish with a traditional French meal and regional specialties in a central, well-trafficked restaurant setting.
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Evening Seine River Cruise by Bateaux Parisiens
Port de la Bourdonnais
Take an early evening sightseeing cruise for illuminated views of central Paris from the river.
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