Bucket List on a Budget
Paris, France: 3.5 Day Trip
Time of Year: January or September/October 2026
Transportation: Take a flight to Paris, France
*Disclaimer I have not taken this travel route yet. This may not be the most effective plan*
When I hear Paris, France I think of fashion.
I fell in love with the idea of going to Paris when I was learning to sew in 2016. I was making dresses, coats, bags, pillow cases, and more. Some of the Youtubers I watch attend New York and Paris Fashion Weeks so I am still in touch with the world.


A huge thank you to my Aunt Sheila for the suggestions 🙂

Day 1

Check into Hotel Dauphine Saint Germaine
- 36 Rue Dauphine, 75006 Paris, France
Visit the places on walk to Notre Dame
- Fontaine Saint-Michel
- Pl. Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris, France
- Shop on the Rue de la Huchette
- Take scenic photo at Petit Pont – Cardinal Lustiger
- Cross the Pont au Double
- Arrive at the Notre Dame
- Walk to Fontaine de la Vierge for another view
- Public bathrooms are nearby
Walk back towards Hotel
- Get food and browse Shakespeare and Company
- Book store and café
- 37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, France
- Stop into clothing and book stores
Rest up for day two!
Day 2
Drive to Montmartre
- 18 minute drive from hotel
Eat at a café and admire artwork within Place du Tertre
- Carette
- 7 Pl. du Tertre, 75018 Paris, France
- Galerie Montmartre
- 11 Pl. du Tertre, 75018 Paris, France
Take photos on the Calvaire Street Stairs
- 2 Rue du Calvaire, 75018 Paris, France
Walk to Picasso First Studio
- 49 Rue Gabrielle, 75018 Paris, France
Grab a bite to eat on Rue Lepic
- La Bossue
- 9 Rue Joseph de Maistre, 75018 Paris, France
- Recommended for coffee and pasteries
Walk to Place Blanche then down Bd de Clichy for photos
- On left side of street there are many stores and architecture
- Villa des Platanes
- 58-60 Bd de Clichy, 75018 Paris, France
- Villa des Platanes
- Continue back to main road
- 36 Bd de Clichy, 75018 Paris, France
- Pigalle Square
- 1 Pl. Pigalle, 75009 Paris, France
- Before you leave the area stop at Librairie Vendredi
- 67 R. des Martyrs, 75009 Paris, France
Drive to L’Appartement Saint-Martin for food
- 96 Rue René Boulanger, 75010 Paris, France
- There are tons of photo opts in the area
- Porte Saint-Martin
- Outside the Renaissance Theatre and Théâtre du Petit-Saint-Martin
Walk to Square Émile-Chautemps
- 263 Rue Saint-Martin, 75003 Paris, France
Buy ticket to Musée des Arts et Métiers
- 292 Rue Saint-Martin, 75141 Paris, France
- Scientific and industrial artworks & artifacts
Return to the hotel
Day 3
Walk to Apégo for brunch
- 22 Rue des Saints-Pères, 75007 Paris, France
- Opens at 10AM
- Recommended to book a table
Walk and shop on way to Eiffel Tower area
- GoodNews Rue du Bac
- 26 Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris, France
- Expresso Bar if you need a pick me up
- Place du Palais Bourbon
- 2 Pl. du Palais Bourbon, 75007 Paris, France
- Rue de l’Université
- As you walk down the street you will see the Eiffel Tower
- Le Recrutement Café
- 36 Bd de la Tour-Maubourg, 75007 Paris, France
- Street view of Eiffel Tower
- Reserve a table before hand
- Esplanade des Invalides
- Great place to relax
- Get pictures at Atelier Eiffel
- 4 Bis Pass. Landrieu, 75007 Paris, France
- Enjoy the Jardin du Musée du Quai Branly
- 29 Quai Jacques Chirac, 75007 Paris, France
- Free to Public
- Take a ride on the Carousel of the Eiffel Tower
- Quai Jacques Chirac, 75007 Paris, France
- Walk through the Jardin de la Tour Eiffel
- Decide to sit in Trocadero or Champs de Mars
- These are the two sides of the Eiffel Tower
- Bring books and books to last you until the tower lights up
- There are tons of brasseries all around so no need to bring a lot of snacks
- Decide to sit in Trocadero or Champs de Mars
Drive back to the hotel.
If you decided not to walk to the Eiffel Tower you may have energy go out to Wanderlust.
- 32 Quai d’Austerlitz, 75013 Paris, France
- Night club
Day 4 | Half Day

Azzedine Alaïa Foundation
- 18 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris, France
- Café inside
Maison Européenne de la Photographie
- 5/7 Rue de Fourcy, 75004 Paris, France
- Photography Exhibit
Walk to Bertillon for famous ice cream
- 31 rue saint louis en l’ile, 46 Rue Saint-Louis en l’Île, 75004 Paris, France
Return to hotel for check out


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