A Week in Paris for the Museum Lover

Updated: Jul 16

Seven Days of Masterpieces, Hidden Gems, and Cultural Treasures Across Paris

Morning: Stroll through les Jardins du Luxembourg, a stunning landscape that spans 25 hectares of gardens.
Afternoon: Have an early lunch at Les Deux Magots, the famed brasserie whose patronage includes Simone de Beauvoir, Ernest Hemingway, and Jean-Paul Sartre. It's been around since 1885, and while some may try to tell you it's a tourist trap, it's managed to retain genuine charm and character.
Then, make your way to the crown jewel, the iconic Musée du Louvre. It's open every day but Tuesday from 9am-6pm, and until 9pm on Wednesdays. Make sure to go on a weekday to enjoy the vast collection from one of the most renown museums in the world.
Evening: Enjoy a meal at au Pied du Cochon, a classic French brasserie in Les Halles district, close to the Louvre.

Morning to Afternoon: Check out the Musee d'Art Moderne de Paris, an underrated museum with an innovative collection of art from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Late Afternoon: Visit Palais Galliera, a Beaux-Arts fashion museum that has 300 years worth of clothing, accesories, and history on display.
Evening: Grab an Italian dinner at Bambini, the restaurant in Palais de Tokyo. Afterwards, visit the musuem. It's open every day but Tuesday from 12:00-10:00pm, and until Midnight on Thursday. And, it has incredible views of the Eiffel Tower at night!

Morning: Visit the stunning basilicia of Sacre Coeur, located at the summit of butte de Montmartre. Then head to Dali Musuem, a small but mighty museum that hosts over 300 original pieces of art by Salvidor Dali.
Afternoon: Hit the Musee de Montmartre and learn the culturual artistic, and bohemian history of one of the citie's most vibrant and iconic neighborhoods. Then, stroll through Cimetière de Montmartre, a quiet, leafy cemetery where icons like Degas and Dalida are buried.
Evening: Spend the evening at Au Lapin Agile, a 160 year old cabaret tucked away on a quiet street in Montmartre. An intimate venue where patrons are packed shoulder to shoulder, the space was frequented by the likes of Picasso and Modigliani.

Morning: Walk around le Place de Vosges, Paris’s oldest planned square, and soak up the charming atmosphere of Le Marais. Wander through the streets and explore the galleries, cafes, and boutiques that the bohemian, vibrant neighborhood has to offer.
Afternoon: Take a trip to the Picasso Museum. Immerse yourself in modern art at the Picasso Museum, exploring the works and legacy of the iconic Spanish artist. Make your way to Centre Pompidou, a striking modern landmark housing the National Museum of Modern Art, known for its high-tech architecture
Evening: Enjoy authentic Basque cuisine and lively ambiance at Au Bascou, a cozy spot known for its regional specialties.

Morning: Spend the morning at the Musée D'Orsay, one of the most formidable museums in the entire city. Located on the banks of the Seine and in the former railway of D'Orsay, it bridges the gap between classical and modern art- every piece of art is from 1848-1914
Afternoon: Walk along the Esplanade des Invalides, passing l'Hôtel des Invalides
Visit the Musée Rodin, which exclusively features work from French Sculptor Auguste Rodin. It hosts some of his most famed works, including The Thinker, The Gates of Hell, and The Kiss. There's also a gorgeous and large garden.
Evening: See the lights of the Eiffel Tower

Morning: Spend the morning exploring the monuments of Île de la Cité: Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle. A masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, Notre Dame is famous for its soaring towers, stunning stained glass, and rich history. Known for its breathtaking stained-glass windows, Sainte-Chapelle is a jewel of Gothic design.
Afternoon: Visit the iconic Shakespeare and Company bookstore, a beloved English bookstore to both readers and writers. Explore the Musée de Cluny, a medieval treasure trove best known for the stunning Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. Stroll past the Sorbonne and immerse yourself in nastural history at the Galerie de Paléontologie.
Evening: Indulge in premium Georgian cuisine at the just opened restaurant Saperavi

Morning: Begin your day at Musée de l’Orangerie to see Monet’s Water Lilies and other Impressionist treasures. Stroll through the Tuileries Garden, exiting near the Place de la Concorde.
Afternoon: Walk through the Palais-Royal neighborhood, grabbing lunch at Café Verlet, a cozy café near the Louvre. Spend the rest of the afternoon at Musée Carnavalet, the oldest museum in Paris, dedicated to the history of the city and its residents.
Evening: Get a chill dinner in whatever arrondissement you're staying in, because this has been a jam packed trip!