Explore the magic of Paris on a budget with friends in this 5-day itinerary.

Paris, the capital of France, has the well-deserved reputation of being the most beautiful and romantic of all cities, brimming with historic associations and remaining vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food, and design. Dubbed the&nbsp;City of Light&nbsp;(la Ville Lumière) and&nbsp;Capital of Fashion.

Paris

Arrival and exploring iconic landmarks in Paris.

Massive hub serving Paris for intercontinental flights, plus train links to the city centre.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

Gustave Eiffel's iconic, wrought-iron 1889 tower, with steps and elevators to observation decks.

Eiffel Tower

Champs Elysees

Enjoy art and culture at museums and galleries.

Former historic palace housing huge art collection, from Roman sculptures to da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."

Louvre Museum

Major 19th- & 20th-century European art collections housed in a monumental, former railway station.

Musée d'Orsay

Iconic, domed white church, completed in 1914, with interior mosaics, stained-glass windows & crypt.

The Basilica of Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre

Experience Paris through its parks and cafes.

17th-century park with formally laid-out gardens, trees planted in patterns & statues on pedestals.

Luxembourg Gardens

Long-running coffeehouse & celebrity haunt serving familiar French fare in a charming corner locale.

Café de Flore

Expansive, 17th-century formal garden dotted with statues, including 18 bronzes by Maillol.

Tuileries Garden

Indulge in local flavors and pastry delights.

Marché Bastille

Ladurée

Montmartre

Final explorations and shopping before departure.

Le Marais

Grand, century-old department store with a steel-frame art nouveau glass dome ringed by loggias.

5-Day Budget-Friendly Paris Adventure for Friends

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