Paris without the stress: museums, neighbourhoods and walks along the Seine

Paris is a city for walking. To avoid queues, book the big museums with a time slot and leave room in your itinerary for neighbourhoods and the banks of the Seine.
Museums with a booked time
The Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay attract huge numbers of visitors. Book a timed ticket and check the weekly closing day before planning.
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Sainte-Chapelle and Notre-Dame
Sainte-Chapelle is famous for its stained glass. Notre-Dame cathedral has reopened after restoration works; check how to book your visit.
The Marais and Montmartre
The Marais mixes history, galleries and cafés; Montmartre offers views and charming streets. Go early to enjoy them calmly.
Canal Saint-Martin and the Seine
Walks along the Seine quays and the Canal Saint-Martin are quiet, free plans, perfect for the end of the day.
Sample 3-day route
A starting point for your trip; in Streetly you can adjust days, pace and interests and get your own version with a map.
- Day 1Louvre (timed ticket) → Tuileries Garden → walk along the Seine
- Day 2Sainte-Chapelle → Notre-Dame → Marais
- Day 3Montmartre at dawn → Canal Saint-Martin → Musée d'Orsay
Practical tips
- Look after your belongings in tourist areas and on the metro.
- Check each museum's closing day.
- Some shops close on Sundays.
- Walking shows you more than the metro.
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