Paris, Left Bank to Louvre

Paris · 5 nights

Five nights in Paris, with a different focus every day.

The Journey

Five nights based in Paris, so you unpack once and spend each day on something different.

The days are built around The Louvre and the Right Bank; Left Bank, Orsay and Saint-Germain; Versailles or Montmartre; and Markets, Food and the Islands. Each one is set out below with what you will see, how you get there and which meals are included.

The defining moment of this route: the Louvre's masterpieces with a private art historian. Your travel specialist can add a night, swap a day or change the order before you book.

Signature Highlights

The Louvre's masterpieces with a private art historian
The Louvre and the Right Bank, Paris
Left Bank, Orsay and Saint-Germain, Paris
Versailles or Montmartre, Paris
Markets, Food and the Islands, Paris

Your Experiences

Moments shaped just for you

The Louvre and the Right Bank, Paris

A timed-entry morning at the Louvre with a guide who takes one coherent route rather than a sprint between famous paintings. Afterwards, walk the Tuileries, the Palais-Royal arcades and the streets behind the Opéra. Note the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays, so the day is scheduled around that.

Left Bank, Orsay and Saint-Germain, Paris

The Musée d'Orsay's Impressionist floors in the morning, then Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Luxembourg Gardens and the bookshops of the 6th on foot. A relaxed day with more walking than driving.

Markets, Food and the Islands, Paris

A morning market walk with tastings of cheese, bread and charcuterie, then Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis, including the exterior of Notre-Dame and the stained glass of Sainte-Chapelle.

Day by day

Your Itinerary

6 days

01
Day 1 · Paris
Arrival in Paris
Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle or Orly, around 45-70 minutes by road depending on traffic and transfer privately to your base. Time today to walk your quarter, cross to the Seine quays and keep the first evening light.
- Private transfer via Paris Charles de Gaulle or Orly
- Walk your quarter, cross to the Seine quays and keep the first evening light
- Time to settle in before dinner
Meals:
D
02
Day 2 · Paris
The Louvre and the Right Bank
A timed-entry morning at the Louvre with a guide who takes one coherent route rather than a sprint between famous paintings. Afterwards, walk the Tuileries, the Palais-Royal arcades and the streets behind the Opéra. Note the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays, so the day is scheduled around that.
- Timed-entry Louvre visit with an art historian
- Tuileries and Palais-Royal on foot
- Afternoon in the Marais or Saint-Honoré
Meals:
BL
03
Day 3 · Paris
Left Bank, Orsay and Saint-Germain
The Musée d'Orsay's Impressionist floors in the morning, then Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the Luxembourg Gardens and the bookshops of the 6th on foot. A relaxed day with more walking than driving.
- Musée d'Orsay with reserved entry
- Luxembourg Gardens and Saint-Sulpice
- Rue de Buci food shops and cafés
Meals:
BL
04
Day 4 · Paris
Versailles or Montmartre
Either a half-day at the Château de Versailles and its gardens, timed early to avoid the heaviest crowds, or a slower morning in Montmartre around Sacré-Cœur and the village streets behind it. Your guide books whichever you choose the day before.
- Versailles state apartments and gardens (closed Mondays)
- Or Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur on foot
- Evening Seine walk or optional river cruise
Meals:
B
05
Day 5 · Paris
Markets, Food and the Islands
A morning market walk with tastings of cheese, bread and charcuterie, then Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis, including the exterior of Notre-Dame and the stained glass of Sainte-Chapelle.
- Guided market and food walk
- Sainte-Chapelle stained glass
- Île Saint-Louis at the end of the day
Meals:
BL
06
Day 6 · Paris
Departure from Paris
A last coffee and a walk to a nearby market street before checking out. Private transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle or Orly in good time for your onward flight.
- A last coffee and a walk to a nearby market street before checking out
- Late check-out arranged where the hotel allows it
- Private departure transfer
Meals:
B

Inclusions

Handpicked luxury accommodations across the journey
Daily breakfast; select lunches and dinners as noted
Private airport transfers and inter-city ground movement
Curated experiences and reserved access as listed
24×7 on-trip concierge from our India desk

Not included

International airfare unless explicitly mentioned
Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
Meals and experiences not listed in the itinerary
Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
Anything of a personal nature (spa, minibar, laundry)

Transfers

Private arrival and departure transfers with a named driver
Moves between stops by private car, rail, ferry or domestic flight, as shown day by day
Timings reconfirmed with you the evening before each transfer

Visa & Documentation

Visa guidance provided by our documentation desk
Recommended to hold passport valid for 6+ months
Digital pre-arrival forms handled on your behalf where possible

Common Questions

Do we need to book museums in advance?+

Yes. The Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay and Versailles use timed entries; we book them with your guide.

Which days are museums closed?+

The Louvre closes on Tuesdays, and Versailles and the Musée d'Orsay on Mondays. We plan your days around them.

Do Indian passport holders need a visa for France?+

Yes. France is in the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is required.

How far in advance should we book?+

Three to four months ahead gives the widest choice of rooms and guided days, and more for school holidays, festivals and peak season. Shorter notice is often possible; ask and we will check live availability.

Can the itinerary be customised?+

Yes. Every journey is a starting point: add or remove nights, swap a day's plan, change hotels or reorder the route, and your travel specialist re-plans the whole trip around it.

What is the payment schedule?+

Your quote sets out the deposit that confirms the booking and the date the balance is due. Both depend on the hotels, airlines and guides involved, so they are agreed with you before you pay anything.