Paris walking route: Eiffel Tower to Notre-Dame Cathedral
Explore Paris's iconic landmarks and culinary highlights on this 19.1 km route connecting the Eiffel Tower, Seine River Cruise, Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and celebrated dining spots like Café de Flore and the best croissant bakery in the city.
- Distance
- 19.1 km
- Duration
- 3 h 50 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Eiffel Tower
- End
- Louvre Museum
- Stops
- 9
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Eiffel Tower — Iconic iron lattice monument with best viewing spots
- Seine River Cruise — Evening cruise around Notre-Dame to Eiffel Tower
- Best Croissant — Award-winning bakery renowned for authentic French croissants with buttery, flaky layers that exemplify Parisian pastry craftsmanship.
- Café de Flore — Historic café in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Pavillon Faubourg Hotel — Luxury hotel accommodation in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Dubillot Restaurant — Lunch venue in Paris
- Notre-Dame Cathedral — Historic cathedral visible on river cruise
- Pont de l'Alma (Inception Bridge) — Bridge featured in photography tour
- Louvre Museum — World's most famous museum with art from Mona Lisa to Egyptian artifacts
Useful for your trip
- Where to stay
- Stay at Pavillon Faubourg St Germain - a beautiful hotel at good price with delicious breakfast included.
- Food
- Visit Dupont aux Des for the best croissants in Paris - try the chocolate and almond croissant which is soft, gooey, and highly rated.
- Food
- Go to Café de Flore, a popular spot known for coffee and atmosphere, popular on social media.
- Food
- Try Dubillot for lunch - described as a cool vintage French diner with delicious food.
- Tip
- Book the Seine river dinner cruise in advance - costs about $100 per person and includes 3-course meal and drinks with Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame views.
- Tip
- Best view of Eiffel Tower: visit Avenue de Camel (less crowded than typical spots) and Pont de l'Alma (Inception Bridge) for great photo opportunities.
- Tip
- The Eiffel Tower glitters every hour on the hour for about 5 minutes - plan your timing accordingly for best views and photos.
- Save money
- Book Louvre tickets in advance via Get Your Guide to skip long lines - costs about $20 and use promo code for 10% off all activities.
- Food
- Visit Angelina for hot chocolate - known as the best in Paris, but expect long lines; they have a gelato cart outside (about $4 per scoop).
- Food
- Have a picnic at Eiffel Tower - buy baguettes, cheese, and snacks from grocery stores; this is a popular bucket list activity.
- Timing
- Dinner in Paris is typically eaten around 10 p.m., and it stays light out until very late in spring.
- Transport
- Use the Metro to get around Paris efficiently - convenient for accessing major attractions and restaurants.