Paris Route: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Versailles, 82 km
Explore Paris and beyond with this 82.1 km route connecting iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Museum, and Luxembourg Garden, plus major transit hubs like Gare de Lyon and Gare du Nord. The route extends to regional attractions including Versailles and the Riviera, ideal for planning day trips from Paris, France.
- Distance
- 82.1 km
- Duration
- 16 h 25 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Eiffel Tower
- End
- Paris Metro
- Stops
- 10
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Eiffel Tower — Iconic landmark visible at the start of the video; discussed regarding claustrophobic nature and tourist experience.
- Paris Train Stations — Major transport hubs connecting the capital to France and Europe, architectural landmarks ranging from Belle Époque to modern design serving millions of travelers annually.
- Regional Attractions (Versailles, Riviera) — Opulent palace with vast gardens near Paris and the glamorous Mediterranean coastline featuring resort towns, yachts, and dramatic Provence landscapes.
- Louvre Museum — Major museum featuring famous artworks including the Mona Lisa (crowded) and Marriage of Cana (less crowded alternative).
- Arc de Triomphe — Major landmark with safety advice about crossing the street; describes roundabout with underground stairs for safe crossing.
- Paris Catacombs — Underground attraction mentioned as a major sight in Paris; noted as part of exploring Paris attractions.
- Luxembourg Garden — Park recommended as a place to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of Paris.
- Gare de Lyon — Major train station in Paris for different destinations.
- Gare du Nord — Train station in Paris for accessing regional destinations.
- Paris Metro — Public transportation network recommended as alternative to taxis and Ubers for getting around Paris.
Useful for your trip
- Avoid
- Don't go up the Eiffel Tower if you're claustrophobic or scared of heights. Elevators are crowded, packed with people, and can be traumatic.
- Avoid
- Don't try to run across the street at Arc de Triomphe. Use the stairs that go underneath the roundabout instead.
- Transport
- Paris has multiple train stations (Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord, etc.). Check which station your train ticket departs from to avoid going to the wrong side of the city.
- Transport
- Use the Metro system instead of taxis or Ubers. It's fantastic, goes everywhere, and you're never more than 500m from a stop. Keep your ticket—you need it to exit some stops.
- Avoid
- Don't sign petitions offered by people on the street at tourist sites. It's a scam that can make you a target for pickpockets or solicitation.
- Avoid
- Be aware of pickpockets, especially getting in/out of Metro stations and at major tourist sites. The Louvre even posts warnings about pickpockets.
- Food
- Don't get breakfast at your hotel—it's overpriced. Go to a bakery (boulangerie) for a croissant at a fraction of the hotel price.
- Food
- Don't skip lunch menus. Lunch is cheaper than dinner with special pricing, so make lunch your main meal to save money on fancy restaurants.
- Food
- Make dinner reservations on weekends (Friday-Saturday) and during summer tourist season. Walk-ins often can't get a table.
- Save money
- Don't shop or eat on the Champs-Élysées. Prices are higher there. Explore other neighborhoods like the Latin Quarter or Marais for better prices.
- Timing
- The Louvre is closed on Tuesdays, not Mondays. Plan your museum visits accordingly.
- Timing
- Avoid June, July, August, and Christmas for crowds. September, October, or March are better. Paris has no true low season.