Paris walking route: Eiffel Tower to Louvre and Arc de
Explore Paris's iconic landmarks on this 61.9 km route connecting the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe, and Champs-Élysées, with stops at historic churches including Notre-Dame and Sacré-Cœur. The route also covers the Latin Quarter, Montmartre neighborhoods, the Catacombs, and includes airport transportation information for Charles de Gaulle and Orly arrivals via RER B.
- Distance
- 61.9 km
- Duration
- 12 h 23 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Historic churches: Notre-Dame & Sacré-Cœur
- End
- Latin Quarter
- Stops
- 8
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Historic churches: Notre-Dame & Sacré-Cœur — Medieval Gothic cathedral and white-domed basilica perched atop Montmartre, both essential symbols of Parisian spirituality and architectural grandeur.
- Walking route: Champs-Élysées to Arc de Triomphe — Tree-lined avenue connecting the famous shopping boulevard to a triumphal arch, offering panoramic city views and quintessential Parisian elegance.
- Louvre — World-renowned art museum featuring the Mona Lisa and Winged Victory
- Catacombs — Historic underground ossuary and quarry network for exploration
- Sacré-Cœur — White-domed basilica in Montmartre district with panoramic city views
- Champs-Élysées — Famous tree-lined avenue; walking route from Arc de Triomphe toward Eiffel Tower
- Arc de Triomphe — Monumental arch at the terminus of Champs-Élysées; accessible via walking route
- Latin Quarter — Historic neighborhood home to universities and student culture
Useful for your trip
- Tip
- Prioritize which sites you want to see and plan daily routes because Paris is huge and spread out. Consider themed routes like Louvre to Champs-Élysées to Arc de Triomphe to Eiffel Tower.
- Timing
- Book tickets in advance for major sites like the Louvre to skip lines and print them at home. There is no low season in Paris; it's always busy, especially July-August and Christmas.
- Avoid
- Many restaurants close their kitchens between 3-7 p.m. If you want dinner at 6 p.m., you'll likely end up at tourist places rather than authentic French restaurants.
- Food
- Bring patience for long lines at popular sites. The lines to go up the Eiffel Tower and enter the Louvre can be extremely long, especially in summer.
- Food
- Make restaurant reservations for Friday and Saturday nights as restaurants fill up on weekends.
- Save money
- Get a baguette, cheese, and fresh fruit from stands to have picnics in parks instead of eating at restaurants to save money.
- Tip
- Explore neighborhoods beyond main sites like the Latin Quarter and Montmartre, as each district has its own personality and the city feels alive.
- Transport
- Get a Carnet (book of 10 Metro tickets) or a 1-day, 3-day, or 5-day pass. You're never more than 500 m from a Metro stop, making it easy to get around.
- Transport
- When arriving at Orly or Charles de Gaulle airport, take the RER B train line. Both airports are on the same B line with two stops at Charles de Gaulle.
- Tip
- Bring good walking shoes and extra batteries for your camera and phone, as you will walk a lot and see many photo opportunities throughout the city.
Video on this route
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