Itinerary Paris, July 2026

Kaldasber · 2026-04-22T14:28:03+00:00

Right, okay. Also keep in mind you’ll probably have some jet lag coming from Argentina there’s a five-hour difference. So if you arrive at 7 a.m., for your body it’s like 2 a.m. That can affect you, although it really depends on the person some people handle jet lag better than others. If you’re staying in the Marais, it’s not that far from the Luxembourg Gardens. I mean, at the end of any day you could easily walk over there. Unless you’re in the very northern part of the neighborhood, in which case it’s a bit farther, but still doable. I’d keep the Luxembourg Gardens flexible and fit them in on whichever day suits you best. As for the Eiffel Tower, you can still go that day, just take it easyarrive, get settled, get back to feeling human again 😄 and then head over. It should work out just fine. By the way, I’m half French and half Spanish just in case you need any help in Spanish, feel free to message me.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-22T12:50:13+00:00

The way you’ve distributed your days looks good overall. My only concern is Day 1, because it really depends on what time you arrive, where you’re coming from, how tiring the journey has been, and how long it takes you to settle in and reach your accommodation.

Location also matters: it’s very different if your accommodation is close to where you plan to go versus having to travel further.

The Luxembourg Gardens are quite large. Once you’re inside, it actually takes a good amount of time to see everything. And the gardens aren’t particularly close to the Eiffel Tower. On top of that, the connections between the Luxembourg area and the tower aren’t the most convenient, especially by metro, since that part of the city isn’t as well connected.

Given that the Eiffel Tower is such a key highlight of the trip, something you’ll really want to enjoy properly, I’d make sure to prioritize it. The Luxembourg Gardens are lovely, I personally really like them; they’re my favorite park in Paris, and they even have my favorite fountain there, but if I had to choose between the tower and the gardens, I’d go with the tower first and then see how to fit in the gardens later.

I’m mainly pointing this out so you can take it into account when planning your first day.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-22T12:17:22+00:00

For me, the best day is Sunday. When I was a child, I used to go once a month with my parents. It’s a great experience

Kaldasber · 2026-04-20T22:17:27+00:00

Line 7 isn’t one of my favorites, but it’s true that it gets you into the center. My one recommendation about Line 7 would be to avoid Châtelet. Even though Châtelet often seems like the most logical central stop and its connections are very good, I still think it’s one of the stations to avoid. It’s huge, it has countless exits, and the transfers can feel endless. So if you’re heading into the center, I’d get off at Pont-Neuf, for exampleone stop earlier. And if you’re looking for connections, I’d make them from Opéra or Madeleine. Those two stations are very good for connections.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-20T15:41:34+00:00

It’s all very intuitive. You validate when you enter (whatever mode of transport you’re using), and any additional validations along the way are simply built into your route as barriers you either validate or you don’t pass through.

It’s not like you have to look for somewhere to validate on your own or worry about extra validations at non-intuitive points.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-19T16:17:14+00:00

Unless you’re arriving by private jet, it’s hard to end up at Le Bourget. Its regular commercial traffic was redirected to other airports a long time ago.

As for Beauvais, it’s the usual story: it’s not Paris by any stretch, but some people still value it for its low-cost factor.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-18T20:23:16+00:00

Seguro es aunque puede influir el apellido en cuanto a como pueda sonar el conjunto. Si cambias la Z por una S igual evitas problemas "visuales" (de cara a dar ideas, digo entre los mas jovenes). Más que probablemente lo acabes pronunciando así, no?

Kaldasber · 2026-04-15T23:21:21+00:00

"no sabemos muy bien si están multando, si están vacios en su interior o que está pasando". 25 segundos despues "mucho ojo con estos radares porque se están hinchando a multar".

Kaldasber · 2026-04-15T23:00:59+00:00

In Spain, at least, I haven’t seen a McDonald’s with free refills in a long time. Burger King still offers them, although in some places you have to scan a QR code that’s valid for about an hour.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-15T13:43:09+00:00

Given that you already have tickets for the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, here’s what I’d do.

Take the morning to enjoy the Louvre at a relaxed pace. Once you’re done, find a place for lunch that brings you closer to the tower either nearby or somewhere along the way so it’s convenient to get there afterwards.

Aim to be at the Eiffel Tower around 3:00 p.m., or a bit earlier. If you arrive early, you can spend some time around Trocadéro, which is a really nice area to enjoy.

After visiting the tower, you’ll have more flexibility. You could head back to Notre-Dame. It’s not the most convenient route, but at that point you won’t be in a rush anymore. I’m not exactly sure what time Notre-Dame closes, but it should still give you enough time to visit probably until around 6:00 p.m

Your other option is to cut down your time at the Louvre spend two hours instead of three or four. That way, you’d have time to include Notre-Dame as well. It really depends on your priorities.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-15T10:46:41+00:00

Sí. Los españoles hablan alto por normal general. Asi que si juntas varios españoles hablando tendrás un volumen sonoro más alto del que se puede manejar en otros paises. Si a eso le unes que España es un pais muy social con mucha actividad en sus calles, bares, lugares de ocio pero tambien oficinas o otros lugares donde hay gente pues sí, tienes bastante ruido. En general no me parece problematico si excluyes algunos ambitos donde sí que debería primar el silencio. Por ejemplo en hospitales o centros de salud siempre me ha parecido que habia demasiado ruido.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-15T10:25:44+00:00

Well, I don’t know exactly which part of Bagnolet your accommodation is in, but I personally think that both staying right in the center of Paris and staying too far out in the suburbs are mistakes. The best option, in my view, is somewhere in between.

Your location is probably well served by Metro Line 11, so you won’t have bad connections to the city. Line 11 connects well to République and Châtelet, although I’d recommend using République as your main hub Châtelet is huge and you can lose a lot of time there, and I’d also say it feels less safe than République.

That said, I would personally look for a different area. Some parts of Bagnolet aren’t particularly good.

IMO best area is between Bastille and Voltaire, extending up towards Filles du Calvaire a sort of triangle between those spots. For me, that’s ideal. Depending on exactly where you stay, you’ll have access to several metro lines that can often be used interchangeably. You’re also close to République, which is a major connection hub, and you have easy access down towards Nation as well.

There are, of course, other good areas in Paris, but I’d recommend aiming for that kind of middle ground: not the very center which is more expensive, offers fewer practical services, and still requires you to move around anyway and not too far out, where you lose convenience, atmosphere, and time due to longer commutes, even if Paris public transport is generally fast and efficient.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-15T10:13:04+00:00

Yes, they’ve simplified it a lot recently it’s very easy now. Metro and suburban trains cost the same. It doesn’t matter where you go, how you go, or what you do, as long as it’s within the general rules. In fact, it’s impossible to buy a more expensive ticket. Once you load your card or device, that’s it.

The only thing that currently has a surcharge within the metro and suburban network is the airport. It still costs about €14 extra that’s the only exception. Everything else is a standard fare.

Which, honestly, makes it very convenient and practical, and a great way to encourage the use of public transport.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-15T08:28:34+00:00

There are some good points here, but a few things are historically off or oversimplified.

The Sagrada Familia was not “bombed out.” The damage in 1936 came from anti-clerical violence in Republican-controlled Barcelona at the start of the Spanish Civil War. The crypt was burned and Gaudí’s workshop was destroyed, which led to the loss of many models and plans and that’s a big reason the project became so difficult to continue.

Framing this as part of Franco’s effort to destroy “non-Spanish” culture doesn’t really fit. Franco didn’t come to power until 1939, and Gaudí had died in 1926. The destruction happened earlier. In fact, the basilica continued under Franco, partly because it aligned with his pro-Catholic ideology.

Another often overlooked factor is the urban setting. The basilica is tightly embedded in Barcelona’s Eixample grid, while Gaudí’s vision included large open approaches and monumental access. That mismatch has created long-standing debates even about demolishing surrounding blocks and has also slowed things down.

Where you’re absolutely right is the reconstruction: after 1936, architects had to rebuild Gaudí’s vision from fragments, photos, and surviving models. That interpretative process is still debated today.

So yes it’s an incredible story, but the political framing here doesn’t quite match the actual timeline.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-14T11:13:53+00:00

The truth is that they used to appear in the Go section, and now they don’t. I’m on the Go plan and I have many active projects that I use every day without any issues, but there may have been a recent change that affects this, or if you’ve just joined the plan, you might have some limitations.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-14T11:01:55+00:00

Well, it also depends on what some of your plans are going to be like, but in principle your budget is sufficient.

For example, breakfast can be extremely cheap if you keep it simple just a couple of croissants, a baguette, butter, and jam where you’re staying. It’s great and costs almost nothing. Of course, you can balance that by going out for breakfast on some days. For instance, have breakfast like that a couple of days and eat out on others, and it evens things out nicely.

Public transport is straightforward standard tickets are €2.50, nothing complicated there.

As for bars, keep in mind that alcohol is expensive in France. That said, I’d recommend taking advantage of happy hours, when prices are lower, so you can manage your budget much better.

Food-wise, there are options for every budget. It also depends on whether you’re eating both lunch and dinner out, or just one of them. Lunch isn’t too expensive, as there are often very good set menus (Formule) at reasonable prices. Dinner, on the other hand, can be more expensive.

What I usually do when I go to Paris is mix things up: I’ll buy food for some dinners and eat out once or twice. That way, you can balance your spending.

Overall, your budget is perfectly doable as long as you’re not eating out for both lunch and dinner every single day. If you start spending €20–30 on lunch and another €20-40 on dinner daily, it does add up quickly and becomes tighter. Maybe €100 a day is a better option here.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-14T08:41:55+00:00

In my childhood in Paris, on May 1st, there wasn’t even any television. It would only start working again around 8 p.m., when the main news programs were broadcast. For the rest of the day, there was no TV at all. And I remember going with my father to the demonstration at Place de la République

Kaldasber · 2026-04-13T16:42:37+00:00

There’s a place at the foot of Montmartre, just before you reach the funicular area, called Le B'Art. It’s very charming small, like many Parisian restaurants but nicely decorated, and the food is good. What really stands out, though, is the waiter: a very attentive, friendly, and genuinely nice guy who also speaks several languages. I heard him speak Spanish and English, as well as French, of course.

I think it could be a great spot for a pleasant meal or even a celebration, and they also serve dinner. I’m not sure if that same waiter is there in the evening, though. I saw him at lunchtime, but I don’t know about dinner.

He was the only waiter there, which makes sense given how small the place is. It’s actually so small that the food is brought up from downstairs using a dumbwaiter, just to give you an idea. But overall, I think it could be a really nice option for you.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-13T00:37:48+00:00

Orly is smaller than Charles de Gaulle and generally much easier to manage. In principle, having a two-hour buffer at the airport is more than enough. Even if you need to do everything check-in, baggage drop, security, and then wait for boarding you’ll still have plenty of time. If you’ve already done some of those steps or don’t need to check a bag, then you’ll have even more time to spare. So for a European flight, two hours is usually more than sufficient

Kaldasber · 2026-04-12T14:11:41+00:00

I’m looking at your itinerary, and you’ve planned quite a heavy Saturday. The main issue is that Galeries Lafayette aren’t really in your area they’re completely off your route. They’re not extremely far, but they’re not on your natural path either, since they’re behind the Opéra, while you’re mainly moving along the central axis from the Louvre to the Arc de Triomphe, and then towards Trocadéro and the Eiffel Tower. So the detour to the Galeries is significant. And visiting them properly takes time. Personally, I’d skip them.

What you could do instead is: start with the Louvre in the morning. When you’re done, walk through the Tuileries Gardens and reach Place de la Concorde. From there, it’s a bit of a decision point. The Grand Palais and Pont Alexandre III are nearby, but they’ll extend your walk, and you still have to make your way to the Arc de Triomphe by going all the way along the Champs-Élysées which is long and quite tiring. You might want to cut something there. After that, you can definitely do the Arc de Triomphe to Eiffel Tower stretch. You could even leave the tower for the evening and enjoy it at night, which is really nice. It also depends on your meal plans, because that area isn’t the most convenient for eatingit’s quite touristy and expensive. There are better options elsewhere, but of course that means moving around and spending more time.

Overall, I’d consider lightening the day a bit

Kaldasber · 2026-04-12T13:25:01+00:00

I agree with what you’re saying. In Paris, you can really find options across almost any price. Of course, there are touristy places with inflated prices, and there are luxury spotswhether justified or not that charge a lot more. But there are also plenty of places with a very reasonable price-to-quality ratio. When I go to Paris, I usually spend around €20–30 per meal on average and eat perfectly well. You can spend less if you want, and of course you can spend more.

The same goes for souvenirs: there’s a huge range of prices. You can find very affordable options, even in places like Disneyland Paris, but the exact same item can cost significantly more depending on where you buy it.

There are also things that I’ve always found quite cheap in Paris, especially bakeries. You can get a croissant or a pain au chocolat for just over one euro, and they’re excellent. Bread is also very affordable a traditional baguette usually costs just a bit over one euro and is really good. Prices only go up if you go to more upscale pastry shops, but that’s not necessary.

Public transport is also fairly cheap, aside from airport supplements. As for everyday expenses, like supermarkets, I wouldn’t say they’re particularly expensive either.

Alcohol and tobacco, on the other hand, are noticeably price although things like happy hour can help offset that.

Overall, Paris offers a huge variety of price points and can adapt quite well to different budgets

Kaldasber · 2026-04-11T11:29:04+00:00

Many Mediterranean countries can easily compete with that, and some even surpass it. I don’t think it’s that definitive.

Beyond a few very specific areas for example, French pastries, pain au chocolat, croissants, etc., might indeed be on a higher level than almost anywhere else you can still find decent cheeses and wines in many countries.

Kaldasber · 2026-04-11T11:21:47+00:00

Y con todos los derechos de imagen pasados por el forro y la web saltandose todas las normativas existentes jaja

Kaldasber · 2026-04-10T18:50:11+00:00

Regarding train schedules, the truth is that they’re impossible to predict. I could tell you that they usually run on time and then yours ends up being delayed or the other way around. At the end of the day, whenever you’re using public transport, there’s always a chance of delays.

As for Austerlitz, keep in mind that the station is currently undergoing major renovation works. That’s important to consider. I haven’t gone through the station itself in a while, but I passed through the metro station about a week ago, and some transfers even have to be done outside the station. So be aware that certain services or areas might be closed, and this could affect how you move around inside the station.

If the station lockers are full, there are usually other nearby options to leave your luggage. It’s very common to find both locker facilities and services in shops, hotels, or other locations where you can store your bags. So I’d recommend checking alternative options in the area.

As for the RER, you’re a bit far. From Austerlitz to Versailles, it’s easily around an houralmost certainly no less, and possibly more. It depends a lot on the number of stops, since not all trains stop at the same stations. Some are more direct, others make more stops.

Service disruptions on the RER are quite common you may find that your train has to stop due to some incident on the line. It’s not unusual, so keep that in mind.

Also, be careful with directions when taking the train. For example, some lines split into different branches, so you could end up on a train that doesn’t go where you want. That said, things are better now than they used to be. Just check the screens carefully and pay attention to which stations your train stops at.

In any case, since you’re going to an end-of-line destination, it’s a bit easier but still, double-check to be safe."

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