Paris 3-day itinerary
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Where to go and what to see in Paris – a 3-day itinerary from destination expert and travel writer Anna Brooke.
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Museum of Decorative Arts
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Last updated: 09 November, 2022
Housed in a wing of the Louvre – but independently run and ticketed – the Musee des Arts Decoratifs is an inspirational collection of items around the decorative arts, featuring diverse and beautiful types of furniture, home decor and accessories. With over one million objects in its collection, it’s the largest museum of decorative arts in continental Europe.
They’re arranged chronologically, by period – ranging from the Middle Ages all the way to the latest designers – as well as by theme. Changing exhibitions also run, themed around types and styles of furniture, ceramics, fashion and advertising. Other highlights include beautiful period rooms and historic jewellery.
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Paris 6-day itinerary
France
Where to go and what to see in Paris – a 6-day itinerary from destination expert and travel writer Anna Brooke.
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Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 18+
When: All year around
Getting there & doing it
Take the metro to Palais Royal–Musee du Louvre, close to the entrance.
You can buy tickets online (in French only) or at the entrance. Guided tours are available for individuals and groups throughout the week. Email them to book in advance.
When to do it
The museum is open all year round, Tuesday to Sunday. Closed on Mondays. It’s open late on Thursday, when crowds are fewer.
Our writer’s picks of the best places to stay near this experience, closest first
Hotel Le Pradey
Paris, Ile-de-France, France[0.2 miles]
In a perfect Louvre-adjacent location, this witty, original boutique hotel pays homage to Parisian style.
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Le Meurice
Paris, Ile-de-France, France[0.5 miles]
Seriously grand but pleasingly unstuffy, the queen of Paris’ palace hotels has a regal setting overlooking the Jardin des Tuileries.
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Hotel Bachaumont
Paris, Ile-de-France, France[0.9 miles]
A hip, Haussmann-style hotel is a fab base for anyone looking to mix sightseeing with shopping and nightlife. Uber-central, close to the Louvre, and with a brasserie and bars worth staying in for.
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Hotel d’Aubusson
Paris, Ile-de-France, France[1 miles]
A grand, historic boutique hotel, set in a 17th-century St-Germain townhouse, offers both history and a brilliant, contemporary Left Bank location.
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Destination guides including or relevant to this experience
Paris
Ile-de-France, France
Crammed with iconic buildings, world-class art and a culinary scene steeped in history, Paris is one of the world’s great capitals, overflowing with style, romance, and art de vivre.
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Overview >Our writer’s recommendations of other bucket list experiences our writer says you must do in this destination, closest first
Louvre Museum
Paris, Ile-de-France, France[0.4 miles]
The world’s most visited museum, a treasure trove of art from around the world. Admire the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo and many, many more…
Best for ages: 16+ | £15
Orsay Museum
Paris, Ile-de-France, France[0.6 miles]
A gloriously-converted Belle Epoque train station that is now a temple to Impressionist art dating from 1848 to 1914. The exceptional collection includes works by Monet, Manet, Degas, Cezanne, Gauguin and Van Gogh.
Best for ages: 13+ | £14
Orangerie Museum
Paris, Ile-de-France, France[0.8 miles]
A world-class art museum in Napoleon III’s former citrus house, home to Impressionist and modernist artworks, including Monet’s iconic Water Lilies.
Best for ages: 18+ | £8
La Conciergerie
Paris, Ile-de-France, France[1.2 miles]
This vast Medieval palace was most famous as the ‘antechamber to the guillotine’ in the French Revolution. Three thousand prisoners were tried and convicted here, including France’s last queen Marie Antoinette.
Best for ages: 13+ | £10
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Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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Moulin Rouge
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Victor Hugo’s House
Paris, Ile-de-France, France[2.6 miles]
The apartment where famous French poet and novelist Victor Hugo lived for 16 years, now a museum about his life and works.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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