Introduction
Romantic, elegant and full of life: Paris is a city that captivates at every step. In this 5-day itinerary You'll discover iconic monuments, authentic neighborhoods, light dishes made with local products, and active activities to experience the French capital without sacrificing your well-being.
Day 1 – Parisian Icons
Morning → Visit to the Louvre, the most famous museum in the world.
Afternoon → Walk in the Tuileries Gardens and I arrive up to Place de la Concorde.
Evening → Dinner with a view of the Illuminated Eiffel Tower.
Day 2 – Historic neighborhoods
Morning → Walk in the Île de la Cité and visit to Notre Dame.
Afternoon → Discover the Latin Quarter, lively and full of bookshops and cafes.
Evening → Aperitif in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the heart of bohemian Paris.
Day 3 – Art and Modernity
Morning → Visit to the Musée d'Orsay with Impressionist masterpieces.
Afternoon → Walk along the Seine to the Centre Pompidou.
Evening → Relax with an evening cruise on the Seine.
Day 4 – Montmartre and authenticity
Morning → Climb to the Sacred Heart and visit to the neighborhood of Montmartre, between artists and small squares.
Afternoon → Walk in Pigalle and in its lively streets.
Evening → Show at the Moulin Rouge or an evening in a typical bistro.
Day 5 – Shopping and relaxation
Morning → Shopping at Grands Magasins (Galeries Lafayette, Printemps).
Afternoon → Walk in the neighborhood The Marais, elegant and fashionable.
Evening → Last typical French dinner in a cozy bistro.
If you want to cook something while traveling and have a stovetop available, here's a healthy recipe featuring at least one typical local product. Easy to prepare and perfect as a light meal.
French Lentil Salad with Goat Cheese and Walnuts
Ingredients (for 1 person)
- 70 g French green lentils (cooked)
- 40 g fresh goat cheese
- 20 g shelled walnuts
- 50 g cherry tomatoes
- 30 g rocket or valerian
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (5 g)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Procedure
- Rinse the cooked lentils and let them cool.
- In a bowl, combine the lentils, cherry tomatoes, arugula, and walnuts.
- Add the diced goat cheese.
- Season with extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper.
Estimated nutritional values
- Calories: ~390 kcal
- Protein: ~22 g
- Carbohydrates: ~34 g
- Fat: ~16 g
Restaurant variant: in Paris you can order asalad with goat cheese and walnuts, very popular in bistros, light and typical.
Recommended workout
To stay active even when travelling, here is a simple and effective running workout, ideal to do in the large parks of Paris such as the Luxembourg Park or the Buttes-Chaumont Park.
Running Workout – 45 minutes
- Warm-up: 5 min brisk walk or slow jog
- Moderate-paced run: 25 min
- Interval running: 6 × 1 min fast run + 1 min slow run
- Cool down: 5–7 min slow walk + stretching
Total duration: ~45 minutes
Estimated calories: 350–450
Where to eat in Paris
Breakfast
- Carette (Place des Vosges) → croissant and coffee, elegant and typical.
- Du Pain et des Idées → famous for i escargots quality sweets and bread.
- Café Berry → healthy option with bowl, yogurt and specialty coffee.
Lunch / Dinner
- Le Pain Quotidien → organic chain with protein salads, soups and light dishes.
- Bistrot Paul Bert → Authentic French cuisine, you can order simple, protein-rich dishes like grilled fish.
- Season Paris → trendy place with fit options, balanced bowls and vegetarian dishes.
Where to stay in Paris
- Latin Quarter → central, lively, full of bars and excellent transport links.
- The Marais → trendy, with boutiques, bistros and an elegant atmosphere.
- Montmartre → more romantic and bohemian, perfect for those who love an artistic atmosphere.
