💖 Paris for First-timers (5-Day Paris Itinerary)

Go Eat Pasta’s Perfectly Curated Guide to Paris for Beginners

5 magical days in Paris — for first-timers who want pasta, rooftops, and the right photo angles.

This isn’t a “what to do in Paris” list — it’s Paris, curated for beginners who want to do it beautifully with perfect balance of touristy and local 🙂

✨ Eiffel Tower? Of course. But also rooftop cocktails, falafel in Le Marais, and hidden gems.

✨ Day 1 – Eiffel First, Always

• ✅ Check-in near Trocadéro or Saint-Germain (recommend: Hotel Maison FL)
• 📸 Photos at Avenue de Camoëns (perfect Eiffel photos, emptier in the early morning) + quick stroll in Trocadéro
• 🗼 Climb the Eiffel Tower (book in advance — but spoiler: better views come tomorrow...)
• ☕ Morning coffee at Petit Palais (hidden gem café in a palace courtyard — dreamy)
• 🩰 Afternoon: Slow walk along the Seine — from Pont de l’Alma toward Pont Alexandre III. Take it in: bridges, boats, views. You're officially in Paris.
• 🍸 Cocktails at Perruche (rooftop terrace)
• 🍝 Dinner at Bambini Paris – Italian with fantastic interior design located in Palais de Tokyo)

🛍️ Day 2 – Arc, Avenue, Angelina

• 🥐 Breakfast at Angelina Paris (touristy but for good reasons (the hot chocolate is worth it)
• 🧭 Walk down Avenue des Champs-Élysées for designer window shopping & strolling
• 🧭 Climb the Arc de Triomphe → pro tip: the views are better than the Eiffel Tower!
• 🛍️ Shop your way down: both big brands and local ones
• 💄 Afternoon coffee at Café Le Nemours near the Louvre (this café also has great breakfast)
• 🍸 Dinner at Gigi or Bonnie – upscale, chic, Eiffel views on point
• 🎉 Want to go out? Pachamama for dancing the night away

🎨 Day 3 – Louvre & Latin Cool

• 🎟️ Spend the morning at the Louvre (3–4 hours is enough)
• 🌿 Stroll through Jardin des Tuileries
• ☕ Coffee at Café Kitsuné (also nice matcha if you like 🙂)
• 🎭 Head to the Latin Quartier:
• Shakespeare & Co
• Sainte-Chapelle
• Pantheon
• 🧁 Dinner at Brasserie Rosie (local-loved bistro)
• 🍸 Optional nightcap at Rehab Speakeasy (entrance from the hotel, cool spot with more experimental cocktails)

🧺 Day 4 – Saint-Germain & Le Marais

Morning:

• 📖 Coffee at Café de Flore or Les Deux Magots (both classics!)
• Browse bookstores, perfume shops, & concept stores in Saint-Germain (my fave neighborhood definitely…)

Afternoon:

• Walk over to Le Marais
• 🍽️ Lunch at L’As du Falafel
• 🛍️ Shopping at Merci, The Frankie Shop, Sézane

Evening:

• Dinner at Ober Mamma (Big Mamma group = vibey + always delicious) - the best truffle pasta I’ve ever tried!
• 🍸 Rooftop drinks at Le Perchoir Marais

🖼️ Day 5 – Montmartre or Versailles

If you’re staying local:

• 📍 Breakfast at Carette Trocadéro (don’t skip the hot chocolate)
• Explore Montmartre
• Photobooth for memory pics in Rue des Trois Frères
• Wander around Place du Tertre
• Visit Sacre-Coeur (again great views over Paris)

If you’re ready for a half-day trip:

• 🚆 Visit Versailles Palace
• Allocate 4–6 hours minimum
• Bring snacks, comfy shoes, and your camera!

🛏️ Where to Stay

• Boutique Hotels / Airbnbs in Le Marais or Saint-Germain
• Hotel Maison FL – Affordable and rooms have Eiffel views, near Trocadéro

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