Paris in 3 Days: Left Bank Elegance, Historic Islands & Montmartre Sunsets

8 Rue de Montpensier, 75001 Paris, France

💡 Photograph the black-and-white striped Colonnes de Buren art installation in the inner courtyard before tourists arrive, then stroll past the shaded lime trees where Mindy and Emily regularly meet.

Pl. de Valois, 75001 Paris, France

💡 Walk into this quiet, cobblestone courtyard located at Galerie Patrick Fourtin; this is the exterior entrance used for the fictional Savoir marketing agency.

75001 Paris, France

💡 Enter through the underground Carrousel du Louvre shopping concourse to bypass the exposed glass pyramid outdoor queue; head directly to the Denon Wing for the Winged Victory and Mona Lisa.

10 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France

💡 Climb the tight spiral stone staircase to the upper chapel, where 15-metre-high 13th-century stained-glass panels flood the sanctuary with deep sapphire and ruby light.

3 Bd du Palais, 75004 Paris, France

💡 Settle into this classic Belle Époque brasserie facing the Palais de Justice for a relaxed sit-down lunch break; order the duck confit or a croque-monsieur.

6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France

💡 View the magnificent restored western façade and the spire from the Parvis square; book an official advance queue slot for interior access.

172 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France

💡 Take an outdoor terrace table along Boulevard Saint-Germain where Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir once wrote; order their renowned hot chocolate served in a porcelain pitcher.

75006 Paris, France

💡 Pull up a classic green vintage metal chair by the Grand Bassin to watch model sailboats, then walk down the shaded gravel alley to find the Medici Fountain.

Pl. du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France

💡 Look up at Foucault’s Pendulum proving the Earth's rotation, then head underground into the crypt to pay respects at the tombs of Marie Curie, Victor Hugo, and Voltaire.

Pl. de l'Estrapade, 75005 Paris, France

💡 Stand beside the fountain in this charming residential square; look up at No. 1 to see Emily Cooper's apartment building, and spot Boulangerie Moderne just down the corner on Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques.

18 Rue des Fossés Saint-Jacques, 75005 Paris, France

💡 Enjoy lunch in the real-world Italian restaurant that doubles as Chef Gabriel's bistro "Les Deux Compères"; book ahead and order the homemade pasta.

Scheduled Downtime

💡 Recharge before an evening dinner and river illuminated walk.

Pont Alexandre III, 75008 Paris, France

💡 The most ornate bridge in Paris, adorned with gilt-bronze winged horses and Art Nouveau lanterns; this is a premier spot for golden hour views looking straight toward the Eiffel Tower.

82 Bd de Clichy, 75018 Paris, France

💡 Photograph the iconic red windmill on Boulevard de Clichy during quiet morning light before the area becomes congested with traffic.

Pl. des Abbesses, 75018 Paris, France

💡 Admire one of the few surviving original glass Guimard Art Nouveau metro canopies, then walk into Square Jehan Rictus to view the tiled "I Love You: The Wall" (Le Mur des Je t'aime).

2 Rue de l'Abreuvoir, 75018 Paris, France

💡 Widely considered the most picturesque street in Montmartre; take photos of the pastel-pink corner café that once welcomed painters like Maurice Utrillo and Picasso.

18 Rue Norvins, 75018 Paris, France

💡 Capture this iconic, freestanding café at the junction of Rue Norvins before walking through the lively portrait easels of Place du Tertre.

108 Rue Lepic, 75018 Paris, France

💡 A cosy, intimate neighbourhood bistro on Rue Lepic serving creative market cuisine; perfect for a peaceful sit-down meal away from the crowded tourist squares.

Scheduled Downtime

35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre, 75018 Paris, France

💡 Climb the travertine stone steps in the late afternoon to catch street musicians playing against the single best sunset panorama over the rooftops of Paris.