Hey everyone, below is our rough itinerary for Paris next week. Weather forecast says it might be rainy so I kind of took that into account. Is there anything major we are missing that you suggest we do? We are a group of 5 with a couple of seniors, so we are not looking to party at night. I'm worried we have too many open days, but it will be everyone's first time in France and I know there will be a lot of walking, so I didn't want to pack too many things in one day. We also only have 2 restaurant reservations but would love to make a couple more resy's at iconic places that won't break the bank. Thank you!

Day 1: Friday - Arrival and Evening in Le Marais

• Afternoon - Arrive in Paris and check into Le Marais lodging.
• Leisurely stroll around Le Marais. Visit the Place des Vosges
• Dinner at a local bistro

Day 2: Saturday - Iconic Paris

• Visit the Eiffel Tower - take the metro to exit out of Trocadero - we are not planning to go up
• Walk Rue Cler - nice little market street with lots going on
• Champs-Élysées shopping
• Arc de Triomphe - we are not planning to go up, should we?
• Evening: Take a Seine River cruise to see Paris illuminated at night… if weather is agreeable

Day 3: Sunday - Exploring the Right Bank

• Morning: Sunday market somewhere?
• Musée d'Orsay. Go to top floor cafe.
• Late Afternoon: Walk through the Tuileries Garden
• Evening: cabaret show?

Day 4: Monday - Louvre, Montmartre, and Art

• Morning: Louvre Museum. Tickets are booked.
• Afternoon: Explore Montmartre. Visit the Sacré-Cœur Basilica. Walk/shop at Place du Tertre.
• Evening: Dinner at BOUILLON PIGALL

Day 5: Tuesday - Historic Paris

• Morning: Visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral even if still under construction
• Afternoon: Explore the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint-Louis. Sainte-Chapelle.
• Luxembourg Garden if sunny.
• Saint germaine
• Evening: Have dinner in the Latin Quarter.

Day 6: Wednesday - Day Trip to Strasbourg CHRISTMAS MARKET 

• Visit the Strasbourg Christmas Market on its opening day.
• Visit the Strasbourg Cathedral.
• Evening - back in Paris

Day 7: Thursday - back in Paris - open day

Day 8: Friday - morning departures