From Stuttgart to Paris: 3 days of culture
3 days exploring major art collections and Parisian gardens. The itinerary includes travel from Stuttgart and back.
- 3 days
- 2 nights
- by train, then on foot and by Métro
- easy · up to 4 km a day
- Year-round
Planned by a reader with the trip planner and checked by the editors. Please check connections, opening hours and accommodation before you travel.
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Day by day
Day 1 · Arriving in royal ParisTrain from Stuttgart · Palais-Royal · 3.1 km city walk3.1 km on foot or by bike
- By train to ParisFind connectionsLearn more
Plan a morning train journey from Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof to Paris Est. Direct ICE and TGV services are available; the exact departure depends on your travel date.
- 13:00Arrival and lunch break
After arrival, there is time for lunch and to drop off your luggage at your accommodation. Keep your first afternoon free of any fixed museum bookings.
- 14:30From the Louvre to the Palais-RoyalOpen routeStart live guideLearn more
The afternoon follows the existing route of around 3.1 kilometres from the Louvre to the Palais-Royal. The garden and surrounding galleries make a peaceful first stop.
3.1 km55 min↑ 32 mCircular route5 stops - 18:30Dinner in the centre
Dinner in the city centre, with plenty of time to unwind after your journey.
- First night in Paris
Stay overnight in Paris, ideally somewhere central with good public transport links.
Day 2 · The Louvre and the art of gardensLouvre · selected collections · 2.1 km through the Tuileries2.1 km on foot or by bike
- 09:30Art highlights at the LouvreLearn more
Allow around 3 hours for selected areas of the Louvre, rather than trying to cover as many galleries as possible. Book a suitable admission time slot; the museum is closed on Tuesdays.
- 13:00Lunch break near the Louvre
Take a lunch break near the museum. Make a point of allowing time to sit down after your visit.
- 14:30Through the TuileriesOpen routeStart live guideLearn more
Follow the existing route of around 2.1 kilometres from the Louvre through the Tuileries. The garden complements your morning at the museum with a walk in the open air; take note of the signposted entrances and closing times.
2.1 km40 min↑ 33 mCircular route3 stops - 18:30Free time and dinner
The rest of the afternoon is free, followed by a group dinner in the city centre.
- Second night in Paris
Spend a second night at the same accommodation in Paris.
Day 3 · A final morning of artMusée d’Orsay · lunch break · return to Stuttgart
- 09:30Morning at the Musée d’OrsayLearn more
Allow around 2.5 hours for a visit to the Musée d’Orsay on your final morning. Book an early time slot; the museum is closed on Mondays, so if necessary, swap this visit with one on another day of your trip.
- 12:30Lunch break before the journey home
Have lunch near the museum before collecting your luggage. Leave any additional sightseeing optional to ensure a relaxed journey home.
- Back to Stuttgart by trainFind connectionsLearn more
Collect your luggage and allow plenty of time to get to Paris Est. Choose a return service to Stuttgart that suits your travel date, ideally without changing trains.
Times are suggestions. Please check timetables, opening hours and the weather before you travel.