How Do You Plan a 2-Day Paris Museum Pass Itinerary?
Two days suits the 2-day pass (€90) perfectly. Spend day one on the Seine and the Louvre, and day two on the Île de la Cité and Latin Quarter — or a Versailles day trip. Group by neighbourhood, anchor around your slots, and mix big museums with quick monuments. Here’s a ready-made two-day route.
The right pass for two days
Two active days match the 2-day pass exactly, and you’ll easily clear its €90 price with a handful of major sites. The pass runs on consecutive days from first use, so activate it on the morning of your first full sightseeing day.
Day one: the Seine and the Louvre
Open with the Louvre on an early slot, then walk through the Tuileries to the Orangerie for Monet’s Water Lilies. After lunch, stroll up the Champs-Élysées to climb the Arc de Triomphe (no reservation needed) for sunset — a classic first day along the Seine.
Day two: Île de la Cité and the Latin Quarter
Spend the morning on the Île de la Cité — Sainte-Chapelle for the stained glass and the Conciergerie next door (both need free slots) — then cross to the Latin Quarter for the Panthéon and the Musée de Cluny, with a relaxed lunch between. A rich day of Gothic and medieval Paris.
Or make day two Versailles
If you’d rather see the palace, swap day two for a Versailles day trip: take the RER C, book a free Palace slot, and allow most of the day for the State Apartments, gardens and Trianon. Just keep it as its own day, since Versailles fills the hours.
A sample two-day plan
- Day 1: Louvre (slot), Orangerie, Arc de Triomphe at sunset.
- Day 2 (city): Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie, Panthéon, Cluny.
- Day 2 (alternative): Versailles day trip on a Palace slot.
Mind the closures
Order your two days around closures: don’t put the Louvre on a Tuesday, or the Orsay, Orangerie or Versailles on a Monday. A quick check lets you slot each site on a day it’s open, so neither of your two days is wasted at a locked door.
Book your slots early
Reserve the free timed slots — the Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie, plus Versailles if you choose it — as soon as you buy your pass. With only two days, securing your preferred times is what keeps the plan flowing smoothly.
Keep it relaxed
Three or four sites a day is plenty over two days, with time for lunch and a sit-down. The pass lets you skip anything you’re not feeling and add a nearby site on a whim, so treat the route as a flexible frame rather than a rigid checklist.
Balance the two days
Aim to spread the load so neither day feels rushed: one big museum plus a couple of quick sites each day usually works better than cramming all the heavyweights into day one. If day two is Versailles, keep day one lighter to save your energy for the journey; if both days are in the city, alternate a major gallery with smaller, atmospheric sites to keep the pace enjoyable.
Buy your Paris Museum Pass for two days
For a two-day trip, buy the 2-day Paris Museum Pass online in advance, book your free slots, and follow a neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood route. Secure your pass and make a weekend in Paris count.
Frequently asked questions
Which pass for two days?
The 2-day pass (€90) is the natural fit.
How should I split the two days?
The Seine and Louvre on day one; the Île de la Cité and Latin Quarter (or Versailles) on day two.
Can I do Versailles in two days?
Yes — make it your second day, as it takes most of a day.
How many sites per day?
Three or four is comfortable.
Which sites need slots?
The Louvre, Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie and Versailles.
How do I avoid closures?
Louvre off Tuesdays; Orsay and Versailles off Mondays.