6 days in Paris Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Arc de Triomphe and Musee Rodin. Venture out of the city with trips to Chartres Cathedral (in Chartres), Chateau de Fontainebleau (in Fontainebleau) and Palace of Versailles (in Versailles). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, head off the coast to Ile Saint-Louis, wander the streets of Le Marais, and get to know the fascinating history of Montmartre.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In May, daytime highs in Paris are 64°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.