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 Chateau de Fontainebleau. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Musee d'Orsay and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Venture out of the city with trips to Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Chartres Cathedral (in Chartres). There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Île de la Cité, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, admire the landmark architecture of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, and examine the collection at Musee Rodin.

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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, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 64°F, while at night they dip to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) early enough to travel back home.