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 Rodin. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Musee d'Orsay and Palace of Versailles. Venture out of the city with trips to Chartres Cathedral (in Chartres) and Chateau de Fontainebleau (in Fontainebleau). There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, get to know the fascinating history of Montmartre, step off the mainland to explore Ile Saint-Louis, and take a stroll through Île de la Cité.

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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. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.