12 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Chateau de Fontainebleau and Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Popular historic sites such as Île de la Cité and La Maison Picassiette are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Paris: Musee Jardin Bourdelle (in Egreville), Belleau (Cimetiere Militaire Allemand de Belleau, Aisne-Marne Memorial & Cemetery, &more) and Chartres (Chartres Cathedral & Le Compa). The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Maintenon, ponder the world of politics at Hotel de Ville, see the interesting displays at Musee Departemental de la Resistance et de la Deportation, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique de Saint-Mathurin.

To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris route builder website.

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 June in Paris, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.