8 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.

Visiting Île de la Cité and Canal Saint-Martin will get you outdoors. Your inner history buff will appreciate Eiffel Tower and Montmartre. Explore Paris' surroundings by going to Versailles (Le Grand Trianon & Palace of Versailles). There's lots more to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, and contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle.

For traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris tour itinerary planner.

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. Expect a daytime high around 64°F in May, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.