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 Seine River will get you outdoors. Your inner history buff will appreciate Eiffel Tower and Palace of Versailles. Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Le Grand Trianon, which is approximately 38 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Montmartre, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, and contemplate the long history of Arc de Triomphe.

For where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Paris trip 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. In May, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.