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 Seine River and Canal Saint-Martin will get you outdoors. Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Versailles (Palace of Versailles & The Trianons & The Hamlet). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, stop by Montmartre, admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle, and take a stroll through Île de la Cité.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read 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. July in Paris sees daily highs of 79°F and lows of 60°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.