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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Le Marais and Champs-Elysees. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paris: Arboretum de la Vallee-aux-Loups (in Chatenay-Malabry), L'Arche Feline (in Vascoeuil) and Versailles (Palace of Versailles & The Trianons & The Hamlet). And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, stroll the grounds of The Paris Catacombs, and explore the galleries of Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou.

Before you visit Paris, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

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 October in Paris, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 48°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.