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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paris: Rouen (Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen & Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen), Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Fondation Claude Monet (in Giverny). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Chambord, wander the streets of Montmartre, and make a trip to Louvre Museum.

For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Paris day trip planning 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 August, daytime highs in Paris are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 57°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.