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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Louvre Museum and Musee de l'Orangerie. Do some cultural sightseeing at Musee d'Orsay and Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen. Explore Paris' surroundings by going to Arboretum de la Vallee-aux-Loups (in Chatenay-Malabry), Parc et Jardin du Chateau de Vandrimare (in Vandrimare) and Caresse de Tigre (in La Mailleraye-sur-Seine). The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle, walk around Luxembourg Gardens, and examine the collection at Musee Rodin.

To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Paris trip planning app.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. March in Paris sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.