3 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 Musee d'Orsay. Popular historic sites such as Arc de Triomphe and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre are in your itinerary. There's lots more to do: step off the mainland to explore Île de la Cité, contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle, wander the streets of Montmartre, and explore the activities along Seine River.

To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Paris route planner.

If you are flying in from Italy, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In August, daily temperatures in Paris can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel back home.