5 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Chateau de Maintenon and Chateau de Fontainebleau. Appreciate the collections at The Army Museum and Louvre Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Paris: The Trianons & The Hamlet (in Versailles), Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte (in Maincy) and Orléans Cathedral (in Orleans). Next up on the itinerary: step off the mainland to explore Île de la Cité, wander the streets of Ile Saint-Louis, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chartres Cathedral, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Montmartre.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major airports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In July in Paris, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 60°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.