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.

Get outdoors at Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau) and Ile Saint-Louis. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Chateau de Maintenon and Orléans Cathedral. Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Chartres Cathedral (in Chartres) and Palace of Versailles (in Versailles). There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, wander the streets of Le Marais, pause for some serene contemplation at Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse, and don't miss a visit to Hotel de Ville.

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Paris travel route planner .

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 October, plan for daily highs up to 62°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can travel back home.