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 a sense of the local culture at Arc de Triomphe and Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse. Your inner history buff will appreciate Palace of Versailles and Île de la Cité. Explore Paris' surroundings by going to Chateau de Maintenon (in Maintenon), Orléans Cathedral (in Orleans) and Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau) (in Fontainebleau). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Le Marais, admire the masterpieces at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, step off the mainland to explore Ile Saint-Louis, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chartres Cathedral.

For maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Paris sightseeing 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 October, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 62°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.