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 Ile Saint-Louis. Your inner history buff will appreciate Palace of Versailles and Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse. Explore Paris' surroundings by going to Chateau de Maintenon (in Maintenon), Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau) (in Fontainebleau) and Orléans Cathedral (in Orleans). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Le Marais, appreciate the extensive heritage of Île de la Cité, explore the world behind art at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, 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 °F, while at night they dip to °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.