6 days in Paris & Versailles 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Musee d'Orsay and Atelier des Lumieres. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eiffel Tower and Le Marais. When in Paris, make a side trip to see Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau) in Fontainebleau, approximately Fontainebleau away. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, wander the streets of 1st Arrondissement, stop by Ile Saint-Louis, and shop like a local with Champs-Elysees.

For traveler tips and tourist information, read our Paris online tour itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Turkey, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Versailles.

Renowned for its vast royal palace and gardens built by King Louis XIV, Versailles is also one of the wealthiest suburbs of Paris and home to a new cultural notability, such as a thriving artistic and musical scene.

On the 12th (Thu), admire the landmark architecture of The Trianons & The Hamlet, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Notre-Dame de Versailles, admire the striking features of Le Grand Trianon, contemplate the long history of Temple de l'Amour, then take an in-depth tour of Galerie des Carrosses, and finally make a trip to Académie Équestre de Versailles. Keep things going the next day: appreciate the extensive heritage of Cote Sainte-Catherine, admire the striking features of Hotel de Bourgtheroulde, admire the striking features of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, then steep yourself in history at Place de l'Aitre de St. Maclou, and finally admire the masterpieces at Musee Secq des Tournelles.

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You can drive from Paris to Versailles in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. September in Versailles sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive back home.