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.

Get in touch with nature at Ile Saint-Louis and Île de la Cité. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse and 1st Arrondissement. Change things up with a short trip to Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau) in Fontainebleau (about 1 hour away). And it doesn't end there: pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and enjoy the sand and surf at Paris Plage.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Paris day trip planner.

If you are flying in from Turkey, the closest major airports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. September in Paris sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to take a train 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.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): explore the historical opulence of The Trianons & The Hamlet, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Notre-Dame de Versailles, step into the grandiose world of Le Grand Trianon, then steep yourself in history at Temple de l'Amour, then get engrossed in the history at Galerie des Carrosses, and finally make a trip to Académie Équestre de Versailles. On the next day, appreciate the extensive heritage of Cote Sainte-Catherine, admire the striking features of Hotel de Bourgtheroulde, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, then contemplate the long history of Place de l'Aitre de St. Maclou, and finally explore the world behind art at Musee Secq des Tournelles.

For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Versailles trip itinerary planning site .

Versailles is very close to Paris. In September, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sat) to allow time for the train ride back home.