7 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 some historical perspective at Chateau de Maintenon and Orléans Cathedral. Museum-lovers will appreciate Chateau de Chantilly and The Army Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Chateau de Fontainebleau (in Fontainebleau), Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte (in Maincy) and Chartres Cathedral (in Chartres). And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Pierrefonds, admire the masterpieces at Petit Palais, see the interesting displays at Musee Marmottan Monet, and step off the mainland to explore Île de la Cité.

To see maps, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Paris visit 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. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in September, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.