1 day in Paris & Giverny 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.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): take a stroll through Île de la Cité.

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If you are flying in from Switzerland, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In August, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Giverny.

Giverny is a small French village in Upper Normandy, best known as the rural retreat of the Impressionist painter Claude Monet (1840-1926).

On the 12th (Fri), admire the natural beauty at Fondation Claude Monet.

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You can drive from Paris to Giverny in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. In August, daytime highs in Giverny are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.