12 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.

Visit Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe for their historical value. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to The Army Museum and Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen. Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte (in Maincy), Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau) (in Fontainebleau) and Arboretum de la Vallee-aux-Loups (in Chatenay-Malabry). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Historial Jeanne d’Arc, make a trip to Lochnagar Crater, explore the historical opulence of Chateau of Vincennes, and wander the streets of Île de la Cité.

For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris road trip planning tool.

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. August in Paris sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 57°F at night.