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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Palace of Versailles (in Versailles), Giverny (Fondation Claude Monet & Musee des impressionnismes) and Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen (in Rouen). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

For ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Paris journey planning website.

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. In May in Paris, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 49°F at night.