Paris itineraries
Ready-made routes for every kind of Paris trip — from three-day city breaks to week-long trips that add the Ile-de-France excursions and Champagne.
By theme
Curated around a specific interest — history at Versailles' chateau, art in Giverny's gardens, or a heritage walk through Provins and Chartres.
One day in Paris: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame
A Paris layover: one day around the Ile de la Cite and the Seine
Paris food lovers weekend itinerary
A Paris weekend itinerary: 2 days, essentials only
Two days in Paris: monuments, then Montmartre and the Marais
Paris and Versailles in three days
Three days in Paris for art lovers, from the Louvre to Giverny
Paris on a budget in three days
Romantic Paris in three days
Three days in Paris
Four days in Paris, with a day trip to Versailles
Paris and champagne in four days: the Eiffel Tower plus a day in Reims and Epernay
Paris and the Loire Valley in four days
Four days in Paris in winter, with Versailles
Four days in Paris with kids: Eiffel Tower, Seine cruise and Disneyland
Five days in Paris: the city plus Versailles and Giverny
Paris and Normandy in five days
Seven days in Paris with day trips
Good to know about Paris itineraries
These itineraries sequence Paris and its day trips into workable programs of one to several days, built around realistic travel times rather than an impossible checklist. A short stay usually centers on central Paris — the Seine, Ile de la Cite, the Louvre or Orsay, and one neighborhood walk like Montmartre or Le Marais — leaving day trips for a longer stay. Versailles or Giverny each take up a full day once you factor in transport, so pair at most one such excursion per additional day rather than stacking two.
Longer itineraries can add Fontainebleau, Chantilly or a Champagne house visit near Reims and Epernay, but the Mont-Saint-Michel and Normandy’s landing beaches each need a full day of their own given the travel involved. Reserve timed slots for the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower before finalizing any day’s plan, since availability shapes what’s realistic to fit in. Build in slack for queues, security checks and Seine crossings between sights rather than scheduling back-to-back visits.
Frequently asked questions about Paris itineraries
How many day trips can I fit into a 4-day Paris stay?
Realistically one or two, since each trip to Versailles, Giverny or beyond takes most of a day once travel time is included.
Should I book the Louvre before planning my itinerary?
Yes, reserve a timed slot early since availability affects which day it fits into.
Can I see Versailles and Giverny on the same day?
It's not recommended, since each requires the better part of a day in its own direction from Paris.
What should a first day in Paris prioritize?
Central sights like the Seine, Ile de la Cite and one neighborhood walk, saving day trips for later in the stay.
Is the Mont-Saint-Michel a good fit for a short itinerary?
No, it takes a full, long day of travel each way, so it only suits a longer stay with a day to spare.
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