Morning: Arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport, transfer to your hotel in the 1st arrondissement and settle in. Enjoy a light brunch at a nearby café while watching the city wake up.
Afternoon: Take a leisurely walk to the Eiffel Tower for a first glimpse and snap some photos from the Champ de Mars.
Evening: Join the festive New Year’s Eve crowd on the Champs‑Élysées for street performances and fireworks, then dine at a classic French bistro.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the world‑famous Louvre Museum, focusing on the Mona Lisa and the Egyptian antiquities.
Afternoon: Stroll through the Jardin des Tuileries toward the Place de la Concorde, then explore the Musée d'Orsay for Impressionist masterpieces.
Evening: Enjoy a Seine River cruise with dinner, watching illuminated monuments glide by.
Find HotelsMorning: Tour the iconic Notre‑Dame Cathedral (exterior) and climb the towers for panoramic city views.
Afternoon: Discover the breathtaking Sainte‑Chapelle with its stunning stained‑glass windows, then wander the medieval streets of the Île de la Cité.
Evening: Dine in the lively Latin Quarter, sampling classic French fare.
Find HotelsMorning: Ascend to the hill of Montmartre and visit the Sacré‑Cœur Basilica, enjoying sweeping views over Paris.
Afternoon: Explore the historic Place du Tertre, watch artists at work, and visit the Musée de Montmartre.
Evening: Experience a cabaret show at the legendary Moulin Rouge.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a short RER ride to Versailles Palace and tour the Hall of Mirrors and the royal apartments.
Afternoon: Wander the expansive Versailles Gardens, see the Grand Trianon and the musical fountain shows.
Evening: Return to Paris and enjoy a relaxed dinner in the Le Marais district.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the elegant Musée Rodin, admiring “The Thinker” and the beautiful gardens.
Afternoon: Head to the Palais Garnier opera house for a guided tour of its opulent interior.
Evening: Attend a classical concert or opera performance inside the Garnier, if available.
Find HotelsMorning: Explore the atmospheric Catacombs of Paris, descending into the underground ossuary.
Afternoon: Wander the tranquil Luxembourg Gardens and visit the adjoining Panthéon.
Evening: Sample modern French cuisine at a trendy restaurant in the Saint‑Germain‑des‑Prés area.
Find HotelsMorning: Stroll down the fashionable Rue du Faubourg Saint‑Honorat, browsing luxury boutiques.
Afternoon: Visit the contemporary art hub Centre Pompidou and enjoy the view from its rooftop.
Evening: Experience Paris nightlife in the Oberkampf district, with bars and live music.
Find HotelsMorning: Take a high‑speed train to the Champagne region; arrive in Reims and tour the magnificent Reims Cathedral.
Afternoon: Visit a renowned house such as Moët & Chandon for a guided tasting and cellar tour.
Evening: Return to Paris; unwind with a light dinner near your hotel.
Find HotelsMorning: Relax in the expansive Bois de Boulogne, rent a rowboat on the lake, or simply stroll the paths.
Afternoon: Visit the elegant Musée de l’Orangerie to see Monet’s Water Lilies.
Evening: Dine on the banks of the Seine at a riverside restaurant in the Île Saint‑Louis.
Find HotelsMorning: Travel to Disneyland Paris and start with the classic attractions in Disneyland Park.
Afternoon: Continue exploring, catching the parade and trying the thrilling rides in Walt Disney Studios Park.
Evening: Return to Paris; enjoy a quiet nightcap at a local café.
Find HotelsMorning: Climb the Arc de Triomphe for a spectacular view down the Champs‑Élysées.
Afternoon: Walk the famous avenue, visit the flagship stores, and stop at the historic Place Vendôme.
Evening: Savor a gourmet dinner in the Place des Vosges, the oldest planned square in Paris.
Find HotelsMorning: Attend a French cooking class in the Marais, learning to prepare classic dishes.
Afternoon: Explore the Musée Picasso and the charming streets of the surrounding neighborhood.
Evening: Take a sunset walk along the Seine, stopping at the romantic Pont des Arts.
Find HotelsMorning: Pack and enjoy a leisurely breakfast at a patisserie, sampling fresh croissants.
Afternoon: Visit any missed spots or shop for souvenirs in the Galeries Lafayette dome.
Evening: Transfer to the airport for departure, carrying wonderful memories of Paris.
Find HotelsTo extend the trip, add a full day in the Loire Valley for castle touring or spend extra time in the Champagne region for vineyard hopping. If you need to shorten the itinerary, combine Day 4 and Day 5 by skipping the Montmartre cabaret and focusing on Versailles, and replace the Day 9 Champagne excursion with a half‑day Seine cruise and a quick visit to the Musée de l’Orangerie.