7-Day Paris Itinerary - An Enjoyable City Experience

  1. Day 1: Musée d'Orsay and Sainte-Chapelle
    20 minutes (1.5 miles) walk from each other

    Admire works of Monet, Renoir and van Gogh in the Musée d'Orsay before visiting the stained glass marvel of Sainte-Chapelle.

  2. Day 2: Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise
    30 minutes (2.2 miles) walk between attractions

    Marvel at the iconic Eiffel Tower then take a scenic river cruise along the Seine to admire the city's beauty.

  3. Day 3: Palace of Versailles
    45 minutes (12.5 miles) by train

    Explore the grandeur and luxury of the Palace of Versailles. Marvel at the magnificent Hall of Mirrors and the well-manicured gardens.

  4. Day 4: Louvre Museum
    20 minutes (1 mile) walk from previous point of interest

    Visit the Louvre Museum and admire its extensive art collection, including the iconic Mona Lisa painting.

  5. Day 5: Champs-Elysées and Arc de Triomphe
    20 minutes (1.2 miles) walk from each other

    Go shopping at the glamorous Champs-Elysées before viewing the iconic Arc de Triomphe that honors soldiers who fought for France.

  6. Day 6: Notre-Dame and Shakespeare and Company
    10 minutes (0.5 miles) walk between attractions

    Visit the on-going renovations at the Notre-Dame Cathedral after spending time browsing titles at the renowned Shakespeare and Company bookstore.

  7. Day 7: Montmartre and Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
    25 minutes (2.2 miles) walk from each other

    Explore the picturesque and vibrant Montmartre neighborhood and climb up to admire the stunning view of Paris from the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Musée d'Orsay (2-3 hours, €14)
  • Sainte-Chapelle (1 hour, €11.5)
  • Eiffel Tower (3 hours, €16.6-€25.9 depending on level chosen)
  • Seine River Cruise (1 hour, €15-€20)
  • Palace of Versailles (3-4 hours, €18)
  • Louvre Museum (2-3 hours, €17)
  • Champs-Elysées (1-2 hours, free)
  • Arc de Triomphe (30 minutes, €13)
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral (1-2 hours, free)
  • Shakespeare and Company (30 minutes-1 hour, free)
  • Montmartre (1-2 hours, free)
  • Basilique du Sacré-Cœur (30 minutes-1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €105-€126.4

Useful Tips

For more time, visit more museums, go on a food tour, or attend a performance at the Opéra Garnier. For less time, combine visits like Eiffel Tower and River Cruise in one day or remove Notre-Dame from the itinerary due to its ongoing renovations.

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