One Week in Paris

  1. Day 1: The Louvre Museum
    30 minutes (2.2 km) from Eiffel Tower

    Explore the world's largest museum. Don't miss the Mona Lisa painting.

  2. Day 2: Notre-Dame Cathedral & Sainte-Chapelle
    15 minutes (3.4 km) from The Louvre Museum

    Admire the splendid Gothic architecture and colorful stained-glass windows of two of Paris's historic religious sites.

  3. Day 3: Palace of Versailles
    45 minutes (19.2 km) from Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Transport yourself to the opulence of 17th-century France with a trip to Louis XIV's grand palace and gardens.

  4. Day 4: Montmartre & the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
    25 minutes (6.5 km) from Palace of Versailles

    Stroll through Montmartre's picturesque streets and visit the iconic white-domed basilica for panoramic city views.

  5. Day 5: Musée d'Orsay & Seine River Cruise
    30 minutes (2.2 km) from Montmartre

    View striking Impressionist artworks and take a relaxing boat ride on the Seine River to see Paris from a different perspective.

  6. Day 6: Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe
    25 minutes (2.7 km) from Musée d'Orsay

    Stroll down the famous boulevard, window-shop at luxury stores and enjoy a bird's-eye view of the city from atop the Arc de Triomphe.

  7. Day 7: Eiffel Tower & The Catacombs
    15 minutes (4.2 km) from Champs-Élysées

    Marvel at the towering iron structure and then delve into the eerie underground tunnels lined with the remains of millions of Parisians.

Estimated Time and Costs

  • The Louvre Museum (3-4 hours, €17)
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral (1-2 hours, free admission)/Sainte-Chapelle (30-45 minutes, €11.50)
  • Palace of Versailles (4-5 hours, €18)
  • Montmartre & the Sacré-Cœur Basilica (2-3 hours, free admission)
  • Musée d'Orsay (2-3 hours, €14)/Seine River Cruise (1 hour, €15-€20)
  • Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe (2-3 hours, free admission to Arc de Triomphe)
  • Eiffel Tower (2-3 hours, €16-€25)/The Catacombs (1-2 hours, €13)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €104.50-€130.50

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a day trip to the nearby Palace of Fontainebleau or the Champagne region. For those with less time, prioritize the top sights like the Louvre and Eiffel Tower. Keep in mind that many museums and attractions are closed on Mondays, so plan accordingly.

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