10 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.

Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Chateau de Fontainebleau and Petit Palais. Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Versailles (The Hall of Mirrors & Palace of Versailles), Musee de la Grande Guerre (in Meaux) and Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte (in Maincy). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Briare aqueduct Pont-canal de Briare, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, step off the mainland to explore Île de la Cité, and take a stroll through Latin Quarter.

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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. Expect a daytime high around 47°F in December, and nighttime lows around 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.