8 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 Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris will appeal to history buffs. Discover out-of-the-way places like Île de la Cité and Le Bois des Aigles. Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Chartres Cathedral (in Chartres), Arboretum des Grandes Bruyères (in Ingrannes) and Palace of Versailles (in Versailles). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, take a stroll through Le Marais, stop by Montmartre, and take an in-depth tour of Chateau de Fontainebleau.

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If you are flying in from South Africa, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In February in Paris, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.