9 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Musee de la Grande Guerre and Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Laon (in Laon), Fontainebleau (Chateau de Fontainebleau & Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau)) and Chateau de Chantilly (in Chantilly City). There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Jardin des Tuileries, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, explore the wide array of goods at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, and explore the world behind art at Petit Palais.

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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. In December, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 47°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel back home.