12 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 discover tucked-away gems like Musee Rodin and Chateau de Fontainebleau. Appreciate the collections at Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paris: Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire (in Villers-sous-Chatillon), Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Chartres Cathedral (in Chartres). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, don't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower, visit Le Marais, and head off the coast to Ile Saint-Louis.

For traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Paris online itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major aiports are Paris-Orly Airport, Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Paris Beauvais Tillé Airport. In July, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.