Spending a week in Paris gives you time to see its landmarks while discovering neighbourhoods, museums, gardens and cafés. This 7 Days in Paris itinerary groups each day by area, giving you a well-paced introduction to the city.
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Your 7-Day Paris Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Île de la Cité and the Seine
Day 2: Louvre, Tuileries and Eiffel Tower
Day 3: Versailles
Day 4: Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain
Day 5: Montmartre and Paris from Above
Day 6: Le Marais and shopping
Day 7: A slower Paris finale
Day 1: Île de la Cité and the Seine
Keep your first day light after travelling. Explore Île de la Cité, see Notre-Dame and visit Sainte-Chapelle, then stroll along the Seine. Finish with dinner or an evening cruise.
Day 2: Louvre, Tuileries and Eiffel Tower
Start early at the Louvre, focusing on its major collections rather than attempting the entire museum. Walk through the Tuileries Gardens towards Place de la Concorde, then continue to the Eiffel Tower for sunset. Stay into the evening to see the tower sparkle.
Day 3: Versailles
Set aside a full day for the Château de Versailles. Explore the palace, gardens and Trianon estate before returning to Paris for a quiet evening. Book ahead during peak periods. A private or guided visit adds historical context.
Day 4: Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain
Begin around the Panthéon and Latin Quarter, then walk towards Shakespeare and Company and the Seine. Continue to Jardin du Luxembourg before spending the late afternoon in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Leave time for a café stop and dinner.
Day 5: Montmartre and Paris from Above
Spend the morning exploring Montmartre, from Sacré-Cœur to Place du Tertre and its quieter streets. After lunch, head towards the Arc de Triomphe or Trocadéro for another perspective over Paris. Finish with dinner overlooking the Eiffel Tower.
Day 6: Le Marais and Parisian Shopping
Explore Le Marais at an unhurried pace, taking in Place des Vosges, independent boutiques, galleries and cafés. Continue to Rue Saint-Honoré or a department store for French fashion and beauty. Keep the evening free for dinner nearby.
Day 7: Slow Down and Savour Paris
Use your final day to revisit a favourite neighbourhood, browse a market, enjoy a long lunch or take one last walk beside the Seine. Leave room for last-minute shopping and a final pastry.
Final Words of Advice
Book major attractions ahead, group activities by neighbourhood and avoid filling every hour. A week gives you room to pause between museums, linger over meals and leave space for discoveries.
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