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Paris 7-Day Itinerary

A realistic 7-day Paris itinerary: what to see each day, where to stay, how to move between areas and when to go.

Updated 2026-07-01

7-day itinerary for Paris

How this 7-day Paris plan works

Paris + a French escape

Each day below is grouped geographically so you spend your time in Paris rather than in transit. The Metro reaches virtually every neighbourhood; a Navigo Easy card is the simplest way to pay. Both CDG and Orly connect to the centre by train, bus or taxi in 45–60 minutes.

Day by day

  • Day 1

    Day 1–4 — Full Paris itinerary above.

  • Day 2

    Day 5 — Train to Reims for champagne country.

  • Day 3

    Day 6–7 — Loire Valley châteaux or Normandy coast.

Where to base yourself

  • Le Marais (3e/4e)

    Boutique hotels, galleries and walkable to Notre-Dame.

  • Saint-Germain (6e)

    Left-bank cafés, bookshops and easy Louvre access.

  • Louvre / Opéra (1er/2e)

    Grand palace hotels and central sightseeing.

  • Montmartre (18e)

    Village atmosphere with Sacré-Cœur views.

Best time to run this itinerary

April–June and September–October give the best mix of mild weather and fewer queues. July–August are warm but many locals are away; late November through early January adds Christmas markets and low-season rates.

Before you go

  • Buy a Navigo Easy card at any metro station for tap-and-go transit.

  • Museums are free the first Sunday of the month — arrive early.

  • Restaurants close between lunch and dinner; plan meals around 12–2pm and 7:30pm.

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