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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Rouen (Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, &more), Versailles (Palace of Versailles, Grand Canal, &more) and Disneyland Paris (in Marne-la-Vallee). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and stroll around Luxembourg Gardens.

To see traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read Paris trip planner.

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. August in Paris sees daily highs of 77°F and lows of 57°F at night.