A Week Itinerary in Paris, France

Are you planning a week in Paris? Great news! That’s just about the right amount of time to spend there – though...

Day 1

Eiffel Tower

Champ de Mars, 5 Av. Anatole France, 75007 Paris, France

The Eiffel Tower opens daily from 9:30 am to 11:45 pm. The ticket office closes at 10:30 pm. Stairs are open from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. There is no...

Champ de Mars

2 All. Adrienne Lecouvreur, 75007 Paris, France

First opened in 1780, Champ de Mars park is located next to the École Militaire. It’s a favorite of tourists who love hanging out there at weekends or...

Trocadéro

Espl. du Trocadéro, 75116 Paris, France

Once you are done taking photos of the Eiffel Tower from Champ de Mars, cross the bridge to get to Trocadéro for more views.

Arc de Triomphe

Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France

The Arc de Triomphe is open daily from 10:00 am to 10:30 or 11:00 pm, depending on the season. It is closed on 1 January, 1 May, 8 May (morning), 14...

Champs-Élysées

Champs-Élysées, Paris, France

After visiting the Arc de Triomphe, you can walk all the length of the Champs-Elysées to Place de la Concorde. This boulevard is lined with nice...

Place de la Concorde

75008 Paris, France

Place de la Concorde is Paris’ largest square. Located between the Champs-Elysées and the Tuileries Garden, the square was built in 1772 – when it was...

Tuileries Garden

Pl. de la Concorde, 75001 Paris, France

The park is open daily from 7:00 or 7:30 am to 7:30, 9:00 or 11:00 pm depending on the season. The beautiful Tuileries Garden are located at the end...

Day 2

Louvre Museum

75001 Paris, France

The Louvre is open every day but Tuesday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The Louvre is closed on 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. The Louvre is the biggest...

Palais-Royal

Palais-Royal, 75001 Paris, France

This is one of my favorite places in Paris and I am sure you will love it to. The palace used to be the home of Cardinal Richelieu, who lived there...

Seine

Seine, France

There is no better way to end a day of exploration than relaxing on a Seine river cruise, during which you will get stunning views of the Eiffel...

Day 3

Notre Dame

Notre Dame, Paris, France

Partially destroyed by a fire in April 2019, Notre-Dame remains an incredible sight and you should make it a point to at least pass by to admire it...

Musée d'Orsay

1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France

If you have a week in Paris, you have enough time to visit two museums. Musee d’Orsay is a rather obvious choice other than the Louvre, especially if...

Luxembourg Gardens

75006 Paris, France

With a week in Paris, you really have to go to Luxembourg Gardens. This lovely park was built upon orders of Maria de’ Medici at the beginning of the...

The Pantheon

Le Panthéon, Pl. du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France

Located on Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, the Pantheon is the burial ground of French personalities such as as Rousseau, Voltaire, Marie Curie, Alexandre...

Shakespeare and Company

37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, France

Shakespeare and Company is one of the most beautiful corners in Paris. This independent bookstore sells books in English and regularly holds events,...

Sainte-Chapelle

10 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France

Sainte Chapelle is one of the most beautiful churches in Paris. This 13th century Gothic church is famous for its floor to ceiling stained glass...

Day 4

Versailles

78000 Versailles, France

Versailles is the symbol of all the excesses of the French Monarchy. It used to be a hunting lodge which was turned into a massive castle upon orders...

Day 5

Montmartre

Montmartre, 75018 Paris, France

If you have a week in Paris you can spend an entire day wandering around Montmartre, one of Paris most charming neighborhoods. You can visit the...

Day 6

Père-Lachaise

Père-Lachaise, 75020 Paris, France

This famous cemetery opened in the early 1800s. Famous people such as Edith Piaf or Doors lead singer Jim Morrison are buried here, along the likes of...

Le Marais

Le Marais, Paris, France

This is easily my favorite neighborhood in Paris. It’s where I stay whenever I visit. It’s an area packed with lovely cafés, bars and brasseries,...

The Centre Pompidou

Place Georges-Pompidou, 75004 Paris, France

This is one of the most intriguing buildings in town. With a week in Paris, you even have time to go inside – it houses the National Museum of Modern...