Europe · Paris 10-Day Trip
Paris, France 10-Day Itinerary Template
A longer stay lets Paris breathe. This 10-day, 9-night plan covers 37 stops, pairing the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Arc de Triomphe with quieter hours at the Musée d'Orsay, the Orangerie, the Musée Rodin and Le Marais. Two excursions, Versailles and Monet's garden at Giverny (open April to October), break up the city days, while a patisserie tour and a cooking class add something hands-on. Ideal for art lovers and couples.
Trip overview
- Duration
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Stops
- 37 stops
- Estimated budget
- approx. $3,500approx. €3,200Estimate
Converted at fixed reference rates, not live rates. See live exchange rates
Sample flights
- OutboundCI083China AirlinesTPE 23:30 → CDG 07:00
- ReturnCI084China AirlinesCDG 11:30 → TPE 06:30
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrive at CDG Airport
TransportImmigration & baggage claim
To city
TransportRER B or taxi
Hotel Check-in
HotelEiffel Tower
SightsClimb tower, photos
Official site- Reservation required
- Opening hours
- 09:00–23:00 (mid Jun–early Sep), 09:30–22:45 (rest of year)
- Entry fee
- €26.10 (top floor, adult)
- Getting there
- RER C – Champ de Mars–Tour Eiffel, 5 min walk / Metro 6 – Bir-Hakeim, 10 min walk
Seine River Cruise
SightsEnjoy riverside views
French Bistro
FoodAuthentic French cuisine
French Brasserie
FoodClassic French seafood
Day 2
Louvre Museum
SightsMona Lisa, art collection
Official site- Reservation required
- Opening hours
- 09:00–18:00 (Wed & Fri until 21:45), Closed Tue
- Entry fee
- €22 (adult, online recommended)
- Getting there
- Metro Line 1/7 – Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre Station, directly connected
Tuileries Garden
SightsFrench garden
Arc de Triomphe
SightsClimb to top
Champs-Élysées
ShoppingShopping, cafes
Day 3
Notre-Dame Cathedral
SightsGothic architecture
Sainte-Chapelle
SightsStained glass
Latin Quarter
SightsLeft Bank cafes, bookstores
Montmartre
SightsSacré-Cœur, artist square
Day 4
Palace of Versailles
SightsSun King's palace
Official site- Reservation required
- Opening hours
- 09:00–17:30 (Nov–Mar), 09:00–18:30 (Apr–Oct), Closed Mon
- Entry fee
- €21.50 (palace + gardens, adult)
- Getting there
- RER C – Versailles Château–Rive Gauche Station, 10 min walk
Musée d'Orsay
SightsImpressionist paintings
Dinner
Food
Day 5
Sacré-Cœur Basilica
SightsWhite-domed basilica, panoramic views
- Opening hours
- Basilica: Daily 06:00–22:30; Dome: 09:00–20:00
- Entry fee
- Free (basilica); Dome: €7
- Getting there
- Metro 2 – Anvers, then walk up or take Funicular
Place du Tertre
SightsArtist square, portrait painters
Moulin Rouge
SightsIconic cabaret, photo spot
Pigalle District
SightsBohemian neighborhood stroll
Day 6
Musée de l'Orangerie
SightsMonet's Water Lilies
Official site- Reservation required
- Opening hours
- Wed–Mon 09:00–18:00, Closed Tue
- Entry fee
- €12.50 (adult)
- Getting there
- Metro 1/8/12 – Concorde, 5 min walk
Musée Rodin
SightsThe Thinker, beautiful garden
Official site- Opening hours
- Tue–Sun 10:00–18:15, Closed Mon
- Entry fee
- €14 (adult); garden only: €6
- Getting there
- Metro 13 – Varenne, 2 min walk
Galeries Lafayette
ShoppingLuxury department store, free rooftop view
Paris Patisserie Tour
FoodLadurée, Pierre Hermé macarons
Day 7
Giverny — Monet's Garden
SightsApr-Oct only, water lily ponds, Japanese bridge
Official site- Reservation required
- Opening hours
- Apr–Oct: 09:30–18:00, Closed Nov–Mar
- Entry fee
- €11 (adult); garden + house combined
- Getting there
- Train from Gare Saint-Lazare to Vernon (45 min), then shuttle bus
Return to Paris for dinner
FoodTrain back, local bistro
Day 8
Le Marais Deep Dive
SightsJewish quarter, galleries, vintage shops
Place des Vosges
SightsOldest planned square in Paris
Marché aux Puces
ShoppingLarge antique flea market
French Cooking Class
SightsHands-on experience, learn classic dishes
- Reservation required
Day 9
Rue Cler Market Street
FoodMorning market breakfast, local cheeses
Last Shopping
ShoppingFinal souvenirs and gifts
Left Bank Seine Walk
SightsBouquinistes, quiet riverside stroll
Farewell Dinner
FoodLast Parisian dinner
Day 10
Morning Stroll
ShoppingLast coffee and croissant
Hotel Check-out
HotelTo CDG
TransportAirport Duty Free
ShoppingDepart for home
Transport
Packing list
- Passport
- E-ticket confirmation
- Hotel booking confirmation
- Schengen Visa
- Euro (suggest €500)
- Credit card
- eSIM / WiFi device
- Power bank + cables
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Camera
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