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

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Sample flights

  • OutboundCI083China AirlinesTPE 23:30 → CDG 07:00
  • ReturnCI084China AirlinesCDG 11:30 → TPE 06:30

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

  1. Arrive at CDG Airport

    Transport

    Immigration & baggage claim

  2. To city

    Transport

    RER B or taxi

  3. Hotel Check-in

    Hotel
  4. Eiffel Tower

    Sights

    Climb tower, photos

    • 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
    Official site
  5. Seine River Cruise

    Sights

    Enjoy riverside views

  6. French Bistro

    Food

    Authentic French cuisine

  7. French Brasserie

    Food

    Classic French seafood

Day 2

  1. Louvre Museum

    Sights

    Mona Lisa, art collection

    • 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
    Official site
  2. Tuileries Garden

    Sights

    French garden

  3. Arc de Triomphe

    Sights

    Climb to top

  4. Champs-Élysées

    Shopping

    Shopping, cafes

Day 3

  1. Notre-Dame Cathedral

    Sights

    Gothic architecture

  2. Sainte-Chapelle

    Sights

    Stained glass

  3. Latin Quarter

    Sights

    Left Bank cafes, bookstores

  4. Montmartre

    Sights

    Sacré-Cœur, artist square

Day 4

  1. Palace of Versailles

    Sights

    Sun King's palace

    • 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
    Official site
  2. Musée d'Orsay

    Sights

    Impressionist paintings

  3. Dinner

    Food

Day 5

  1. Sacré-Cœur Basilica

    Sights

    White-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
  2. Place du Tertre

    Sights

    Artist square, portrait painters

  3. Moulin Rouge

    Sights

    Iconic cabaret, photo spot

  4. Pigalle District

    Sights

    Bohemian neighborhood stroll

Day 6

  1. Musée de l'Orangerie

    Sights

    Monet's Water Lilies

    • 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
    Official site
  2. Musée Rodin

    Sights

    The Thinker, beautiful garden

    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
    Official site
  3. Galeries Lafayette

    Shopping

    Luxury department store, free rooftop view

  4. Paris Patisserie Tour

    Food

    Ladurée, Pierre Hermé macarons

Day 7

  1. Giverny — Monet's Garden

    Sights

    Apr-Oct only, water lily ponds, Japanese bridge

    • 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
    Official site
  2. Return to Paris for dinner

    Food

    Train back, local bistro

Day 8

  1. Le Marais Deep Dive

    Sights

    Jewish quarter, galleries, vintage shops

  2. Place des Vosges

    Sights

    Oldest planned square in Paris

  3. Marché aux Puces

    Shopping

    Large antique flea market

  4. French Cooking Class

    Sights

    Hands-on experience, learn classic dishes

    • Reservation required

Day 9

  1. Rue Cler Market Street

    Food

    Morning market breakfast, local cheeses

  2. Last Shopping

    Shopping

    Final souvenirs and gifts

  3. Left Bank Seine Walk

    Sights

    Bouquinistes, quiet riverside stroll

  4. Farewell Dinner

    Food

    Last Parisian dinner

Day 10

  1. Morning Stroll

    Shopping

    Last coffee and croissant

  2. Hotel Check-out

    Hotel
  3. To CDG

    Transport
  4. Airport Duty Free

    Shopping
  5. Depart 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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