10 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Saint Germain des Pres Quarter and Île de la Cité. Get some historical perspective at Chateau Royal de Blois and Orléans Cathedral. Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Escalier Denis Papin (in Blois), Rouen (Square Verdrel, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, &more) and Musee Memorial des enfants du Vel d'Hiv (in Orleans). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Briare aqueduct Pont-canal de Briare, examine the collection at Musee Somme 1916, don't miss a visit to Avenue de Champagne, and admire the masterpieces at Chateau de Chantilly.

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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. Expect a daytime high around 60°F in April, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to travel back home.